Mardi Gras!!!

by Cora

Not much has been going on here in Louisiana. Mom and Dad went to the doctor this morning and everything seems to be going great with the baby. She just has to keep doing what she is doing, which is NOTHING! I like having her home with us though!!!

So, without a lot of news, I figured I'd write about a big holiday that is celebrated here in Louisiana, Mardi Gras. Jack and I were able to celebrate it this year with Mom, Dad and Grandma Jo. Well, we celebrated Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday is held on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, and it is when everyone goes nuts, before they give things up for lent!!!!! It isn't as crazy here in New Iberia as it is in New Orleans though.

When we lived in Katy, Texas, Mom and some friends spent a few nights in New Orleans and met up with some of their college rugby buddies. They seemed to have a good time, but when they got back, they were really tired and wiped out. Mom didn't have any pictures from that trip, because she supposedly lost the camera. Yeah, right. I don't think she wanted to share those pictures with anyone!!!!!

This year Grandma Jo was here and got to experience some of the festivities. Mom and Dad took her to a costume contest just a couple of miles down the road. From the looks of the pictures, there were some scary and beautiful costumes. On Fat Tuesday the took us to a parade close by in Grand Marais. We sat in the back of the truck with Mom and Grandma. I didn't like the drums and loud noises, but I caught a lot of beads and I didn't even have to show anything!!!!! LOL They just thought I was cute. Grandma Jo got a lot of beads too. I think she enjoyed the parade.

Next year, Mom said she would take us all to Houma, Louisiana. They have the big floats like in New Orleans, but it is more family oriented and a little safer there!!!!!

Jack's big adventure.

by Cora

Jack went on a big adventure this morning. I warned him. I always do, but he just can't keep his nose off the ground and cannot stop visiting with people and animals. This lady was walking on our road and he decided to follow her home, but how was I supposed to get to Mom to tell her before he got to far off. I hate to bark, so that was out of the question. I sat at the back door and hoped that Mom was getting up soon to get some water or go to the bathroom, but her phone rang and she was heading to the door. By the look on her face it wasn't good.

Jack told me all about it when he got home....... Mom had to take the car, and that wasn't good. SHE ISN'T SUPPOSED TO DRIVE, and he was that far away!!!!!!! Jack was pretty scared when he got home in the house. So here was his story... " I HAD to follow that lady, Cora. I just knew she would lead me to those other dogs over the field. OK... I guess I didn't know she was going to take me over there, but I thought it would be fun. Well I ended up at her house and I was just sniffin' around and then this man and woman came out from another house. They had a little Yorkie and I guess she thought I was cute. She was going crazy in their house and wanted to come and meet me. Anyway, I knew it had to be bad when the man was on the phone and explaining what I looked like and said where he lived. It was either Mom, or Dad. Thank God it was Mom, because she is a silent scolder, but she isn't supposed to be driving. It makes me nervous when she is quiet like that, because I could see her face, but Dad...... he would have given me an ear full. The lady was really nice, and she talked to Mom for a little while. Then.... we started home. I could see her eyes in the rear view mirror and she was angry. Now here I am in the kennel, and who knows how long I'll be here today."

After he told me his story, I got a greenie and I got to sit with Mom in her chair all morning. I think she was rewarding me for staying home. I really don't care about those people and those dogs, I have everything I need right here. Mom and Dad are great and I know they love us, so why would I leave.

Well Dad came home from work and Mom reminded him that Jack wouldn't remember what he did today and he's been punished enough. So, we got this new/old John Deere lawn mower for free from one of Dad's co-workers, but it needs a little work.

Dad was checking it out, so Jack thought well maybe I can help, and Jack was checking it out too.

Then I thought, maybe I can help too.

Well all Dad was doing was finding somewhere to put the rope on it and drag it out of the way.

Go figure, but I think Jack and I have some good ideas to fix it. Maybe he will let us help when he decides to fix it.