Mardi-Gras

Tonight, we celebrated Mardi-Gras.  Having never had Jambalaya, King Cake or anything of the sorts, this was a fun way to introduce something new to all of us!

So I'm sure you're asking, how does a mid-western family celebrate Mardi-Gras on a week night?  Well, we kinda made it up as we went.

I made Sandra Lee's Chicken Jambalaya.  It was good!  I held back on the spices for the kids, and Jerod and I added extra at the table.  It really was delish!

I had several masks from an event that I went to awhile back, and beads galore from every parade we've ever gone to.

Meara and Mr. Bear, the kindergarten's class project.

I made a King Cake.  Honestly, I didn't like it. Jerod and the kids did, but I didn't overly care for it.  Oh well, we tried.  I didn't bake a baby into.  The thought of it kinda creeped me out.  Despite it's name, it's not a cake.  It's a yeast sweet bread with a glaze.

Teagan didn't quite grasp how to wear the mask!

Laisser le bons temps rouler!