My son as born on Fat Tuesday, 1991. At the time, we were living in Biloxi, MS.... and we had gone to Mardi Gras... and really enjoyed the festivities. I would love to go back.

Tonight, we went to the local restaurant "Pappadeaux" to celebrate Mardi Gras. The food was awesome, and I thoroughly enjoyed my Lobster Bisque soup, my Shrimp Etouffee, and some of the appetizer platter (*which was alligator, shrimp, and calimari, fresh warm bread and whipped butter).

They had a dixie-land band playing live in the bar area... and there were balloons and beads everywhere. A bit expensive ($160 --inlcuding tip, appetizers, drinks and entrees for 5 people)... but well worth it.

I love Mardi Gras... and we all had a great time talking about when we were there.

The photos for today were from 1991 ... New Orleans.

All photos by Elaine A. Russell

For more information on the restaurant "Pappadeau" ... look HERE