We had a few friends over for a Mardi Gras themed New Year's Eve gathering. Our friend John cooked his famous Jambalaya, and I even baked a traditional "McKenzie" style King Cake! (It's a New Orleans/Mardi Gras tradition. You are supposed to hide a small plastic baby in the cake... whoever gets the baby is has good luck for the next year, and they are obligated to bring the cake to the party the following year. John got the baby, and--um--no, it wasn't rigged. Much.) I would have had a picture, but it was gone so fast because everyone loved it!
In addition, everyone wore masks, indulged in champagne, aged/cellared beer, and enjoyed (er--ran into) the decorations adorning the ceiling.
Oliver spent the evening looking at us like we were crazy and peeing on the floor. 
...but not before snuggling with the cool kids.
To finally ring in the new year, we donned festive hats and blow horns! If that didn't annoy the neighbors enough, Mike had the BRILLIANT idea of shooting several confetti cannons.
Yes, cannons.
Happy New Year! 2012 is sure to bring surprises, love, and adventure!
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