Jazzfest recap

wow. crazy week - tons going on. lots of new pics and stuff to share, but before it becomes a distant memory, I really want to wrap up our jazzfest experience here.
bottom line: it's one of the greatest things in the world - something everyone should experience at least once (everyone that likes food, music and crowds), and I'm happy to say Nicolas has been 3 years in a row now - not bad for a just-turned 3 year old.
we saw mardi gras indians:

and danced to them before collapsing for a brief nap (that's herbal tea he's sipping):

we even got up close:

he was a bit sleepy there, but oddly enough, he wants that same song (ho na nae) on in his room now every time he goes to bed.

a little while later, we enjoyed Third World right outside the Congo Square stage (and almost got run over by a few people):


we bonded with mom:



cousin mandy:

and each other:


as well as total strangers:

but when you've got moves like this, is it that surprising?

and amazingly, Nicolas held on til the very end:

even when you're that tired, it's impossible to sleep while Philip Bailey, and Earth, Wind and Fire work their magic:

next year, we'll bring some chairs (thanks to my tennis buddy rick for this one - and for mary finding a spot right next to him):

until then, we've got some great memories:

and we'll hopefully make some more between now and then.