Rio parade day trolley ride
King and Queen of RIO
The KING and his friends!
Evening fireworks and festivities
Festive Nuns praying for our Saints!
Radio station #2 
Over 30 pairs of beads for Muhammad- so precious!
Mini Parade at hospital
Children's Hospital- gotta love that sweet smile!I had the great honor to be selected the Grand Marshal for the Krewe of Rio in Lafayette, LA. I enjoyed a week of festivities and appearances leading up to parade day. The most special memory for me will be the visit to the Women's and Children's Hospital of Lafayette. It truly made me reflect on how blessed we are to have a healthy little boy in Gabriel. My continued prayers go to the sweet families we met that day. From 2 radio apprearances, and 2 TV apprearances, then a concert with fireworks and the key to the city all led to the big day! We boarded a trolley and headed downtown for face painting and lunch with of course great music. King Don Pedro and Queen Isabella were fabulous and the Captain Mrs. Rebecca was so kind and sweet all weekend really making me feel at home and a part of Rio! I will say I don't think I have ever been as cold as I was in that costume before the parade- Thanks Dad for the hand warmers and bodysuit- they were life savers. This was a once in a lifetime experience that I am so thankful for and will NEVER forget. Seeing my family as the float approached all cheering me on and waving was so special- I love you guys and RIO ROCKS!!!
