Mardi Gras Tree

It's just not fair I tell you!
Fat Tuesday is February 12th and
Lent begins on Wednesday February 13th.
What's not fair about that?
Well Valentine's Day is the 14th as we all know 
AND!
My birthday is Friday the 15th!
I ain't afraid to say it, I will hit double nickels!
I just don't feel that old!  Maybe because it really isn't that old??
55 is the new 30??
And Mr. B keeps me young :-)

Anyway, what a week right?

Last year we didn't do much celebrating for my birthday as Daddy was sick
and passed away on the 18th.

So, this year I had high hopes of partying like a rock star.
Granted an aged rock star like Paul McCarthy or Madonna but,
partying until after 9:00 pm none the less!

Now, this year Lent falls just days before my birthday!
Maybe I'll just give up swearing for Lent?
I don't swear a lot but, when I do, well it's pretty saucy!

One thing I know I won't be giving up is decorating!

Since I can't be in New Orleans for Fat Tuesday and all of the Mardi Gras
debauchery, I decided to decorate a little black tree I bought several years ago
at an after Christmas clearance.

It's only a couple of feet tall so it fits perfectly on a little table 
in the corner of the dining room.

I had saved out some Christmas beaded garland when we packed it all away last month.

Some Mardi Gras necklaces and masks from the Dollar Tree filled it all in.

It's a prelit tree with clear lights and it really lights up the corner!

I had originally bought it thinking I'd decorate it for Halloween but I think it works for Mardi Gras too, don't you?

I really should give up something fattening for Lent. Chocolates or bread?
Naw, dang it!  I'm giving up swearing!

What about you?  Are you giving up anything until Easter?

Click here to see where I may be partying this week.
AND
Don't forget to come by on Tuesday's

for the link party.