Mardi Gras is the party of all parties…you can have one of your own, while celebrating a friend’s birthday any time of the year…
Substitute the celebrant’s name (Meredith in this case), and come up with Merdi Gras!

Decorations as you come to the party are always fun. (tape says, Caution flying beads!)
Grab a mask or crown on the way in.
Check out the poster that names 10 ways to earn beads…
what’s your favorite memory of Meredith…, tell a funny story about Mer…, do a funny dance move… etc…

Food includes favorites from the South and the drinks of choice are Hurricanes and a Mardi Gras Madness punch.
(Recipes are found in various spots on the web.) 
For dessert enjoy jello shots in the traditional colors of green, yellow and purple.
To carry on their parent’s pot-luck idea…
Gen x and y-ers have a monthly dinner party and this month each couple brings a favorite “family” recipe.
Meredith brought this dessert favorite from her grandma with her own shortcuts.
(premade oreo pie crust, premade fudge, reduced fat ice cream, cool whip and crushed oreos on top)

Check out this recipe and try a variation of your own.
            Mae’s Ice Cream Pie

Next month the idea for the pot luck is a Pizza Bake-off!  Invites are sent out from www.evite.com.  Bring your own pizza…gourmet, dessert or mini masterpiece. 
Bring your own beer to compliment your creative/extraordinary pizza.

What’s next month, kids?!