Photos: Hearts, Crafts and Mardi Gras magic at Children’s of Mississippi
Love was in the air and so were beads! From Valentine’s crafts to Mardi Gras celebrations full of color and fun, our patients and families enjoyed unforgettable moments of joy.
Nova Williams, 4, of Bassfield, works with Child Life intern Sage Crews on a valentine.
Alexis Henderson, 16, of Richton meets Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann at Children's of Mississippi.
Hollie Jackson, 11, of Silver Creek spins the wheel to win a prize at the Children's of Mississippi Mardi Gras parade.
Sawyer Schmidt, 1, of Madison, makes a Valentine with his new bear.
Deylin Harris, 8, of Brandon visits with Hosemann.
Courtney Hall, 7, of Pelahatchie receives a breathalyzer test from Wendy Hathcock, Mississippi forensics lab.
Poppy Gresham, 7, of Petal, works with Demi Newton, child life specialist, on a plant Valentine's craft.
Connor Simon, 7, of Sumrall receives a valentine and a visit from Hosemann.
Memphis Gregory, 6, of West Monroe shows off his mask decorated at the Children's of Mississippi Mardi Gras parade.
Abigail Tolliver, 8, of Magnolia, works with Child Life intern, Abbey Harper, on a love bug valentine.
Taylan Chapman, 5, of Hattiesburg visits with Hosemann.
Ezias Bell, 7, of Choctaw, decorates his dinosaur valentine at the Friends of Children's Valentine's Day event.
Jayden Tatum, 6, of Columbia receives a toy prize from Corp. Shartavia Colemen, center, and Andreana Smith, Mississippi DPS transportation enforcement.
Tre'veon Farley, 6, of Maben draws with Hosemann.
Cali McCleave, 11, of Clinton poses with Mississippi Highway Patrol officers.
Caitlin Foreman, executive director of Friends of Children's, and Blair Gunter, community relations and events manager, pose with valentine's crafts.
Kaeson Boler, 3, of Louisville checks out his valentine given by Hosemann.
JaRiya Harris, 6, of Jackson poses at the Children's of Mississippi Mardi Gras parade.
Kristen Sandifer, 1, of Magee receives a lollipop from Trooper First Class Darnika Mayfield.