Crawdads, Strippers, and Pralines...Oh My!


Okay, so I didn't actually see any strippers in New Orleans, but I'm fairly sure I passed one of those joints while riding in my stroller. I was pretty excited to check out the Big Easy, and it didn't disappoint. While I was there I ate at a lot of great restaurants, like G.W. Fins, and I visited some pretty cool places. I had a fun time riding the trolley to the Garden District. My mom, my dad, and I took a horse and carriage tour of the French Quarter. I learned that Ohio was originally part of the Louisiana Purchase. That's right, I'm actually from Louisiana!

While hanging around Jackson Square I got to chase the pigeons. Those guys are great! I also learned that the sound I hate the most in the whole wide world is that of a train whistle. Mom said that Choos Choos aren't scary. She's wrong.

On our last day, we visited the aquarium, and I went to my first movie. I thought the dinosaurs were pretty cool in the IMAX, but I had to catch up on some ZZzzzs after several wild nights. New Orleans - I can't wait to come back again!

Sunny Places, Smiling Faces


That's right folks, another state to add to my list ... Florida! While my mom was off traveling on business, my grandma and I decided to hit the road (or air) and head down to Florida. I had a great time visiting with my great grandparents, Marge and Ken. Great-grandma knew the way to my heart - through my stomach; she stuffed me full of delicious food every day. In return, I helped dig a big hole in their yard. I had a great time visiting with them and all of their neighbors. Those old ladies couldn't resist me!