Dan's folks were in town to visit us. Dan thought they might like to see the sights in New Orleans, so Thursday we bundled up and headed out. It was COLD! Not Alaska cold, maybe, but it was darn tootin' cold for Louisiana. It wouldn't have been too bad but the wind was blustery and strong.
We took the ferry across the river, which was fun for the little girls who wanted to hang out in the wind. I huddled inside. We had brought jackets for everyone, but the wind has a way of creeping in. We moseyed around for about 2 hours. The place was crazy packed! Apparently New Orleans was hosting the Sugar Bowl Football game and there were tons and tons of fans everywhere. Lots of maroon Alamaba shirts doing the same sightseeing we were doing. We did walk a block of Bourbon Street, and it was early enough that the street didn't smell of vomit and alcohol yet.
The kids were really good with all the walking. Delaney ran out of steam first. We did stop for beignets, which made everyone happy. We meant to go to the Cafe du Monde, because that's the most famous place, but all those Alabama fans had the same idea and the line was out the door and down the block. We found another place to get chocolate milk and beignets and still waited about 20 minutes in line. I must say, beignets are quite yummy! We have made them before, but they were nothing like the delicacy I enjoyed on Thursday! Then we hoofed it back to the ferry and barely made it on. The poor man was trying to close the gate while Dan was making him hold it open till his mom and I arrived. Whew! It was close.
It was a fun afternoon.
Look! Right by the ferry is a Tardis! (Dr Who fans!)
Heading to the River Walk. I love that Joshua is piggybacking Rylee and Dan has Delaney.
Posing by the river.
Love my girls' smiles!
Callie will not let me get a photo.... then demands I take her picture! Silly pickle.
Joshua likes all things spicy, so he was pleased to see this Tobasco store.
I'm sad you can't see the sign well- this is the corner of Bourbon Street!
Heh heh heh... I got her when she didn't notice!
Rylee is getting grumpy waiting in line for beignets.
My very first official beignet! (I know, after 2 years?!)
Rylee gobbled hers down.
Delaney was happy, and covered with powder sugar!
Hustling back down the riverfront to the ferry.
Again with the "Take my picture!" poses with Callie.
Not a great shot, but it was so cute to see Grandpa and Rylee together!
