This year we went south to spend some time at Christmas in Hattiesburg with Don's family. We packed a lot into a few days and had a great time hanging out with Sharon, Dale, Megan, Andrew, Steven, Katie and Ruby. The boys spent some extra time down south, staying until the New Year.
Jordon was not amused with the French Quarter
Don making a mad dash to the Voodoo shop to get his mojo working
St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
On the French Quarter
WWII museum, New Orleans
Can you spot Don and Dale?
I just liked this photo of women who served displayed in the museum.
Don and the boys are at the bottom of the photo.
Andrew and Tristan playing catch in the backyard.
Tristan's new pal Ruby
Chef Sharon working hard on Christmas day dinner
Tristan and Katie
This is what happened when Don and I tried to do a date night to see Leanne Morgan in Springfield-- flat tire and we missed the show.
Tristan's first job- referee for youth basketball
Jordon on a rare moment when he's not harassing Smokey and Smokey's enjoying his company
Jordon playing indoor soccer for KC Soccer Club- playing indoor now but will move outdoor in spring
Teenagers on Bourbon Street- "Mom, why do we have to take a picture by this sign?"
Barge on the Mississippi River
Original home of Beignets since 1862-it was a long line but we got some. Jordon was butt hurt and didn't eat any, so he missed out.
At the Smoothie King, New Orleans, LA, NO Pelicans vs Memphis Grizzlies-Grizzlies won
in OT 116-115 on 12/29/23
Roses in bloom in December on campus at University of Southern Mississippi