Our NOLA Trip

We took a trip to New Orleans for a family wedding. We tried to fit in as much as possible as usual. We didn't get enough pics this time, but here's a recap.

We were very excited to eat crawfish!

Michael and Christy came over to eat with us. These aren't the best pics of Michael but I never get pics of him- esp. with William.

I need to explain this one- my Dad is not currently a police officer. He was an officer a very long time ago. I made the mistake of telling William this and he whined constantly about having never seen his Papaw dressed a police officer. He went ON and ON! Dad made arrangements to borrow a uniform to show William. As you can see William was thrilled!

We spent a great day together at the Audubon Zoo.


William held onto his map the ENTIRE time we were at the zoo.
Maren is a Daddy's girl through and through!

This trip was the first time we put Maren in the big stroller without her infant carrier. She LOVED it. Her little head was on a swivel looking at everything. She would stick her hands out and feel the breeze on her hands.

After the zoo we stopped by Maw-Maw's house so she could see her babies.

The kids spent the night at Nana and Pops. Melinda and Keith were there with Sarah. We had a great big pancake breakfast together on Saturday morning. William and Sarah had a great time together.
This is what it's like to try and get everyone looking in the same direction!


We (Michael and I) had the absolute pleasure of spending a little time with the Murphys. The Murphys were blessed with 4 baby girls in December. We met the quads and spent some time learning about life with 4 little ones. It was fascinating!

Elizabeth- a Daddy's girl

Margaret- Leader of the Pack
Caroline- the largest at birth and the "cerebral" one

Molly- the Sweetheart

I got to cuddle with Molly. I accidently rocked her to sleep when it wasn't her naptime-- oops. They have schedules and charts and everything you can imagine that necessary with 4 babies.

It was amazing to see how their personalities have developed. I can't wait to visit again when they are able to get around all over the place!


The whole reason for our trip was to go to a family wedding. Unfortunately I didn't get a good picture of the bride and groom. This is pic of me with Michael's sister- Tara and Melinda.

By the end of our trip Maren was getting around everywhere. She's a little inchworm. She got herself completely under the coffee table.

The Easter bunny came to visit Meme and Papaw's house!
I love this picture because of Maren's eyebrows. We put her in the basket with the grass and she didn't know what to think!

My sweet girl!


I love this picture because William and Dede had such a great time on this trip.

I had to snap this picture of Maren. She was absolutely wonderful on both plane rides. She gets a little antsy and chatty but eventually eats her bottle and fall asleep.