Big Easy

Last weekend, the family and I drove down to the Big Easy. New Orleans. The kids actually had a great time and are ready to go back! It's probably because we ate a bunch of junk - candy, beignets, fried shrimp, and happy meals. It's definitely time to stock the fridge at home with fruit and veggies!

So here are a few things to do in New Orleans with kids...

Walk the streets of the French Quarter (preferably with Superman)


Walk down the alleys looking for fountains


Find a fountain


Watch the sunrise over Jackson Square


Sit on the steps at Jackson Square and eat beignets




Don't forget to lick your fingers!


Pose for pictures (only one of them will do this for me!)


Find more fountains


Find Nemo at the Aquarium


and a jellyfish


Isn't it ironic? Don'tcha think?


Watch the sunrise over the Mississippi River




Find another fountain


Make a wish


Jump on really big trampolines


And last, but not least, take a tour of the parade float warehouse. This is where they work all year long on the floats for Mardi Gras.


I have to say, New Orleans is one of our favorite cities. We were glad to let our kids experience a little of it. Kiki kept talking about how everybody was crazy.... especially after she saw a man, complete with the hairiest arms ever, in a formal strapless gown and wig on Bourbon street. I can't say I was completely prepared to address that topic!