Harrison pronounces Louisiana as "Loosin' Nana." That's where we spent the 4th of July this year. I believe we spent last year there too. What do ya know....
On the way, we spent a couple hours at the mall in Beaumont where Elizabeth spent some time with her Beaumont girls at a bookstore. Phoebe decided she wanted to pay for an experience. I really didn't think she'd like it, but she did.
The kids made a house out of hay at the park. I remember doing this as a kid too.
At Oil and Gas Park in Jennings.
We showed up to play (the Jennings Park is a tradition for us), and found that they were having a 4th of July Celebration with free music and bouncy things. How fun! We stayed about 7 hours, all the way through to the fireworks. Barbecued, played, tried a little fair food, and listened to some good 'ole Cajun music.
Elizabeth and Jayda!
Jonathan coming down the water slide. It was a hot and sweaty day. The kids were glad to get a little wet.
This bouncy house actually collapsed at one point with Harrison in it. He was the first one out, sha baby. And he went around telling everyone the story. Everyone got out safely and they fixed the problem.
Cajun band complete with an accordian, triangle, fiddle, and pedal steel guitar.
This was the annual family reunion at Uncle Gib's farm. Sugar cane and rice were in the fields.
They make jambalaya outdoors in a big pot every year.
And as always, everyone was very tired as we headed home. It's such a blessing to be able to go so often to Louisiana. I get to have good conversations with so many people. I love getting to know my Grandpa, the kids getting to spend time with Nana and Aupa, spending time with childhood friends. Thank you, Teressa, for keeping us every time we come!
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