I love sharing some of what makes New Orleans's Mardi Gras so unique. Below you will see how New Orleanians mark their spots on the parade routes; a group of folks parading in Lazy Boy recliners; Endymion (one of the largest parades) ends its parade by going into the Superdome (2 videos of this); a… Continue reading 03.05.19 Mardi Gras in New Orleans 2016 reposted and updated
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03.12.16 RVillage’s new video and we’re ready for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Metairie!!!
Saturday, March 12, 2016 I recently read the following: To encourage people to travel more, British Airways released data from two somewhat sad studies, which revealed two of the biggest regrets of 2,000 U.S. baby boomers -- that they worked too much and didn't travel enough. How about all ya'll out there start making plans to live on… Continue reading 03.12.16 RVillage’s new video and we’re ready for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Metairie!!!
03.08.16 Chick Fil A Daddy Daughter Date Night, starring Chip and Madisyn Chauvin!!
Wednesday, March 8, 2016 - For two days last week Chick Fil A closed its business in Hammond Louisiana during its evening hours so lots of young ladies and their daddies could have a date night! Our son Chip brought his little girl Madisyn to this wonderful event and I wanted to share this wonderful… Continue reading 03.08.16 Chick Fil A Daddy Daughter Date Night, starring Chip and Madisyn Chauvin!!
03.09.16 Family fun, Fruit Trees and Bushes, Turtles, Funny faces and more Family Fun!!
Thursday, March 9, 2016 - What a fun afternoon we had with our family this past Sunday! Family times are meaning more and more to me as I grow older and this was a great one! On Saturday Roy and I picked up the fruit trees and bushes we ordered and four beautiful knockout rose… Continue reading 03.09.16 Family fun, Fruit Trees and Bushes, Turtles, Funny faces and more Family Fun!!
03.03.16 Flowers blooming, Roy’s knee (and other parts), and grass growing!
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Last weekend on Sunday we traveled in our truck to Roy's knee doctor, Dr. Lawrence Schrader in Cordova, Tennessee. We again stayed in the Hyatt there, enjoying their amazing breakfast buffet trying to eat some of everything they offered! After the much bigger than normal breakfast buffet we headed over to… Continue reading 03.03.16 Flowers blooming, Roy’s knee (and other parts), and grass growing!
02.23.16 Kidney stones, tornadoes and work changes
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - Most of last night was spent in the emergency room at our local hospital, Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. We've never been there before but a couple of weeks ago we looked for it so we'd know where to go in an emergency! And Monday night we had an emergency!… Continue reading 02.23.16 Kidney stones, tornadoes and work changes
02.15.16 This week’s updates and a new Dentist!!
Monday, February 15, 2016 - As I sit outside our RV at our little slice of heaven in Amite, Louisiana I am so thankful for all God has done for us! Specifically right now I'm thankful for the cows that roam by in the neighboring properties, the birds that fly from tree to tree chirping… Continue reading 02.15.16 This week’s updates and a new Dentist!!
02.09.16 Mardi Gras in New Orleans 2016
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - I love sharing some of what makes New Orleans's Mardi Gras so unique. Below you will see how New Orleanians mark their spots on the parade routes; a group of folks parading in Lazy Boy recliners; Endymion (one of the largest parades) ends its parade by going into the Superdome… Continue reading 02.09.16 Mardi Gras in New Orleans 2016
02.07.16 A little this and a little that!
Sunday, February 7, 2016 - Roy's knee replacement update: We're almost to 3 weeks after surgery and Roy's knee is healing well. The significant bruising has paled, the pain level is a lot better, incision is healing well and Roy's getting around better every day. He does his rehab exercises every couple of days and… Continue reading 02.07.16 A little this and a little that!
01.28.16 One cold morning in Tennessee!
Thursday, January 28, 2016 - Tennessee is my kind of place all except for the very cold weather. So we are heading out of here a couple of days earlier than planned! Roy wrapped up his physical therapy yesterday with our wonderful Physical Therapist from Amedisys, Patty! She's been patient, informative and very kind during… Continue reading 01.28.16 One cold morning in Tennessee!