Carrying on the tradition... his own crawfish pot...

The Ladders of Mardi Gras (The Unknown Traditions in America) Say what you want… a kid raised in New Orleans is going to be a bit different.  Easily bored, easily distracted when removed from his native environment.  He’s a fish …

New Orleans Kids… Growing Up Like Dat. Read more »

Somehow, in the tangled maze of schools in New Orleans… we lucked into the greatest little Catholic school… and we love it. I know, it’s kind of a no-brainer.  Catholic kids go to Catholic school, and with our impending move …

Holy Name of Jesus School – We’re Loving It! Read more »

The alien has his boa back on, needs a head adjustment - and now he's ready for carnival season!

Only in New Orleans could this be a real conversation. Our Elf on the Shelf has overstayed his Christmas visit, and my son, Bryce is having a hard time letting go.  Somehow, the elf keeps forgetting to leave, and today …

“Say goodbye to the elf, and put the boa back on the alien,” I said. Read more »