The Return Trip

On the way home from Louisiana, we made a stop in Huntsville, AL to visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.  Here is the photo evidence that we loved it.

Louisiana, Part 2

While the boys were visiting with grandparents, Greg and I took a trip down memory lane to New Orleans.  The beignets and coffee with chicory hadn't changed a bit.

The St. Louis Cathedral was still gloriously beautiful against the backdrop of a bright blue sky.

We revisited a very romantic restaurant where we had eaten one Valentine's Day when we were dating. On the way out of town, we visited the seminary where I was a student.  It was beautiful and much the way I remembered it.

After more than ten years of being away from this city where I had such a life-changing experience, it felt like coming home again.  Although I see the city through different eyes now, I will always appreciate it for the way it transformed my view of service to others in the name of Christ.

Louisiana Trip, Part 1

 This summer, we traveled south to visit Gram and Gramp.  We always stop at the Mississippi River to take a picture before crossing into Louisiana.

Gramp had a terrific garden, and he had the boys help him each morning.

The tree swing was a lot of fun.

Rinsing off fresh banana peppers in the backyard was one of their favorite parts of being garden helpers.

It was a really special visit, and we're so glad we were able to take the trip.