The Getaway to New Orleans – Part I

By Heather on in Me time

Thought I would share some pictures I took on our trip (sans children!) to New Orleans.

Little Birdie

St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square

A fortune teller with a customer.

New Orleans street performer in Jackson Square. His pin says, "Tip me, you cheap Bastard!!!"

New Orleans street performer in Jackson Square

Beignets from Cafe du Monde

Party table

Taped to the door of Stein's Deli

This says a lot right here.

“Mama, I yawned and sauce came out!” (vomit) – Sydney (3) Maryville, TN
My husband has my babies all by himself this week. When I was leaving town today, I asked Walker if he thought they would be ok . He said, "Of course, Mama. You left us food and I have a light saber." -- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
"You are really annoying, and it is NOT opposite day." -- Bryce (6) to Reed (8) Eagain, MN
"Mom: Do you think you can be good at school the rest of the week – it’s only two more days… Son: I’m not sure… “I can’t tell the future and I don’t have a working time machine.” – Ethan (6) Milwaukee, MI

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My husband: “Charlie, lay down here next to me so we can talk.” Charlie lays down nose-to-nose with him, pinches his nose and says, “I do this so I can’t smell your breath.” -- Charlie (4)
“Once upon a time, at the healthy Mexican restaurant…” -- Charlie (3)
“Mommy, you gotta lotta grass in your nose.” -- Molly (2)
One of the mother’s day out teachers was stroking Charlie’s hair at nap time when he said, “My Daddy, he like it.” -- Charlie (2)
“My dolly wants some M&Ms for a snack." -- Charlie (2)
“I would like a snack of mayonnaise.” -- Charlie (3)