Christmas in New Orleans

I should have put this picture in the first update post post. This is a picture of Claire's Natchitoches family. They truly treated her as one of their own. It was so nice to hang out with them. And they directed me to something I've wanted for years-- a Santa painted on a Cypress tree knee-- which is very unique to Natchitoches.

The next day, we volunteered with the Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre. They have been holding Christmas Caroling in Jackson Square for over 80 years. Assembling the candles:

The line to enter went around the square, with thousands of attendees.

Of course, David did his obnoxious Mexican laugh for Feliz Navidad, which we mostly appreciated.

We helped break down the stage after. Last ones standing:

The sheep and wise men in the annual Christmas Nativity are getting a lot taller:

The brave midnight mass attendees at St Louis Cathedral:

 

Christmas morning.

Sybil told me "It doesn't matter that you give horrible gifts because I have GG."

Lunch with Olga and her girls at the famous Parkway Bakery and Tavern

Cruising around the French Quarter with the teenagers

Bad News: Nola professional sports teams kinda suck

Good News: Buying a private suite is relatively cheap 

30 guests were allowed, so it was mostly men and their kids. 

The women stayed home and did a girls night; I lost the one-footed standing challenge to a 12 year old.

Dinner with the adults. This guy is my favorite.

Loving Abuelo. Brian brought his guitar and David did some interprative dancing.

Baton Rouge temple trip

Farewell lunch