Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. One of the only things I miss about living up north are the leaves changing colors. There are always so many activities in the fall. Everything from corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and apple picking to fall festivals and fairs. We have several annual traditions and […]
Discovering Louisiana: Cohn Arboretum in Baton Rouge
We love to go outside and explore. One of our favorite things is to go on walks in different parks and nature preserves. We have visited the Cohn Arboretum in Baton Rouge several times in the past couple years. The Arboretum tends to be fairly quiet. There is always lots to explore along the […]
Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate!
We went to see Disney On Ice: Let’s Celebrate! this past weekend. We have enjoyed every Disney on Ice show that we have attended and this one did not disappoint! Before the show, we told S that she could pick out one souvenir and she choose a stuffed Snow White. We also ended […]
Discovering Louisiana: Avery Island – Tabasco Factory and Jungle Gardens
With my goal of discovering more of Louisiana, we headed to Avery Island in late March to tour the Tabasco Factory and explore the Jungle Gardens. Avery Island was easy to find with signs that point in the right direction as you approach New Iberia. It does cost $1.00 per vehicle to enter the Island. […]
Discovering Louisiana: Port Hudson State Historic Site in Jackson
We have driven past the signs for Port Hudson State Historic Site numerous times, constantly saying we should check it out but always having another destination in mind. With my goal of exploring more of Louisiana, we planned a trip to the Port Hudson State Historic Site for a picnic lunch and family hike. S […]