Louisiana Swap Tour

I had always wanted to see the swamps of the south and for the kids to see them as well. so we called a local man, Bryan Champagne who gave us a tour beyond my expectations.

We loaded up in his boat and off we went.

We shared the boat with a couple from Missouri and a family from Germany.

After a few minutes we were deep in the Bayou.

Sean and I shared the front of the boat.

We traveled in depths as shallow as 10 inches.

Watch the video at the end on the post and see how we caught this gator.


Did Sean catch one Too?

Having FUN!

The weather was great.

You would not believe all the wildlife we saw and just how beautiful it was.

The trees were amazing.

Amazing

Mackenzie with a swamp flower.

Louisiana Swamp Tour from Deacon Pat Kearns on Vimeo.

Louisiana Cajun Lunch With Father Chris

Liz met Father Chris through a mutual Facebook friend and we were able to connect with him for lunch today.

Here is Sean and Mackenzie with Father Chris. We asked him where could we get a great Cajun meal and he took us the "Don's Seafood Restaurant."

It wasn't long and we were served our meal.


Father had the Bisque.



Sean had Catfish and Shrimp.

Liz and I split a sampler of: Catfish, Shrimp, Stuffed Crab, Stuffed Crawfish heads, and something else...... I also had a cup of Bisque and a local micro beer.



And Mackenzie went way out on a limb and ordered a Cheeseburger.


The food was great as well as the conversation and the visit.

Thanks for the hospitality Father.....


Sean, did you get enough to eat?

Texas to Louisiana

Up Early again, we attended 8am Mass, had breakfast at "Big Jim's" Restaurant, changed clothes and were off again heading toward LOUISIANA.

Here is Mackenzie making a smile box on the computer.

Here is Sean listening to Mackenzie's IPOD and playing a game.

Here is my beautiful wife sleeping...... Maybe praying!

It wasn't long and we were in Houston.

Sean drove us through the busy city and did a great job.

He just got his permit in June and is racking up the supervised practise hours.

Check out the trip to the Gulf of Mexico for a quick swim!

We arrived in Louisiana.

It was really hot today so we changed our reservation from a tent site to a sleeping (air conditioned) cabin....... Everyone thought it was a good choice..... Me Too!

Here is Mackenzie organizing her Tub..... We did all our laundry at the campground while the kids swam at the pool and made new friends.

Here is our cabin at the Louisiana KOA. It is right on the lake with a beautiful view.

What a great Louisiana evening.... Sean is out fishing in the lake right now.

Our view from the porch.....