Jazz Fest 2009 - NOLA

Tom and I have been looking forward to Jazz Fest for an entire year. Our calendars have been marked and we've been dreaming of the music, the food, the people watching and everything else that is hot, smelly and wonderful about New Orleans.

So, we did it! We took two days off work and just went for it. So, last Thurday and Friday, we packed our suncreen and lawn chairs and joined thousands of other people to watch 60-70 performances on 12 stages for two days. This is Tom's 4th Jazz Fest and my 3rd. We're currently looking into other Louisiana festivals, but that doesn't rule out Jazz fest for 2010. Jazz Fest is one of those times in life that "the more the merrier" definately applies. So, go ahead ... mark your calendar - last week of April/first week of May! And, if you're joining us ... we'll need a totem, so start thinking creatively!

World's Most Beautiful Baby

We may be partial, but Tyli is the most beautiful baby in the world! And, I love her "invisible pacifier" pose that she's rockin'!

Spring Break 2009

We are the luckiest people on earth! This is the second opportunity we've had to take the same week off of work that the grandkids have off for Spring Break. This year, we opted to drive to Wilmington and spend our time just kicking back. We've selected a few of our favorite photos from the week to feature -

The trip coincided with Wilmington's Azalea Festival. So, on one of the days, we headed down to Wilmington's downtown area with Thomas, Patrick, Fisher and Livi. Later in the day, Tovi and Lissi joined us with Kenzie and Tyli.

Daddy Daddy & Fisher On Boardwalk

Kenzie and Livi on Pirate Ship

Kenzie, Tovi & Livi ... Beautiful!

Kenzie Meets Chocolate Soft Serve

One of the days was rainy, so we decided to go bowling:

Daddy Daddy and Livi

Fisher

Patch

Thomas

Kenzie

And, on another special day, we got to spend some time with Tyli Belle ...