Spring: Who Dat Baby

This city has an undeniable charm on particular sunny, friendly days. (And people seem extra friendly ever since the Saints won their way to the Superbowl for the first time) It has hugely lifted the spirits of the community as a whole, a sort of rebirth. I joined some of the hotel staff in the bistro for the last playoff game, and it was surprisingly fun, their enthusiasm contagious. I dressed Amaya in gold and black more for everyone else's delight! I made sure to get her out of the crowd before they won and wow am I glad that I did! We watched the scene on the streets from our hotel room window, I have never seen anything quite like it! Even the police were on loudspeakers that you could hear throughout the French quarter, “The Saints are going to the superbowl! Who Dat!” haha I feel happy for them, this city deserves some penetrating joy. And just to think, what the superdome contained and represented just 5 years ago.

We’ve found a special spot to visit, a dock on the Mississippi river, to get away from the commotion of downtown if we do go out, though it’s only a few minutes walk beyond it. She used her (first) new shoes here for the first time, walking up the wooden steps with my help, so proud of herself at the top. We sit next to the waves crashing on the rocks, and there is usually a saxophone player at the top of the steps. A gigantic ferry boat passes every now and then. It’s one of my favorite places, and I’m usually not even that much of a fan of muddy rivers, but you’ve got to take what little bits of nature you can get here.

We’re going to a DOG PARADE today before the game! If you didn’t know doggies are Amaya's like favorite thing ever, well…from what she’s seen in this world so far. I can’t wait to see her reaction!

I'll be back with a video and hopefully a win!