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Recently we traveled to Louisiana for a family crawfish boil. On the way home, we stopped by New Orleans and walked around in the French Quarter. It was our first time to be in the French Quarter during the French Quarter Festival. It was crowded, but the weather was fabulous, and the skies were crystal blue! These are some random pics that I took that day.
Connor inspecting some art work in Jackson Square
You never know what you’ll see in the French Quarter. Connor had a million questions for this ‘golden’ guy!
Cooper’s reaction to the dinosaur’s loud roar! 
A visit to the French Quarter is not complete without beignets from Cafe de Monde
Andrew Jackson in Jackson Square
A magician outside of Cafe Du Monde
Cooper soaked it all up too….
Connor posing in a tree in the middle of Jackson Square
Musicians all over the place playing Dixieland music!
This picture is classic New Orleans!
I love the balconies with the plants!
Large crowds spread out all over Jackson Square to listen to the New Orleans Jazz bands.
Puppeteer performing in the French Quarter
We had a great time at the French Quarter Festival and found it to be family friendly in the areas we walked near Jackson Square and the Mississippi River. It was the most crowded I’ve ever seen it in the French Quarter!
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Diane
Hi Diane! Oh, I'm just blown away at your gorgeous pictures! Love everyone of them. The boys are precious and are growing up before our very eyes!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
shelia :)
Visiting the French Quarter is like visiting another world, isn't it, Diane. Your pictures are great, especially the ones of Connor's and Cooper's reactions to the sights around them. I love the one of Connor eating beignets ... I feel like I look like that when I eat them, too!
ReplyDeleteOh Diane, what a fun post! Connor and Cooper are so cute! New Orleans is so colorful, isn't it? And so much activities going on, there's never a dull moment! I love the beignets and coffee at Cafe du Monde. You captured amazing pictures,..Christine
ReplyDeleteI'll bet those boys enjoyed that puppet show.
ReplyDeleteMy son goes to college on St. Charles Avenue, and lives there. Can you even imagine? He takes the trolley everywhere. What a life! Thanks for sharing the pics.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pictures, Diane! Walking around in the Frech Quarter is like sensory overload, but such fun!
ReplyDeleteThe colors in these photos are awesome...
ReplyDeleteLove the kiddos, though, best of all.
Very photogenic!
Looks like everyone had a great time! The pictures are just FAB! Nancy
ReplyDeleteYou captured great photos of the French Quarter. It's been 18 years since I've gone...I'm hoping to visit again this summer.
ReplyDelete-marie
Diane, great pictures with your family at the French Quarter!
ReplyDeleteAwesome outdoor pics and Happy Wednesday!
Great pictures of the French Quarter. Now I want to go, too!
ReplyDeleteCass
The French Quarter is one of my favorite places. Thanks for sharing the pics. I feel kind of like I've been there. I need a beignet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful family time you had and were able to capture in photos. Years from now those pictures will be a treasure.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics Diane ! And I sure wish I had a beignet ! Haven't had one in years !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Diane! I feel like I was actually there!!
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, fun post! I love seeeing all these fantastic pictures and feeling the mood of the south come alive!
Cooper looked like he so enjoyed all the 'happenings' and people. Conner, I am not sure... did.
The French Quarter looks like an interesting place especially to people watch!
Thanks for sharing!!!
This is my first time visiting your blog:)
ReplyDeleteWhat cool pictures! I've never been o Louisiana. Very colorful!
Sandra
We had a great time!! Wish we could go sometime when it wasn't so crowded...don't know when that would be..LOL
ReplyDeleteI've never been to the French Quarter, so I just love seeing this festival. Those balconies are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLoved the pictures of the French Quarter - it's been years since we've been there but what a wonderful place! I would love a praline right now ;)
ReplyDeleteDiane, I love your wonderful photos of the French quarter. The boys are so cute. What a fun thing for them to see. I know you all had a great time. I love sharing it with you.
ReplyDeleteHugs...Jeanne
Hi Diane...wonderful pictures you've shared! That precious little Cooper is going to hate the "cry-baby" photo someday, but I absolutley ADORE that...he's so CUTE!! Connor is really enjoying himself all the way too... ;-) Bo
ReplyDeleteI had a great time going to N.O. via your photos. The boys looked like they were having fun (except poor guy when he heard that roar-bless his little heart, he looked so pitiful). laurie
ReplyDeleteCute as can be pics of the boys, Diane, and loved the pics of NOLA. Looks like you had fun!
ReplyDeleteXO,
SHeila
Hi Dianne, Looove me some beignets!!
ReplyDeleteNawlins is a different planet! I love it!
Your babies are precious.
Lynn
Faboo photos Diane! Love that balcony. :o)
ReplyDeleteHi Diane
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the great pictures of New Orleans.I've never been there so, but it sure looks like an interesting place to visit.
Hope you have a great weekend.
Hugs,Rhondi
Sorry I am late getting around to visit... I hope you had a Happy Outdoor Wednesday....and that you will participate again soon! Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan
ReplyDeleteI love the French Quater in New Orleans! I've only been there once but I hope to go back someday. Your photos are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh, your pics are great!! I saw the golden man last week, too. :-)
ReplyDeleteCan you believe I didn't go to Cafe du Monde this time around?? That's a FIRST for me!
And I'm sorry to chuckle at Cooper's sad face...but... :-) He just looks too precious!