Fun times in Louisiana

Ella and I had the privilege of traveling with Nonna and Dad Dad to Louisiana for Thanksgiving. It was a wonderful trip in so many ways. It was bittersweet because Lane is headed back to Iraq with the Air Force.

We made a quick stop in OKC to have Thanksgiving Dinner with our McArthur side. It was very nice to see both sisters at the same time!! It was good to be together. This is the first year without Grandpa.

Dee is a pastor and lives next to her beautiful church.

When we arrived in Louisiana the first thing that Ella did was plop herself down on the floor and play with a couple of Aunt Dee's many nativity sets.

Ella learned how to make meat pies with Uncle Rick and Lane. Sadly I missed this activity, but my mom said that she watching intently trying to figure out was going on. Rick made meat pies and gumbo for dinner for us. YUMMY!

Ella had a great time with Rose as well!

Rose was very patient as both grandpas looked over her shoulder giving her advice on fixing the car. (She is about to graduate from auto mechanic school) Ella was very curious about the whole process. she came out saying "what you doing, Rosie?"

Everyone should have had the chance to see Grandpa "Shake your body like a crab"!

It was a wonderful trip. We got to see all of the special places for Rose and Lane. It was so neat to be part of their world for a little while. I am sad that we don't get to see each other very often. I think we decided it had been 7 years since we had been to Louisiana! That's too long. Thank you Boyt family for your hospitality!