We had the fever for Cabin fun this weekend! GiGi arranged for the Chopins, the Dupuys and Nanny Wanda to join her on an overnight getaway to Marksville. We stayed in cabins at the campground at the Paragon casino. When we arrived in Marksville, GiGi decided to throw a picnic. 
We stopped right outside of the Native American Conservation Museum to set up shop. We bore the sweltering heat, but we're always open to picnicing. As we waited for our rooms to be ready, we went to the Paragon hotel to see the alligator exhibit. 
They live in an impressive artificial habitat right in the lobby of the hotel. We'd never seen anything like that.
They live in an impressive artificial habitat right in the lobby of the hotel. We'd never seen anything like that. Unfortunately, the Dupuys got side-tracked as Uncle Eric got a bug that afternoon. He ran fever of 103, and to top it off, the air conditioner in their cabin wasn't working. Puts a new meaning to Cabin Fever! We were proud of him for being a trooper!
Our afternoon was spent at the swimming pool, where the kiddos practiced their swimming skills. 
The fun was short-lived, however, as there was an incident in the pool (Have you ever seen Caddyshack?) by one of the other swimmers. The pool was shut down for the day. Oh well! We went back to the cabin to have supper and watch LSU in the College World Series. Go Tigers! The kids got some good playtime before bed. We were able to get a picture of all six grandkids before they were completely worn out...
The fun was short-lived, however, as there was an incident in the pool (Have you ever seen Caddyshack?) by one of the other swimmers. The pool was shut down for the day. Oh well! We went back to the cabin to have supper and watch LSU in the College World Series. Go Tigers! The kids got some good playtime before bed. We were able to get a picture of all six grandkids before they were completely worn out...We woke up early to make it to 8:00am mass. After breakfast, we headed for home, with a stop in Eunice for a day with Grandma Dee, Poppa and Nanna and all of our cousins. It was a very relaxing day, after a great lunch (chicken stew). We always feel at ease in Eunice and this time was no exception. It was a relaxing ending to a wonderful weekend. We're looking forward to our next little getaway.
Beedle had a silly night tonight. He had been begging to go to the Incredible Pizza Company (according to Beedle, it is the "best place in the world".) so we thought tonight would be a great night. He has also been begging for Jacob to come over, so we thought we'd invite him to join us. As you can about imagine, they had an incredible time. Not so much interested in eating pizza. But, infatuated with the sights and sounds of the action at the arcade. They did everything from playing mini-golf, to hunting for antelope, to whacking sharks with a mallet, to driving a squad car. What else could they possibly do to top an evening like that? Oh, yeah, have some ice cream! 
What a silly bunch of guys! Thanks to Jacob for joining Beedle and Dad. We wouldn't have had as much fun without you! Beedle's looking forward to the next silly night!
Can you just imagine her thoughts "She will never think it was me ;)" I went back in five minutes and saw that she was indeed fast asleep. On my way out the door I caught a glimpse of this...
I asked her when she woke up why her baby was in the corner. Without any hesitation she told me that her baby was not having a good day. She had done lots of naughty things. With that beautiful smile that Gracie does so well she told me that her baby "has lots of good days but just today she had a bad day." She said just as sweetly that her baby was going to choose to have a better day tomorrow-- And she did!
Nothing like a little outdoor activity--fun and exercise!
