Just a couple of weeks ago, while Eric was on a 10-day leave, our family headed South for some much needed family time. We did a 5 state tour in six days - Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. Among our places of interest were New Orleans, Gulfport, and Gulf Shores. Our favorite was Gulf Shores, AL without a doubt. I think it will be on our future vacation list for sure. Here are some of the pictures highlighting our trip South. Some not so pretty........






Madison & Jordan enjoying some quiet time












An Anabellum home (plantation) in Louisiana










Near the French Quarter in New Orleans













The kids & I with the French Quarter behind us

Gulfport, Mississippi

There was still quite a bit of damage in New Orleans and on the Mississppi coast. Here are just a few images of the aftermath.