Don't Tell Austin

Our visit to Hawaii brought back fond memories of Louisiana. Maybe it was the climate, the friendly folks, or the screen door at the hostel...

But we've decided to adjust our original plan of heading north through Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon, and head east to Louisiana instead.

My godchild, Austin, and his sister, Alexis, are having a dual birthday celebration at the end of June. We have 30 days to drive across the southwest (below I-10) and see what there is to see before we land in Louisiana.

We are anxious to see our family and friends who we haven't seen in over a year and a half - eek!

So, whatever you do, don't tell Austin that his Nanny and Uncle Richie are coming in for a visit. We want it to be a surprise!

I taught him how to show his food, by the way. Yup, yup!