A Trip Down the Mississippi

We took a paddle boat cruise on the Creole Queen down the Mississippi to the Chalmete battleground. It was cool to see the city from the river and learn a little bit of history on the Battle of New Orleans. The boys liked seeing the other ships and boats on the river. 

Dollar - The Alligator

Captain Richie had a little friend along for the ride - his pet alligator, Dollar. He was an awesome pet alligator. If you rub him by his ear/neck, he puts his head back and does an alligator purr. He was very good when the boys held and pet him. 

Swamp, Swamp Everywhere!

Friday we took the boys on an airboat swamp tour. It was perfect weather for finding alligators. And sure enough, we found lots!

Captain Richie put a marshmallow in the snout of the biggest alligator so then the smaller ones tried to knock it off. They got a little feisty!