As I write this, my boy is down in New Orleans, preparing to watch the Super Bowl with extended family. He spent the morning eating his weight in beignets at Cafe Du Monde, taking a hayride (his term for a horse drawn carriage around the French Quarter), and taking in the live music. Yesterday he went to a Mardi Gras parade with his cousins.
Word is, (no shock here) New Orleans is one big party. Scratch that: HUGE party.
I assure you, Leo is having a fantastical time. For those not in the "know," beignets are extremely sophisticated Munchkins. And you cannot die before experiencing a fresh one from Cafe Du Monde in the New Orleans' French Quarter (along with a cup of midnight black chicory coffee).
My only question is, why does Leo look so forlorn in this picture? Amy has asked a version of this question before. It seems like people with Down syndrome look (at least by appearance) either overcome with happiness or supremely forlorn. I hate to generalize, but...
Oh wait! No THIS picture is more like it. Look at my boy! Loving the fountain by the Mississippi River.
Today is a day to party, no matter who wins.
Go Saints!!!
4 comments:
I am so happy Leo got to be there to experience the victory!!!
Hi Maya!
I'm so glad Leo's team came through for him!
We missed all but the 4th quarter, but that was when it got good.
In the picture on our blog, Anthony is swinging at Wellington Park. It's just a little playground, but walking distance from our house. Yesterday we went to Mt. Tabor, though. Now THAT'S a park! I was having neighborhood envy big time. Come visit us!
Wow, Lucky Leo! What an experience!
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