Category: United States

Blogs about our travels in the United States!

Our Memorable 3-Day Family Trip to Washington D.C.

My family and I took in April a 3-day family trip to Washington D.C., and it was an experience we’ll never forget. Our little one...

5 year old girl standing next to a space shuttle replica at the Johnson Space Center

Houston Family Vacation: Space Center and Beach Memories

At the end of May, we took a family trip to Houston, Texas. Being a short ride from New Orleans, a Houston family vacation is...

The Beautiful 2020 Lockport Parade

After missing the 2018 and 2019 parades, we were ready for Mardi Gras 2020. The weather was perfect. The people were as friendly as ever. The 2020 Lockport Parade (aka Krewe of Apollo 2020) featured beautiful floats and great throws. Family from out of town thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the parade.

And it was a special little girl’s second birthday.

The Dazzling Krewe of Apollo 2017

The Krewe of Apollo 2017 , aka The Lockport Parade, is a small town parade that still decorates their own floats. It’s a parade for families and fun!

Learning about the Lockport Parade

All About the Lockport Parade Being the Nola Nerd Couple, we love Mardi Gras. We love going to parades in New Orleans and Metairie. However,...

The Wonder of the 2015 Krewe Of Apollo Parade

Every year, when we can, we love to go to The Lockport Parade. With the 2020 parade clear in our sights, we take a look back at the 2015 Krewe of Apollo Parade.

Missing Star Wars Celebration Anaheim

A First for Us Well, the unthinkable happened. During the summer, Star Wars Celebration tickets went on sale. We didn’t purchase any. For the first...