I wanted to post this pic from our recent Christmas trip to Katie's hometown in Louisiana and our night in New Orleans. We took a break from family gatherings and took in a night of the yearly Celebration in the Oaks festival in the New Orleans City Park, and we were mystified by the antique carousel on display there...what other thing in this life can remind one of those early years of blissful, youthful abandon and pure reckless joy? I loved seeing that very expression on Katie's face as the carousel spun around--with young and old alike--riding wooden horses at breakneck speed...all done to the bouncy tunes from an old organ and calliope (even if that music is now being played over speakers).

Enjoy!