After fluffing our curls for a long mass
To see the priest who was to marry Momma and Daddy at there wedding mass
But since the
hurricane came,
these things would not be the same
My Nanny Hanna let me open a gift you see.
It was a new doll that I named Eva Marie
I took her with me to church where we played quite nice
We had to be as quiet as 2 little mice
Then we were off to Mimi
JoAnn's, where I met a new friend
Kalee Jo said if we did not share it would be the end
For Santa would not come to see us,
And we would surely fuss
Another stop was to be made for dinner
Everyone knew that pasta would be a winner
Thank goodness for Aunt Angie and Uncle Andy for letting us in
For having McDonald's on Christmas Eve would have been a sin
As the night wore on I was tired as could be
For it was a busy day for little ole me
When I awoke from my sleep, Christmas Day was finally here
Now it was time to spread the Christmas cheer
Aunt Christilynn, leads us in song
So we know that it wont be long
The Garrity Caroling Tradition is here
For my singing debut was finally near
When the singing is all done
It is time for some real fun
The chaos came when the presents were passed out
For those who handed them out had to shout
When the presents were finished some love I had to show
To Uncle Johnny in case you didn't know
Uncle Dave was next, as he gave me some fudge
That dipped in shrimp dip tasted quite well so I did not budge
Little did I know this would keep me up all night
Which was not a pretty sight
On Sunday, it was so nice outside that Daddy thought it would be a good idea to go get some Popeye's and go to the park for a picnic. Momma said it reminded her of being at the parades since we had Popeye's and she promised someday soon that I will get to go to Mardi Gras. At our picnic Daddy gave me my first taste of cole slaw and I loved it. After we ate our lunch it was off to play. Daddy was swinging me high and low and wiping the drool every time I needed it. We had so much fun at the park and Momma was sure I would take a long nap but I surprised her with just a 45 minute cat nap.
Then I got my m
When it was time to open presents there was a calmness that overcame the process. I was able to study and play with my presents in between opening gifts. The one I am studying is one of my favorite toys to play with, it is a grocery cart and I can put all kinds of things in it to roll around the house. 
Grandma is my favorite when it comes to Giddy Up Horsey. Unlike the carousel in NOLA this 'horsey' lets me slide down her leg.
Everyone must have a family picture on New Years Eve just like on Christmas Eve.
Since Santa did not eat all of the cookies I left for him, I decided it would be best if I finished them off. What a sugar rush so early in the morning.
I only got to play with my kitchen for one day because we had to go to New Orleans to see the Garrity side of the family. Momma really enjoyed this trip because she got to take me to Story Book Land where her Momma took her when she was my age. As with everything we do in New Orleans we always take an entourage otherwise it just would not be as fun. Here is me an my Nanny Hanna with the elf.
I got to ride the carousel that just opened back up after Hurricane Katrina. It was so much fun. I was getting really tired of waiting to get our turn but when I finally got to get on one of the horses it made the wait worth it. It was almost as fun as playing Giddy Up Horsey with Grandma.
On Christmas Eve, Momma decided that we should start a new tradition for each time we are in NOLA for Christmas by going to Cafe Du Monde and Jackson Square to take in some holiday jazz.
