With all that has happened recently--the tornados, the death of Osama Bin Laden, etc.--I had not taken the time to convey my experiences with Noah on his class field trip. We were to visit LSU. We met at Mike the Tiger's habitat. It is a very nice area with a pool, waterfall, lots of grass, and several trees. He is behind two fences and a plexi-glass like partition (this is by the pool so that visitors can see him swimming). We enjoyed watching him pace back and forth and even swim a little. i'm glad the pool is there to keep him cooler in warmer weather. Noah was excited to be so close to a live tiger. We went to the gift shop beside the habitat and Noah picked out a stuffed tiger he named "Mike" (very original! ;) But it is much better than the name he originally picked out that rhymes with "hootchie" and starts with a "c". For some reason that name seemed wrong--and it was!--and I convinced him to choose another. I am very satisfied with "Mike").
After spending time at the habitat we toured the stadium. The children had a nice time watching a video presentation about LSU football. We were able to tour the locker room (very large, carpeted, and a little smelly) and see their hall of champions. I got a photograph of their national championship trophy because Nick Saban was coach at the time...Roll Tide! Then we were able to go through the tunnel and out onto the field. The kids loved this. They raced the 100 yards back and forth and really enjoyed the experience.
After the stadium, the children were free to go off with their chaperones. Noah and I visited the Indian Mounds, the Greek Theatre, and the Natural History Museum. Noah especially loved the museum with it's stuffed animals. We then broke for lunch which was a picnic on the parade grounds.
I really appreciated this one on one time with my Noah. He is a sweet, affectionate child and i truly feel so blessed to have the privilege of being his mommy!
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