Julius with Cousin Adrienne, Aunt Kay, and Fletcher.

Four generations: Grandma Frantz, Papa, Julius, and Daddy.

Cousin Erik took us up in a real helicopter! What a treat!

A serious game of Crazy Eights marks Julius's first foray into the world of playing cards.

Seeing the gingerbread house at the Ritz makes some people want to dance!

Stoppin' to smell the roses at the Ritz Carlton.

View from Jackson Square.

Daddy, Papa, and Juju enjoying beignets and coffee at the Cafe du Monde.

Julius and Oscar were fast friends. That's saying a lot for the normally standoffish cat.

At Granny's house, Metairie, LA. Wendy, Momma, Nana, and Daddy. (Photo credits: Julius)

Manning family home.

Our loquacious tour guide, in front of Nick Cage's home.

Lafayette No. 1, Garden District, New Orleans, LA.

A crab spider outside an old mansion in the Garden District, New Orleans, LA.

A four-generation photo: Daddy, Grammy, Momma, Juju, Grandpa, and Aunt Bette.
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Julius at Gilroy Gardens, sitting in the garden-y part.

Riding the balloon ride with Grammy at Gilroy Gardens.

A trip to SF wouldn't be complete without a Bay Quackers tour. (Don't be fooled by imitations!)

Having spent the morning gathering driftwood, we prepare to light the bonfire on Rodeo Beach.

Dinner at Le Petite Laurent in our neighborhood.
(Momma, Aunt Bette, Grandpa Crawford, Grammy, Daddy, and Julius)

We carved pumpkins a little late this year. Julius/Batman says "ewww!" as the guts are extracted.

The rain has started. Daddy and Julius dig in the mud in the back yard. Julius's helmet protects his eyes from the rain, he claims.