Camping in Bayou Segnette

Well this year we decided over the holiday to do something fun and a little out of our comfort zone. We decided to go camping...well let me say not really camping but for me it was somewhat camping! A local state park here just opened up in October these really nice floating cabins. Austin has been wanting to go for awhile. We had actually booked a trip in December but with so much going on we postponed it until this week. I am so glad too b/c it was a perfect way to wind up Spring Break. 
So Wednesday morning Austin actually had to go into work for a bit. I stayed here with the kids and worked on packing and getting us ready. It was nice to not be running out the door for anything. Finally around 2 he got home. We rushed getting the car packed and left around 3 to head to the cabin. When we arrived we got checked in and checked the place out. We were pleased at how nice they were on the inside. We were by no means "roughing it". We hung out for a bit and the kids played outside. I loved that they had the freedom to ride their bikes and just play. Around 5 we decided we would go pick up dinner. We didn't want to cook that night since it was the first night and we were just getting settled. We got Popeyes and brought it back to the cabin to eat. After dinner we let the kids go back outside and play/ride their bikes in the dark. After that we promised them ice cream and a game of Trouble. It was fun letting them stay up a little later and playing a family game. We don't do enough of that at home. After the game they had their showers and we read books and it was off to bed. As always it took them a bit to key down. They shared a room that had 2 sets of bunk beds in it. They both chose a top bunk. Austin and I watched tv for a bit before we went to bed. I slept ok but I woke up hot a few times and the cabin was just super quiet. 
We were up on Thursday about 7 and the kids were shortly after. We got up and made a big breakfast of grits, sausage balls, fruit, and cereal. We had our breakfast together then worked on getting dressed. Our first thing on the agenda that morning was to go take a hike. We were out of the cabin by about 10. We drove to where the trails were. They really didn't have very long or great trails but the kids still enjoyed it nonetheless. It was honestly just perfect for them! The trail got out right around the playground so after hiking we let them play about an hour on the playground. The weather was just so perfect. It was great just seeing them get that fresh air. After we played we left the campground to go find bait and to get some things for dinner that night. We went to the Walmart close by. Once we finished that we called my parents to come meet us back at the cabin for awhile. We let the kids try fishing but at that point none were biting. My parents got there and we just visited and hung out with them. They also stayed for lunch. After they left we all rested for a bit. Then Austin wanted to go pick the van up b/c it looked like rain the next day. We had come down in the truck with the back loaded but on a rainy day that wouldn't work. The kids wanted to take a ride with him. I was fine with that. I watched tv and just enjoyed a few moments of quiet! Once they got home we tried fishing again. At first we didn't have any luck and were close to giving up but all of a sudden we heard a fish jump so we kept trying! Soon Austin and I were catching fish left and right! It was so fun! Ofcourse we just threw them back b/c we didn't have the appropriate gear or anything to clean them and cook them but it was fun seeing what all we could catch. We did that for about an hour then it was time to go inside and start preparing dinner. We did steaks and baked potatoes and salad that night! It was all so yummy. The kids just played outside while we cooked. It was so great they had that freedom. After dinner we promised them a trip to the little park/playground. Ofcourse it was dark so it wasn't a lot of fun but they did get to play for about 30 min. I was glad they got some energy out! After that it was pretty much shower time and time to read and head to bed. 
Austin and I enjoyed relaxing again...the rain started shortly after they went to bed. I slept really good that night. We woke up that morning to freezing cold and rain. We quickly packed up and headed home! We had a great visit though! It was definitely a place we will return in the future. I think going in the late summer or early part of fall would be nice! Maybe then we would see more wildlife.