06/07/06     

Party Girl

 

Carolina Chauffe, Leslie Briggs, Claire Vesper & Taylor Mayeaux

Katy and Erin Briggs lead the way

Angela and Chloe Dupleix on the river

Summer’s all about acting like a kid again, and Party Girl’s glad to see so many local kids having some summer fun! Leslie Briggs threw what may have been the coolest birthday party during the month of May. Her mom searched for a fun and unique way to celebrate and finally decided on a canoe trip down the Vermilion River. With the help of Bayou Vermilion District’s Kerry Collins, Leslie and her friends boarded the Vermilionville “Cocodrie” and rode upriver before stepping into their canoes. Twenty-three guests and 11 canoes later, the kids — and their excited dads who shared in the adventure — ended the day with a picnic by the pond and birthday cake and presents. Guests included Susan and Joey Chauffe and their daughters Carolina and Christina and Katy Briggs (sister of the birthday girl). “Everyone enjoyed being on the river, and all agreed we would do it again soon,” says Leslie’s mom, Erin.