We’re FOUR Lafayette Moms Stronger :: Meet Our New Contributors

We are thrilled to introduce our community to four new members of the Lafayette Mom team. Each one is a dynamic, warm and inspiring Acadiana mom, and we can’t wait for you all to get to know them. We are humbled and honored to have these women join our team.


Amanda Kosmer

Amanda Kosmer family photoOriginally from :: Hawkins, TX

Her krewe :: Jack 14; Parker 10

My last meal in Lafayette would be :: Eggplant Teche from St. John’s

My favorite snowball flavor :: ummm… can I have red velvet bread pudding instead? (-:

I believe the best king cakes are found at … I haven’t had a king cake here so definitely looking for recommendations!

During ULL games, you can find me :: most likely at one of boys football or soccer games but checking the Ragin’ Cajun score for sure!

Raising kids in Lafayette is … an endurance sport with fun activities and great food when we get to come up for air!


Jessica Hauerwas

Originally from :: Houma, LA

Her krewe :: Jane, 2 and Clark, 4 months

Your last meal in Lafayette would be … Fat Pats burger. I’m a burger nerd. I may or may not have a top 10.

Favorite snowball flavor … Strawberry with condensed milk  

She believes the best king cakes are found … Keller’s Bakery. Hands down.  

During ULL games, you’ll find her … Watching with friends while we reminisce about how we used to tailgate all day long.

Raising kids in Lafayette is … sometimes a challenge, but mostly a great joy.


Kim Negrete

Originally from :: Dallas, Texas

Her krewe ::Isabelia Alejandra Negrete (3 1/2 years old)

Your last meal in Lafayette would be … Boiled Shrimp

Favorite snowball flavor ::Pink Lady

She believes the best king cakes are found … Meches

During ULL games, you’ll find her …at home

Raising kids in Lafayette is …an interesting adventure considering we are not originally from here. It adds to our already diverse family dynamic.


Stephanye Batiste

Originally from :: Midwest City, Oklahoma

Her krewe :: 3 kids ages 6, 2 and 6 months.

Your last meal in Lafayette would be … shrimp & grits with chicken & waffles from Twisted Waffles

Favorite snowball flavor … tiger’s blood

She believes the best king cakes are found … still looking to find it!

During ULL games, you’ll find her … at home not even aware they are happening! (Grambling State University Alum)

Raising kids in Lafayette is … neighborly as I’ve come across a lot of other moms who were willing to help with anything I’ve needed.