Short and Sweet

This year Thanksgiving was enjoyed with my mom and in-laws at our house. It was so fun to have our parents at our home for the holiday. We split the cooking and cleaning responsibilities and it made the day so much easier. I actually got to watch some football!
We have so much to be thankful for. I could go on and on and on naming each and every reason. But instead I would just like to say that I am very grateful for all that we have. I try everyday to keep life in perspective. At times it can seem like you are being kicked when you are down but comparatively speaking....this life is amazing!
I hope that each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving like we did. I am looking forward to what the rest of the holiday season has waiting for us!


Three Generations!


Everyone Stop Eating and Say "Cheese!"


Hates Olives But Loves Olive Fingers!


Never Misses An Opportunity To Dress Up!

Progress...South Fork Style

Last week we completed the 1st phase of our "garage" addition at our cabin. It has taken roughly 6 months to get to this point and we are super pleased with the outcome!
Come spring, it will be stained to match the cabin and after electrical, plumbing, carpet and fixtures are added it will be not only a garage and storage area but also a sleeping quarters for all of our guests!

And since I am planning on spending a month with the kids in South Fork next summer (with Tony coming and going) I expect lots and lots of company (hint, hint!)


It Went From This....


To This!

NOLA

Last week we went on an impromptu trip to New Orleans just for the heck of it. At first, we were a bit skeptical about taking the kids to such an "adult" destination. But within the first 48 hours we figured out the perfect mix of kid-friendly activities and 21-and-over festivities!
New Orleans was amazing. We went to the zoo, aquarium, children's museum and insectarium. We went on a swamp tour and a late-night carriage ride. We (kinda) experienced Bourbon street (where Cienna loved all of the beads)and loved people watching all of the musicians and transients. We took the street car, city bus and did a ton of walking. And thank God for the walking...because all of the po-boys and beignets would have sent us straight to heartattackville if we hadn't!


One Of MANY Alligators in the Bayou


Audubon Zoo


Audubon Aquarium


Carriage Ride (Where Cienna Heard About Vampires For the First Time!)

The latter part of the week we drove the Mississippi coast and I got to see where Tony worked in Biloxi after Katrina. What a beautiful place. Absolutely breathtaking!


Biloxi Coast

On the last day of our trip we drove to Baton Rouge where we visited the LSU football stadium and got to see their real LIVE mascot....a tiger named Mike! After we met my best buddy from World Market, Stephanie, and her husband Scott for a great dinner and lots of catching up. It was the perfect end to our amazing trip!


LSU

We can't wait to visit NOLA again. It was truly a wonderful place and a fabulous trip!