Our Valentine's Vacation

My sweet husband and I took a little getaway weekend this past weekend, and it was wonderful. I love my children. I really like Birmingham and am blessed to have a home to come home to here. But, three days away with my honey was just what this lady needed. He needed to visit a client and property in New Orleans...so off we went. Now, New Orleans is not my favorite vacation destination. But, a trip is a trip....let's be honest. Of course, the fact that it was Valentine's weekend and Mardi Gras in New Orleans did make things a little more crowded and a lot more crazy. Every time we headed out to dinner, we had a parade marching down a street in front of us. Every time we went window shopping, we had to step over the beads on the ground. But, all in all, it was a terrific getaway of sleeping in, watching movies, walking around the city, and eating/eating/eating. The kiddos stayed with my parents...so no worrying about them...they had a blast playing with their cousins. Down by the river - about to watch a street show with some break dancers...pretty amusing....And, a trip to New Orleans is never complete without a plate of beignets and a cafe au lait from Cafe de Monde...hmmm...only a crumb left...

I'm off to wash dishes and put away the groceries...ahh, reality is so very harsh...hee hee....Happy Valentine's Day...a few days late.....