Spring Break 2010 was a much needed break for Charles and I. We were so incredibly blessed by Charles' parents (Gam-ee and Gramp-ee) that they kept Baylor and Cade while we enjoyed 4 nights away! Due to my fear of flying while still pumping (I believe in "no ounce left behind" theory at this point!), we decided to patron somewhere we could drive to. Thus, New Orleans arrived on our map! It was a short 6 hour drive into the city and a beautiful drive. However, on our way into town Charles became violently ill (I will spare everyone the details) and the first few days did not exactly pan out the way we intended. Had we been closer to home, we would have turned around, but there was no way Charles could make the trip back. So, he rested in the hotel room while I frequently shopped at Walgreens for him and walked around the French Quarter. A few days later, he was feeling a little better just in time for our friends Kelsey and Trevor who came in to join us for some excitement for a few days. We had a great time people watching, taking a walking ghost tour at night, eating, shopping, watching the St. Patrick's Day Parade, touring a plantation home, and did I mention people watching? If you ever want to just sit down and watch the differences that God created in us all...go to New Orleans! I saw many things that surprised me (some of which I could have done without seeing) and several times I laughed out loud. I love to see different personalities among people and I for one always welcome the diversities in our "melting pot" culture. Here are some highlights from our time in New Orleans.
The first of many great resturants...
Cafe Du Monde, delicious coffee and beignets...(not "Ben Yaayyy's" Trevor!)
Charles and I in Jackson Square
The Boardwalk
One of the oldest and haunted buildings in New Orleans...Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop (now a bar). They have tried to restore this building several times, but never completed the process due to "hauntings" in the chimney!
A Leprecahn with his pot of gold (it is interesting to note that there was a hole in the top of his pot so that he had room to collect more gold...from people passing by).
Bourbon Street after the Parade
Kelsey and I on Bourbon Street after St. Patrick's Day Parade
The 4 of us at Pat O'Brien's on St. Paddy's Day!
Our informational visit to the Laura Plantation...
Main Plantation House, painted in various bright colors to show that the occupants were Creole's 
"Code Noir" which was the written law for Slaves and how they must be treated. This is worth blowing up and reading. It really brings to life what our country has been through.
Official Registry of Slaves for the Plantation
Slave Quarters for 4 families
Slave Quarters for 4 families
Thanks again to Charles' parents to whom this would not have been possible. We had a great time and are so blessed to have you in our lives!
2 comments:
and you're blessed to have me in your life too! haha! Glad ya'll enjoyed yourselves, you deserved a break!
I can't believe that y'all were that close to us and I didn't at least get a hug!!! Next time... give us a call!!! :-)
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