New Orleans

BYU rocks my socks off. I completely supported Mark in going to the game in Texas with his buddies, but I was also green with envy. I ended up going to Vegas for the weekend so I could watch the game with all my family, instead of all alone. What an awesome game. Mark will probably post about his Texas trip in the near future.

Rewind to the weekend before. Jessica and I made a trip to New Orleans to visit my sister Shelley. We had an amazing time. New Orleans is a flavorful, beautiful and delicious city. We spent time in the French Quarter, went on a swamp tour to see wild alligators,

ate at one of Emeril Lagasse's restuarants, escaped a scary man who followed us down a couple of streets and into a bar where he was escorted out by security, listened to great Jazz, and played with Shelley's family.

The three of us in the French Quarter

I loved all the beautiful iron!

Our river/swamp tour was amazing. The river was incredibly beautiful and peaceful...even with wild gators swimming around.

Here she comes

Look at that pretty profile

Our guide told us that alligators have been on earth for 200 million years...longer than dinosaurs. Prehistoric is the perfect word to describe how she looked.

Seeing wasn't enough to satisfy Shelley, Jessica and I.

We reached in to feel her with our fingers.

There were many weekend retreats lining the river.

Most had been restored since Katrina, but many had not.

Eating at Emeril's "NOLA"

Everything I tasted in New Orleans was incredible

We couldn't leave without listening to live Jazz

Auntie Bekah with Shea. We are little twins with out bright red hair. Isn't she so cute?

So, I had a perfect weekend in New Orleans. Thanks Shell for being such a great hostess.