Happy New Year!
I know that I am a few weeks behind
but our new year has been full of business!
We have been working hard trying to get our trucking firm up and going.
You know that saying if anything can go wrong it will?
That seems to be how it has gone so far!
But from each mistake made is a lesson learned.
It will all come together sooner or later!
The pipeliner has been laid off from work since before Christmas.
It is nice having him home after spending most of 2015 apart.
We have been catching up on chores around the house.
But have also found some time to relax too.
The first weekend in January we took a trip to the city.
I love the Chicago skyline daytime or night!
We took in the last Bears game of the season.
To bad for the pipeliner, they lost!
As a Packers fan, I was just there for the Monster Marys!
We came home for a couple of days then set off on another trip.
New Orleans!
We stayed at a beautiful hotel in the French Quarter.
Thankfully the weather was quite nice for all of the little side trips we packed into our stay.
The first day we took a long van ride to a swamp in the backwaters of Louisiana.
We didn't see any big gators.
Only a few wild boars wading around in the water.
The views during our boatride were amazing!
Our next day started off with a tour of Lafayette Cemetery
#2.
Our 81 year old tour guide made it a very interesting walk!
We did a few other touristy things like visiting The Farmers Market,
with a quick stop at Cafe Du Monde.
Hit up Bourbon Street for a night of dancing.
Enjoyed a few oysters at the Acme Oyster House.
This was actually on my list of things to do before I turn 50!
The last day in New Orleans we took a paddle boat ride up the Mississippi.
Even though the water was high, there was lots of boat activity on the river.
We left the day before Carnival season was to kick off.
The Mardis Gras decorations were coming out all over the city.
The floats were all being prepared for the multiple parades.
Things were starting to get a little crazy after dark.
I can't even imagine how wild it will get in the next 2 weeks!
We had a good time,
but its always nice to be back home!
I am sure we will enjoy a few more adventures before the pipeline season begins again.
For now I will let the pipeliner relax a few more days then its back to the honey do list.
I never know when work will call!
Liz
You have been busy! Lots of fun, good luck on the new business venture.
ReplyDeleteWe have had a lot of fun! Thanks for the luck, we will need it! lol
Deleteyay you crossed off a before 50 idea! Those pictures in the swamps are beautiful. Sounds like a wonderful time. Mississippi river boat ride - cool! I look forward to seeing what other things you have planned.
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time! So cool that we are both doing 50 lists!
DeleteLooks like some fun "trips and times!"
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
We had a lot of fun together! Thanks!
DeleteWow, what fun travels for you.
ReplyDeleteWe had a fun time and great weather!
DeleteI love the pictures from Chicago and New Orleans. It looks like you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteWhat is a monster Mary, if you don't mind me asking?
We had a great time! The Bears are called Monsters of the Midway, hence the name Monster Mary. Just an over priced bloody mary at Soldier Field! lol..
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ReplyDeleteIt is so good to be back visiting your blog again! You two are one adventurous couple, and seem to do some of the most fun things. Thanks for sharing the two trips, and the cute little egg man that you have. I am still smiling at those pictures. As for the pork recipe, well, I just might have to try that for my husband. I know he would thank you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!