NOLA, Oxford, and Birmingham

It seems like we are traveling in every direction each free second we get these days.  Whenever Alan has a few days off in a row, we hit the road! Here is a brief recap of our recent "get-away" adventures :) Sorry- It's gonna be a long one...

First, Alan and I went to New Orleans for a few nights to celebrate our 6 month anniversary. We are only 2 1/2 hours away from NOLA and it is such a fun place to visit! So much to do and so much to eat! The weather was perfect and we soaked up every second of our time together. We can't wait to go back again soon!! 

Our lovely hotel

Dinner Night #1- Jacques-Imos. New Orleans style! So yummy!

Cute truck parked in front of the restaurant! 

Late night stop for Beignets! 

Cafe du Monde

Day #2- Full of sight-seeing! Lunch stop at Port of Call. Another delicious meal! 

French Quarter 

With my Love 

Alan's favorite part of the trip. Visit to the WWII Museum. 

Heading out for Dinner night #2

Had to stop for a pic with these guys on Bourbon Street! Didn't know if they were real or not?? 

Dinner at Mr. B's! 

Such a wonderful evening! 

Could've listened to this jazz band all night on Bourbon Street! SO good! 

Brunch at Stanley! HIGHLY recommend this!  

Stopped for a Po-Boy at Johnny's on our way back home! Perfect ending to a wonderful trip! 

We appreciate all the great recommendations (Holly and the Hogans) and will be visiting again real soon to explore New Orleans more.  I think you could visit New Orleans 50 times and NEVER eat at the same place. The choices are endless and they all seem to be so good! My kinda place :) 

The next weekend we headed to Oxford, MS for the Ole Miss vs. Auburn game.  Our dear friends that have become like family to us here in Jackson put on one serious tailgate party and we had a blast!! BIG thanks to the Hogan's for allowing us to crash at your adorable condo and spend the weekend with you all! We don't know what we would do with you :) 

Me, Carly, Elam, and Miss Tully enjoying the tailgate! 

Seems like we are NEVER cheering for the same team :( But we have FUN and that's what matters!  

Ran into this Arab gal and enjoyed sitting with her and Trey during the game!! 

Ole Miss is such a beautiful place and it made me really miss my college days!

Our last stop so far this month was the one and only- Birmingham! Home Sweet Home. This is by far my favorite place to visit because some of my most favorite people in the world live there....and I got to see almost all of them in one weekend so I was one happy girl! I finally got to catch up over a delicious dinner with my best friend from college, Courtney. We always seem to be so busy chatting away that we never remember to get a picture. She is a blessing in my life and it made my month to see her and spend some quality time together.
I also got to go with this little lamb to Boo at the Zoo.....

Most precious lamb in the whole wide world.

Love this!  

She had a ball!  

We missed you Grandaddy!  

She loved the mouse! 

I miss her so much! She is a precious gift from God and I couldn't imagine our lives without her!  You are one loved little girl, Anna Scott Laney! 

While we were in Birmingham, we got to spend some time with Alan's family! Alan's brother, Jeff, is the lead guitarist for Eric Church!! They happened to be playing at the BJCC while we were in town, so Jeff got the entire family backstage passes to the concert! It was so neat to see the "lifestyle of the rich and famous." Eating and sleeping on buses, waking up in a different parking lot each day, and performing for thousands of screaming fans most nights! Crazy and cool, but I don't think I could do it! 

(Pictures taken on iPhone- not the best quality) 

On one of Eric Church's tour buses before the concert! 

The crew with Jeff! 

Eric Church! 

Got to see sweet Megs!!! 

Lovin' life with this guy!

We wrapped up the weekend by celebrating my mother-in-law's and JD's (not to be confused with JB..ha) birthday with some delicious cake!!  It was a perfect way to end a wonderful weekend full of great times with great people! 

Happy Birthday! 

I will try not to wait so long to blog again so my post are not quite this long!! Hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall weather as much as we are. 

Praising God for this life He has given me and loving that He has my life in His hands! 

Be back soon!!