Tuesday, May 14, 2013

A Weekend In New Orleans

My husband and I spent the weekend in New Orleans with plenty of fun times to share! I even made a vlog because yes, we had THAT much fun!! Don’t believe me? Watch and see!!

For starters, we had tickets to see Wicked and it did NOT disappoint! We loved every single moment of it! Unfortunately, our usual 3 1/2 hour trip to New Orleans took almost 5 hours – which means we were SUPER rushed for Wicked! As soon as we arrived at our hotel, we RAN to our room to change, then RAN back to our car – we sat down in our seats in the theatre with only moments to spare. We were so scared we wouldn’t make it but thankfully, we did!! Whew! 

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Since we saw Wicked on Broadway in NYC, we weren’t sure what to expect. I can honestly tell you that Wicked off Broadway is VERY very good!! I definitely noticed the difference in caliber (which…hello…comparing on and off Broadway is like comparing apples and oranges), but it was still amazing and definitely worth the time if you have the chance to go!

On Saturday, we met up with friends and visited one of our favorite places ever (and a Mandeville tradition), the original Broken Egg Café! SO yum!

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This is how the “boys” spent the remainder of their weekend…

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They didn’t even move to take a potty break. Not joking (I wish I was)!

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Heather and I spent our weekend talking and catching up since we haven’t seen each other since Goofy’s Challenge! It was great to see our friends again! We really have a great time when we are together – lots of laughter and of course, lots yummy treats!

Speaking of yummy treats, I made Liberty Tree Tavern’s version of an Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake! (It just so happens to be Heather's favorite Disney dessert!) Served with Homemade Vanilla Blue Bell ice cream…delicious!

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After leaving New Orleans on Sunday morning, we visited with Jason’s family and mine for Mother’s Day!

All in all, we had a FABULOUS weekend and really enjoyed every moment! It was nice to sit, relax, talk, and not have to worry about doing a million things at one time. A much needed break, for sure!

How did you spend your weekend?

22 comments:

  1. I LOVE New Orleans! Jealous you live so close. The Vlog is great. I wish I knew when I would get back there again - no time soon unfortunately.

    I have tickets to Wicked in Minneapolis in October! Super EXCITED!

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    1. We love visiting New Orleans, too! :0) Wicked is going to be so awesome!!

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  2. You sure don't look like you were rushed getting to the show...You look stunning!!!

    Also, I am going to have to try that toffee cake. It looks delicious...and I am a sucker for dessert!

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    1. Aww Paige thank you so much! :0) The cake is definitely a must-try, but don't focus on the ingredients too much...lol!

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  3. Never been to N.O. and totally want to, I've never seen Wicked and totally want to, AND never eaten at Ooey Gooey toffee cake at WDW either! Totally jelly! ;) Looks like you and Heather had fun too! What a fun weekend!!

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    1. Well, sounds like you gotta try all three! lol Thank you! We had so much fun!

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  4. I love your dress, Karen! So pretty!

    The food you had this weekend looks delicious. I've never heard of the Broken Egg cafe, but I'll be near one of their locations later this month (I checked their website!), so I may have to give it a try... :o)

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    1. Thank you so much! Oh yes, you must!! Hope you enjoy! :0)

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  5. I love the Vlog - definitely a fun weekend.
    I would love to go to New Orleans one day.
    I agree Wicked is awesome :)

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  6. Looks really fun. I've never been there.

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    1. New Orleans is so much fun! Races are fun there, too! :0)

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  7. Sounds like a great weekend!!! I LOVE New Orleans!

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    1. Me too! It's definitely a fun place to be! :0)

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  8. OMG, that picture of them playing video games is hilarious. That is so my husband and his geeky friends!

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  9. OMG! Your post just made me miss New Orleans all over again! I love that place! :)

    By the way, your husband will definitely find a friend in my husband. MY husband is a video game addict. That's usually the scenario when the hubbies get all together. LOL!

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    1. So glad it's not just my husband, others are the same way! Love it!

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  10. New Orleans is on my list of places to visit :) Sounds like you enjoyed it! Cute dress!

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  11. I have never been to New Orleans, but I want to visit badly... maybe for a race. So glad your trip wasn't effected by the shooting in New Orleans, that was sad and scary.

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    1. Races there are SO much fun! Yes, the shooting was awful - so sad, and on Mother's Day, too. :0(

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