The whole fam damily headed off in the family truckster for the monthly block party held in Downtown Covington (about a 15 minute drive). The former owners of our house bought a condo in walking distance from the main event, so we were meeting up with them as they graciously invited us to show us …
Dear Neal , I know you will be on the other side of the lake tonight for a book signing at Borders Books in Metairie. The “painful” truth is that the whole fam damily was invited to the Friday night block party in Covington. Let’s face it Neal, the kids would enjoy the block party …
ATTENTION: All you businesess in Mandeville, Covington, Metairie, NOLA…anywhere I write about…jump in now before I charge you a full FEMA check for a tiny ad!!! “This” blog has only been around a short time, but I maintain others and have been a blogger for 2 1/2 years now. I know what I am doing …
* The UPS store in town has about the nicest owner, John Hamilton. I kibbitzed with his dad, who had stopped in for a quick hello to his son. He has had this store for 12 years and he already knows my name after 2 weeks of going there. He also has Lili’s artwork displayed …
Honestly, when I am home on the computer I am extremely happy. I can often be seen on the front porch with my laptop. But sometimes I need to get away – the laundry & housework monsters scare me! This morning I started to look for wireless hotspots in Mandeville and Covington. The Sonic down …
* I love the people * I love the weather * I love the schools * I love my neighborhood and neighbors * I love meeting new people and hearing their stories * I love this blog and my other one * I love being upbeat and positive * I love having a swimming pool …
* “Blanco bows out of the race” – I can’t say that is a surprise to me. The picture on the front page makes you feel awful for her. I can’t imagine how she has stayed in the hot seat as long as she has? Time for change… Next… * “Report blames disaster on the …
* Great morning for yardwork with the kiddos! So much more to be done – yikes! * The kids swam for a couple of hours while I chilled & hung out with . * My neighbor came over with a delicious carrot cake from the Mandeville Bakery – YUM & flowers!!! *the whole fam damily …
Rouse’s is my favorite; had the best selection of King Cakes and they now have Vitamin Water conveniently located everywhere (yay). Why would I write about a grocery store? Because, painfully as a mother I must go there – often. Rouse’s is a very nice store and I prefer it over Winn Dixie. Wal-Mart prices …
Go ahead, sing that title to “I love a parade” & it may be stuck in your head all day. Son #2 has been sick all week. He was most upset that he would miss Beignet day at school. Since we had to venture out to the docs, I took him out to eat. We …
Had to share the good news with my 5 regular readers (hi mom & Cotillion friends). This is the first time in my life all the kids are in school all day. Last semester my kindergartner only went 1/2 day, but since we moved here from OK in January- JACKPOT – full day. Time to …
I went to the boonies in Covington today (not really – but acording to locals – I might as well have driven back to OK), to get my gown altered. I made about another 5 stops to get hubby shoes, vest & bow tie. Everyone was so friendly & I think I met my personal …