Friends Weekend

Some of my best friends from high school (and their families) came to visit Kenny and me this past weekend. They had never been to our house before, and we finally found a weekend to squeeze a visit into our busy schedules. Everyone arrived late on Friday night after sitting through some traffic on the Atchafalaya Basin bridge. No worries....we just stayed up late drinking (for some...Karen and Miche are pregnant!), talking, and catching up. The next day we had a leisurely morning, complete with a yummy breakfast made for us by Ken. After some debate, we eventually decided to take a day trip to nearby Avery Island, where Tabasco sauce is made. Although the factory wasn't up and running since it was a Saturday, the tour was interesting, and we got to taste some chili, salsa, soda, and even ice cream, ALL made with Tabasco!

Karen with Madison and Molly

Me and Molly and a giant Tabasco bottle

Madison, Bridget, Molly, Karen, and Michelle

Me and Kenny

Once the tour was over, we backtracked a bit to a Ruby Tuesday's for a late lunch, and then Bridget, Brian, and Madison had to head back to NOLA for a family engagement party. Karen, Jeff, Molly, Michelle, and David were all able to stay for another night, so we headed back to the house to relax before dinner. I had decided to make the pork and olive ragu pasta dish again, along with oven roasted broccoli and cauliflower. Everything turned out pretty darn tasty; I didn't get any complaints!

Dinner group

After dinner we all watched the Hornets unfortunately lose badly to the Spurs. We then promptly turned off the tv and switched gears to Apples to Apples. Our friends hadn't ever heard of the game until Kenny and I started talking about it in September, and I think they enjoyed playing. Next time hopefully Brig and Brian will be able to stay and play with us!

The next morning we all enjoyed a quick kingcake breakfast, and then both families had to get on the road for home. I was sad to see everyone go, but their early departure did allow Kenny and I to get the house ready for our Superbowl party that night. More on that another day!

Thanks, everyone, for coming to visit! We really enjoyed having you here!