So, my big 30th birthday weekend has come and gone, and it was even more special than I could have imagined it being. I knew my friends Christie and Lauren were coming in on Thursday night. What I didn't know was that my sister-in-law Alissa would be joining them!!! I got home from a long day (filled with coughing and sniffles from the terrible cold I caught) of continuing education, and Mark insisted that I follow him into the den to see all the work he had done on the house during his day off. I obliged and what do you know, Alissa was waiting in there to greet me with champagne and Crumbs cupcakes direct from NYC! It was the sweetest and most lovely surprise!!!
Here's a look into our weekend in the Big Easy...
Beignets and Cafe au Lait at Cafe du Monde
The St. Louis Cathedral
The start to our French Quarter carriage tour
Masquerading ladies on the way to my birthday dinner at Luke
My favorite birthday tradition - jazz brunch at Commander's Palace
This weekend was something I have been waiting for for what seems like forever. I woke up this morning sad that my girls had gone home. But I also woke up so grateful that they came from so far away to celebrate this special birthday. They reminded me how lucky I am to have such truly amazing people in my life. From my parents and my sister who made this whole week so special to my New Orleans friends who took the time to celebrate with us, to my Beaufort friends who are my family, and my sister-in-law who is my friend as much as she is my family. And to Mark who makes me feel special everyday, but who makes me feel like a queen on my birthday. He made this weekend possible. Thank You All. For Everything. But mostly for your love and friendship.
that looks like an awesome birthday! i can't wait to visit Nola next year (fingers crossed). glad you had a great time for the big 3-0.
ReplyDeleteI agree...it looks like you had a terrific birthday! What a way to celebrate in style! Cafe du Monde is sinful and those beignets...delish! I'm drooling over here...may have to make the 2 hour drive west soon! Happy Belated B'day!
ReplyDeleteCan't think of a better way to ring in the big 3-0! Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great birthday!
ReplyDeleteLooks like an amazing birthday weekend! Seeing pictures of Alissa makes me miss her even more!!! I am so glad that you had such a special weekend - it's wonderful to have those moments where you feel so incredibly loved, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteHope this year to come is your best yet!
Looks like a great birthday celebration.
ReplyDeletewow! looks like you had a fun birthday weekend! I should do something like that for my next big birthday. How was the carriage tour? I have always wanted to try one of those just to be a tourist in my own hometown. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to ring in the 30s! Love the purse, too! Was that a birthday present?
ReplyDeletehappy birthday! looks like a great celebration
ReplyDeleteIt was such a great weekend, and I am still recovering from all of the eating we did! It was so great to see you and spend some time with you and Mark -- I really miss y'all!!!! I can't wait to come again, and next time I am bringing Brad!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you rang in the big 3-0 right, lady! Everything looks like it was absolutely fabulous, just like YOU! (Those masks... how fab and fun!) Happy, happy birthday, doll! XO
ReplyDeleteLooks like soooo much fun! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, it looks like you had an absolute blast! All of that Commander's palace talk has me craving some of their turtle soup! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteWow! It looks like it was a fabulous way to spend your birthday!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 30th! I celebrated mine last year...31 is fast approaching. It is a big birthday, but the entry into one of the best decades! ...or at least that is what I am telling myself! Glad to see you had a great one! :)
ReplyDeleteWow!!!! Looks like a fabulous 30th birthday my dear friend :)
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday!! Looks like you welcomed 30 with an amazing day! Fun pictures :)
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ReplyDeleteKori xoxo
ahh your pictures make me so excited for NOLA town! Yay :) and Happy Belated birthday! Im so glad it was so much fun!!
ReplyDeletehappy bday.. i can't wait my 30th is just 22 days away
ReplyDeleteOh What fun!!! I had a wonderful time celebrating with ya! Cheers to many more years!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing birthday weekend you've had! That's something you'll never forget... and that's what counts. Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous dawling! Glad to see New Orleans looking so spiffy. I love everything you did on your birthday...so special!
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed!
LOVE THE PICS!!!!!!!! I had my first beignets and cafe au lait at Cafe du Monde just 2 weeks ago!! Sooooooooo yummy and fun!!! I love your city!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it has come and gone! I loved every minute of celebrating YOU. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the city...definitely makes me miss (and remember why I love) home!
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