The Fun Continues

Today we made our way to New Orleans to show Corey a rip-roaring time. Our day was filled with lots of tasty food, views of the mighty Mississippi, strolls through the French Quarter in search of Brad and Angie's multi-million dollar homestead, and plenty of tempting bargains at the French Market.


Strolling the French Quarter




Our Beignet breakfast at the famous Cafe Du Monde


Me and Corey standing outside of Cafe Du Monde.


Saint Louis Cathedral


Corey in front of the Mississippi.


Bourbon Street


Pirates Alley


Decatur Street




Enjoying our ice cream from the Creole Creamery (featured on the food network)

My Thoughts on Twilight

Like so many others, Corey and I headed for the big screen on Friday to check out the new Twilight movie. Fortunately, the craze for vampires isn't as big out here so we didn't have to battle any crowds at the theater. My feelings for this flick were somewhat mixed and if you care to embark then please read on.

-I knew going into this movie that the actress who plays Bella isn't very well known, but, until I saw her being interviewed on E-News I had no idea that she was the one who played the little boy in the movie Panic Room. If you ever had the displeasure of seeing this movie then you know what I am talking about. Surely though I was not the only one confused about her gender in that movie??? I guess her name was Sarah...but still!!


Proof of gender confusion.

-Not to be super negative, but all of the buzz from the "Team Jacob" fans got me to thinking that he was a super studly Native American....all I have to say about that is NOT! I felt strongly that he needed a man-makeover STAT! I guess that opinion is arguable by other fans who may have thought he was a cutie.


It's like an over greased widows peak meets Danny Zuko and the T-Birds.

-On a higher note, I loved the scene where the Cullen's play a friendly game of baseball (as vampires sometimes do). Anyway, Loved it!!


Batter Up!!

-As you may have guessed from my earlier dis on Jacob I am definitely "Team Edward". Although cheezy at times, I thought that he did a good job of seducing his female audience. I was so proud of Edward for finding the will within to stop his blood sucking attack on Bella, even though she was quite tasty. True, she probably needed a 2-3 pint transfusion afterwards, but the important thing is he fought through the urge to suck her dry.


The happy couple at prom after Bella's brave recovery.

All-in-all I thought this was an entertaining movie, and I can honestly say that I am more motivated then ever to read another chapter or two from Twilight before the year is up. Nothing like going out with a bang!

Corey Comes to the Bayou

Last Wednesday my sister Corey made her way to the bayou for a visit. Corey coming to visit equals loads of girl talk, Felicity senior year, touring the Cajun country, and basically just living, laughing and loving life to the fullest. It has been exceptionally great having her here, and I must say we are really living it up, as sisters sometimes do. Here are a few pictures from our week so far. We still have mounds of fun and photo opportunities to come, so stay tuned for more of the best week ever 2008!!



Corey taking her chances with some Cajun shrimp gumbo. I don't have a picture, but things really got crazy when we ordered fried alligator....hey, if they can eat us we should be able to eat them too!







After downing our Po-boys, gumbo and alligator Captain Jeremy took us for a tour of PHI and let us sit in his helicopter.





Me and Corey doing some holiday baking. The Christmas shapes took a turn for the worst once we popped these delights in the oven....who knew!



Rockin the season with our gingerbread house skills. A most wonderful time of year indeed!

A lot to swallow...

Well, although this should not come as a surprise to ANYONE, I have to admit that I was a little shocked when I heard the news. Dee Dee and the Shredder have called it quits!! Apparently Dee loves Jesse but she's not in love with him....well what was all that song and dance at the finale then???? This chick needs to check herself...talk about a whacko! First rejecting Jason and now this. Boy, she really played me for a fool, I mean I actually thought she was in love with this snowboarder dude. Click here for more on this love story gone bad.