lately through the linz...

Just as I suspected of my little procrastinating self...I haven't bought one Christmas gift. Have I made a list of the perfect gifts for my family? - yes. Have I dared attempt the holiday traffic to get them? - no. So, what have I been doing lately?

{all pictures taken with my IPhone}

pickles and reubens and crab claws, oh my!

We all have our "go-to" restaurants. The place you know will be good every time-no matter what. The Real Pickle and Herby K's are those places for me. I can't go to the Real Pickle without getting the reuben sandwich and even when I think I want to try something new at Herby K's, when ordering time comes I blurt out "the oyster loaf and marinated crab claws, please!" There is something about a place with a patio, some random things hanging on the wall, and a great glass of beer that keeps me coming back - that and a nap that inevitably follows an empty plate.

What are your favorite restaurants?

mardi gras madnesss...

Tison and I met up with Cory & Shelley on Saturday afternoon and walked to the parade route to meet up with friends. Our friend,Will, rents a lot each year and every Mardi Gras season everyone tries to gather and  enjoy the festivities together.Traditions are good ;)

{Swamp Island's Famous Alligator and Shrimp Burgers, anyone?}

 {Get it girl!!!}

 {Ryan came in town for the weekend. YAY!}

{It is never easy to say goodbye to this guy!}

{What would the evening be like without Take&Bake Johnny's Pizzas?!?! I wouldn't know...}

bitter sweet bon voyage

Our dear friend, Ryan Voorhies, has had an amazing job offer and is moving to Robinson Township, PA on Sunday. It is bitter sweet because I am really going to miss him! Congrats Ryan and come back soon :)