THANKFUL FOR FAMILY

J's family texted him this sweet photograph today...

From L to R:

Sister Jacqueline, Brother-in-Law Chris, Mom, Papa, Nana, Dad, Aunt Carolyn, & Uncle Art

It's hard living so far away from family, especially during the holidays.  We are so fortunate to be spending this time in Chicago with my side and look forward to seeing his side during Christmas.  So if it isn't obvious, today we are THANKFUL FOR FAMILY.  Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

CHOO CHOO

J and I are on an Amtrak train to Chicago right now!  J's first train trip ever.  We are going to spend Thanksgiving with my parents, Grandmother, Grandmama, Grandpa, sister-in-law Alisha, brother Benjamin, niece Addelyn, and nephew Andrew.  Yup, I get to meet my niece and nephew for the first time!!!  I can't wait to hold them and squeeze them and kiss them!!!  J and I went all out, errrrr, my parents went all out, and got us a private room and bathroom for the trip up.  Thanks Mom & Dad!  Food is included in your ticket price so we'll be heading over to the dining car later for a steak dinner.  I feel like James Bond and Harry Potter right now.  Hope everyone has an extra yummy Thanksgiving tomorrow!  We'll be sure to post lots of pics of our adventure when we get back to NOLA.

HERE WE GO...

OUR PRIVATE BATHROOM/SHOWER.  IT'S SO TINY!

DESPITE APPEARANCES, HE WAS HAPPY TO TAKE THIS PIC WITH ME.

THIRTY-ONE

J turns 31 today!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!  We celebrated last night (kind of) with a steak dinner since he has work today and school tonight.  Poor thing had a huge test hanging over his head so it was study, study, study all weekend.  He made out in the gift department though....  I got J a new tool box and framed some old A&P stock certificates for his office.  Why A&P stock certificates?  Well, one of my first memories of J is us buying alcohol together during Mardi Gras at the A&P on Magazine Street.  A&P is gone now.  Replaced by a Breaux Mart grocery store.  But A&P will always hold a special place in our hearts :)  J also got an iPhone 5, some bike stuff, and JCrew Sperry Top-Siders.  Is he a lucky duck or what?!?  Despite a crazy work and school schedule, I hope I was able to make your birthday special, J!  I love you!

My favorite 31 year old :)

Birthday Dinner