Brain Dump

I finally finished up my posts about my weekend in Atlanta and here goes a brain dump on stuff that I have been wanting to share:

1. SIL - Since you never read emails, I figured you would check this out eventually.  Here are two things you need to think about:
A. More Aesthetically Pleasing Color for you Wax Seal - Here are a few links:

A true gold color

http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Gold-Sealing-Wax/3907.030/406928.html 

A Silver Color

http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Silver-Sealing-Wax/3907.030/406927.html

A Pretty Red swirled with gold

http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Red-Gold-Swirl-Sealing-Wax/3907.030/433453.html

Just Sayin' All three would be nice options!

B. Lululemom - The athletic wear I was telling you about in Atlanta.  Check it out!

http://shop.lululemon.com

2. Spring is in the air...I am so excited because LML is supposed to buy my two new Hydrangea plants to replace the ones he killed last year! Nico Blue, please....

Granted mine will be babies and not this majestic for a few years (Source)

3. Besides being excited about my new plant, LML and I are switching phone carriers pronto!  Verizon works great in the rural area of Alabama near LML's job!  I am excited and cannot wait to have better reception.  I should also add that we decided (i.e. I told him) to go ahead and get me an iphone.  I am so tired of no internet at home so this solves it!  Wahoo!
Do you have any app recommends?  I have a few on my ipod but not too up on them since I just got Angry Birds this month.

4.  Speaking of Angry Birds...Can we say addictive?  I am so obessed with that game!

5. My birthday is in April and I am so excited!  I know that my 26th birthday is nothing too special, but birthdays always make me excited.  I hope to have dinner at the Bright Star with a few friends and family!  I love that place! (if you do not know, it is the oldest restaurant in Alabama and Greek style food...so delic!)

6. My good friend J's little girl is celebrating her 1st birthday in April too! I am going to take some photos for her just like I did last year right after she was born.  I will ask J if I can post a few pictures from last year to show you how precious the little one is!

7. Have a great weekend...This weekend is a low-key one for us.  Just hanging out around the house and going to look at cars to replace LML's old one finally.

Brunch in Atlanta

Before we headed back towards Bama on Sunday, my SIL, MIL and my self hit up Urban Pl8.  This place exceeded expectations (and not to mention showed me where all the fabric stores are located in Atlanta).  I highly recommend this place for you to try if you are in Atlanta, especially if you or someone in your party is on a gluten free diet.

It does not hurt that they have bottomless mimosas for $12.

My SIL and I both ordered delicious grilled chicken pesto omelette with goat cheese and roasted red pepper.  It was so delicious and was devoured quickly!  The sweet potato hash was good also!

My MIL ordered their Greek chicken omelette, but I failed to take a picture of it.

The kicker was the waitress brought the bill and we noticed we ate for $22 plus tip.  We asked the waitress about the price because we did not believe that could be correct.  She informed us that she applied this discount for scoutmob.

After I googled scoutmob, I discovered it was a discount app for iphone currently only located in select cities.  If you live in Atlanta or any of their other cities, I highly recommend checking it out!  (They have email for those not with tech savy phones!)

Out for Dinner

While in Atlanta, my SIL, MIL and myself went to eat at Wisteria Restaurant in the Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta.  It was chosen due to their multiple gluten-free items for my MIL to choose her dinner.

This Arugula, grilled apple, fried onions and pecan vinaigrette was delicious.  My SIL and I both enjoyed this meal

My delicious center-cut tenderloin with braised greens mac-n-cheese

My SIL's mustard rubbed pork tenderloin with sweet potatoes

My MIL's gluten free trout with fingerling potatoes, green beans, corn and tomatoes drizzled with a vinaigrette.

Overall the meal was delicious and we would definitely recommend it to anyone on a gluten free diet or not!

Nawlins' Continued

The middle of eating picture of my Mole Enchiladas

Just a quick recap of out weekend in New Orleans. 

LML had a meeting immediately upon arriving in the city, so off I went wandering to locate me some grub.  (We were running late so no time to stop and get lunch on the way.)

I know that plate may not look appetizing, but that was the best MOLE enchiladas and refried beans that I have ever eaten.  The sweet and saltiness of the two combined made for a Delicious lunch.  Too bad, I was so hungry that I forgot to take a picture before attacking the plate. (I cannot remember the name but it was located at Julia and Tchoupitoulas street.)

LML and I met up after his meeting and preceded to wander all over the french quarter before stopping for dinner at Bacco.   We both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. 

The Farmers Market Salad (Definitely a winner!)

My veal dish (I am blanking out on the specific name) with the most perfect pasta underneath it.  I could have eaten a plate of the pasta alone!

The old cotton exchange, now some bank...just another pretty building

Saturday, LML and I woke up fairly early for us and began to wander the city.  We ate lunch at Mother's.  It was his first trip to this place, and I think he enjoyed it.  

The line at Mother's

After lunch, we went to the WWII museum.  I highly recommend anyone who has the time to check it out.  I enjoyed the exhibit, just wish we had gone on a weekday when it would not be so crowded.

Following the museum, we wandered again before going to casino for my husband.  Have I mentioned how much LML adores a buffet.  I am definitely not a buffet type of gal, but I tried to put on my big girl britches (literally and figuratively) and not complain.  

We had a good time people watching at the casino.  We saw one girl run into her grandparents unexpectedly and introducing them to her boyfriend for the first time.  All I gotta say is, that is not something I would enjoy.  

A tree at "miracle on Fulton Street"

After the casino, we walked around the town again (can you catch the theme of the weekend yet?).  I do love to walk places.  It was one of my favorite aspects of Charleston.  We saw the leprechaun below and I could not pass up a chance to show you where the pot of gold might be located.  

And what trip to New Orleans is complete without a stop at Cafe du Monde.  LML and I split an order of beignets which I dipped in my Cafe au Lait.  What a great way to cap off a long day before going to bed.

Random people at the the Cafe
We got early the next morning and went to church at the St. Louis Cathedral.  It was a wonderful service with a magnificent organist.  I loved the music.
After Church, we ate brunch at Court of Two Sisters for their Jazz Brunch Buffet.  While I previously stated that I do not like buffets, I will make an exception for this one.  They have pate for goodness sakes.  I love their eggs benedict and their creamed spinach (not a fan of most creamed spinach dishes).  

My delicious brunch

It was wonderful weekend, but LML and I were both ready to head home.  We have some exciting things going on in our life!  I cannot wait to share them with you soon!  

PS NO, MISS M I AM NOT PREGNANT!