I haven't written for so long that I will have to do speed writing. Early this month we attended the wedding of a friend's daughter in New Orleans. We combined a mini-vacation with a memorable life event. Alexandra is the daughter of one of my dearest friends. I saw her the day she was born and watched her grow up into a most sensational young woman. She has no idea of how much time every developmental milestone, every school and career decision that she made and every boyfriend she had was analyzed and discussed by her mother and myself. We totally approve of the new husband, especially since he is a fisherman and has already been "on the boat". The wedding was total fun - hanging out with old friends, eating and touring our way around the French Quarter and perhaps a bit of imbibing?
Highlights: Visiting the dueling piano bar at Pat O'briens, beignets at Cafe DuMonde just as "the girls" had 10 years ago when we attended Mardis Gras when Alex attended Loyola, having creole food at Mothers restaurant -not once but twice, attending the reception the night before the wedding at the Pharmacy Museum, the wedding at the chapel on Loyola's campus, a Second Line parade complete with brass band and police escort through the French Quarter, the reception at the Southern Oaks Plantation including fireworks. Thanks to Alex and Elliott and parents for hosting a great time. Cannot wait until they move back to South Florida in the next couple months so we can see them more often.
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