A Picture Perfect Night...

It was a beautiful Monday night... The ride and walk into the Superdome was a stunning one as they sky darkened. The excitement and tension was everywhere, emotions were high, and hopes were up.

We had a wonderful time at the official pre-game party, which I was beyond impressed with! There was face painting for all, team-themed King Cakes, bands, cheerleaders, food and free drinks! It doesn't get much better than that now, does it?

After the party, we made our way to our seats with about 20 minutes to spare. The pre-game show was great, and we were bouncing off the walls with anticipation. I'm so grateful that we got to be there. For the 2009 championship, we celebrated our one year anniversary a few weeks late with a trip to Pasadena, and it felt a little bit like deja vu (minus the plane flight) in New Orleans. We are lucky, lucky, lucky.

My sister loved this poster, and I had to snap this picture! She's a beautiful girl and we were so excited she got to make the trip with us. It's the first time we had really travelled together as adults!

The game.... oh, I don't know that there are even words. It was beautiful. It was fun. The entire game felt like a celebration. Our team, our city and our state have been to hell and back since April 27, and the joy we felt as the clock ran down? It was a sight to behold. I'm proud to be a Bama girl!

We had to force ourselves to head out to Bourbon Street for at least one drink afterwards! We were tired, hot and sleepy, but it was worth it! There were hardly any LSU fans to be found as the Crimson Tide took over Bourbon Street!

That's all for our championship trip to New Orleans! 

Hope you've enjoyed tagging along....

XOXO,

Mrs. Jones

Gearing up for the game...

By Monday morning, all of the Alabama fans were about to hyperventilate from anticipation. Seriously. Two days of fun was perfect, and then Monday dawned and we all got nervous about the game.

It was a beautiful day for sure. This was the stunning view from our hotel room.

We grabbed our favorite new buttons, and headed out for a delicious breakfast. Friends had recommended the Camellia Grill and the breakfast at the lovely little diner did not disappoint! It was packed and we got in just in time.

We hung our for a little while after breakfast, still trying to grab a cat nap since we knew it would be a late night, but at 2, we headed out to a friend's party at the super fab Luke. Talk about a party! It was one of the craziest and most fun I've been too! Free drinks, crab claws, sliders - it was the buffet of champions for sure!

Yes, we matched. Don't say a word. We were cute little Alabama fans.

Only one more thing left to share and that's THE GAME!

XOXO,

Mrs. Jones

Chilling in the Crescent City...

We kicked off our first full day in New Orleans on Sunday with an early stroll down to Cafe du Monde. Mmmmmmm, good. The walk past Jackson Square was beautiful and it felt good to be outside early while the city was quiet.

Beignets? Delicious. Heaven. 

But the unexpected new treat? Frozen cafe au lait! I loved it so much!!!

Yes, I'm showing you our crack-o-dawn, unshowered, no makeup, puffy face photos. 

So don't make fun.

Isn't he precious?

No, that wasn't good at all....

My sister hadn't been to Cafe du Monde in more than five years, so we had a blast goofing off to get our day started. We walked back to our hotel, and even got a really good workout in! (I'm proud...)

Our afternoon was pretty darn lazy... What's a trip to New Orleans without a stop in Harrah's to play penny slots?! Yep, did it. And just as I was craving a lucky dog as we headed out, one appeared IN Harrah's! Who knew?! We thought it would be hours before the carts would be out - and it would have been. But I'll take it! So, FYI, there's a permanent Lucky Dog stand in Harrah's. Score.

And what's a day in New Orleans without a hand grenade? Remedied before an event that night! Woohoo! Favorite drink on the planet. Such fun.

So, cheers everyone!

XOXO,
Mrs. Jones

NOLA Faves: The Rib Room

Our New Orleans countdown continues! I can't wait! One of the things I'm looking forward to is our nice dinner. We've got reservations at The Rib Room! Mr. Jones took me there for a formal just two weeks after we started dating.

He took me back the weekend I thought he was proposing. He didn't. He had me totally faked out, and he proposed a few days later when we got home. I was mad and stunned and then OH so very happy.

We have not been back to New Orleans together since that weekend, three days before Mr. Jones proposed. I'm so excited. I can't wait to go. I can't wait to enjoy our dinner with family and friends. We're going to have a blast! It's elegant. Nice dress, cute shoes. We never do that, and I'm soooooo very thrilled for our night out on the town!

I'll take pictures!

XOXO,
Mrs. Jones

NOLA Faves: Tropical Isle

It's been a while since I've been to New Orleans. Like, a long while. We haven't been (together) since three days before Mr. Jones proposed in early January 2008. Mr. Jones has been back for parties and the like, but I haven't been! 

I am looking forward to so many things about our trip, so I thought I'd blog about all the things I'm excited for!

One of them is a hand grenade from the Tropical Isle on Bourbon Street. It's the most fun drink ever. 

I snapped this picture as we drove through on our way home from the cruise. :-) 

I found this close-up online so you can really see the sign!

Have you been to New Orleans and had a hand grenade? They're delicious, and I'm looking forward to one on Jan. 7 when we pull into New Orleans!

XOXO, 

Mrs. Jones

Christmas came a little early....

Last night brought a little early celebration for Alabama fans! I am so excited to head down to New Orleans on Jan. 9 for the BCS National Championship game! It's going to be a wonderful long weekend. I haven't been to New Orleans since the weekend before Mr. Jones proposed in January 2008. So, this is going to be super special!

Almost the minute everything was announced, the emails started flowing..... I think it's going to be time for me to buy a Trent Richardson jersey!!!

I know all of you sweet readers are not necessarily Alabama fans, but I'm excited. We've got a hotel room for three nights and game tickets, so I'm feeling very lucky to be able to witness another historic weekend for Alabama football!

XOXO and Roll Tide,
Mrs. Jones