A Price update...with lots of pictures

Hey there---well now that the holidays are over....and the "other" holiday, Mardis Gras, is now almost over....things are starting to slow down a bit.  Our apologies on the lack of updating.....when New Year's hit, I made a resolution to try and write more...but here we are almost making our way through February....and we haven't updated since right around Thanksgiving!

Not a whole lot new to report with us.  Work is going well for the both of us.  Weather really hasn't been anything to complain about. And we've been able to get out and enjoy some of the big events that have been going on in NOLA.

For Christmas we were able to go back to the good life and enjoy some time in Nebraska.  We made the 21hr trek from Slidell to Pierce, driving, without any problems.  It was a fairly enjoyable trip...although the next time we drive I say we need to stay for longer...  We got to see and spend lots of time with the family, and catch up with old friends.


The Price women.

My Grandma Mardell and I.  Love this picture.

Having fun with our neice, Izzy.

The brothers and I.

Our new annual Christmas beer testing event!

My Koehler guys.  :)

The hubby and I on Christmas Eve.

Shortly after getting back from Christmas, we headed to Mexico for a trip with Derek and Brandy (Chad's brother and wife). We enjoyed some beach time, good drinking/eating, some touristy things and relaxation.


Corona's on the ride from the airport to the resort!

Brotherly love.



We made it!





Dinner the first night....we may have drank a little.  :)



Beach time.

A view from the boat the guys went "deep sea fishing" on.  Us girls went to the spa. :-)

Some time at the Mayan ruins.

Climbing to the top.

Still got my workout in!

Made it to the top.

The children of the Mayan village we visited, performing for us.

We sorta, kinda like each other!

 

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In the end of January/beginning of February, New Orleans was the host to the Super Bowl.  We ventured into the city and walked around one day, enjoying some of the NFL experience and the football fans.

AFC trophy.

NFC trophy.

 



The Vince Lombardi Trophy



These roman numerals were shipped in on a barge that sat right in the Riverfront.

Along with Super Bowl is Mardis Gras/Carnival....with lots of parades going on.  We've been now to a couple, and have enjoyed the experience.  Mardis Gras, here, is essentially another holiday-celebrating the tradition of the "krewes", parades, masks, beads, eating your final foods before advent, etc....schools/businesses close and you're wished a "Happy Mardis Gras".  I definitely  have to say, if you're a people watcher, this is DEFINITELY an experience for you! 

Enjoying a drink before the parade comes.



Making friends w/ the animals.

It's starting...

 

Enjoying the parade w/ our South Dakota friend, Ken, from Chad's work.

We got a few beads and things...



Bourbon street.

Some neat dragon items.

Chad and his decorated toilet bowl cleaner....it had to do with the tradition of the "krewe" in the parade....

And that, my friends, is our Price update....with lots of pictures!  Hope all is well with everyone!  Keep in touch....and keep in mind, our guest room is always up for grabs!