Saturday, November 29, 2008

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler, Thanksgiving in New Orleans










So when we first arrived in New Orleans and found Bourbon Street, we had to get some Mardi Gras beads. (However we paid for them! I found out how you get them for free and I figured we would have to pay for them since the kids were around :)).







We had Thanksgiving dinner at the Palace Cafe on Canal Street. It was quite the experience. We thought it would be a nice place for us to eat, but we were for sure out of our league. The kids tried to behave, but they didn't really appreciate our "fine dining" Thanksgiving dinner. I think Brett is the only one who enjoyed his Thankgiving dinner (including turkey with oyster sauce, turtle soup and bananas foster).



The kids posing with the street cars across from our Hotel on Canal street.


MY THANKSGIVING TURKEY








This is what I created and ate for my Thanksgiving dinner. I made it last year, and thought it was so cute that I had to make it an annual Thanksgiving tradition. I thought we might not be able to do it this year because we were staying in a hotel, so we did the best we could. The kids loved helping me make it and eating it. The rule is after you eat a fruit feather you get to put in a feather with what you are thankful for. It starts out as a "fruit turkey" and ends up as a "thankful turkey".

Later that night we were diving around trying to find some of Brett's areas from his mission. Our trusty GPS directed us through these streets on our way to Harahan. We thought it was so cool that Banks and Johnson intersected. (Johnson being my maiden name).


The girls really got into the whole "New Orleans" lifestyle. It was funny because Aubrey was walking int the street with her pink boa at night in the French Quarter, and it attracted alot of attention, including some unwanted attention when some drunk guys were trying to reach out to her and mumbling something to her. I was laughing pretty hard, but sweet Aubrey was pretty nervous about the whole incident.

I think I will decorate my bike like this one for Mardi Gras.


CAFE DU MONDE

We went to the Fench Market in the morning and then to Cafe Du Monde for beignets. (Notice Aubrey's face before beignets and hot chocolate).


Do you think I ate this? I didn't actually eat this one. Brett insisted that I try a bite. I did, and I didn't like them, but the rest of my family sure did.

Here is the smile we have been waiting for!





Brayden loved it.


MARCHING JAZZ BAND AT JACKSON SQUARE













It was a wet, raining afternoon at Jackson Square, but it was still fun to see all the neat stuff. I had actually run the riverwalk and most of the streets of the French Quarter on my morning run earlier, but it was just fun and relaxing seeing all these unique things with my familly.

We couldn't leave New Orleans without Brett getting a Muffuletta from Central Grocery. I can't believe how big these sandwiches are. I swear it is bigger than his head, and he has a good size head. :)
AUBREY'S OWN PRE-SCHOOL





Here is the kids painting one morning at our neighbors house. We have been doing some fun arts and crafts lately since Aubrey has been home.
BRYNN'S THANKSGIVING PARTY





Brynn's had a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving in her class. They made turkey hats, and then watched the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving movie. After the show they had a little "Charlie Brown feast" including toast, pretzels, jellybeans and popcorn.



When we were checking Brynn out of school in the front office, Brayden got his first look at Santa. It was so cute because it was a singing Santa display, and Brayden was holding Santa's hand while it would sing to him.

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Christensen family said...

What a fun time! Those pictures were darling of your kids! I love the Fruit turkey idea! We missed seeing you guys in UT! We were able to get together with some of the friends!!!!

BensonFam said...

What a fun family trip! You'll have to post or e-mail me the instructions to that fruit turkey. :) sonata32@hotmail.com

Clint C. said...

What a fun way to have a memorable Thanksgiving away from family. We've been to NOLA a number of times because Clint is a navy reservist and that's the headquarters. But I didn't know that Brett served his mission there. We would have loved to have talked to him about that. I bet he has amazing stories.

Stephanie Johnson said...

HOW FUN!! I am so glad you guys did that. I wish we could have made it. You are such a good mom. I love reading your blog and reading your thoughts about your kids- you are a great example to me.

Growinguptogether said...

I didn't know Bret served his mission in New Orleans. I visited there when I was first pregnant with Danny and could't find anything to eat that didn't make me sick. I lived on Bake Potatoes.
So I love your visitor feed. Ryan always makes fun of me for Blurking, but I notice that you have me visiting twice, only I didn't visit you 12 hours ago. I'll have fun with this one. :)

Adam Jensen said...

Let the good times roll :) I guess I know french :) no, J/K I just have some cajun seasoning and it has that quote on it and Adam and I always make fun of it! What a fun and different Thanksgiving. I love it. I like your fruit/thankful turkey too! I didn't know Brett went on a mission to New Orleans, cool!

KESLER KREW...Cami said...

looked like a great turkey day and i luv the fruit turkey idea, so cute! always great to see what you guys are up to ! luv the other cami

Growinguptogether said...

Yes, we are going to UT for Christmas and I would love to get together. I believe my friend teaches a spinning class, that would me awesome to do one together. I so miss seeing you, but especially hate that you and Sarah aren't at the gym anymore, no fun, who do I talk to at the YMCA park. Ms. Ruby and Ms. Jacaly (sp?)ask how Brynn was doing, they really miss her. Ms. Ruby ask if her school is helping her with speech. Anyway I'll be in Bountiful from the 17-29th.

Tandy said...

Yay! You all look so great! We miss you! And I know Damian is way jealous of Brett! He may apply again for flight surgery... who knows!
How fun... you guys are always going! You are a super mom! I don't know how you do it!

These Are The Days said...

Love the fruit turkey...it's got to be much better than a real one. Cute pics and how cute is that street sign?!?!

tj said...

It loooks like a fun trip! Love your turkey!

Hilary said...

Kami Kami!!
You will have to teach me how to make the fruit turkey...as you saw I need a new Turkey Day tradition!!

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