Woooo hooo!!! GO SAINTS!!!!!!
Hey y’all! What a great weekend to be here in Louisiana—a baby shower, Mardi Gras, and an AWESOME SUPER BOWL!! 
Anyone who reads this blog knows that I am not a huge football fan, but I do have Louisiana pride, and I was so happy to see the Saints win! This win will be so good for the city of New Orleans, and our state in general.
Tonight, I went over to my sister and her husband’s house to watch the game. Some of their friends came over as well. It was a good time! Two of their friends, Sarah and Doug, brought their little boy and their 8 week old baby girl—I guess you’re never to young to be a Saints fan!
Dinner was simple: pizza and salad. I enjoyed three small slices of cheese pizza, along with a big helping of salad. They also had chips and salsa and guacamole out, which I snacked on a little. Not the healthiest dinner, but I practiced pretty good portion control, and left feeling good…which is an accomplishment with something like pizza!
My plate, plus one more small slice:
And cake balls! These were leftover from the shower, and I enjoyed a chocolate one:
This afternoon, keeping in the Mardi Gras spirit, we headed down for the pet parade…but we missed it! The officially parade was already over when we got there! Apparently it usually starts really late, but because of the Super Bowl, they got it started right on time and ended it a little early.
But, there were still plenty of parade-goers hanging around the riverfront, so it was still a good time for all!
Maddie made friends with another poodle:
Our group was looking good:
They even had a mini pony there!
So, tomorrow, my flight leaves at 9:00. Ryan did some finagling and got me re-routed through Philly, so hopefully everything will go as planned. Keep your fingers and toes crossed for me—I’m going to need all the luck I can get! I’ve had a great trip home, but I’m ready to be back “home!” I miss my husband and my dogs!!!!
Goodnight, everyone! Hopefully I can post at some point tomorrow during the day, but I’ll definitely get a post up tomorrow night!
Ameena said,
February 8, 2010 @ 6:15 am
Good luck getting home tomorrow! I am loving the cake balls!
Karin said,
February 8, 2010 @ 12:41 pm
Good luck ! I also love visiting family and friends but there’s nothing like home..
Those balls look fab btw.
Gabriela said,
February 8, 2010 @ 1:06 pm
Have a safe trip back! It’s fun you were in Louisiana for such an exciting game! I think it’s necessary to indulge a little if you’re watching the Super Bowl…American tradition
Cake balls are SO GOOD. They’re dangerous!
Joanna Sutter (Fitness & Spice) said,
February 8, 2010 @ 1:10 pm
Ok, is that dog wearing pearls???
Or are those Mardi Gras beads? Either way, I love it!!!
Anna said,
February 9, 2010 @ 2:36 am
lol– just beads! I WISH they were pearls
quarterlifewellness said,
February 8, 2010 @ 1:18 pm
You picked a great day to be in LA!! Hope you make it home safe!
inmytummy said,
February 8, 2010 @ 2:19 pm
Congratulations on winning the game. Good job on the pizza. It is very hard to practice portion control around it, you are right.
eaternotarunner said,
February 8, 2010 @ 3:29 pm
Good luck getting home, safe travels!
Retta @ RunRettaRun said,
February 8, 2010 @ 4:04 pm
Have a safe trip home and cute doggies!!
louisianagrown said,
February 8, 2010 @ 4:15 pm
You picked the PERFECT weekend to be down here. Couldn’t you just feel the pride radiating off of everyone you passed?
Anna said,
February 9, 2010 @ 2:39 am
YES! So awesome!!!
Katie said,
February 8, 2010 @ 4:36 pm
I only saw the very end of the game last night, but it must be so fun to be in La right now!
I have a poodle, too!
kbwood said,
February 8, 2010 @ 4:45 pm
aww what a fun day!! i love the looks of the pizza and salad!
Kelly said,
February 8, 2010 @ 5:07 pm
Good luck getting home today! Congrats on the Saints (although I am cringing!! haha)
Anna said,
February 9, 2010 @ 2:40 am
Awww…thanks Kelly– I know it took a lot for you to say that
Kristi said,
February 8, 2010 @ 5:16 pm
Congrats on the win! It was a great game!
Madeline - Greens and Jeans said,
February 8, 2010 @ 7:37 pm
Hope you get home safe and sound!
Christine (The Raw Project) said,
February 8, 2010 @ 9:49 pm
Wow, it was a great game! I hope you get home safely.
Suzanne said,
February 8, 2010 @ 11:22 pm
Yay, for the Saints! My husband thought for sure that the Colts would win… haha!
I have been craving sweets all day and the picture of the cake balls made me drool a little. I love the idea of little bite sized pieces of cake!
lpskins said,
February 8, 2010 @ 11:41 pm
I feel like you are always around pet parades. Did I make that up? Anyways, screw the pizza, I’d be all about those balls! Way to go for just eating one.
Anna said,
February 9, 2010 @ 2:40 am
LOL– really?!? That’s funny