falling behind..

It's been a busy whirlwind over in the burgh, what with Thanksgiving, a trip to New Orleans and Mark hitting a major progression mark with his dissertation.

But here's a quick recap!


The Orphan Gang at Thanksgiving...food was spectacular. Big thanks to Fiona for bringing extra chairs, and for my mom insisting I buy a dining room table with two leaves.


Jess & Bruce, scoping each other out, after the big meal.

On to New Orleans...We had a very special meal at Cochon. And if it hadn't been for the Mexican Coke on the menu, I might not have been up for the pork cheeks. But man, that set me straight. Gotta love sugar cane. Super fun exploring the area around Cochon and Magazine Street.


Mark got his annual 'purple goo' drink.... (Super sweet frozen alcoholic drink...I am still unsure how he can drink that stuff. It is as terrible as it sounds. We are in Lafitte's, Mark's favorite bar from the 1770s.


Sweet music at The Apple Barrel, on Frenchman Street.