Nola Report

We just completed another Nola whirlwind weekend!  This time Isla got to meet her family from Baton Rouge and Key West.  She had such a blast with her cousins and family! 

Cousins Maddie, Willow, and Isla

Fun times with the baby!  Isla LOVED the big girls. 

Now this is fun!  I can climb into this cabinet and throw everything out in Mema's new house!

I love to snuggle with my Great Uncle Buzzy. 

Church with Mema and Daddy...I swear I am listening! :)

I had a great time as well.  Dave and I spent some wife/hubby time at French Quarter fest for a few hours- only the 4th time in 9 months we have gone out without little Spreaglet.  We missed our sweetheart, but had a good time relaxing a bit. 

I also spectated the Nola 70.3 race.  Dave asked me if I could recall the last time took a bike to a race to spectate, and I guess it was probably 2007?  I forgot how much fun spectating could be!  I am usually so gung-ho to race.  I will say this- spectating the race made me realize how far away I am from being strong enough to race triathlons.  Being a spectator grounded me.  I am glad I have cancelled a few races and pushed some things back.  I am not ready!  (but I want to be and will be with time!)

Now, I have never approached a pro for an autograph or picture.  I love meeting people and friends, but I am not a true stalker.  (just a sometimes blog stalker like all of you are).  :)  But, Andy Potts just seemed SOOO nice, I couldn't help but say hi.  And he WAS as nice as he seems.  Super, duper cool guy.  Chatting with him was a definite weekend highlight. 

Ahhh...and the icing on the cake- hanging with Travis and Mary.  These two are some of my favorite friends.  I am so happy to be part of the Wattie team that has so many close knit friendships.  Love you guys and thankful for the positivity, support, and good times you bring to my life!