Vacation in Instagram Photos

*image heavy post, just you were warned*

This past week David and I went on Vacation / Babymoon (just learning thats a thing). We went to Chicago on Thursday and hung out at Shed's and then ate at Rick Bayless's Frontera Grill (any other PBS fans out there??). Then we caught our train to New Orleans. It was 20 hours from Chicago to NOLA, and such an enjoyable way to travel. Trains are by far our new favorite thing. We spent Friday to Sunday in NOLA. On Sunday night we drove to Florida and stayed with David's best friend and his girlfriend in Sarasota. We explored the city and went to the beach. Then we flew back on Wednesday afternoon.

We had the best time. Here are some photos from our trip.

Jellyfish at Shed's Aquarium

Preservation Hall

Book Store in Sarasota FL

Cafe in New Orleans City Park

Swamp from the train

Polaroid

Beach Baby Belly

Train

Beach

Cemetery

I'll post about my favorite spots from our trip later.

this week.

On Thursday David and I are boarding a train in Chicago to head to vacation in New Orleans. Have any of you ever rhode the train for that long? Any tips or helpful hints? Plus any suggestions for New Orleans? We're looking for good food and Jazz clubs. 

     

traveling

So last week I went to the Big Central Regional Barista Competition in Kansas City, MO. I was a volunteer and took two of our baristas from Greyhouse. It was a blast. I just love being around people who are so passionate about coffee. We stayed with our friend Sam and ate so much good food it was crazy. Here is a panorama from the WWI memorial that overlooks the city. (it's a little blurry because it was so windy we could barely stand still)

I'm in full planning mode over here. I have some new embroidered jewelry pieces in the works, as well as lots of baby DIYs because lets face it you knew that would happen the second I was having a baby. (Which I'm 16 weeks today only 4 more till we know if it's a boy or a girl!)

We are also planning on going to New Orleans in March with two of our friends who live in Florida. I couldn't be more excited to explore a new city.

I'm also really excited for Valentines day. I don't necessarily get all sappy that day, but I do love the candy and making valentines for my friends. ETSY posted these suckers and I think I might have to make some (but with no food coloring, and natural flavors, and maybe honey instead of corn syrup... haha). 

Have a great day I will be back tomorrow with Friday Feature!

music {video} monday

Johnny Horton

The Battle of New Orleans 

From 1959