Halloween Festivities

One of the things Scott and I love the most about living here in New Orleans is our neighborhood, and how close everyone is - both physically and emotionally.  If you've ever been to visit us - or nearly any old N.O. neighborhood - you know how close the homes are here.  We can hear lots that happens, and everyone is rather nosey about other people's business - which we love.  We feel safe, always have someone to call when we need help, and are never bored.  We not only know almost every person who lives on our block, but it is rare that a day goes by where we don't have discussions with them and enjoy spending time together - sitting on the porch in the evenings drinking wine, sharing meals, borrowing clothes, and running errands together.  The sense of community makes me feel like I'm back in college, living in a dorm again - except we all have our own houses.  We consider some of our neighbors to be some of our closest friends here

On Saturday night our (nearly) next door neighbors and close friends, Skip & Maria, finally got married.  It was a very unique, intimate New Orleans wedding, complete with costumes, and a live band.  We had a blast!

Steve Jobs & the fairy

The weather was perfect and the setting was gorgeous on the front porch of a neighborhood friend's home.

Following the ceremony, there was a lively second line, complete with sparklers, to the reception venue just a few blocks away.  We spent the evening eating, dancing, and playing in the photo booth.  It was all so beautiful and we are so so happy for you, Skip and Maria, and so fortunate to have you in our lives!!!