Weekend Getaway to NOLA- July 2016

My Hubby had to work in New Orleans for 2 weeks. I wasn't crazy about him being away that long and it didn't work out for me and Arlee to tag along the entire time. But we did decide to make a little getaway weekend out of it, in the middle of his time away. Yes, I was a tad nervous to drive there by myself with Arlee but I knew it would be worth it once I we arrived. I got a dog - sitter to stay at the house which would make the trip a whole lot easier!

So, on Thursday evening I loaded up the car and when we got up Friday morning we hit the road for that 5 hour trip. Arlee did fantastic!!! I was soo proud of him. I was also surprised he stayed awake the entire drive.

We ended up getting in just as Lee was getting off work. Perfect timing. He was staying in a hotel right in downtown NOLA. We had the nist amazing view..we were so close to the Cruise Ships!!..Here is a picture of one peeking behind the buildings.

Once we got settled in we were able to walk around downtown and enjoy a wonderful dinner.

 We took a walk down Riverside and ended up in the mall. It was the best thing for Arlee, he was able to play in the play area and burn off lots of energy!!!

We also came across this Hurricane Katrina Memorial of a house thrown into a tree.  It was made out of scrap and debris from Katrina. It was very humbling and eye-opening.

On Saturday we walked around again and checked out the Aquarium.

         Daddy and Arlee waiving down at Momma

                                    Yogurt Break

We went back to the hotel for a little nap time. .lol Then that evening  we ventured out of the downtown area and did a little sight seeing and went out for dinner

 Sunday we had a slow lazy day. We found an amazing park for Arlee. Then we did a little shopping (as in I did some shopping...there was a fantastic Charming Charlies there!) And then we topped the night off with the Cheesecake Factory!

 What a way to end a perfect weekend! !!

Once Arlee and I got home and back in our routine, I decided to detract him a little from missing his Daddy. We went to see the Secret Life of Pets...Absolutely Adorable 

 How precious is this picture. He reached for my hand to hold!!!..talk about melting a heart!!