Thursday, June 28, 2007

The Police

Sam & I partied with The Police (or more simply put...we attended The Police Reunion Tour). They didn't allow cameras inside and my phone takes bad video. For those who might no get to enjoy The Reunion Tour live...below is video from a few of my favorite parts.

...okay Google Video is taking a while to post video...I'll update tomorrow...

Monday, June 25, 2007

America's Pastime

Recently I've been able to catch a few good baseball games.
Last weekend the Huston family took off to Kansas City to see the Marlins play the Royals. We have a family friend (Josh Willingham) that plays for the Marlins...so took off for a quick trip to see him play. The Marlins won!
Just a few days later, we got to see Sammy's 600th.

Thursday, June 07, 2007

Sam & SWA

My first blog as a Southwest Blogger was on the topic of Southwest Employee couples. Who would have known that a few months later...I would be one of those couples.

You read right...Sam is one of the newest members to Southwest Airlines...that is assuming he can pass the drug test and background check.

Welcome Sam as Senior Planning Analyst.

Monday, June 04, 2007

New Orleans

Recently I had the pleasure of visiting New Orleans. Southwest Vacations hosted a retreat for our top producting Travel Agents. New Orleans is know for great music, great food and great fun.

As many have said...New Orleans is back. I experienced it first hand. If you plan a trip...here are a few of my New Orlean's favorites.

Cafe Du Monde - A New Orleans landmark offering the best beignets and coffee.

Personally I liked the frozen cafe au lait. The original cafe is still in the heart of the New Orleans French Market.






Oak Alley Plantation - An Antebellum Mississippi River mansion. Just beautiful. The walkway up to the mansion is lined with 300 year old trees. As we walked up a gospel choir was singing hymns.
(okay I know this isn't Sam...this is Jeremy my new Co-worker at SWA)


The New Orleans School of Cooking - With the help of a few chefs, we cooked our meal for the evening and I learned to cook creole.



I didn't get a picture of me but I pounded chicken and then stuffed with cornbread stuffing. It was delicious.







Swamp Tour - A little too close to hungry alligators but very exciting. Here a few pictures from the tour including one with me and a baby gator.



The French Quarter is fun but a little smelly in parts and you gotta watch where you step. (I have a no puttle rule...i.e. don't step in them!)

This was my first trip with my new job. All in a day's work, right?