Lorraine and I arrived in New Orleans real early after taking the redye from Sacramento. Mallory and Andrew picked us up at the airport with perfect timing. As were coming down the escalator they were walking through the terminal doors.

We spent most of the morning hours with Mal & Andrew shopping for a dress that Mallory could wear after her graduation (party dress). Afterwords Mal dropped us off at the hotel. About noon Judi landed and headed over to the hotel, were staying at the same place. We had decided to have lunch at a nearby famous eatery called “Mothers”. Since I had a small brunch a little earlier I just ordered a brownie, oh man… it was a killer brownie! Lorraine had a bread pudding which I never heard of and that too was killer. My sister Judi had a Jambalaya and that was it, I knew we would be coming back again for more. I needed to get my own bowl of Jambalaya.

As it turns out they are producing a movie called the “Expendables” right next to our hotel Marriott’s Reconnaissance. The movie actors Sylvester Stallone, Mickie Rourke and Jet Li. I was able to get into the set and take a few pictures (at least for awhile before we were booted out) I have a shot below of “Rocky” going back into the movie trailer.

Later in the evening Mal picked us up from the hotel and we headed to the French Quarters to have a graduation dinner. I have to say it was one of the best meal and service I have ever had. The food was absolutely amazing and the service incredible. Auntie Judi had a bunch of gifts for Mallory that she brought along and shared that were from Nick and his mom. She even bought and IPOD for Andrew just for being there.

After a great emotional dinner we headed to Mal’s place so I could give her my gift. I created a video of her life growing up, the video highlighted a lot of 1st time events. It went well, I’m sure she will enjoy if for many years to come. I’ll be making a set of DVD’s for the boys soon so they can have something to help them remember their childhood days.