We are back in New Orleans. Have been doing a lot of traveling lately, and in a way I am homesick (mostly because my backyard to the TeenyB House is like practically finished, certainly it is in shooting condition) and I have not been home enough to enjoy it.

BUT, in the same breath – August, is freaking HOT. There is no way I want to be shooting any models outside at this point. So, instead we travel, and enjoy OTHER beauties in life.

This weekend has been great for me already (and it isn’t even Saturday night!)
Went to first Pre-Season Football Game for the NO Saints last night! Very exciting!!!! I love football. It’s my favorite sport to watch.

Another highlight of our trip to New Orleans occurred this afternoon.

Michael and I went to Hansen’s Snowball Bliz
This is an old time New Orleans favorite. (I only started enjoying it when I moved from California) but it has been around since 1939.

What makes this place so special? And why the heck and I writing about it in my blog??

They invented the perfect Ice Shaving Machine. They home make every one of their syrups, and they are phenomenal!
It is tough to have a favorite, but I think for me it is Lemonade. It is tart and refreshing.
(My second choice is Cream of Coffee (which I just tried for the first time today!!!) A perfect way to keep cool on a steamy muggy August afternoon.

Hansen’s is also family owned and operated despite having numerous offers to be bought out.

And my ultimate favorite – what you see on their cups – their motto:

“There are no shortcuts to quality!”

This is a testament to a great product and the love and belief in it!!!

Enough Said.