“Sometimes you have to travel a long way to find what is near.” – Paul Coehlo
There were a few moments during our recent trip to New Orleans where I felt like we flew 2,086 miles just to spend all our time in the indoor swimming pool. If it wasn’t for the company meeting, I could have just driven 2 miles to check into a local hotel. Except we would have missed…
Seeing the Mississippi River.
Wandering the streets of New Orleans (no, not Bourbon street) in good weather and stormy weather.
Petting the sting rays at the Audobon Aquarium in New Orleans.
And coming home to sweet Cooper and Seattle spring.
Home, where the soda displays celebrate the Seattle Mariners and the gas station signs always amuse…
Surprised By Joy 
Looks like a wonderful week. Its good to be able to catch up with your adventures 😁
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It’s great to see you, Brenda! Hope you enjoy your weekend!
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Aw thank you Wynne. You too
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What a lovely collection of photographs to capture all those precious memories. It looks like a wonderful time was had by all involved!
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Lots of good memories for sure. Thank you, Molly!
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Whoever takes care of the sign always has something worthwhile to say. Thanks, Wynne. Glad you all had a fine time.
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I find the sign business to be so interesting. Thanks for noting it too, Dr. Stein!
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Love the quote. So true!!
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Isn’t it? Thanks, Jane!
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I like companies that remember their employees have families 🙂
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It’s remarkable that so many companies expect people to leave the rest of their lives at the door, isn’t it?
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What a great little adventure!
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It was a fun adventure. Thanks, Erin!
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Great photos. Laughed out loud about NOT being on Bourbon Street. In case there was doubt?
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I love that you got my little joke, Ally! Right – not that kind of trip! 🙂
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it looks nice your trip to New Orleans!
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A lot of effort and some good fun too! Thanks, Cristiana!
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Such a treat! Methinks a hotel pool – anywhere – is always going to be top dog (no disrespect intended toward the amazing Cooper). 🥰
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I’m giggling about top dog. Yes, a pool is perfect for this young audience!
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😎🥰😎
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Ha ha. I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t want to take your kids to Bourbon Street! When I visited NOLA in 2019, I had no idea what I was getting myself into when we went for a walk down Bourbon Street on a Saturday night.
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I haven’t been on Bourbon street in a while so I love this validation from you, Michelle! 🙂
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Such a great week Wynne. You are one powerful woman, taking your kids along in business trips. Look what great memories were made. Beautiful! 💕
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Thank you. That is a heck of a compliment coming from you, Alegria. And you’re right about the memories! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead! ❤
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I mean every word. 💕
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This is a really great quote! “Sometimes you have to travel a long way to find what is near.” Bears out in experience as well. Love the pruning outfit! Very creative use of power creatures (sharks).
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Glad you had so much fun! Your kids look so happy.
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Thank you, Belinda. Yes, my kids do happy well – most of the time. 🙂
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Your photos never fail to put a smile on my face. Thank you! 😊
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And your comments always put a smile on my face. Thank you, Julia!
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❤️
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Looks like such a precious week. I agree with you that sometimes we go so far just to spend time in a pool with our kids. 😆 But you end up getting so much more out of it.
The pineapple swimshirt on Miss O is very cute. My favourite shirt of T’s is a pineapple one too.
Too bad Spring Break can’t be longer. But we’re now at the final stretch to summer break!
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Somehow I think you might have done the “long way to be in the pool” thing just this week. 🙂 You’re right – we get a lot out of it. Here’s to vacations and pineapples!
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Soda stacking must be a regional art form, ’cause here, all the displays are assembled to reflect the Packers logo. Naturally.
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Naturally!
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Wynne, I love that soda display. Clever way to honor the home team…and those Mariners might be headed for a great year this season. Some of those gas station messages are so spot-on, aren’t they? I like those sting rays…as long as they are on the other side of the glass of course!
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We always have hope when it comes to the home team! Thanks for the lovely comment, Bruce!
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A week full of smiles and seeing the mighty Mississippi River is always a good week! Now they need to travel to Minnesota to see the beginning of the river!
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Oh, that would be a great trip to see beginning to end. Love it, Mary!
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I always love the gas station signs…lol
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They keep it fresh, don’t they?
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So enjoyed you post.You are such an awesome Mom!!! 💖
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Thank you for the wonderful compliment!
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What wonderful sights you and your children enjoyed in NO. And then, there’s no place like home!
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Exactly! It was fun to come home!
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I felt that way yesterday, coming home from Santa Barbara.
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Oh, the sweet feeling of being home! I’ll bet Cooper was out of his mind with excitement at your arrival.
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It is so fun to come home, isn’t it? Thanks, my friend!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Relaxing, except for the unpacking part.
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Good point!
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