The NORC surprise…

When we arrive at Le Foret to set up for the NORC dinner, I set the tables as usual. I was a 6 top with doug, my parents and Beth and Scotty. People began arriving and we hung out in the bar until most of the party arrived. We moved to our tables and sat down at the perfectly assigned seats. ha.

We ordered dinner. I was so excited about the gnocchi that my mouth was drooling. I ordered my dinner and enjoyed the fabulous company.

All of a sudden, our awesome waiter hands me a gift wrapped in white wrapping paper and a red bow.

So I open this tiny box and find my 4 of my favorite chap sticks!

Now this gift has been on my Amazon wish list for months and everyone has access to this list (see the top right of this site where is says “gift registries”. I am thinking someone got me a early birthday presents. I question Doug – he clearly has no idea what is going on. I question my mom – she said she did not buy me anything. I am SO confused. I ask Courtney – she then feels bad becasue she did not bring me a present. I quickly start eyeing up the group to see who would have brought me a present. I am at a loss. The best part is that our waiter keeps saying it is from him. I try not to believe him as that would mean he is a stalker… hah. So I move on hoping I can figure out this mystery.

Then my entree arrived as did another gift!

 

It was a jewelry holder on my Amazon wish list! It is too odd of a gift just to buy someone. This was all intentional, but I could not figure out who it was from! Still VERY confused…

We finish dinner and everyone orders dessert. I did not order any (as I gave it up for lent) and chatted with the NORC guests. Then dessert came out and this was placed in front of me:

THE MYSTERY WAS SOLVED! IT WAS ASHLEY! I half expected her to jump out from behind the bar or something. Sadly, she was not in town, but I still was able to call her. I was also given my last gift. I opened the box to find a beautiful pair of Maui Jims!

I put them on right away and called my wonderful sister to accept her request! I would be honored to be her Matron of Honor!

I ate the fruit from my plate and handed it over to doug (who scraped off all the chocolate).

I then found out all the back story to the gifts. They were all shipped to my Mom. Mom and Dad came to Le Foret hours before the dinner to drop off the gifts. They were stored and delivered between courses. Everyone did a great job!

It was a huge surprise.

I am honored to be in Ashley’s wedding. She is my best friend and the best sister anyone could ask for. Let’s get this next wedding train moving!

Love and Hugs, Lizzie

NORC goes to Le Foret

NORC = the New Orleans Restaurant Club. NORC is a club that Doug and I founded in 2009 to get together with great friend and eat at fabulous restaurants with them. We usually dine out 4 times a year, but took a break in 2012 to plan the wedding. I am not sure I could have worked full time, planned that monster of a wedding, and planned NORC. Thankfully, my friends, family and Doug were ok with skipping NORC, but they were sure glad when we brought it back!

For our first dinner in 2013, we chose Le Foret. Le Foret was awarded best restaurant in Nola in 2011 or 2012. They did not disappoint! It was fabulous. We limited it to 3 tables and had a great group attend.

 

The food was fabulous and the company was awesome. There was another special surprise that happed at Le Foret. I will tell you about it tomorrow. 

Thank you everyone who came to dinner. We should have the next one in June :)

Love and Hugs, Lizzie

April 1, 2013 – the Infamous April Fools…

April Fools + Lizzie and Doug = fun times.

2008 – UNTRUE:
I've got some big news for everybody! I popped the question to Lizzie last night and she said yes! I thought about it for a long time, I think she's the one for me. Pop, I know you haven't gotten to meet her yet, but I'm sure you'll like her.
At any rate, we'll be getting married at St. Louis Cathedral within the next 2 years or so. There's a long waiting list, and to even get a tentative date on the waiting list, you have to go through a bunch of tests and such. I'll let you know when we get a date.
If you want to come down, I think we're having an engagement party / crawfish boil on the 13th of April. There will be a bunch of people there, it should be a good time.
Just wanted to let you know, I'll call you all later!
Love,
doug

2009 – Doug behaved.

2010 – Doug behaved.

2011 – TRUTH: Doug proposed and I said yes.
            UNTRUE: Doug posed himself as single on Facebook.
            TRUTH: Then he listed himself as ENGAGED. (No one believed either…)
  

 

2012 – I can’t remember….I think he behaved…I was planning that wedding :)

2013 – We shall see! Beware!

Love and Hugs, Lizzie

BACK to it.

To my avid readers, all four of you, I am BACK! This has been an awesome, yet sickly month. Prepare of all the March updates.

Upcoming: NORC, My birthday celebrations (including the cook off), Baby Rory’s 0 birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter events including hopping around with the Easter Bunny.  :)

Have a great weekend and get ready for blog central on Monday.

Love and Hugs,

HAPPY EASTER!

Lizzie

lack of blogs

I apologize for the lack of blogs….I have been sick.

I will be back on it soon.

Love and Hugs, Lizzie

AWESOME WEEKEND!

This past weekend included NORC, a cook off and some birthday celebrations. I will share all the details over this week. Get ready :)

Sending you love! :

I hope you all had a great weekend.  Enjoy this cheater blog :)

Love and Hugs, Lizzie

G-chatting with the fam….

Happy Friday!

I wanted to just share a fun picture with you on this fabulous Friday.

I was chatting with Mom, Dad and Ashley a few weeks ago and grabbed this awesome picture. Caronna looks the most excited. :)

Here’s to many g-chat dates and lots of love with my family.
They actually talked to me for 30+ minutes like this. It was hilarious.

Love and Hugs, Lizzie