A Silly Kind of Love: Moving to Louisiana

Parlez-vous français? Ya, me neither. But that didn't stop us from moving down to Cajun-country where the French influence is seen everywhere. Some people speak French, some people speak English, some people speak French and English, and some people speak a dialect of English that sounds like a different language to me... It's safe to say that Louisiana has been an adventure so far!After living in Kansas City for two months (pretty long time, right?), we were just starting to feel comfortable with the area when my company came to me with a unique opportunity - moving down to Louisiana for a new position and working with a brand new client company. How could we resist alligators, Spanish moss, and gumbo? Luckily my company flew us down here a few weeks before our actual move date to look for a place to live. Because my sister-in-law connected us with a realtor, not only did we find a place to live, but we also found some great new friends. This realtor, his wife, and their family are some of the most genuine and loving people we have ever met. In fact, most of the people down here are like that, which has made the transition that much easier.

The view of Louisiana from the plane

Spanish moss

The architecture down here is amazing!

Our new place! (Just kidding...)

There is sugar cane EVERYWHERE

Our realtor took us to this restaurant that has been around for over 140 years.

Rip Van Winkle Gardens. This place was b-e-a-u-tiful.

On our way from KC to Lafayette we got to stop in Dallas to visit some of my best friends, the Berretts. We had a BLAST and hope to get up there to visit them again soon!

Britt gave us a tour of the hospital that he runs in downtown Dallas

At an old-fashioned soda shop in Dallas

I don't know about this one.... but I love the look the lady is giving me....

They took us out on the jet skis and it was the most fun we've ever had in our lives...

We moved into our new apartment a couple of weeks ago, and we're loving it out here so far! There is so much culture (and culture shock..) and the people here are so nice.