#88: Double Online Retail Sales

Not a huge feat considering last year’s numbers, but it’s nice to grow something again.

Finally saw a good one at the Ahmanson with Dad and Georgeanne.

Had a sleep over to ensure a couple of more meals.

27 years young!

A great storyteller, but not my favorite book of his by a long shot.

Hemingway calls BS to the end of pool season.

Hemingway and Rio welcome their Cousin Seager to the family.

Firecracker Shrimp Po’Boy

A legal walk in the neighborhood with a Guinness in hand.

#52: See a band in Preservation Hall

No photos allowed during the performance, but it was incredible jazz in an incredibly intimate and historic venue.

#84: Explore New N’awlins Neighborhood

Staying outside of the French Quarter at the Ponchatrain Hotel in the Garden District. Walked among the mansions and cemeteries to Commanders Palace for lunch and bread pudding.

Charred Oysters make a great first meal.

Sonia asked for the little man in her drink.

Was hoping this rocket at the Huntsville, Alabama Rocket Center would launch, but I guess it’s just a prop.

We’re in cotton and Roy Moore country.

#12: Visit an American City we’ve never been to.

Chattanooga, TN.  Would have loved to explored the caves and more of the Civil War sites. Tennessee is beautiful country.

Good place to start a morning drive.

Gotta love a city with pedal taverns.

The Batman building lurks over Broadway.

Dinner with clients. Rare that there is another guy.

To the gramps I never knew. (Bottom, 2nd from left)

The Force is strong with this one.

I enjoyed the authentic look that brought back recent memories of our Cuba trip, but the story was subpar.

• Brit has moved into her first post collegiate apartment. We’re officially empty nesters. 

#95 Done: New Dining Room Table.

May need to put chairs on next years list.

#55: Stay at the Chateau Marmont

#42: Lounge By 5 Hotel Pools. Not a warm day, but the pool at the Chateau Marmont has that old school vibe.