First, let me say how excited I am to be co-hosting this blog hop with Katherine! I have been linking my favorite posts to her beautiful site for a while and because of it, I have had the opportunity to follow many blogs that I really enjoy!
I was torn about what to write about for today’s blog-hop but finally decided on sharing why I chose the title Nola Mommy for my blog. First, I am a mom to 2 boys and was born and raised in the New Orleans (NOLA) area. I am sure everyone is familiar with the song lyrics, “You don’t know what you got till it’s gone,” and that is exactly how I felt about my hometown back in 2005. I didn’t realize how special and unique the city of New Orleans truly is until the thought of it being gone became a reality after the landfall of Hurricane Katrina. Now I make an effort to ensure my sons get the chance to experience things that are “Naturally New Orleans!” including the food, music, and culture. Here are a two of my favorite pictures of NOLA:
New Orleans Skyline at Sunset
The St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square
Thursdays Favorite Things Hop is where you can link your favorite post to share with old and new followers, or write a post about your favorite things!
- You must follow Katherines Corner. Through Email, Linky Followers, Google Plus, or RSS and my blog Nola Mommy If you’re a new follower, please let us know before you start hopping.
- Leave a comment when you follow so we all know you stopped by.
- No adult content blogs.
- Blogs only please.
- Follow as many other blogs in the list as you can. Just click and go.
- Leave a sincere comment or message on each of the blogs you visit so they know you stopped by.
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I love this!!! It’s good to meet another New Orleanian! We really do know what it means to miss New Orleans! I don’t ever want to leave again! haha
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Its good to have people like you who cre about their heritage. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Tricia.
What you are doing for your children is truly remarkable. You are preserving their heritage for them and one day will thank you for doing it.
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Visiting from Katherine’s Corner Blog Hop.
I don’t see your follower widget and I don’t have G+ at all, how can I follow?
I hope to get a chance to visit New Orleans someday, your blog is certainly making me tempted to just hop a plane!
Thanks for hosting the blog hop this week! I am now following your blog. I went to Bay St. Louis after Hurricane Katrina and worked with 8 Days of Hope. The devastation was amazing. I have never been to New Orleans, but I hope I get to visit someday and return to Bay St. Louis to see how the town as recovered.
Hi Tricia! Stopping by from the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. Isn’t Katherine wonderful? I am so grateful for the opportunity I’ve had over the past couple of years to get to know her and support her in all of her blogging adventures. Beautiful blog you have, and such a touching tribute to your home town. I did the +1 thing for your blog ;o) and am now following via Twitter. Please stop by and visit me at http://www.mamaslittletreasures.com when you get a minute. Would love to connect with you again soon! Nina @ mamas*little*treasures
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Thank you for stopping by! I am so glad that I stumbled upon Katherine’s blog and I just subscribed to your site too!
I was wondering about your blog title and now I know and I love why you’ve named it what you did. I am a new twitter follower from the hop. You can find me at:
https://twitter.com/#!/BabySleepGuide
Thanks!
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Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m working on a blog redesign that makes the NOLA part a little easier to understand and thanks for all of the sleep tips. I could have REALLY used your site a few months ago!
My nephew just had the luck of going to New Orleans and I was so jealous. I have wanted to go ever since reading The Witching Hour by Ann Rice. sooner or later I will get there!
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Thanks for stopping by! NOLA really is a great place to visit! There is so much history at every turn!
Hi Tricia! I live in the bayou country about 60 miles southwest of NO! LOVE New Orleans!! Glad to meet you. Following you on Twitter! Hope to see you on my blog. Donna
http://mylife-in-stories.blogspot.com
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I love the bayou country of South Louisiana! My husband’s family is originally from there and we’ve spent many great days fishing those bayous!
New Orleans is one of the top five places we which to visit (maybe this year). I also love the history,tradition, music and food of the area. I am loving this Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky Parky!! I am now following you and would love a follow back. Please hop over and check out my blog
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http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com
Thanks, I enjoyed the visit!
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I hope you get the chance to visit! Make sure you come hungry because the food is amazing! That is the first thing I miss when I travel.
Hello! Thanks for co-hosting. Your post brought tears to my eyes! My husband is from New Orleans, and we lived there after we were first married. My in-laws (including my sister in law and her family) lived with us here in Alabama after Katrina, but they are home now. We visit New Orleans often, and my husband will be down there this weekend. I hope you enjoyed Mardi Gras. We cancelled our trip due to Saturday’s storms.
xo,
Ricki Jill
PS I am now following you through Google.
Thanks for stopping by! So glad you get to visit! We had a wonderful, family friendly Mardi Gras Day. The weather was perfect! Hopefully, you will get to make it next year!
A beautiful post my friend. You live in a wonderful and historical area steeped in tradition and strength. I’m so happy to have you as co-host today Hugs and Smooches!
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