Where have we been......

To the many patient followers of this blog, let me apologize for the lack of posts. (Okay, I know there are really 9 people who read this total, but that intro makes me feel better).

Anyhow, I have been negligent in writing posts to catch you up on the Minnetrista Smiths as believe it or not I have been leading a jet-set life touring across the country for a mix of vacation and work. I am writing this while sitting in my hotel in Louisiana....and yes, I was here on St. Patrick's Day. Yes....they are crazy here on St. Patrick's Day.

But, first off my wife and I went to Mexico. We went to Cozumel. It was perfect. My mom and Dad graciously watched our little ones again, we owe them,,,but we spent five days in the tropical paradise. Nothing too much of consequence other then to tell you the East side of island closes after dark. We learned this the hard way while trying to drive to a restaurant we heard was good. They forgot to mention that it was good 'in the daytime" We made it back safe, but not before seeing a wild herd of cows. Yes, you read that correctly, and no, I did not think there were wild cows in Mexico either. Much less a herd of them crossing a road in the middle of the night trying to get to the beach....

Then we were home for a week before we left for Las Vegas. As most of you know, I have never been to this town. This is for an amplitude of reasons, but mostly because I have never really been good at "moderation". My wife and I have talked about going once or twice over the years, but the time finally arrived. I will dedicate a post solely to this trip....including handing out my awards. (for those of you curious, this list of awards will include "Best Toilet Paper")

Home for a week, and then I head to New Orleans. I am here for work, touring a couple of our Phos Acid and Sulfuric Acid Plants. I arrived last night. I watched a St. Patrick's day parade. I don't even know where to start. The parade lasted 2 hours and it was a "small one". I will dedicate a post to this trip as well.

But, wanted to give you a quick update as to why the lack of posts. I get back to the cities tomorrow, and do not have any travel plans for some time so you can once again get excited to read about the exciting life and times of the Minnetrista Smiths on a more regular basis.

Even though I feel like they are growing up to fast without me being there....I love my girls.