Nashville anyone?

In April, Jenny orchestrated a trip to Nashville to surprise Jolie for her marathon. We were all bummed that Jenny couldn't run in Bosten, but were thankful that meant we got to see her and the girls for a weekend getaway. For Jennifer, Riley, Ella and me, it was our first trip to Nashville. Although it was a quick trip, only 36 hours including travel time, we all had a great time and were successful at the original task of surprising Jolie...yea! Plus, we got to spend time with Beau, an added bonus!


Ella loved Riley. i think she needs a brother...or he needs a little sister. No pressure, Jennifer:) This is Jolie's cheer section for the race. Thank goodness for Jenny, who was able to understand the race route and pick the perfect spot to surprise Jolie. It was great watching all the runners go by, waiting to see Jolie and freak her out with all the unexpected guests.

This is a forcast for Jolie and Beau in a few years...just kidding, or am I? Beau was such a great sport as he put up with all the ladies interupting his weekend! And, for the record, Beau is hillarious:) This is Ella enjoying her 1st Cheetoe, compliments of Jennifer. I have to say it was a life-changing moment for her...I could see it in her eyes, can't you?

Outside a great evening dinner at Hard Rock. Hanging out at the airport before the big trip.


This was Ella's first trip on an airplane. She was such a good girl and was charming the pants off of everyone sitting near us. This is us with our crazy caravan of "stuff" after we got off the plane.


Riley and Ella cheering on their favorite runner of the day. Ella in her first cowgirl hat. This was quite the giftshop and we had to atleat try hat on while in Music City.

Somethings never change. If this same group of girls visited Nashville 10 years ago or 20 years in teh future, we would have posed for this same silly picture in exactly the same way. Jenny and Jennifer in their new tanks...I really need to think about getting some new friends:)


If you look in the background, you will notice the flashing lights of a highway patrol. Apparently we were driving on the freeway late at night with no headlights. We will blame it on the rental car and call it a day. Jennifer and me loading up the cart for the trip home. We got plently of offers for help, but no one knew who they were talking to.