Girls Trip 2012: Nashville!

I am just returning from our annual Girls Trip I take every year with my 3 friends - Michele, Karly and Christy.  It became a tradition when we decided to get grown up and move out on our own.  This year's destination city was Nashville, TN!  I have always enjoyed country music but it has worked it's way into my repertoire in the last 5 years or so.  I was pretty stoked to check out this southern city that is known for it's music roots.  Nashville certainly did not disappoint!  We saw A TON of live bands up and down Broadway Street.  It was amazing they played any time of day and most of them are living out of the tip bucket.

We didn't get too touristy this time around because we were all there to catch-up, relax and unwind and just enjoy our time together.  We did do a Segway tour through the city which was a great time.  I had never been on a Segway but the technology behind the gyroscopic, self-balancing device was incredible.  It was an effective way to see the city and learn a bit about the history of life on Nash-town!     It was great to all be together again as we continue to mature in our lives and careers.  It was tough to leave Teagan and Rick but I got to check-in via FaceTime and he assured me they had a fun daddy/daughter weekend.  At the end of the trip, I couldn't get home fast enough back to those 2 in my arms.  It certainly is all about the balance!

Some of the highlights of our trip include:

Upstairs at Honky Tonk
Downstairs at Honky Tonk
Fireballs
Relaxing by the pool
The Sherpa
Michele's Onstage Performance
Virago Dinner
Fedoras
Weasels
Hash Marks
Sambucas Dinner
Cowboy Boots are for Tourists
Girl Talk
And SO MUCH MORE!!

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Happy Girl

The smiles and giggles that come out of this one just make our world go round! She is really becoming a little lady and it is simply amazing to watch her interact with her surroundings.

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One year bday post in the works.. Man alive, we had fun!

Due Date

It is hard to believe 1 year ago we were patiently (HA!) awaiting the arrival of our baby. My mom had just arrived from Colorado and Uncle Erik had demanded we go out for Mexican in hopes that the spicy enchilada would induce labor. The meal was delicious but it did not do the trick! It would be another week before our little girl would enter our world! She was nice and cozy in there but EXTREMELY active. Hmm, that explains her energy levels today!

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Stylin

What's up, Hollywood? Just off to my next gig.

Hidden Treasures

We stumbled upon an old CAT toy backhoe this past Sunday while strolling around on a spontaneous afternoon. Rick couldn't resist purchasing this one for the small price of $15. We later saw the toy online for more than $160. We happened to be by his job site and stopped in for a quick photo session and introduction to his boss. Teagan was 100% game for the random fun! Heavy machinery runs in the family on both sides. Plus, we aren't afraid of introducing our sweet baby girl to a little dirt!

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Teagan - quick 11 month update

The past 3 or 4 weeks have been a whirlwind. We are making the most of the last weeks of summer. But what really amazes us is how Teagan is rapidly emerging out of the baby phase and into a toddler. She took 6 consecutive steps on July 16th (10.5 months) and then several days later we counted 12 and then 20 and now all she does is walk! It was incredible to watch her figure it out. She actually is very graceful in her efforts and displays excellent balance.



The word of the month is hi/hey accompanied by a wave of the hand. She waves to everybody and everything. The door, the tree, Lolo the lamby, the chickens at the fair, the cashier at the grocery store, the man sitting next to us on the plane. I think nurse Mary had it right at 4 days old...we have a social butterfly in he making. She is now putting phones and other objects up to her ear like she is on the phone. Socialite!

Other things she loves:
Buckles - high chair, car seat, stroller, Grandpa's backpack, keys
Hats - or anything that could go on her head...they don't stay on her head but she loves putting them on and taking them off
Food - she eats EVERYTHING except broccoli...that belongs on the floor
Remote Controls - especially the expensive one
Lolo the Lamby - her favorite lovey for now
The Pool - splashing but mostly walking around pulling the lei's off the dummy, taking the lifeguards water bottles and waving to the other kids
Stairs - up and down and up and down

1 year will be here soon - wow and yay in the same breath!!

Buckles...FUN!

Lolo:

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Bump, Set, Spike

We were able to catch Rick's volleyball game tonight. It was a gorgeous evening with the heat taking a break and a nice warm breeze. It was the perfect summer night to watch the games! We were at the same complex that we bowled at for a year and played sand volleyball for a summer. It is just another sign of the times that have passed to see players we used to play with and now we have this adorable 11 month old in tow! Teagan wanted to get out in the large sandbox and join in on the game! I can't wait to be on the sidelines cheering for her in whatever sport she chooses to try!

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