Rewind

I've definitely let time get away from me- but we've been too busy living life! Let's see if I can recap the past two weeks now...

A LITTLE MORE THAN TWO WEEKS AGO
Sydney and I met up with her play group friends for our first zoo trip! It was a beautiful day to be outside walking around. Although Syd didn't seem very impressed with the giraffes or elephants, she was excited to see the flamingos! Maybe it was because we were able to get pretty close to them and they were fairly active & moving around, or maybe it was because they're pink! I think we'll start there next time instead of saving them for the end. I'm not sure we're ready for a zoo membership just yet, but it was a fun day out.


Strolling around the zoo




Syd & her friends & their moms













TWO WEEKS AGO
We went down to Louisiana for a long weekend. Even then, there was plenty going on! Rob and I had a belated anniversary celebration while Sydney went to spend the night with my parents-- our first night away from each other! I cried that night, Syd cried all the next day. It was hard being apart, but Rob and I had a great time in the French Quarter. We stayed at the historic Le Pavillon hotel, where we had the best hot chocolate we can remember! After brunch at Brennan's the next day (wow- YUM!), we took a city tour; it was fun to be a tourist in my hometown. That Saturday, we drove over to Baton Rouge to see the Tigers & Vols go at it. Rob was a good sport about all the chants of "Tigah Bait!"- most of which came from my family! It was a close game, down to the last seconds. Even though both teams did a victory dance, it was LSU who came out on top when it was all said and done. We had a fun time tailgating before and after the game, and I think Rob even enjoyed himself. Sydney got to spend some good time with Nana and Papaw; it was a great trip.


Syd with Aunt Joey

Syd, Nana & Olivia



Me & my LSU roommate, Courtney



The lonely Volunteer at our tailgate

 ONE WEEK AGO
We went to the Biscuits & Bluegrass festival at the Loveless Cafe. Our trip to New Orleans prompted us to start doing more "touristy" things around here and enjoying Nashville. We chatted with some of our neighbors, listened to some live bluegrass, and sampled some homemade biscuits & jam.


She couldn't take her eyes off those biscuits!

Also last Saturday, we celebrated my sweet niece Annabelle's first birthday. She and Sydney were born five weeks apart. It's been so fun watching them grow and change this year!  Syd had a great time with her "big cuz" and her friends. We are thankful that she has a cousin that she'll get to grow up so close to! 

Sydney & the Birthday girl