Luke and I made the half country road trek with my car this past week. We left Carlsbad on Friday the 11th and drove 12 hours to Haynesville, LA. We had a wonderful time that weekend just hanging out with Luke's grandparents. We played 18 holes of golf on Saturday and then another 9 or 12 on Sunday. I don't want to brag....but I just have to tell you I was killing the ball! With the upcoming Masters I've got the real itch to start playing a lot. I think that will be my new hobby! (Callie--please note that I am going to ask you to drive to Augusta for a golf day with me very soon).
After a great weekend in LA, we hit the road on Monday for Nashville. Timing was perfect for grab lunch in Memphis, so BBQ was on our mind. We googled some of the top choices for famed Memphis BBQ and came across Tops. Let's just say that was the best decision EVER. It was amazing! If you are in the area Tops is a must.
We made good timing into Nashville and checked in at the Homewood Suites in Brentwood. I have to also rave about the hotel crazy enough. The bed was downright fabulous. I think Luke and I seriously had a 30 min. convo on how awesome we thought the bed was. Who knew Homewood was the way to go??
After spending some days at the home office in Nashville, we were east bound toward ATL Thursday night.
Friday was take advantage of civilization again and run errands, paired with an awesome lunch with my SIL Stacie, and my nieces MA and the Bear. Luke hadn't seen the girls in a while, so the Panera lunch was perfect. MA and the Bear are just too cute!
Friday night my sister Jenna hosted game night at her place. Luke covered the meat, Jenna covered the appetizers, I attempted my New Mexican green chili cheese grits for a side (I will say they didn't turn out so swell..I've got to work on the recipe a bit), and then each couple brought over another item to complete the meal. It was so much fun, and downright tempting too. I guess now would be a good time to tell you folks that I gave up all booze for lent. I'm not catholic, and grew up what I consider to be half baptist and half methodist; and the methodist do participate in Lent! Anywho...that's right...I gave up even wine!!! So...game night was very hard and actually the rest of that entire weekend was pretty evil.
Saturday morning Luke and I helped host an Auburn Tailgate themed shower at Park Tavern. It was PERFECT weather! Not drinking at a tailgate is downright wrong, but I held out and behaved. I'm really on this cupcake kick as you can see in the below pics.
Saturday night we attended a wedding with the reception at Park Tavern too. It was a blast and of course had a full open bar. I guess you don't realize how much you drink or how many things you do with drinking until you give it up. Eye opening indeed.
So our current state is me hanging out in Augusta this week with Luke in Nash again working for the week. We both fly back to Carlsbad on Sunday and Monday and meet the movers that Wednesday. After they arrive it's just one last half country drive and we'll be GA peaches again. Crazy to think this move is finally happening. We are taking a different route back, so more blogs to come on our travels.
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| Love the huge windmills seen driving through West Texas |
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| If you know me, you know I have a crazy love for the American Flag! It's so pretty! |
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| We made it to Haynesville in time for dinner. |
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| Luke and Grandfather |
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| Walking on the links |
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| Luke chipping |
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| Drive for show and put for dough!! |
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| Yum!! You must try this! |
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| We made it into Nashville for Spring! The trees are lovely |
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| AU cupcakes of course! |
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| Hanging out at the AU tailgate shower |
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| The awesome bride and groom! Such a wonderful fun wedding. |
