Lately...Life Happenings

I have been terrible about keeping up with this blog lately.  Life just gets in the way.  Plus we are down one person at work...so things have been just a tad buy ;)

Here are a few snapshots at our Life Lately:

I took this photo of Chloe on our way into Hananoki a few weeks ago.  I thought she looked like a little hippie :)  Wearing this headband was here idea too...I was proud of her fashion choice!

I've been doing a bit of running lately.  I have a 5K this coming Saturday so I know that I have to be somewhat prepared.  This run was down Fairway Lane a few weeks ago....if you don't know, Fairway Lane consists of hills and more hills.  DIE!

This run was last weekend. I set out to do 4 miles...I got close and I was pretty okay with my pace {Ted Crozier Blvd}!

Carter likes to throw fits these days.  Terrible "almost" 3's I guess.  He was mad because we didn't have a movie in the car...that would be because he takes the "movie boxes" out every day...he looked like this the whole way home! 

Blake and I ate at Rosepepper in East Nashville recently. It was delicious!  

I slacked on my photos for Homecoming week. But I did snap this one of Chloe on Blue / Gold Day!  She was sporting her Cougars head band and Homecoming shirt! 

Cindy sent me this picture of Carter's tower!  He wanted Mommy & Daddy to see! 

We had a visit with Baby Bennett!  Chloe was like a little Mommy...she was so excited to hold a fresh newborn! 

On October 3rd, we attended March of Dimes Best of Clarksville.  Jenkins & Wynne was nominated for "Best Place to Buy a Vehicle" & "Best Service Shop"

Happy and proud to say that we won in both categories!  This was our 13th straight year winning "Best Place to Buy a Vehicle"

Above: Accepting the award with some of the J&W Team // Carter being sweet while watching Chloe dance // Chloe stretching for her performance // Walking with Mrs. Becky // Carter hugging the creepy Micky Mouse

Blake and I took my Mom and Sam to the Titans Game recently as well.

Titans vs. Kansas City Chiefs

It was rainy and gloomy but we still had a nice time!

Carter had croup recently...so we headed to visit our favorite Pediatrician, Dr. Roads.  You can tell below that he didn't feel so bad...that is always how it is when we are at the Doctor! 

Dinner date with Austin Reigle...they hugged each other without being prompted.  Thankful Brittnye captured the moment because it was so sweet!  They will for sure be best buds! 

Chloe being dramatic while doing homework...well, as of today, I'm no longer aloud to call her Dramatic...she got kind of upset! ;( 

Finally, I was craving some Chipotle recently but didn't feel like waiting in line...so I made my own yummy version at home!  Good stuff!

Whoa!  Major picture overload!  Glad to have it somewhat caught up...up next, my Baby Boy turns 3!!!!

Taylor Swift!!!

On Thursday, September 19th, we had tickets to see Taylor Swift on her opening night in Nashville! To say that we were excited was an understatement.  Daddy was a good sport and came too!  I don't think Chloe quite knew what to expect...rightfully so...she had never been to a real concert like this before!

We got home early to get ready!  I thought Chloe looked so big in her boots, curls, and flowy top!

We headed to Nashville {in the middle of rush hour} to grab a bite to eat before the concert.  We ended up eating at Rock Bottom Brewery on Broadway {formerly Big River Grille}.  It was really good and quick...which is what we needed!

We got to Bridgestone with about 20 minutes to spare and proceeded to stand in a t-shirt line for all of that 20 minutes...not so fun!  But, I knew Chloe would enjoy having a t-shirt from her first concert!  We grabbed our t-shirt and headed to our seats.

I was blow away at how amazing our seats were.  They were 2 rows from the floor towards the middle of the arena; so we were basically with all the crazy fans right there in the middle of it all.  Thankfully, there was a nice grandmother sitting in the row in front of us and she let Chloe and a few other girls come down to lean on the barricade.  This was a BONUS because Taylor Swift came right by there while she was singing.  She stayed back by us for about 45 minutes singing on a smaller stage.  The opening act, Ed Sheeran, walked by Chloe too and gave her a high five!  Not a big deal to her, but that's neat to me since I thoroughly enjoy his music!  Also, the girls leaning against the barricade were all given a Taylor Swift guitar pick!  Extra Bonus!!!

{right before it started!!} 

Chloe showing off her glow stick // Taylor right after she came out // Chloe and I enjoying the concert // Taylor's tour bus outside the arena 

Our only family shot outside before the concert // the stage for the opening act // all the little girls that enjoyed the concert together--they didn't even know each other but made such a great memory together 

The kids all had great signs--the one above was one of the best!  They got pulled from the crowd to go right upfront // Ed Sheeran on stage // RED--getting ready for Taylor to come out // Blake and Chloe during Taylor's set

We had such a great time. It was a late night for Chloe to have school the next day, but I think a great memory was made for us all!

American Girl / Atlanta Visit

We intentionally had Chloe's party on a Friday so that we can treat her to a special weekend in Atlanta.  She has been wanting to visit the American Girl store for some time now; so a few months ago we decided that her birthday weekend would be the perfect time to take her!  Atlanta is the closest store to us...so early Saturday morning we headed off!  We got into town around 1pm or so-headed to a hole in the wall Mexican Restaurant {Nuevo Laredo} that is to die for-made a quick trip to the GA Aquarium-then headed to the store for our dinner reservation!  It was such a great weekend.  The Aquarium was hands down the best one I have ever been to.  The tanks were AMAZING!  I would love to go back!  Carter was being somewhat temperamental that afternoon so Blake took him to the hotel...so Chloe and I got to experience American Girl together.  It was so magical watching her go from doll to doll and looking at all the clothes and accessories.  We ate at the Bistro, her doll, Sage, had her hair done, and we got a few new AG things for her dolls {with her birthday money}!  It was a great weekend!

{eating at Nuevo Laredo / Chloe in front of a few of the tanks and touching a sting ray}

{riding the conveyor belt looking at the big tanks...Carter was in awe / the kids in front of some of the tanks}

{as you can see, Sage--the AG doll--went everywhere with us that day}

{We are here! American Girl in Atlanta!!  Eating at the Bistro with our doll and her little high chair & Sage at the hair salon with her little cape}

{Love the sweet pictures of me and my girl.  She was so happy!  When we arrived at the hotel, they rolled out the pink carpet for Chloe.  We did the American Girl Package which included a travel bed, cookies and milk, breakfast for 4 in the morning, a lollipop, and a pink credit card to get a snack in the gift shop!  It was so fun}

{Chloe holding her Sage, next to Sage in the store}

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The following weekend was my Best Friend's 30th Birthday!  So thankful for Brittnye's friendship!!  She has been through so much with me...and is always there to listen!

We got to spend all day last Saturday together...really, I was keeping her distracted so that her family could plan her surprise party!  We had lunch at the Cheesecake Factory and did some shopping.  That night we all got together to surprise her!

All the girls at the party!

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A few other pictures!

Dance has started back up!  Chloe seems pretty excited this year!  She will also be doing Acro and 2 privates with her instructor, Becky, each month! 

Finally, our Picture Day Princess!  I loved this sweet Orient Expressed Dress that she wore for pictures a few weeks ago!