NASH BASH FOR OUR MAMA'S BIRTHDAYS

Last November, my friend Jenn, and I did something super fun! We celebrated our mom‘s birthdays in Nashville! Let me tell ya these ladies danced at the Honky-Tonks like nobody’s business! They were sung happy birthday to so many times and enjoyed every second of it! Not only did we have our mamas but we had Jenn’s mother-in-law and her sister and her daughter joined us with some of her friends too.

Can you seriously believe these ladies were turning 77 and 79! Beautiful!

 

We stayed at the sweetest Airbnb not far from Broadway and luckily all had early morning flights, so as soon as we settled in, we were off running. But first look how cute the lobby and our Airbnb is!

We started with a tour of the country music Hall of Fame, including a private tour of studio B. Elvis Presley himself stood in this very spot he recorded “Are you Lonesome Tonight” and it was so moving when they turned out the lights and played his recording. It happens to also be my favorite Elvis song!

Excited to show our husbands...that's their bus!

The Hall of Fame is so rich in history, and it was fun to tour.

That night called for a fun Italian dinner at Coco's Italian Market and some more ladies joined us.

Jenn’s mother-in-law and I got ourselves into a little bit of trouble when we accidentally got into the wrong vehicle in the parking lot, we were laughing so hard we were crying it was a hoot!

 

The next morning, we were ready to tackle a day on Broadway! We started out at the Garth Brooks bar and oh my gosh it was so fun! We got everybody dancing upstairs at the “Oasis” and had the best time.

One of my Favorite pics and Outfits of the trip!

Outfit Details

Shirt HERE // Boots HERE // Earrings HERE // Jeans HERE // Birthday Sashes HERE

Then Luke Bryan's Bar for Lunch.

That night, it was a trip to the Grand Ole Opry! We had a great night because Steven Curtis Chapman was getting inducted into the Hall of Fame, Carly Pearce was there along with Russell Dickerson and Lady A!

 My Dress HERE (sale) and HERE

 

What a day this was! A limo picked us up to take us stocked with Champagne to the Arrington Vineyards, which is owned by Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn. It was a beautiful day. The driver rollout the red carpet and even made signs!

The limo was late because he couldn’t get through due to a parade, but the vineyards were so sweet to hold our tasting room where we had so much fun wine tasting.

The Dearest of Friends

Afterwards, we spent some fun at the vineyards, drinking slushies, laughing, making friends and taking pictures! It was just beautiful there!

Had the perfect pocket for water bottles and 

HAD to smell the posies, LOL

Jumpsuit WHICH I LOVED HERE

and Jenn's daughter nicknamed me Pinky, lol

Random couple that loved the Birthday crew, they were so cute!

And I’m telling you, I literally have 300 to 400 pictures from this trip. We packed so much in that I’m having a hard time condensing it all for this post, lol.

 

What a great dinner we had that evening. A couple of the ladies were tired so four of us went to The Mockingbird in the Gulch and the food was out of this world Delicious! Just look at one of the desserts!

Another Favorite Pic!

Matching shirts for brunch and Broadway! Tootsies was a must! 

Our Shirts HERE

 Then we ended up at Lainey Wilson’s bar, which was spectacular! The decor was amazing, and we met so many cool people and garnered enough money to get the band to play The Devil went down to Georgia! So much dancing, lol! 

By this time, all these old ladies are starting to get tired, lol! Just kidding, it was us young's that were tired, LOL! We grabbed pizzas, headed back and had birthday cake for our birthday mamas! Such a great day!

Jenn’s daughter is a nurse in Nashville so she took her grandma‘s, mom and aunt to her apartment and to check out some things. So, Mom and I took advantage of the day and went shopping down on 12th Ave. We had a great coffee at the frothy monkey and found some cute little shops. Of course, mom had to get her pic by the famous Nashville mural.

By that time, it was back to the condo to head to the airport.

 

What a treat to get to celebrate with our mamas! These ladies are precious, and we made every second as special as we could! Great memories made! 

CHEERS GORGEOUS GIRLS

In fact, I even made my mom a picture memory book and this post is also great to remember it by. That’s something I love about the blog; it truly is an online diary! Because Lord knows the older I get the more I forget, lol!

Have a great week, I've got the Spring Cold..

pray it gets better ASAP!!!

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xoxo

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MOM, ME, MARCO & YOU!!

No, Marco was not our cabana boy, lol. However, Marco Island sure did treat us right for Mom's 70th birthday trip. I showed you a couple snapshots Friday of our great weather and fun but today, it's the whole Shebang! Really missing that Florida sunshine, especially because eek..we saw the "white stuff" here in Indiana on Sunday. It didn't stick but Big Ole' White snowflakes, it was actually pretty, lol!

Going to break this down into photos of the birthday girl and I, some Marco Island goodness and the Big Surprise #70cardsquest that many of you helped make come true! 

I can't believe this Tiered Dress from The Loft is still available but it is and at a GREAT Price.
In Petite and Tall too.
And wearing my favorite Kendra Scott Necklace of all time. And my favorite Kendra Scott Earrings from my gal pal Laura 

Mom's Boat Neck tee HERE // My Dress $9 at Target on Clearance

Elan Black Crochet Cover Up Dress that we shared HERE

We do love Pink

Marco Island and The Resort
The food, the weather, the pools, the beach....all fabulous!!! In fact, I have been to many beaches but this was the whitest, flattest beach I have been on; perfect for waking on and for getting waited on with frozen concoctions by the bar on wheels! We stayed at the JW Marriott and what I am super excited about is that it is very family friendly but they are currently building a huge addition which will be adults only with a roof top bar and rooftop infinity pool over looking the ocean...due to open in Spring 2018. Thinking Nr. Nine and I need to go.

You know I love a good brunch and Sunday on her birthday, we had one of the best brunch buffets I've ever had at a hotel. Jus the mini doughnuts alone were a delight!

Aren't Mom's Beach Pants just the cutest! Man, these Miami Vice frozen drinks were delicious!! My Tankini Top from Target HERE. It's like my leopard one (mom and Tami have it too) from the Naples trip.

Beautiful fountains and toes in the sand.

Quinns Beach Restaurant at the Hotel was Fabulous...yummy fish and chips.. 

...and a Fire Dancer every night at Sunset.

We Love to walk so we had a nice morning walk down to a restaurant  called NeNe's, which was recommended by a friend of mine..do not miss this one for breakfast...eggs benny right up there as one of the best. 

Another recommendation was Joey's Italian...oh my YUM!!! We love eggplant and fresh mozzarella and this stacked beauty with balsamic and buttered garlic knots was delicious! 

And HAD to split a cannoli


Now, let's talk Birthday swag. Everywhere we went, mom got free stuff. I swear everyone brought her dessert. Yet, the best was this goodness sent to our room courtesy of a beach attendant who was turning 21 the next day. Such a nice spread even if we did wait to drink the champagne til 7am on the day of our return home, lol. No OJ, oh well.

YOU!!

70 Cards for her 70th!
My mom was in utter shock and excitement to see so many cards. How in the world did I do it she asked? Well, I delegated a couple family members and friends to help, sent out a lot of texts and emails and people stepped up to the plate big time with so much love, it amazes my heart and soul!!! Let's talk about you bloggy friends of mine. I mean, the notion that you have never even met my sweet mom, yet took the time to write the sweetest things and shower her with love brought her to happy tears. It made my heart soar with pride because I actually know all of you from our relationships developed because of this awesome existence and you are waaaay more than just a gals who write blogs; your hearts are bigger than the sea and you're made of a special fiber that ties people together whether they have met in person or not. If you are not following these ladies, you MUST because you're missing on on sweetness, talent and fun! 

BIG Thanks to: Laura from The Horton Family, Lea from CiCi's Corner, Shauna from Lipgloss and Lace, Tanya from The Other Side of The Road, Missy from My Shitty Kitchen, Lana from My New Happy, Deena from Shoes to Shiraz, Sarah from Foxy's Domestic Side, Carrie from a Stylish Fit, Kellyann from This Blonde's Shopping Bag, Rachel from A Blonde's Moment, Carlee from Cooking with Carlee, Emily from a Little Bit of Emily, Stacey from Poofing the Pillows, 
Amy Ann from Straight A Style Blog, Emelia from Dream Big & Buy the Shoes,
Sierra from Beautifully Candid, Kate from Green Fashionista, Sarah from Meet The Shaneyfelts, Shelly from The Queen in Between, Lisa from Coast to Coast, 
Brianne from North Star Girl Lone Star World, Biana from B Loved Boston,
Marie and Jenn from Twin Living, Cara from Kindly Unspoken, 
Rebecca Jo from Knit By God's Hand, Nadine from Life by Nadine Lynn, 
Chrissy from Granola & Grace, and one on it's way from my lil sis Amanda  from Cardio Cabernet & A Keyboard!
and THANK you to all our family and friends! Mom will never forget this love!!

Sporting her Birthday Girl Pin on the beach from Laura

Mom's Beach Pants from Kohl's HERE
Hot Guy in card, sold separately. 

While I certainly don't want to wait 5 years for another trip with mom, 75 is going to Rock. Were do you think I should take her then? Never to early to plan, lol! 
OOh and just wait until you see the appetizer I have for you tomorrow!!
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