We're Back!

Last week we had a big adventure as we took Claire on a plane for the first time to visit some relatives in Nashville and attend a family reunion in Mississippi. Claire was a champ on the plane, and I managed to get one picture of her on the plane before the batteries on my point & shoot gave out.

I thought for sure she'd sleep on the plane to Nashville, but she stayed awake and played the whole time. I was glad I brought lots of snacks, and we learned that empty Southwest cups are good for keeping toddlers entertained.

After we arrived and got our car, we drove to Brentwood to stay with Robert's uncle Clark and his family. We had a short tour of Nashville on Thursday, starting with breakfast at the Loveless Cafe. I'd heard about it and was excited when Clark and Gayle suggested going there - I love starting the day with a good Southern breakfast!

After breakfast we drove around the Vanderbilt campus (where Robert's cousin Tom will be attending this fall) and then visted the Parthenon, a full replica of the Parthenon in Greece that was built for an Exposition in 1897. It was pretty crazy, especially the 42 foot statue of Athena inside the building.

Clark, Gayle and Tom went back home after the Parthenon to get ready for Ma and Bob's arrival, and Robert, Claire and I went downtown to the Country Music Hall of Fame. The building was beautiful, and they had a really interesting exhibit on Hank Williams and his family. Then we headed out to walk around a little until we got too hot and decided to go back to the house to rest up and visit with the family. We really enjoyed Nashville and hope to return soon.

Up next - Mississippi and the reunion