Elvis... Beale Street...
the Peabody... Rendezvous...
yes, you guessed it... MEMPHIS!
We had a great weekend with friends in Memphis. Kris' college suite mate, Brent, got married in Memphis this past weekend. We had a blast spending time with his friends, taking Grace Anne to see the ducks at the Peabody Hotel, and trying to eat a 12 lb. burger (with about 10 people we succeed!). We decided to leave on Thursday night after Daddy got off work, we didn't have a hotel for Thursday and ended up in a "below Mommy standard" hotel.. actually it was miserable because it was so stinkin' hot... and since there was no hairdryer, Mommy's hair looked lovely on Friday!
Grace Anne loved the ducks in the Peabody lobby! She watched them swim around and around in the fountain. As soon as she couldn't see the one she was following with her eyes, she'd start following the next one. It was so cute... Mommy and Daddy bought her a ducky rattle in the gift shop.. she loves it too!
The groom wanted his friends to get together and try to eat a 12lb. burger at Kooky Canuck (Daddy isn't the only one that loves Man Vs. Food on the Travel Channel)
On Friday night we went to the cocktail party hosted by the bride and groom (pictures of Daddy-o's college buddies below). Daddy was going to go out with the boys after walking us girls back to our hotel. Since it was nearly midnight, we weren't allowed to cross Beale St. A police escort would have been nice, instead they sent us about 6 blocks out of the way and by the time we got back to the hotel Daddy decided he was hungry and wanted to stay with us (which was good since the groom skipped out early anyways!)... so we ordered pizza and hung out to the wee hours.. which was fun for Mommy and Daddy while Grace Anne slept! (picture below is Beale St. earlier in the night.. before the craziness began)
Saturday we made another trip to the Peabody to watch the ducks march and then on to Rendezvous for a fabulous rib and brisket lunch. I started thinking of all these questions about the BBQ pit and kitchen, even though I'd been there before and seen the Man vs. Food episode. Well, I started chatting with the kitchen manager and before I knew it I was in the kitchen checking out the BBQ pits. I was my mothers daughter in every way at the moment in time!
Saturday night we attended the wedding. We rode the trolley down Main St. and had no idea where we were going (we relied on Kris' friend Red's wife to know since she had gone to the rehersal dinner)... Katie didn't know and was no help! After talking to the police office, security gaurd, and groom himself we found ourselves at the church -- we were there in plenty of time and still got seated on the back row. Apparently the bride requested the ushers seat us in the back in case the baby cried. The baby didn't make a peep the whole wedding and we really wished we'd packed our binoculars. We were stunned by the fact she had made such a request to the ushers and they adamantly admitted it was her request. Which, is fine... but the 10 empty rows in front of us seemed to really make us stand out! Oh well, her day... her way... I suppose.
The reception was at the train station and the entertainment was dueling pianos. It was a lot of fun! Grace Anne was a hit and everyone wanted her picture. Of course we were all coordinated and matched up as a family. Daddy even had a couple dances with the little one.. (and Mommy)!
We are so thankful Grace Anne is a great traveler and that she was a perfect angel at the wedding and reception. We are so blessed!
Let me end by saying, I am so glad we got married the way we did-- After watching the festivities of the weekend, I am sooo happy the day was about Kris and I and no stress or distractions were involved! I am glad to have such a wonderful, supportive husband and Grace Anne is lucky to have the best Daddy there is!
the Peabody... Rendezvous...
yes, you guessed it... MEMPHIS!
We had a great weekend with friends in Memphis. Kris' college suite mate, Brent, got married in Memphis this past weekend. We had a blast spending time with his friends, taking Grace Anne to see the ducks at the Peabody Hotel, and trying to eat a 12 lb. burger (with about 10 people we succeed!). We decided to leave on Thursday night after Daddy got off work, we didn't have a hotel for Thursday and ended up in a "below Mommy standard" hotel.. actually it was miserable because it was so stinkin' hot... and since there was no hairdryer, Mommy's hair looked lovely on Friday!
Grace Anne loved the ducks in the Peabody lobby! She watched them swim around and around in the fountain. As soon as she couldn't see the one she was following with her eyes, she'd start following the next one. It was so cute... Mommy and Daddy bought her a ducky rattle in the gift shop.. she loves it too!
The groom wanted his friends to get together and try to eat a 12lb. burger at Kooky Canuck (Daddy isn't the only one that loves Man Vs. Food on the Travel Channel)
On Friday night we went to the cocktail party hosted by the bride and groom (pictures of Daddy-o's college buddies below). Daddy was going to go out with the boys after walking us girls back to our hotel. Since it was nearly midnight, we weren't allowed to cross Beale St. A police escort would have been nice, instead they sent us about 6 blocks out of the way and by the time we got back to the hotel Daddy decided he was hungry and wanted to stay with us (which was good since the groom skipped out early anyways!)... so we ordered pizza and hung out to the wee hours.. which was fun for Mommy and Daddy while Grace Anne slept! (picture below is Beale St. earlier in the night.. before the craziness began)
Saturday night we attended the wedding. We rode the trolley down Main St. and had no idea where we were going (we relied on Kris' friend Red's wife to know since she had gone to the rehersal dinner)... Katie didn't know and was no help! After talking to the police office, security gaurd, and groom himself we found ourselves at the church -- we were there in plenty of time and still got seated on the back row. Apparently the bride requested the ushers seat us in the back in case the baby cried. The baby didn't make a peep the whole wedding and we really wished we'd packed our binoculars. We were stunned by the fact she had made such a request to the ushers and they adamantly admitted it was her request. Which, is fine... but the 10 empty rows in front of us seemed to really make us stand out! Oh well, her day... her way... I suppose.
We are so thankful Grace Anne is a great traveler and that she was a perfect angel at the wedding and reception. We are so blessed!
my pictures keep reformatting.. who knows why! but they are supposed to be centered!!!!!
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