I grew up with Jessie. She lived in Long Beach, but when we were teenagers she moved to TN. Now we are all grown up with kiddies of our own. She’s got a little boy on the way too. This will be my fourth time visiting her there, but this was Jonas’ first. We had a blast! When I think back to what we did it is hard to think of anything that others might think were significant. We enjoyed them though. 
We spent time together at home: 
And fun times out:
We found some fun places to go with our kids. Here is our group (minus Donald) in Downtown Nashville:
We looked down at the river with LP Field (where the Titans play) on the other side:
We went to see the Christmas Lights at the Opry Land Hotel: 
We saw some famous Nashville musical sights (Saw: as in drove by. LOL!):
Some of my other favorite Tennessee sights: 
We ate some great food (and made some too):
Jessie asked me to bring some California oranges because she can only get ones from Florida and she swears that they aren’t as good. I thought it was a pregnancy thing…but then we tested it! We had two types of Florida oranges, an organic orange (we don’t know where it came from), and one of the California oranges I brought with me. 
OKAY, JESSIE!!! You aren’t crazy. The Florida ones didn’t compare to the Cali one (and it wasn’t even a great one). Does that look like a happy pregnant woman or what?!? Also, did I mention we did the test twice? LOL!
I got to know Jessie’s friends from church on girls’ night. What a great group she has. They are fun, smart women that put Christ first and love their families. I’m so happy that Jessie found them and that they are such a support to her. I know that now I have friends there too! Miss ya’ll! My favorite thing we did in Tennessee was go to the grocery store. Yup, I said it. But you don’t understand how great Publix is!!! It was clean, huge, had a giant selection of unique foods, and everyone was friendly. Kids can get free cookies at the bakery. They have someone showing how to prepare a recipe there with all the ingredients in the display. They had Monday one cent items. It was like a mix between a huge regular grocery store, a Whole Foods, a Trader Joes, and even had an item that I have to go the the Carniceria to get. Pavilions is nice, but Publix is better. Can you tell I’m impressed? Now how can I get one in California?
I LOVE IT!!!
http://www.publix.com/
I love Tennessee and I love Jessie! I don’t think I can say how much I miss being there. Now our kids love each other too. I promise to see them more than every five years.
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I am so glad you actually tested the oranges. Twice!! Thanks for doing all that scientific data collection for the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteWow, we did a lot. And that was only a fraction of it! What a great time. We miss you! All the ladies from church are STILL asking about you and want to know how you are doing. Jill just called me and asked me today even! I was at Publix on Monday and got the penny item...grape juice! I thought of you. How is your Tervis doing? You should do a post on it :-)
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I know what you mean. This blog doesn't do justice to the great week. I didn't talk about the best steaks and Donalds perfect diamonds grilled on them or the steak seasoning your mom made from scratch. I didn't talk about going to your mom's house and having venison chili and how she ran out, felt so bad about it that she made another batch so she could share with you. The Children's Science Center, the Library, irrigation ditch adventures, New Year's eve, Church, Girls night, birthing plans, making chicken parmesan, Kristals, Crackerbarrel, Larriveres (sp?), Tervis Tumblers, Gingerbread house, the kittens Geri and Sally, your cute house, your AMAZING husband and how HE flew us out there...See!!! It's just to overwhelming to write it all. Love you Jessie!!!
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