Happy Mother's Day!!!

Well this past weekend I had an event on Saturday and then took the train home so I could be home for Mother's Day! It was great! Austen was actually in town on Thursday for a couple job interviews that he lined up and then had the opportunity to stay and see one of my events.  We then had the privilege of taking the South Shore Train Line home together.  After finally arriving at home, I was able to spend some quality time with my momma.  It's always so great to give her a hug.  Every time, I feel like I'm still younger and that I'm giving her a hug everyday, like when I used to live at home.  Her hugs are full of comfort and joy! They always make me remember our special times together reading.  I used to read to her out loud and sometimes she would read to me out loud before bed.  Being a teacher, she knew how to read so well.  Always using inflection on the punctuation.  So here is to my mother!  Happy Mother's Day mom!!!! You are loved so much and always will be! 

Best, 

Blair

Nashville, TN

This past weekend I had the true privilege of traveling down to Nashville, TN!  What an amazing experience I had! I am missing it so much as I sit here and write about it! I was originally scheduled to travel down for work on Saturday & Sunday, however knowing one of my best friend's lives down there...I decided to come down a day early! Flying out of Chicago on Friday morning and arriving into the BNA airport around 12:30.  My friend Rachel came and picked me up and then it began...non-stop laughter, tears of excitement, constant talk about boys...right where we left off!  We hadn't seen each other (other than through Skype) since college graduation.  The entire weekend was a much needed vacation and so worth every penny spent! I would have to say the best part of Music City is the live music in EVERY bar, restaurant, or even on the side of the street.  It's such a friendly city and full of energy!  I will definitely be going back again soon!!!!  Thanks Rachel for such a great weekend! Miss you already!

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 

The band playing at Robert's  

Saturday night spent at The Stage-where they filmed Country Strong!

Sunday evening spent at The horse ranch!

Monday we went to Vanderbilt's campus to explore 

 The magnolia trees at Vanderbilt were BEAUTIFUL!!! I want one!

 One last trip to the stage before getting on the plane to come home!

 While there, we met this man named Cliff who ended up buying all of us a souvenir! :) I now have a nice "The Stage" coffee mug in my cupboard.  Thanks Cliff! :)