Noshville

Fair warning: I took a ton of pictures this last weekend which is why I am spreading this Nashville weekend out.

After our delectable burgers we thought it wise to put on our walking shoes and see some of the sites. As we were driving by the Vanderbilt campus we noticed this really impressive Southern style building that we later learned was the education school. We whipped into a parking spot and started on our quest.

That evening we went to my favorite spot to see the city skyline over on Rolling Mill Hill. It is far more impressive than any camera could possibly capture.

The next morning we started our day off with a Nashville breakfast staple, Noshville, located in Midtown right next to good ole Taylor Swift's apartment (as if that is relevant). 

It was diner style, quick service, and delicious food. No complaints over here. 

Cafe con leche.

I don't go anywhere without these bad boys.

Please pay attention to me. I swear my conversations are stimulating he just doesn't appreciate it because we're related. 

I'd like to point out how unfair life is. Not sure why he was blessed with the blue eyes. He isn't really all that humble about it either. Envious. 

Also notice the dude with the apron in the background posing. Future America's Next Top Model action. 

Jared had the French toast with eggs and bacon. 

I had a griddle cake with fresh strawberries, eggs, and bacon. 

True test

Not complaining. Devoured. 

We walked it off by climbing one of those notorious middle Tennessee hills in Percy Warner Park. 

Can you even believe this is only 15 min from the city? Crazy how you can have that metropolitan life and still get that rural feel. Warms my heart as a small town gal.

Made it to the top! I commented on how cool my arm muscles look. I told Jared my push ups must be paying off. His response...

Yeah I do push ups too...mental push ups. It's really exhausting, you know, but I can really see the definition. He is a charming bloke. 

I really wanted to recreate a Rocky scene, but I was being shy with all the serious runners around. 

Well, that wraps up my weekend. Nashville has so much to offer. If you get the chance to visit, I promise it is so worth your time to venture away from the "touristy" spots downtown. Broadway is great, but the rest of this city has so much character. It is totally worth exploring. 

XOXO,

Bee

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Nashville :: Part 2

So it would seem that when my siblings and I get together we tend to revert back to the younger, more free spirited versions of ourselves. We seem to suffer from Peter Pan syndrome. After sleeping off our food coma, the Saturday adventures commenced with burgers and popsicles.

We ventured to 12 South to stuff our faces at Burger Up. It was mouth watering, unbutton your pants good.

Sweet teas for the table. We are easy to please.

Charming bloke. He's nicer than he looks. Unless you're related to him.

I ordered the Triple L Classic with a side of sweet potato fries. They call it classic for a reason. It means you can't go wrong. 

Jared got the Woodstock stacked with bacon, Tennessee white cheddar, and Jack Daniels maple ketchup. As a testament to it's deliciousness I took a picture, looked at my playback, looked up and it was gone. 

EB always the healthier of the three. The older, wiser sister got the Turkey burger with all the classic toppings and avocado.

The "can we please have popsicles now" look...

Las Paletas the best popsicle shop I've ever been to (I have never been to one) just happened to be next door. We ooed and awed at all the kids coming out with their faces dripping with the sweet goodness. 

So many choices...

Jared got Vanilla w/ Chocolate Chips dipped in chocolate. EB and I ordered from the Chiquitas. She had the Chocolate w/ Chocolate Chips and I got the refreshing Strawberry.

We then went on to find ourselves chasing around miniature horses through Belle Meade. These wiley little guys escaped and were galloping through the road. Jared was put on duty to catch the ring leader. Let's just say he could probably stand to hone in on his hearding skills. 

The horses were finally captured and returned home safely.

We had the great fortune of stumbling upon Rayna James home featured in the show Nashville and couldn't help but giving in to the starstruck fan behavior...fine this was just me as I made Jared pull over and I hung out the window capturing every angle of the house at a stalker distance of course.

The rest of our afternoon was no better spent frolicking through Vanderbilt's campus pretending to be cool, rather mature looking college students.

My circus act

Climbin' trees

We are the animal whisperers

My brand spankin new Keds.

After a day full of playing, like real children we exhausted ourselves and over sugared with birthday cookies and whoopie pies. So we lazily ate pizza and curled up to watch a movie to wrap up the weekend. 

XO,
Bee

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