Nashville

We have so much to catch up on.  I just realized that my last post was nearly a month ago!  Sorry blog...I've been neglecting you, but I'm back.  I promise December will be full of pictures and posts :)  So, to start of my blogging spree, here is a little looksy at our trip to Nashville.

Although the main reason for the trip was business, we got to mix in a bit of pleasure as well.  From the CMA's, to Broadway, to Honky Tonks, to wineries, we did a little bit of everything.  

We were lucky enough to be in town during the Country Music Awards.  This seriously has been a dream of mine, to go to the CMA's, and although we didn't get tickets to go in, we went down to the red carpet for awhile to watch the celebs arrive.  We were a few rows of people back, so it was kind of chaotic, but it was fun and we got to see a lot of people, so it was totally worth it.  

Just a few of the people that we saw...Faith Hill.  She is seriously as pretty in real life as she looks in magazines and TV!  

Kelly Pickler...thank you girl with the cell phone for ruining my pic.  

And the person who I was most excited about...yes, that is Lionel...I almost peed myself ;)

Although the CMA's were fun, our favorite part of the trip was our visit to Arrington Vineyards. This vineyard is owned by country star, Kix Brooks, and sits about 20 miles outside of Nashville.  

 It was so beautiful!!!!  It sits in a very quaint, country setting, and is well worth the drive.  

We sampled a few wines and got to walk around the vineyard...

pretty much my idea of heaven :)

Of course, we had to get some pics in front of the big, super fun, wine barrel :)

Would LOVE to go back someday!
 

We tried to tour the famous Ryman Auditorium, but we didn't quite make it in time, so here is the outside :)

And finally, here is a look at Broadway.  This street is lined with bars and little honky tonks.  It was such a fun atmosphere...almost every single one had live music.

A big THANKS to Grammy and Pops for watching Ays while we were gone :)