We were super busy while we were gone or squished in a tiny hotel room with so many people and so much stuff. that I didn't really feel inclined to blog. I am going to go back a little and pick up on some of the fun stuff!
Because of the weather prediction, Dean and I pulled out a day early. We were thankful we listened as there was lots of snow in El Paso and west Texas. We got into Murfreesboro in time for a late lunch with Eric and the Schreibers. We also went to Christmas Eve service and then had dinner with the Schreibers. They were so gracious to include us.
On Christmas morning, we had breakfast in the hotel and I made lasagna in the room in the tiny (miniscule) kitchenette. Later we went to the Schreiber's for Christmas Dinner. It was great fun!
Monday through Wednesday we did things that needed to be done before the wedding - like framing the photo Eric bought Ashley, wrapping gifts and enjoying our time with Eric. Tuesday night, Eric picked Ashley up for a 'real date.' They really had not had any of those. Wednesday night Joy Anna and Jeremy got there and we realized there was no way all five of us could stay in the room with a dog and kennel and all our stuff. Thankfully the room next door was open, so we were able to spread out. Eric, Ashley, the siblings and the siblings' significant others all went to dinner that night. Dean's mom, sister and nieces arrived and we had dinner with them - and then the really busy times started! Everyone who was already in town met at the bowling alley for a little friendly competition.
The bride won!
Thursday, Eric and Ashley met Eric's family for lunch.
After lunch, Eric and Ashley had to go pack. Mom, Troy and Jamie went to Nashville, but the rest of us went to the Jack Daniels distillery. I think I will do those pics in their own post.
Later that night, the young adults all went on their way for bachelor and bachelorette parties- the rest of us went to dinner at a local eatery.
since my sister has done her best to corrupt my kids, I let Jackson 'belly up to the bar' and order a drink.
Because of the weather prediction, Dean and I pulled out a day early. We were thankful we listened as there was lots of snow in El Paso and west Texas. We got into Murfreesboro in time for a late lunch with Eric and the Schreibers. We also went to Christmas Eve service and then had dinner with the Schreibers. They were so gracious to include us.
On Christmas morning, we had breakfast in the hotel and I made lasagna in the room in the tiny (miniscule) kitchenette. Later we went to the Schreiber's for Christmas Dinner. It was great fun!
Monday through Wednesday we did things that needed to be done before the wedding - like framing the photo Eric bought Ashley, wrapping gifts and enjoying our time with Eric. Tuesday night, Eric picked Ashley up for a 'real date.' They really had not had any of those. Wednesday night Joy Anna and Jeremy got there and we realized there was no way all five of us could stay in the room with a dog and kennel and all our stuff. Thankfully the room next door was open, so we were able to spread out. Eric, Ashley, the siblings and the siblings' significant others all went to dinner that night. Dean's mom, sister and nieces arrived and we had dinner with them - and then the really busy times started! Everyone who was already in town met at the bowling alley for a little friendly competition.
The bride won!
Thursday, Eric and Ashley met Eric's family for lunch.
Later that night, the young adults all went on their way for bachelor and bachelorette parties- the rest of us went to dinner at a local eatery.
since my sister has done her best to corrupt my kids, I let Jackson 'belly up to the bar' and order a drink.
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