My kiddos and I were so excited to tag along on my husband’s work trip to Nashville, TN in mid-November 2022. This post is the first in the series of posts about our trip.
Our first full-day in Nashville (Monday) we were excited to meet up with long-time friends at Centennial Park. We saw Canadian geese, ducks, squirrels, and pigeons. The kiddos named their favorite squirrel, Gerald. Silly kiddos.
It was really fun to let the kids run around outdoors in nature the day after a long day of traveling. My friend made an amazing picnic lunch with mandarin organs, apple slices with cinnamon, sandwiches, homemade chili with all kids of yummy topping and 2 kinds of cookies! She’s such an amazing hostess! We got to see the Parthenon replica but opted not to go inside to the art museum and just admire the architecture from the outside.
Our youngest was thrilled to try roller blades and absolutely loved them!
My friend B even took our family Christmas card photo while we were all hanging out.
Spending time playing outside with our friends was hands-down The Best part of our trip to Nashville! Thank you M family for the fun-filled day!
heavens to betty 
Oh, Betty! I’m so happy to see you, your pics of the trip, and you and your beautiful family! I loved Gerald too 🐿️! Happy New Year my friend!💕🥰🙏🏻❤️
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Thanks K.L.! I’m afraid I haven’t told you before, but my name is Jen (lol). I named my blog after my mom. It confuses people terribly!!
Happy New Year! ❤️🐿️
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Jen, that is beautiful! I love it! My best friend is named Jenn. I’ll definitely try to remember. If I call you Betty you can smile as I honor your Mom 🥰🤗🙏🏻 Happy New Year!! 🎊
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Always fun to meet up with friends and playing outside is great! Looks like a fun start to your trip!
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Gerald is a wonderful squirrel name! (I also love the iridescence in the pigeon feathers.)
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Me too, aren’t the pigeons beautiful!
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A lot of people hate pigeons but I love them – and pretty much every other creature, LOL.
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How exciting to visit Nashville and to hang out with your friend! Love all the pictures and the fun activities your kiddos got to do. Gerald is a great name for a park!
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