Derby 30!!!

A long time ago my girlfriends and I decided we should plan a fun girls trip to celebrate everyone turning the big 3-0. Forget the fact that I turned 30 two years ago and Stone turned 30 last year, thats neither here nor there. Everyone else turned or is turning 30 this year so what better excuse to get together and party celebrate!

 

Coordinating such a trip for 8 girls who all live in different cities, have jobs, babies, husbands, boyfriends, crazy work schedules, and busy social lives was quite the task but we finally found a weekend that would work so we packed up and headed to sunny San Diego!

(Jbass had to cancel last minute but she was with us in spirit)

It was very hard to leave this guy but being with my girlfriends helped a lot. And alcohol, alcohol also helped. Ok so Girlfriends and alcohol are the perfect distraction!

I would recap the whole trip but pictures speak louder than words. But first a few things you should know: We spent the majority of our time at home base (aka a beach bar), the only planned activity was a night at the Del Mar Racetrack. We dressed up and wore fascinators. Besides that we flew by the seat of our pants. That lead to a boat. A boat that had a bar. and music. and a dance floor. and 80's night. Sometimes we missed the boat.
Finally and the most important thing to know: My life and my friends are fan-freaking-tastic!

 

 

 

 

 stay classy San Diego!

  

 

Cheers to the best vacation ever 

 

for a full recap check out Megan's blog and for more pics check out Jacquee's

on a final note I will leave you with this gem:

 

The End...

 

...Till next time Nashville.

My Guys...

Often you see me writing about my girlfriends and what a vital part of my life they are, not so often do you get to hear about my guy friends. While just as important to me I don't get a chance to hang out with them as much. Long before Jim and Jack became my guys these were the guys in my life.

These guys are really the people I grew up with and the people I can look at and say they knew me when. They are the ones who have been there through it all with me and who share some of my most cherished memories.  I have known since at least high school and one I have known since I was 5 years old (that's 27 years) I don't really know how it happened or really why but with them I am just one of the guys...always have been, always will be. Because of this, whenever one of them gets married I get to attend the Bachelor party. This time its for Mark's upcoming wedding. He is not getting married till December but golf is a little hard to play in the snow.

Friday night we had our annual NFL draft at Jen and Jeremy's house where we all picked our teams and hung out and had a few drinks. (Sidebar:Tom Brady better not get hurt this year). 

The next day we all met at Qualchan Golf Course for a little best ball tourney. Being the new mom that I am I was late trying to get a babysitter and then I got lost but I made it to the first tee and was playing with Mark, Scott and Noah. We had a great time and it was a beautiful day. I even played halfway decent.

(Sidebar #2: I've decided best ball is the most fun way for me to play golf. I am not nearly good enough for a full 18 holes.) Mark and Scott really carried our team while Noah and I kinda just hung out, had a few drinks and hit the golf ball when we were told.

After handing out prizes (I did not win) we all headed back to Drew's house for some more fun, and games, and food. I swear I laugh harder with these guys than with anyone else I know. We cooked up burgers, played some ladder golf (I lost again) and then the boys started in on beer pong. Unfortunately I had to leave early to go to work before things got real out of hand. Also I had to bring Jack home to go to sleep. Did I forget to mention I brought a baby to a bachelor party?!? mmmhmm I did... Mom of the year I tell ya :)