I'm 40 Y'all!

Trucks, Cowboys, & Country Music, I mean, what else can a girl ask for?  Maybe a little of this too...

Y'all I'm the big 4...0..., that could have been a real downer, except it was the BEST birthday EVER!  Just when I thought the celebration couldn't get any better, it just kept on happening.  I was spoiled rotten by the best friends a gal could ask for.  Add a little live country music and honky tonkin' and I was over the moon.  Have I ever mentioned I am country girl at heart?

I was chauffeured to Nashville, Tn in pure luxury.  I mean, who doesn't love going to their 40th in a mini van? {just for the record...I am not a huge mini fan, totally a running joke}  Can't lie it was comfy though.

We arrived to the Omni Nashville early afternoon.  Which, I must take this moment to give my hubby huge props, he took care of all our rooms, our spa day, and a few other things we racked up.  What a sweetie.  The rest was all on the girls and I'm pretty sure that's the way he wanted it.  He's good at a lot, but let's be fair,  party planning is not his thing.

Just look at what the girls did for me?  Weekend totes filled with goodies.  Not a detail was missed.  Cristina and Alison spear headed this endeavor.  It was quite a project they took on, but I couldn't be more grateful {or have done it better myself!}

You do know I love a good theme...and favor.

And this is only a snip-it of what was inside.  They had my fave snacks and drinks, personalized pool tees, personalized cups, sunscreen, lip gloss, tylenol, and more.  It was slightly AMAZ-O!

Night one was a blast.  I threw on my cowgirl boots and we headed out for a casual dinner of BBQ, but before hand we pre-celebrated in our hotel room.  

This is also when the girls gifted me with the most beautiful Hermes bracelet.  I was completely shocked and in love at the same time.  It's a beaut!  Thank you girls from the bottom of my heart!

I can't imagine a better meal to put me in the Nashville spirit.  The mac n' cheese was absolutely divine at Peg Leg Porker.  If I don't go back to listen to country tunes, I may go back just for that little taste of heaven.

Did someone say calories?  No worries, we were on our way to work them off....and then some.  Hello Nashville Pedal Tavern.

Yep, there she is.  And she wasn't budging unless we were pedaling.  The sweet reward {besides working off that mac n' cheese} were the honky tonk stops along the way.  

I'm telling you the fun we had should be illegal.  I've never laughed and sweat so hard in all my 40 years.

Of course, we had to get a pic at every stop.

We were all sure that nothing could top the first day and night of our Nash Bash, until day two rolled around.  We enjoyed an incredible spa and pool day.  And we even got to sport those cute tees and sunglasses.  Love my girls!

By evening, we were at it again.  Where's the live music?

We had pre-dinner drinks on a rooftop in the Gulch.  And even had a few star sightings {none of which were Blake Shelton sadly}.  We followed it with an amazing dinner at a lovely seafood restaurant.  And I must note, my girls know me too well...my fave food...so thoughtful.  And then we were out kickin' up our boots again.  I just can't stop when country music is around.  It's exhilarating!

We spent our final day out checking out the town.  There is so much to see beyond Broadway.  You know how fabulous that mac n'cheese was, well just wait until you try Biscuit Love.  Yum!

We couldn't make a trip to Nashville without checking out Reese Witherspoon's boutique.  Let me just tell y'all, it's nothing but southern in there.  

I finally got my star sighting that I had been waiting for.  I think it's fair to say I'm a little Blake obsessed {in a totally innocent way}.  Leave it to Gwen to ruin my chances of seeing this guy.  He was off on a birthday get away with her.  FYI...Blake and I share birthday weeks.  It's a good thing I'm Gwen obsessed too or I might be just be a little upset with her.

Come evening {and sadly our last night} we chased the sound of banjos and guitars one last time.  My boots were screaming for one more night of honky tonks.

Come morning it was time to say goodbye to our Nash Bash.  Seriously, the best birthday ever!  Can I please turn 40 one more time?  I couldn't have asked for more...love me some sweet besties and country tunes. 

Peace Out Nashville...until next time...

I'm 40 y'all!