During our good friends Christen and Mary Hyatt's Spring Break we decided it would be fun to have a girl's night. Since your daddy was not on Spring Break yet and Ben couldn't take time off work, we thought it shouldn't stop the four of us from having a good time. Ben was very sweet and allowed us to use his "points" to spend a night away from home. Christen knew Mary Hyatt would enjoy going to the zoo, so instead of staying in their hometown we decided to head out to Nashville. The zoo there was amazing. While you couldn't enjoy it, it made me excited to take you back when you get a little older. Mary Hyatt had a blast and I look forward to sharing this experience with you again.
We got a semi-early start and went straight to the zoo when we got to Nashville. On the car ride Christen turned around and caught this sweet moment on camera. MaryHyatt was holding your hand while you slept. Such a sweet friend.
You were stylin' and profilin' in your hat! Maybe a little over the top, but it matched and it one of the only hats we have that actually fit your head and doesn't fall into your eyes.
One of the first exhibits we stopped (after eating of course) was the merecats. It was a really cool exhibit because you could crawl into a small space and look up like you were in there with them.
We were off to explore other animals. Mary Hyatt had a blast and stopped to look at all the animals. She was most excited about getting to the elephants and giraffes. But we were a long way from there!
We tried to get a semi-group picture (minus Christen) but Mary Hyatt was much more interested in the cougar than posing for our picture! I have to admit it was pretty cool.
When we finally got to the elephants and giraffes Mary Hyatt was worn out!
Luckily you were awake and we got some cute pictures!
You were awake for most of the trip! I know you didn't understand any of it, but you seemed to enjoy being outside and riding in your stroller. Don't worry....we didn't leave the elephants and giraffes until Mary Hyatt woke up.
After the zoo we were worn out!! We went to get set up in our hotel and take a nap. After we woke up we decided to head to the Opry Mills Mall to get some dinner and enjoy a place where we could walk around. Mary Hyatt loved the Rainforest Cafe almost as much as she enjoyed the zoo. You seemed to like the thunderstorm every thirty minutes. Mary Hyatt had to ride the horse (carousel) and you loved to watch it go round and round.
The next morning we decided to do a little shopping before heading home. Of course you girls needed a few items for your closet! While Mommy was getting dressed, Christen was suppose to be watching you and Mary Hyatt. When she turned around this is what she saw....
After she realized Mary Hyatt wasn't smothering you, she snapped this picture. Mary Hyatt absolutely loves you!! She constantly checks on you. Throughout the trip, if she had her paci, she felt like you needed yours. If she didn't want hers, she would pull yours out of your mouth. She still calls you baby and wants to "help" all the time!! We love Mary Hyatt and I can't wait until the two of you are old enough to actually play together. I hope this is just the first of many girl trips we will take together!!
Although we missed your daddy (this was your first time away from him for a night), it was nice to get away! It is also nice to have sweet friends to get away with! Thanks Christen and Mary Hyatt for including us on your Spring Break adventures.
Love,
Mommy
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