Now that we’ve had a few weeks to relax and recover, we wanted to thank you again for supporting us this year as we ran the Country Music 1/2 Marathon for Team Rio, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee.
Despite running in the hottest weather we had so far this spring, we finished two minutes ahead of our time last year and had a blast!
With your help, we were able to raise almost $1,000 ($940 to be exact!) and we sincerely appreciate your donation, especially in this tough economic time. We are extremely lucky to have such an incredible network of family and friends and we do not take that for granted.
Long time, no blog. Excuses, excuses, excuses! We've got many but won't waste our time or yours! :) The key thing is that we're baaaaaaaaack and hope to do a better job of posting on a more regular basis. There is way too much to catch you up on considering we haven't posted an update since December, but just know that we are both doing great and absolutely loving life in Nashville.
Where to start? How about this past Wednesday night? We had the opportunity to attend a very unique and worthwhile event at the gorgeous Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Nashville 4 Africa featured a star-studded lineup including Big Kenny (from Big & Rich), Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley, Faith Hill, The Steeldrivers (one of the most incredible bluegrass bands you'll ever have the pleasure of listening to), Brad Arnold (from 3 Doors Down), the amazing African Children's Choir and many others. The first benefit of its kind in Middle Tennessee, the concert raised money for charitable causes in Africa, specifically in Uganda and the war-torn country of Sudan. This was certainly one of those "this could only happen in Nashville" kind of events and we were thrilled to be a part of it.
Next up ... the Country Music 1/2 Marathon tomorrow ... 13.1 miles of fun in the sun (literally -- the weather gods are calling for highs in the mid 80s, although it will likely be in the mid 60s/low 70s when we're trucking along). We'll keep you posted!
Until next time ...
We hope you had a great Thanksgiving! For both of us, it was the first time we haven't spent the holiday with family in New York (definitely a little weird) and we definitely missed everyone. We began the day by running in a 5-mile race in Nashville before heading home to begin preparing our little feast. Being the 'Turkey Rookies' that we were, we really enjoyed cooking our first bird. Thanks to Renee, Damion and Rachel for spending their holiday with us -- we had a great time and hope you did too! And thanks to Grandma for the egg barley recipe! Why did it take us eight years to ask for that?
Photos: Thanksgiving in Nashville >
There is truly nothing like the autumn colors that dot the highways throughout the Northeast this time of year (those drives to Binghamton and State College come to mind), but this year, we were awakened to a similar backdrop in Nashville. With views of the Warner Parks from our back deck, we invite you to share the colorful sights of Middle Tennessee this November.
Photos: Autumn in Nashville >
Welcome to Nashville, Trader Joe's!
After years of sending hopeful emails, wishful thinking and keeping our fingers crossed, Trader Joe's finally opened in Nashville yesterday. Jenn was one of the first customers in the store that morning and we both took a spin around the store after work that afternoon (of course, we picked up some of our old faves!). And what better way to celebrate this opening? A few Trader Joe's Vienna Style Lagers, baby!
Happy Halloween from Plinko the Elephant!
Until next time ...
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