Mason is a University of Tennessee Graduate!!

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Maya’s High School Graduation

Maya graduated High School!! A huge accomplishment for her. Excited for her future! 

​Pics before the big day! 

And the actual day! 

One of her favorite teachers, Ms. Apple. 

Mrs. Dukes

And her Manager from Publix, Renee all were there to celebrate her. 

New York

This short trip. I never thought I’d ever get to NY. Mason planned it and Mitch kept the girls. It was a get away that Matt and I needed dearly, I had no idea how such a short trip could be so wonderful. 

As we departed Nashville, 6AM on 12/20.

We had a scheduled driver to pick us up. So great to see the city with no worries!

The Lincoln Tunnel. I had no idea we went under the river, a big surprise!

Matt and I dropped our bags and ventured out, not knowing anything! 

Radio City Music Hall

We ran right into Times Square

We were hungry and found a busy iconic cafe for lunch. Their pot pie was their bragging point and it didn’t disappoint. 

We got back to the hotel to get fancy for our evening and  surprising Madi. 

A drink while we waited for them.

Videos later, but after the surprise! 

We decided to try out the subway instead of waiting in traffic for over an hour to go a few blockst was great! At $2.90 per person, even better!

Mason had researched us an iconic NY dinner at Keene’s Steakhouse and booked us a table months before. 

The food was AMAZING. A true NYC experience. 

We then went to the Carnegie Club, another iconic place, but even better that Mason booked a “Sinatra Saturday” experience. So awesome! 

The next morning, we were all up early. Mass at St. Patrcick’s Cathedral. 

The biggest, most beautiful church I’ve ever seen. 

It was still early, had to get a NY bagel. I’ve only learned of these months ago, but unbelievable. So big and so good!

Until it wasn’t-

We then went walking. The Brooklyn Bridge was close.

It was so big. So many people. I couldn’t help to remember the photos of 9/1 and the people walking across it. Amazing views of the city from it. 

World Trade Museum. No words. Beautifully crafted and so touching.