Grand Ole Opry - Upclose and Personal

Josh and I just celebrated our third anniversary in Nashville, TN. Josh was there on business, and we headed there a few days early to have some vacation without the baby. Josh's parent's stayed with Kate - and although I cried as we drove away - the rest and sleep and time with my husband was wonderful!! We both needed to reconnect and rest. We had a wonderful romantic dinner one night, ordered room service, slept in, watched a movie, shopped and just relaxed. But the highlight of the trip was definetely our time at the Grand Ole Opry. Here's what happened:

We pulled into town on Monday, and were informed that a member of the family band Cherryholmes was waiting for Josh to arrive. Within two hours Josh had sold the youngest daughter, Molly Kate, a bow! Then to top it off, the father, Jere, offered us backstage passes to the Grand Ole Opry performance they were playing in the following night. Not only did we hang out in their dressing room and meet some of the other performers, but our seats were actually ON STAGE! There were four pews in the back of the set reserved for guests of the performers. We watched some of the show from the pews and some from the stage wings. It was an incredible opportunity. After the show we hung around the green room with the Cherryholmes family.

Here are some photos from the Opry:

Photo A: Josh and Kim in their seats On Stage.

Photo B: Cherryholmes in the wings before they go on stage to perform.

Photo C: The Cherryholmes family (plus back up singer) after the show.

Photo D: Josh with Molly Kate.

Photo D (Below): Josh with Jere Cherryholmes