Our Day at Churchill Downs...

This weekend we had the opportunity to visit Churchill Downs in Louisville KY, which is the home of the most famous horse race in the United States,

The Kentucky Derby!

These are the betting boards that show the odds for each race...

This is the famous Paddock area where the horses are saddled before each race. The Horses and Jockeys are led out of the paddock to the gates...

And they are off..

Before each race the trumpeter sounds that famous signal, "Call to Post" and everyone's eyes move to the starting gate for the race.

The Gates...

In order to get the full experience I had to spend the day

sipping on Mint Juleps...

Thomas cheers as the horses pass in front of us

And a very special thanks to my friend

Tiffany for making sure we got the full track experience...

Now...Let's play a fun little game called

"Can you guess the price of that derby hat???"...

This one was $495

This one was much more economical at only $195

And of course my favorite hat in the store was the most expensive for $600...Needless to say, I won't EVER have a real derby hat! :)

Happy Birthday to Grandmom...

Last night we celebrated Grandmom's Birthday. And I was just thinking about how lucky I am to have such a wonderful mother. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever met. Inside and out! I don't think there is a selfish bone in her body. Actually I know there isn't. She always puts everyone else before her herself or her own needs. She is the perfect example to me of the woman that I want to be. She is loving, kind, strong, confident, and the hardest working person I have ever met. Every day of her life she teaches me what unconditional love is all about. Not only am I proud she is my mother but I am proud she is my friend. Hope you had a great Birthday Mom!!

And by the way...Thomas thinks you are the best ever too!!

Then this afternoon we had a playdate with Jillian.

You have never heard so much giggling and splashing. They had a great afternoon together.

Don't you just love days like this?

The sun shining and not a cloud in the sky. Makes you want to drive home with the windows down, the sun roof open, and the radio up. All of which I did... it also tends to make me want to drive way too fast! I might have done that too! This is just the kind of day that makes you happy all the way around.

What a great day in the Sun!

Thomas and I made a run to Walmart this morning for a new Kiddie Pool and we also grabbed a new CD. We spent the day in the sun listening to The Zac Brown Band and splashing water on each other. I think we would both agree it was a great day...plus good ole mom finally got some sun!! And Thomas now knows all the words to "Chicken Fried" not sure if thats a good thing or not but we sure have enjoyed ourselves.

You're Never Too Young for A Fishing Lesson!

Grandaddy, Daddy, and Thomas have been on the lake all afternoon. And as soon as they pulled in the driveway from an exciting evening of fishing Thomas got out of the truck saying..."What a day, what a day, what a day momma!!!"

And let me just just tell you the "Fishing Tales" have already started!!

He was so excited to show me what he caught... I had to climb up and look in the live well.

Not sure who was more excited??? Grandaddy or Thomas??

My baby is all grown up!!

Spin City...

Our good friend Will celebrated his 11th Birthday this weekend at the Roller Skating Rink. It was the first time Thomas has ever been on roller skates and he loved it...He loved the skating, the pizza, the cake, the icecream, he is 4 going on 14 :)

Will opening some presents...

The super skating Birthday Boy!!

Thomas said..and I quote..."This treat bag is just perfect..."
The Super Skater...out on the floor all by himself!

Aren't they sweet...

AND finally some yummy cake...

What a Rock!!

Check out the beautiful engagement ring that one of my dearest friends Kim got last weekend! We are so happy for you and Brian. I am so glad you found each other and I wish you a wonderful happy life together!

Happy Easter!

Hope Everyone had a very Happy Easter!

Grandmom helps Thomas break into the big ole' Chocolate Bunny!!

"I think we have a keeper..."

Easter Egg Hunt at Day Care

It was a beautiful spring day and fortunately I was off from work today and able to spend the morning at School with Thomas for his Easter "Eggs"tra Special Celebration. The dyed easter eggs, had an egg hunt, did games and special activities all day long.

Finally starting to feel better...

Thomas has been home sick with the flu this week. I think he is finally starting to feel a little better...He is just like his Daddy always goofing around. Check him out wearing my hair turban this morning before he took a bath! And here I am no make-up and all...Oh well!

Grandmother gets some good lovin'

Handprints

My favorite little hands in the whole world...are now hanging on the wall in my office for me to look at and smile all day long!