Grandpa on Vacation = Projects Completed

Grandpa Knute and Grandma Denise were down to visit over the 4th of July - which meant that a few of my little (okay -HUGE) projects got completed at my house! While they were there we packed a lot of fun into a few days - but we also tackled 3 projects! Papa made the neighbors fence stand up straight again and we successfully installed tile on the other side (we had done one side of my yard years ago) of the yard so we wouldn't have a soggy area after a hard rain! And Grandma hemmed my bedroom curtains that have been held up with pins for oh - 2-3 years!

In the process of all this work - I only snapped two quick photos.

Peek-A-Boo!

THANK YOU Grandma and Papa! You're the Best!!!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

We Love you!!!

One of my favorite parts of summer is...

CAMPING! Yes - I did say it! It is true - I love camping with my family and watching the kids make memories just like their daddy did when he was younger with his dad.

And this year was special because it was the 1st year to take Both of the kids camping AND it was Emma's first year fishing!!! She Loved fishing (even though she didn't have a hook - shhhh, she doesn't know!) Chase also fished a little too -but with more help than Emma!

And there Were bubbles...

And Pudding...

Show me your best pudding faces...

And Oh the SMORES - My Whole Reason For Going Camping!!!

And there was Lots of playing with rocks and dirt...

We had a Great weekend camping and are looking forward to going again soon - this time with Grandma Donna and Papa Randy!

Mexico - no kids allowed!

I firmly believe that everyone should sit on a beach at least once a year - and No Kids Allowed! (They can go on the 2nd trip of each year to the beach!) That being said - on Easter (boy am I behind) Zach and I left for Mexico for a few days. We spend the week eating great food, relaxing and just enjoying a little peace and quite...with a few drinks in our hands at all times...can you say All Inclusive! The view from our bed on the beach - Heaven!

That's us relaxed...it doesn't happen often!

The beach

More of the resort

All I have to say is...When can I go back??!!

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2011 Kentucky Derby

So the Kentucky Derby has come and gone this year and I'm just getting around to posting. We had a GREAT time and feel very lucky that we have had so many opportunites to go to such an amazing event. Zach and I hung out with all our friends at the track while Emma and Chase spent the day with our Wonderful friend Jessica and her family. Our little man is quite excited about horses and is STILL talking about them everyday!

So every year I take pictures of our friends and us - but this year my pictures were all a little different. There was this one...

See all those white coats - those are just some of the Chefs that make all the food possible for the Derby - aren't you glad that the workers of all these events get to come out and watch the big race! They had a great spot - front row on the Roof of Churchill!

And then this one is for all my Yum!Center peeps...

Yes - that's the love of your lives up there high in the sky! (I think there was some cursing everytime that sign few by!)

And then this one is just for Emma...

How pretty is that horse with all her flowers!

And this is for Zach...

He was pretty pumped to see his favorite storm guy in the booth right in front of us - made me a little nervous -was there a hurricane or tornado rushing towards us? I mean really - what other reason is there for The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore to be at the Derby???

We had a Great day at the Derby and can't wait for next year!!!

Thunder

I know it's been forever - I'm sorry! I've got some catching up to do. We'll start at Thunder Over Louisville!

This year - Grandma Debi decided to come down for Thunder. We spent the morning at the house since it was pretty cold and we didn't want to go down too early and have such a long day. We headed downtown mid afternoon, stopped at Slugger to play in the play area to wear out the kiddos, walked the waterfront just to see the crowds - and then headed inside the arena for the rest of our night. We had the BEST view of the fireworks - Didn't have to deal with Any crowds since we were at a private party - Great FOOD (of course - go Centerplate!). It was pretty nice - guess there are some perks to having a husband who works way more than he should!! Anyway - here's the pics - sorry I didn't take very many~

Our View!

(If you can't tell - the fireworks are shot off the bridge

which is right outside our windows - it was great!)

Emma cheesin it up before fireworks!

Me and Em - hanging out!

The kids found a friend and spent a lot of time playing and coloring with him on the floor - they had the best view in town! (sorry it's sideways)

Just the two of them - they loved their spot.

So another Thunder Success! Can't wait until next year!