Fishing with Grandad

Carson and Grandad go fishing in the lake in our subdivision. It is so hot, but they go. Carson loves being alone with his Grandad, and this is one thing they do that he loves. So they load up the wagon and go fishing. I hope he will have very fond memories of these days with his Grandad. I think it is very important to build bonds with Grandparents. There is a lot to be learned from a grandparent. He really enjoys their time together and I think it is great that they are close. Thank you Grandad for taking the time to spend with Carson and making wonderful memories with him.

Memorial Day 2010

Big party at Aunt Missy's for Memorial Day and Madison's graduation. Big fun for the kids. They swam and played and played. Love watching the fun times!!

Really, she can flip all the way over. Amazing to me!

how sweet is this??

Meem and Peep

Payton and Reese

Catch me, Daddy!!! again and again....

swim break for cake!

Carson flipping..

Reese flipping...

tee ball 2010

Carson played tee ball for Jeffersontown Little League this year. He played for the Cubs and Daddy coached. The kids loved it. I think Carson is learning to go after the ball and can hit it off the tee very well. Mommy is very proud of how well he plays tee ball. He takes his time and hits the ball, runs fast to all the bases and is learning to field ground balls. Good job Carson- great tee ball season!

Sandy's 40th B-day

Happy 40th Birthday Sandy! We had a surprise birthday party for Sandy. She hated being surprised. But it was nice to get together and celebrate. Sandy has been through so much in her lifetime. I think it needs to be celebrated that she has finally found some happiness.

Sandy & Paul

the girls...

Mom, Dad & Sandy

Greg was not able to be here, so the whole clan without BBG

Mother's Day

This year we celebrated Mother's Day at the brunch at Churchill Downs. We went with Rob's parents and his sister Missy and her family. We had a great time. It was a very nice day at the track. We did not win money, but had so much fun! I truly love being a Mom and taking the time to spend with my kiddos is amazing. I often get caught up in the hustle an bustle of life and forget how important the little things are.

Happy Mother's day to all the moms.

Special thanks to my own Mom who taught me everything about being the Mom I am today. I am not sure how she did it with four kids so close in age!!

Carson & Churchill Charlie

my family

Carson & Reese in the paddock

my sweet kids- the reason I celebrate Mommy's Day!

Rob and his Mom

Daddy's Birthday

Daddy's birthday is May 1 and Grandad's birthday is on May 2. Daddy works every year on his birthday since it is always during derby week. So, we try to celebrate it when we can for the sake of the kids. This year we celebrated on Sunday, which was Grandad's Birthday. So we celebrated both!!!!

Happy Birthday Grandad!

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!

Oaks Day

This year I got to go to the Kentucky Oaks with some friends. Rob works every year for all of the Derby festivities, so we never get to enjoy them together. But, I was glad to go to the track with friends this year. We ate breakfast and then headed to the track. They have a parade on the track to honor Breast Cancer Survivors and the theme is a pink out. Lots of pink at the track for this. Had a great time, got huge blisters on my feet and I missed by hubby. But, all in all a great day!

Reese wearing my hat

Reese and Carson

I got to see Rob for a few minutes while he was working.

Nikki, Shauna, and myself all decked out

me and Nikki (the birthday girl)

the whole gang dressed for the pink out

Pegasus Parade

We went to the pegasus parade this year to celebrate Derby. We took Grandma with us and had a good time. We waited a long time for it to start and then we watched all the floats and bands marching bands. The kids liked the clowns from a distance, but were scared when they got close. I think the kids wanted to eat snacks more than watch the parade. They must have eaten the whole time!!!!

tee ball

Carson is playing tee ball at Jeffersontown Youth Sports this year. He is on the Cubs and Daddy is coaching. Carson really loves to play tee ball. He has a great time and plays so good! WE are very proud of him. He hits the ball off the tee great. He is becoming aggressive in the field. He always watches the ball being hit and tries to get it in the field. Here are some pictures from this season.

hitting the ball

Go Cubs!

running so fast!

down and ready!

sometimes he's just too worn out!