Mom's turn: Kentucky Derby Fun

Steve and Ginger had their first annual Kentucky Derby party. It was great to see all of everyone all dressed up

Christina & Brooke

and of course the fabulous hats!

Elen & Janet

Elen & Ginger...the hostest with the MOSTEST

We enjoyed eating, visiting, and watching the race…all two minutes of it :-D

My fabulous HH!! I love that smile

We placed a bet and our horse came in 14/19; as if I needed a reason not to gamble, that was definitely reinforcement. Travis and I are obviously not very good at it. Good thing it only cost us one dollar!! And, surprisingly, I won “fanciest hat” in the contest that was held.

My prize was the authentic 2009 derby cup

I was delighted, however Travis said since my hat was prize-worthy I didn’t need a new one next year! :-/ HEY!

Elen & Connie...she won "most creative" hat

Mom's turn: Back in the Saddle Again

Christina was excited to be riding again…all girls seem to love horses! She has returned to Mrs. Marjorie, where she previously took lessons before we moved out of state two years ago. There, she rides American Saddlebred horses focusing on the Saddle seat style of riding – favoring the three-gaited horse showing in walk, trot, and canter. Here she is on Charlie – a new addition to the barn since we were here last.