Memorial Day Weekend: AKA Party like a Rock Star

So this past weekend was exhausting trying to keep up with Brian's brothers. On Saturday I drove to Philly to go to the USA soccer game against Turkey. It was the USA team's last game before they went to South Africa for the World Cup. I had never been to a professional soccer game before and I wasn't really sure it would be that much fun. Boy was I wrong. It was one of the most exciting games I have ever attended. The game never stops except for half time; I guess I see why Brian likes it so much. There was a record crowd for any US soccer game ever, too bad Brian was on-call Saturday. After the game and dinner I headed back to the city with Stephen and Andrew.

Saturday night we went out with Bob and Kristine to a spots bar that had 120 oz beer towers, enough said. Later in the night around 2am we met Vanessa and her brother who is friends with Andrew in Soho for more drinks. By this time Andrew and I were babysitting Stephen and trying to make sure he didn't go home with the cougars. I think I went to bed at 4:30 am that night.

On Sunday we went to the Yankees game and boy was it a hot one. My knees got so burnt they were swollen for two days. The game was a lot of fun and the Yankees won. Warning if you do plan on going to a game this summer wear sunscreen and plan on spending more on hotdogs and beer than the cost of your ticket. As Brian kept saying they have to pay Jeter and A-Rod somehow. After the game we got ready and had went out for a relaxing dinner at the Boat Basin until Joe showed up and then the party started all over again. We went to three different bars which at the second one I became a babysitter again but this time it was to Brian. He almost wasn't allowed into the bar but somehow I convinced the bouncer that I would be responsible for him and that he would drink only water. The minute I took my eye off him he attempted to drink a beer and he was actually asked to leave the bar. So I sat outside on the stoop with him until we were ready to move on to the next place. That night I went to bed at 5:00 am.

Seriously I can't keep up with these rock star hours especially two nights in a row. Monday was my recoup day and we went to bed at 7:30 pm that night. I hope everyone else had a wonderful holiday weekend.

The USA Game

Beer Tower

Yankees Game

A-Rod up to Bat

We collectively had about 11 of these souvenir beer cups at $10 each

The Boat Basin

The Next Morning/Afternoon Pizza at the 1st Pizzeria in NYC

Mother's Day

I hope our moms and all of my friends who are moms had a wonderful Mother's Day. I wasn't able to be with my Mom but I am so grateful to have such a great mom that I am so close to and we get to talk to each other on the telephone everyday. We did get to visit Brian's Mom and Grandma in Philly. It was a nice day filled with sunshine, great food, and wonderful company.

My Baby

I also wanted to show this Mother's Day craft that Clementine, Field and I made for their mom. It's really easy and you could also make it for a birthday present and give it to anyone like Grandma or an Aunt. Happy crafting.

The Supplies

A Handprint Flower Bouquet

Derby Vacation: Everything Else

Besides going to Oaks and Derby while we were in Louisville we were very busy going around town visiting all of our friends and hanging out with our family. Here are the rest of the highlights from our week. Thanks to our family and friends for such a great week.

We were so happy to finally meet precious Jude

He was so good but he kept giving me very serious looks maybe he was trying to figure out who we were. I wish I could spend more time with this little guy.

This is my parents new house that is under construction. The owner of the development is also the owner of Super Saver so that's why my parent won big on Derby. I can't wait to see the finished house.

Catching up with old friends is what makes me miss Louisville the most, it's really hard to meet new friends when your 26/27 in a new city. We had a great meal with the Dursts and Fowlers at Mojitos.

One day we decided to go down to the river and have lunch at the chow wagon because the weather was so nice. We ended up at Joe's Crab Shack instead because we wanted to sit down and be waited on. Thanks Mom for taking us to lunch.

Breakfast at the Dursts, thanks for the donuts Whitney. I think Madalyn liked them more than anyone especially the one with sprinkles.

Caleb is getting so big and he is such a good boy. He was showing off all of his letter skills.

Madalyn loves to hold Hayden but I think so is crushing him in this picture. Too cute.

I'm not sure if we look that comfortable holding children yet Brian would probably be better suited with or beer or scalpel.

Madalyn is showing off the flowers Brian picked for her.

Thursday night was a busy one. First we stopped by Waller's gallery show. His paintings are really amazing. It was a really nice even and I was able to see Jude and Megan again.

After the art show we went to the Taste of Derby. This is our pic from the red carpet. This event was amazing. Brian's parents gave us their tickets because they had other plans that night. There were chefs representing all the race tracks from around the country and the food was delicious.

Derby Vacation: Derby Day

Derby Day was a lot of fun even though it rained all day :( Sara and Ryan invited us to join them in their box, and we were lucky it was under cover. From the minute we rolled into Sara and Ryan's driveway we knew the day would be fun when we saw the small bus, not to be confused with a short bus. Ryan drove the small bus and it's 17 passengers to the track and it was an interesting ride in. People were jumping out to move cones, dancing in the isle, etc... but the best part was that we valet parked the bus. The Derby was a good time but we still didn't hit the jackpot on any of our bets, oh well. The ride home, well once they found our bus because it was lost for a while, was a repeat of the ride in with the addition of now the majority of the passengers were a bit intoxicated. So dancing turned to flipping in the isles (job security for Brian.) Thanks Sara and Ryan for a wonderful day can't wait to see you again soon.

Before we went into the rain

On the Bus

The Girls

And They're Off

The WINNER Super Saver

(The owner of this horse also owns the new neighborhood my parents are building a house in but more on the new house later)

Overlooking the Paddock

A glimpse of the crazy bus ride

The BUS

Derby Vacation: Oaks Day

Last week we had a wonderful time going home to Louisville for a visit and the Kentucky Derby. I have lots of pictures and stories to post so I'm going to just do a few days at a time. First I will start with Oaks Day. We had an awesome time with friends and family. Oaks was the most beautiful day of the week. On Oaks day we all sported our pink to support breast cancer and the parade of survivors down the track before the Oaks race was awesome. The morning started out with a home cooked breakfast at the Scott's residence. Brian made everyone yummy pancakes and bacon and Elizabeth was a wonderful hostess. Then, after our bellies were nice and full, we all loaded into Brian's big truck and headed to the track. We didn't have much luck with our bets but it was still a fun time. After the races we headed to a hip mexican restaurant on Frankfort Ave. for a few margaritas to finish off the night. By the time we got home we were exhausted but no sleeping in because we were getting up to do it all over again with another set of friends and family for Derby Day.

I love this pic of them!

Lindsey looked so cute in her peach and black

and she decided to come last minute so we pulled off a little wristband exchange

I could barely handle 2 puffs of this cigar

I don't see how you could smoke the whole thing

Mom & Dad in matching pink

This is my Dada's first pink shirt and he wasn't that crazy about wearing it