"And They're Off!"

Yesterday we headed to Louisville and Churchill Downs as guests of Matt Linville and his family, Kelly and Vivienne (Baby L 2 is due this spring). Also there was Dusty Bishop and his family, Keri, Averi and Ella. We all had a great time and the kids got along really well. We felt like royalty, sitting in The Turfway Club and watching the races outside above the private boxes.

I always said after my 1st Derby experience -
not one I care to EVER re-live again...in-field. Need I say more?
- I would never go back unless I had a seat and I was wearing a hat! Well, it was not a day for a hat but I had the best seat in the house! Thanks, Linville Family!


The Family at Churchill Downs


The boys watching the horses


Brooke in one of her many holiday outfits


Hey Dad - is this stub a winner?!

What A Thankful Week

We, too, have lots to be thankful for. We had a wonderful week leading up to Thanksgiving and an awesome 2 days post-Turkey Day!

Wednesday we headed to Grandparents Goshorn's early since we were getting our carpets cleaned.

This is typical fun at Grandma's...


Everyone playing, eating, watching TV, dancing, singing, sleeping...
in Grandma's room and/or bed.


See what I mean?!

On Thursday we headed to Aunt Stacy's for the Sorg Thanksgiving.


And the boys love playing together...


This is Jack, Will, cousin Graham and Baby Cade trying to be a big boy.

Family, friends, health and happiness....
what more could you ask for!

I Lied

I lied. I have no new pics. I really have nothing to say. I have been busy getting 5 people packed to get outta here for Thanksgiving travel. Add to that we have to leave early this morning due to carpet cleaners coming (Alleluia!) I am a chicken with it's head cut off.

Or maybe a turkey. You pick.

Either way...have a great Thanksgiving and Blessings to you and yours.

And there will be pictures soon.
Brooke has WAY too many holiday outfits to photograph before Christmas!

Girl's Night Out

I had a Girl's Night Out with my Mother-In-Law tonight. Some girls are less fortunate in this category...not me. My MIL is caring, thoughtful, generous, easy to talk to, loving and most of all HONEST. She tells me like it is and asks the same of me. Makes for a pretty awesome relationship.

Great night of food - PF Chang's. We never get to go here because of my children's nut allergies (no asian or thai food). Then off to see "Precious." That was some sad, crazy, disturbing stuff.

But you wanna know the best part?

2 of my children had blow-outs (yes, you know what I mean) and I did not have to clean them up.

That is what I call one good Girl's (MOM) Night Out!

Thanks, Peg!!

PS I know I have been lacking in the picture dept. I will get on that tomorrow. Promise.

Lesson Learned

It does not pay to sleep in.

Because while I slept in today, Will asked his usual morning question:
"What are we doing today?"

I would have answered with "Watching OSU beat Michigan." or "Going to a family reunion with Grandma and Grandpa Goshorn."

How did DAD answer the question, since he got up with the boys and let me sleep in??

"You are going to get a SHOT today to keep you healthy."

Again, it does not pay to sleep in.

'Cause when you do, and Dad tells the kids they are getting shots,
your kids SCREAM BLOODY MURDER at the Health Department
because they know what's coming.

Thanks for letting me sleep in this morning, honey.
Thanks a whole lot.

Right Now...

We are enjoying a "Majama Day." Oh, how my children love staying in their pajamas as long as possible. And how cute they are doing it!

Oh, how happy my children are today....

...that is, until they realize why we got in the car, drove 20 mins., show up at the Health Department and go in to get them all H1N1 shots in the arm.

Oh yes...how happy they will be.

We are...Are you?

We have been doing A LOT of the Turkey Pokey around here.

What is the Turkey Pokey, you ask?

Well, it is the traditional Hokey Pokey
(you know you know it, you know you love it)
but with a twist.

You put your beak, your wings, your turkey legs and,
of course, your tail feather, in. And shake it all about.

Come on over to our house if you want to join in.

'Cause that's what it's all about.