Hats Hats and More Hats

Ok so not really that many hats but I do have the pictures of the hats that sis and I made. Do you see a them? PINK! Everyone is encouraged to where pink in Oaks day so I now have a new pink dress and a hat with pink on it. It was hard for me to buy something in pink but I did if for a good cause. Ok so all of you know by now that is so not true. My favorite color is PINK so I am very excited that I will be surronded by it all day on Friday. Yes I do know I am a dork but what can I say Pink puts me in a happy place.

It's Derby Week in the City

One of my favorite times of year is Derby time. Don't get me wrong Louisville offers fun stuff all year but there is something special about this time of year. The vibe of the city changes, people are more energized, and things are brighter. Derby is always the first Saturday of May so the whether can be iffy but we keep out fingers crossed and hope for the best. One of the best Derby t-shirts that has ever been is "Work? It's Derby Week!". This kind of how I feel. Phones go silent, e-mail slows down, and as the week goes on the office staff thins out, included me.

I am heading out to Churchill Downs this year for Oaks, the filly's race. This year the Downs is donating $1 for ever tickets sold to the Susan G. Koman breast cancer foundation up to $135,000 so I am more then happy to help the cause. My sisters and I and some friends will be trying out the new Infield Club location, I hope to get some great pictures.

On Oaks and Derby it always makes it more festive to dress up and (if you are female) where a hat. Sis, Boo (other sister) and I decided to make our own hats this year. All of them turned out very good if I do say so myself. I will post pictures of them later today or tomorrow.

All in all this is going to be a fantastic week of fun and parties and hopefully lots of pictures for all to enjoy.

Spring flowers are in bloom and they are glorious. It is a very gloomy day here in Louisville KY so I am posting pictures of some flowers I took at my Aunts and Uncles house this weekend. They make me smile so maybe they will brighten your day as well.

Family Picture Day

On Saturday a photography friend of mine, Courtney Paris did a photo session for my family. It was my moms birthday presents and it was really fun. I took my D70 hoping to play a bit but instead gave it to my 11 niece (ok not my real niece but the closest thing I have for now). She took some really great shoots. I have not doctored them at all. I am going to try and take her shooting some more this spring and summer, she really enjoys it. The first two I took and the last two she took.

My Day Zoo

Why I heart Louisville

I am taking a post idea from my good friend Michelle, wanderthere.blogspot.com. I love Louisville. I grew up here and left for a bit and would not want to live anywhere else at this time in my life. It offers many things with still feeling like a warm and welcoming town. Read below to see why I heart my city.

The first place I take a visitor from out of town is: Churchill Downs.

When I crave fresh air I always go to a metro park.

To escape real life I head to Actors Theater.

If I want to play outside I go to Seneca Park.

For complete quiet, I can hide away at Cave Hill.

If you come to my city, get your picture taken with Muhammad Ali, Colonel Sanders (or his grave site), Hunter S. Thompson, Secretariat statue, Rick Patino, the worlds largest bat, the famous twin spires, Bourbon, the mayor, beautiful green space and lots more.

If you have to order one thing off the menu from Ramsi's it has to be Pork Port and Pears.

Westport Village is my one-stop shop for great local everything.

Locals know to skip 4th Street and check out Baxter Ave instead.

When I'm feeling cash-strapped I go the parks ,they are free.

For a huge splurge I go Nappa River Grill.

Photo ops in my city include the waterfront and the best vantage points are from S. Indiana, the bridges, downtown Louisville, the Jefferson Club, rooftop garden in 21c, waterfront park, Rivew.

If my city were a celebrity it'd be Muhammad Ali.

The most random thing about my city is it is the biggest small town you could ever visit.

In my city, an active day outdoors involves the zoo, a park, the waterfront, bike paths and more.

My city's best museum is the Louisville Science Center.

My favorite jogging/walking route is though Seneca Park.

For a night of dancing, go to Flanagan's Ale House or, for live music, check out Headliners.

Twig and Leaf is the spot for late-night eats.

To find out what's going on at night and on the weekends, read Velocity.

You can tell a lot about my city from the people.

You can tell if someone is from my city if they ask where you went to school ,and they mean High School.

In the spring you should help Birghtside clean-up so make the city ever prettier then it is.

In the summer you should play in the waterfront fountains, its free.

In the fall you should take a long walk and see all the pretty tress in the parks.

In the winter you should Get some hot drinks at Java and sit by the fire.

A hidden gem in my city is Sweet Surrender.

For a great breakfast joint try Wild Eggs.

Don't miss the Derby, idea fest or forecatle festivals in May, July and Sept.

Just outside my city, you can visit 7 Bourbon distillery in one day.

The best way to see my city is on a bike or on the trolley hop.

If my city were a pet it would be Dog, mans best friend.

If I didn't live in a city, I'd live in Savanna, GA.

When I think about my city, the song that comes to mind is Happy birthday, written here.

Derby could only happen in my city.