Just Planting Around

I couldn't have Ben more happy when I stepped outside yesterday, at almost 80 degrees I felt summer saying hello.

Barry played in a golf scramble with Mac, Tyler, and Omar for the UK Law alumni. They ended up playing 36 holes and enjoyed catching up with eachother!
I decided to get my dig on and put the shovel to the ground. I planted the hydrangea bush and white lily that I got for Easter. We had a huge purple Spiderwart (it's a flower I promise) coming up in our white bed so I dug up the big elephant and split it, making a new home for it by our garage and at the front left corner of our house. I planted two Shasta Daises that Barry's Mom gave me from her yard as well but I think I might move their positioning depending on how tall they get.
In our garden I planted more lettuce, thinned the carrots and planted two tomato plants I'd purchased from Whole Foods recently. Our neighbor behind us gave me two more tomato plants called Brandywine's that he starts from seed every year. They are Heirloom's and he says their some of the sweetest to eat. 8:30 came quickly and I was completely worn out but satisfied. :)
Keightley and I both needed baths after being covered from head to toe in dirt.

Big Weekend in the Bluegrass

We spent Derby at Elizabeth and Rob's. They through a great party and grilled out some wonderful burgers! We were also celebrating Meredith's 30th birthday, and we met Townes for the first time. Alison and John brought 3 week old Woods and he looks even more like John now than before! So sweet! We all through in on a Derby pool. Barry got #6 Comma to the Top and I drew the #8 Dialed in (which was my favorite). Neither one came in, Animal Kingdom one by a few links.

Today was a beautiful Mother's Day. We woke up and headed down to Somerset and spent a few hours catching up on Mom and Dad's latest trip down to Florida. It was great to see them and be around my beautiful Mother on this day to celebrate her. Sarah came down to visit as well and we all had a nice lunch out on the deck. Unfortunately we missed seeing Katie, Lucas and Elise but I know they had a great time with Mom and Dad too.

We then headed back up to Lexington to spend the rest of the afternoon with Karen and Don. Don grilled out and of course Karen had prepped a couple sides and appetizers. We enjoyed a nice dinner on the deck with Don, Karen, Chris and Kman. After dinner we all relaxed and tried to make room for yummy dessert. Vanilla yogurt with fresh strawberries, blueberries, homemade chocolate chips topped with chocolate syrup. MMMmmmmmmmm
What a wonderful day we were given today.
Barry and I are so blessed to have the mother's that we have. I'm so thankful that we have them here with us as we go through this life.

Lilies!

Happy Oaks day continues!   I came home from BarreAmpd class to this!   A Lilly, the official drink of the Oaks.  They are super tasty and Barry did a great job concocting this drink!  Cheers!

I'll never forget being at the Kentucky Oaks and being a witness to the Survivors Parade. The Pink Out on Oaks is near and dear to my heart. My mom is one of those amazing women, the breast cancer survivors. May God find a cure, and let it be known to man.

Feliz Cinco de Cumpleanos!

Yesterday was my cousing Wes's birthday, which also happens to be Cinco de Mayo. Double the celebration happens every year.

Melissa hosted a festive get together at their house. The food was better than what we would have had at any restaraunt! I brought the Margaritaville machine over and churned out some addicting frozen concotions. It was great to see them and most especially the girls! Lexie is a total toddler now walking around playing and laughing. Lil' Emma is so calm and observant, and I had the pleasure of holding the little snuggle bug quite a bit.
It was a great evening spent with family. We realized it had not seen them since Christmas! We can't let such long amounts of time go between our visits! Hopefully with warmer days approaching we will all be out enjoying the weather and water together!

Itty Bitty Ruffle Dress

No, I'm not a master sewer yet, (though I'm hoping my Mom and MawMaw's genes make it superbly easy for me to learn). Right now I'm too scared to do much with my sewing machine (which was a gift for my birthday last year)besides make curtains, aka. sew straight lines. :)
So for now I'm just collecting all these cutey ideas, and someday I'll take that ruffle footing, button whole making plunge!
Today's idea comes from Craftiness is Not Optional. She made this adorable dress for her daughter's "ice cream social" themed bday partay!
Do they come in my size?

Happy Oaks Day!

Today is the running of the Oaks in Louisville. With tomorrow being Derby Day I had been trying to think of a simple yet festive dessert to take to our Derby party, hosted by Elizabeth & Rob.
Thanks to ThisChickCooks I believe I found the perfect batch of deliciousness to munch on while watching the ponies race!

My favorite pie meets a cookie.....sounds like heaven.

I'm dreaming of a White Spring

And No, I'm not referring to snow or frost. (though I did have to cover all my roses last night from that frosty freeze) We have a rule in our backyard, if you don't bloom white you don't get planted. When we started making flower beds I envisioned a white moon garden, and we are well on our way. Each year I have planted or inherited plants. If they have color they go in the front or side beds, if it's white it goes in the back.
Last year our spring white's were sparse, with summer being the real blooming time. This year we have more to look at. :)
I love how our old dogwood dusts our lawn with white petals. The tulips stand up straight and shout their brightness. The white irises are going crazy! We planted them last year after being given the starts from my granparents Iris bed. They are blooming wonderfully! I plan on extending the bed this year to give them more room to grow next spring.
The lovely little white's in pots were gifts at Easter. Sarah brought me the beautiful lilies which are my favorite fragant flower. Karen brought the lovely hydrangea. It's young but looks healthier than the two I've had in the ground for 2 years! I can't wait to find the perfect spot to plant them in their new home.