Happy 60th Dad (Grandaddy)!!!!!!!!!!

Despite a brief monsoon at Churchill Downs, we had an incredible day celebrating my Dad's 60th birthday.  We had a winning ticket of nine dollars, not much but it was a win!  Ava and Alex enjoyed everything the track had to offer from the pretzel and drink to the horses, and betting:)   Later that day we picked up our sitter and headed off to dinner.  I enjoyed spending the evening with my Dad and the rest of my family and friends.  Happiest of birthdays to you Dad!!  We love you so much! 

 Alex with his cousin Pete!

Grandaddy giving Ava a quick lesson on horse racing

Dad and Father Ralph

 My Dad and his sixth grade teacher Sister Anthony

My Mom on the phone talking to Tommy in NYC filling him in on the day.

My Dad and his sisters, Nancy, Mary Grace, Margaret, and Diane.

Mama's Day!

Mother's Day was great.  We went to church, had a nice brunch with my family, a trip to the cemetery to visit past loved ones, and we wrapped up the day with a cookout with Bert's family.  In between we cleaned up the house and played at the park.  Everyone is fast asleep and will hopefully be ready for Ava's end of the year preschool program tomorrow morning.

Let me just say every Mother's day I reflect a little bit on what it was like to become a Mommy for the first time.  I was so happy, scared, excited and nervous all at the same time.  I can't say enough how awesome it is to be a Mom.  Sometimes I get caught up in the day to day clean up and get frazzled with all the things that go along with Mommy hood, but I honestly could not ask for anything more than to be a Mom.  The incredible feeling I get knowing I gave life to these two sweet babies.  I love them so much and am honored to be their Mommy!

First time Mommy!  My sweet little Ava weighing in at 9lbs,9ounces

Second time around, Alex weighing in at 7lbs, 15 ounces.

Ava's gift she made for me at school:)

Alex gave me flowers from the backyard:)

Another incredible Mommy, my sister!

Ava listening to a story that Mimi recorded her voice on.... I think I was interrupting her.

Happy Birthday Sweet Gussy!

Gus Carby Reinhart celebrated his third birthday today!!  The party was incredible.  Sarah and Mitchell put on a huge party that was sooooo much fun.  Gus's birthday is actually tomorrow but considering Derby is tomorrow, it was decided it would be celebrated today.  Ava fell asleep right after her bath.  She was so tired she fell asleep in a chair while she was watching me decorate some cookies for a Derby party tomorrow.  Alex and Ava enjoyed playing with all the guests and the great activities like the bouncer, playset, apron decorating, chalk and bubbles.  Here are a few pictures of the big party.  I love my sweet Gussy so much.  Happy third birthday Gus!