Birthday and Bourbon

The odometer on my new car has now rolled over 10,000 miles for good reason: this past weekend, we traveled up I-75 to Lexington to celebrate my grandmother’s 95th birthday. At 95, Grandma maintains an incredible zest for life and the experiences she has had. She spent her childhood in India, served as a flight instructor during WW II, has traveled the world, and has now outlived two husbands. She really has some stories to tell!

Grandma genuinely delights in seeing Avery Elizabeth, who was named after her, and is happy to go along with us on any adventure outside of the retirement community where she now spends her days. We opted to spend Saturday afternoon in Bardstown at the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival.

Avery loves a festival and enjoyed getting her face painted, ringing the Four Roses train bell, and riding the Wild Turkey turkeys. Here are a few photos from our afternoon in Bardstown, including one of four generations of my family. Though traveling with a 2-year old can be a challenge and amasses quite a collection of Goldfish crumbs and empty juice boxes, I’m so glad we had this opportunity to spend time with my grandmother. I know Avery will look at this photo one day and be happy to have known her Great Grandmother Elizabeth.

Hartman Visit - More Photos

 Our friends, the Hartmans, stopped over for a few nights last weekend on thier way back from thier beach vacation.    Avery had a blast showing her favorite park off, playing water table and watching her new favorite movie, Toy Story, with Andrew and Will.  We sure enjoyed having them and look forward to playing with them again at the New Year's cabin!

 Avery, 2 1/2 years

 Will, 1 1/2 years

 Andrew, 3 1/2 years



Pink Piggy Cupcakes

Avery has been into cupcakes lately, so I thought I'd bake and decorate some for her as a special treat. The joke was on me though, and she shunned these pink piggies, refusing to eat even one. Apparently, she only likes cupcakes from the Publix bakery. Good thing we had some pint-sized house guests this weekend that were not so particular about thier cupcakes.

I'll make cupcakes for Will and Andrew anytime!