Random photos to remember

OK...I am officially so far behind on this blog that I am going to have to combine some photos into one post.  We had lots of fun in the early part of fall and I wanted to be sure to include great memories.   First family memory:  the arboretum in Lexington.

We have been to the arboretum a number of times over the years.  It is a beautiful place to walk, enjoy the flowers, bike, walk pets, etc. I love this photo because we have so many memories of Sarah on Daddy's shoulders.  I cannot believe she is to big to be hoisted up now!   I also can't believe that Leah is big enough to take her place on those shoulders.

Unlike Sarah, Leah has her own way of "riding high" on Daddy's shoulders. :)

When Leah got tired of the fun and Sarah was still rearing to go, Leah and I snuck away for a snack in the back of the van.   I absolutely LOVE this photo of my girl.  What a sweetie!

Leah is so full of life now.  She loves "reading" climbing and getting into mischief.  Watch out toilet paper, here I come!

Here is Leah hanging out with her Mamaw and Papaw at a local Mexican restaurant.  Leah absolutely loves Mexican food.  I think it is her favorite (along with Cracker Barrell)

Sarah of course sitting with "my Amy".   She has called her this since she was very small.  It is so fitting.  They have a very close relationship.  We are blessed to have her.

A rare photo of Chris.  He has been gone for countless weeks this year.  We are very glad to have him with us.

Leah being her silly self.  What a beautiful gummy smile she had.  Now she has a mouthful of teeth!

I love this photo.  This finger has been in her mouth a lot of late.  We can always count on a tooth popping through shortly after.  She now has 5 and is working on number 6!

Sarah has been keeping busy in ballet this semseter.  She had a ballet/gymnastics class.  It has really helped her coordination.  She even performed on stage recently!  Photos to follow.

Learning basic moves.  How cute!

She has also been busy with art projects.  She loves watching Bob Ross on PBS on the weekends.  How funny!

I am so glad she has a love of the arts.  She likes singing, dancing, drawing, and crafting.  Her favorite pastime is decorating the house.  Yes, she is 4 years old, but she acts like an adult in that respect.  We love our girls so much and look forward to very bright futures for both of them.

World Equestrian Games

My first fall post! Boy am I excited! Sarah and I had a stupendous time at the World Equestrian Games which were practically held in our backyard this year. Pretty big stuff!  The Kentucky Horse Park was decked out for this event which literally brought competitors from all over the WORLD.  Here are the flags of the competitors.

Sarah had a blast looking at the horse sculptures that were created in honor of the games.

She was especially excited to pose in front of a photo of a REAL queen (the lady in red).  She is the leader of the World Equestrian games this year.

A pink horse!  Can this get any cooler?   Look at that face :)

On this day (which was perfect in temperature and weather by the way) we were entertained with the sounds of Mexico.  The horses were decorated with sombreros.  Cute!

An awesome mariachi band entertained us.  They were really talented.

Finally, we enter the horse park with very little time to spare before our event begins (all the way across the huge horse park).

We did take a moment to pose with a "thoroughbred".  LOL!

Look at the vastness of this park.  I walked this entire park both ways pushing a 4 year old in an umbrella stroller.  Whew!

Finally, we make it to the Altech center just as the event begins.  We went to team vaulting, which is basically acrobatics on horseback.  There were people stacked three high on a horses back.  Sooo cool!

My photos came out blurry because of the lack of flash and the fast movement.   Oh well...

What a great "date" I had with my girl.  She was perfectly behaved.  We get so little alone time together, I think she enjoyed all the attention.

A proud moment.  She sat through the entire event and was entertained.  What a success!

Leaving the Altech center.  What a beautiful view.

On our way back we saw some of the acts in the entertainment arenas practicing  around the park.

We also let Sarah take a moment to satisfy her "need for speed" in a corvette which is made here in KY.

Sarah thought this was hilarious.  Sitting next to good old Colonal Sanders

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As we were leaving, I took a quick photo of the outdoor event stadium with a capacity crowd. What a fun day I had with my girl. We made memories we will never forget.

Summer family Memories

I am well aware that this blog is officially outdated.  I am working like crazy to keep my home and family in order.  Since Leah's mobility, the blog has landed on the back burner.  But I simply can't skip precious family memories due to the fact that I am binding these for my children to inherit.  I only wish I had this much information on my childhood.  Time has erased so many memories. 

Leah and Alena are so cute together.   Alena is outgoing and Leah is quiet but on the go all the time.  They are already great friends.  I am sure they will become closer as the years pass.

      I love these girls!

Leah is definitely a summer girl.  She is so much happier outside in nature.  If only the sun weren't burning so bright, you could see those beautiful baby blues.

Here she is with one of her favorite things in the world... Our dog Katie. She is preparing for the like that she knows is coming :)

Speaking of favorite people.  One of our favorites is Aunt Amy.  Here we are at Darlin' Jeans in Midway sharing a delicious pizza.  Can't you just smell it?  Yummmm!

                 Sarah and her Mamaw "from the street"  Ha!


Mom and Dad visited some this summer.  One day we went to a local elementary school to enjoy the playground.  I think this is one of Leah's first "swings".

  She is not quite sure what to think of it all.

                        Sarah, on the other hand, is the old pro. 

I think this officially ends my summer photos.  Yay!  But boo to cold weather.  I cant wait for May.   New updates coming soon.

The last days of summer...

Yes, I am aware that as I blog about our final summer exploits it is a balmy 32 degrees outside. What can I say, I am a busy woman! I just couldn't let the year pass me by without adding some of our favorite summer memories from 2010. Due to the fact that Chris was gone much of the summer, we spent a great deal of time at home playing with friends and neighbors. Below is just some of the summer fun.

Sarah and our Neighbor Laura are having a blast on the bouncy house in the 90 plus degree heat!

Luckily, Laura also shares Sarah's passion for all things princess. What a cute Bell she made!

Sarah saved her money to buy this beautiful castle (well at least half of it :).

It made a lovely location for a tea party with the princesses.

Laura loved munching on the crackers, grapes and juice.

We are so sad to hear that she will be moving to Florida soon. Sarah will sorely miss her next summer.


Speaking of moving, we also had our good friends Lily and Liam over for one last play date before Liam before Amy and Liam moved back to Georgia (it seems like we are losing all of our friends...)

Lily and Sarah are cuddling together. We always seem to get some sort of photo just like this when these two are together.

Liam is showing Leah how to play with some of the "big kid toys".

Of course, Sarah would not let this event go without a tea party.

She was a very nice hostess for her guests.

Leah spent much of the summer enjoying her baby toys, like this jumper. All good things come to and end. She has since moved on to bigger and better now that she is mobile.

Our little blue eyed beauty.

We also celebrated Chris's birthday this summer.

Papaw Coleman came over to help celebrate. What a great grandfather the girls have. He is always here for us during the week if we need him (he works second shift and picks Sarah up from school at lunch time).

Happy Birthday Chris! (notice the card...You can't touch this played each time we opened the card. Thanks to Sarah, this was hundreds of times).

The Coleman ladies. Amy is always ready to play. Today she is outfitted in a boa and butterfly wings. Hilarious!

I love summer, and I hated to see it go....