This weekend I had the opportunity to run my 3rd mini marathon. I had decided only about a month ago that I was going to run it and so I was proud of myself for running it 12 minutes faster than last time! I ran it in 2 hours and 5 minutes. I really think that having a child has helped my running. I feel stonger than I ever have before so thanks to Austin :-) The Derby mini marathon is a great one to run because of all the fan support along the whole route. There were people playing music, cheering, handing out oranges and water and running along side us to keep us motivated. Also at about mile 7 you get to run through Churchill Downs and see all the horses. I was nervous because they were calling for a huge rainstorm but it turned out to be a small drizzle for the first half of the race which I quite enjoyed. There were 15,000 people who ran the race this year so I was worried that I would have a hard time finding Hans but I spotted my giant husband right near the finish line and it made me so happy to see my two boys cheering me on. I am so happy that I decided last minute to run the race and it has made me motivated to maybe run some more this summer! Canadian races here I come!
I have to be honest and say that April and May are the best months of the year to live in Louisville. My family called me the other day and said it was snowing while it is 70-80 degrees here. I am really going to miss the weather! Anyway in April/May there are so many fun things going on all centered around the Derby. There is a fireworks show, airshow, boat races, ballooon races, mini-marathon and parades. This was the first year we have actually been to the parade and it was soooooo much fun. Austin really loved it. Here are my two handsome men checking out the scene.
I thought this was hilarious. Why have I not thought to strap a large ball to my behind before?? It would make for a great costume and then you could sit on it when you get tired. I think I have Halloween covered for next year thanks to this genius.
This is a large balloon horse of Secretariat. Austin thought it was pretty darn cool.
I dont know if you can tell from the picture but this car is made completely of mirrors. Sweet!
A couple of weekend ago we went to Thunder Over Louisville which is a huge air show and fireworks show. I went down with my friends at about 10am to save a good spot. Wes went down at 6am to start holding the spots for us. Thank You Wes!
Hans did not come down to the waterfront until after Austin's nap so I took some quality time with the girls.....and read a magazine :-) We also went and got some free stuff and Laura managed to heckle someone out of a water bottle. We had a great time! I will miss these girls ALOT!!!
Austin loved the air show...but I think he loved this football even more. Like father, like son.
Here is a great picture Laura took of the sun setting over the river.
As we were walking to the car we ran into this guying walking his turtle downtown (on a very dirty street). I really don't know what to say about this....maybe....only in Lousiville.
