What a fun, eventful weekend we had! It was Derby weekend here in KY, and after several years of mostly rainy weather, the sun shone down Friday and Saturday, and the temps were in the mid 70s. We went to parties hosted by friends for the Oaks on Friday and Derby on Saturday where we always have far too much food and eat way more than we should. My oldest son even won some money on a horse this year – around $425 maybe? He always seems to win something, but this was the highest amount to date.
This was also college graduation for our youngest son. Because of Covid, the ceremony was held in the football stadium and each student was only allotted four tickets. The weather cooperated (a good thing since there was no backup plan in case of rain), and the students. their families, and friends seemed thrilled to have their graduation in person. Students who graduated in spring of 2020 will have their ceremony next weekend. You may remember our son was fortunate to be able to study abroad both summers before Covid hit. This picture is of the stole he wore during the ceremony showing the flags of the countries he visited. I’m hoping he’ll eventually have it framed for a keepsake.
I’m still in catchup mode but hoping to get around to blogs this week. Hubby and I are going out of town this weekend. He’ll be able to finally visit his parents after only seeing them once in over a year – again, due to Covid.
Have a great week!
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Sounds like a great weekend!! It would be fun to see a Kentucky Derby. Congratulations to your son on his graduation. My grandson missed having a ceremony last year but he´s OK with that. Enjoy your visit with your in-laws. xo
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Such a fun weekend, Darlene. So sorry your grandson had to miss his ceremony, but glad he’s okay with that. Our oldest son had no interest in walking, but we were fine with it. We sat through his girlfriend’s, and it was long enough for two ceremonies, lol.
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Yay for the weather cooperating. A big congratulations to your college graduate!
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Thanks, Priscilla!
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Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend, Teri. The graduation must’ve been lovely. Congrats to him, and enjoy your upcoming trip! 😉
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It would be hard to top this weekend, Jenn. A big milestone.
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It sounds like the perfect weekend! Congratulations to your son…it’s such an exciting time.
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Thanks, Jill! Now we get to plan moving him halfway across the country in the next couple months.
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Congratulations! 🎓🎉 I love that we included the flags of the countries he visited. So cool. Glad you had a wonderful weekend, overeating aside. 😉 Cheers!
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*he “I love that HE included the flags…”
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I’m still feeling too full, lol. I loved the stole, and we’re so glad he took the opportunities he had to travel. Maybe we’ll catch up with him sometime on the number of countries visited!
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That would be great. Do it! (When things settle down, of course…)
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Looks like you had great weekend and congratulations to your sons for winning money and for graduation.
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Thanks, Yesha! A good weekend for both of them, lol.
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I have heard that Derby is such a big event in Kentucky!
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It sure is, Sophie – we learned that quickly when we first moved here. We don’t go all out for the Derby hats, but we sure have some fun parties.
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That is a great keepsake! Glad your weekend was wonderful ❤️ and Congrats to your youngest!
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Thanks, Tessa! It think it would look beautiful in a frame.
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Sounds like a wonderful weekend. I’d love to go to the Derby just once. I’d even settle for the standard rainy version.
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With those crowds (maybe not such a big one this year), we prefer staying home. And you’ll never get one of those hats on me, no matter what. Add it to your bucket list, Craig!
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I still want to send Lizzie and the hat to the Derby. I’m thinking of ways to do that.
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That would be perfect!
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Sounds like a fun weekend, Teri! Congrats on the son’s winning and on the graduation!
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Thanks, Jan! This was one for the books, for sure.
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I am so envious of your ability to attend the derby. We watched it on TV and it was very exciting. As The Producer says, “The best two minutes in sports.” I’m glad you had a good time.
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We only attended it in the comfort of our friend’s houses – we haven’t been in person, but don’t really want to deal with those crowds anyway. And The Producer is right – the first time I watched the KY Derby, I asked “Was that it?” when it was over.
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Hahahaha. I missed my Willett mint julep. Got carried away with dinner prep and didn’t make it.
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Yay for a wonderful weekend, Teri! I would have loved to have seen the Derby. I never miss it–except this year when I couldn’t even catch it on TV due to other commitments!
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The graduation ceremony took place right before the big race, so we only got to see the early ones that day. Priorities!
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That stole is COOL! It sounds like a very groovy weekend, too. I’m glad for you and your family 🙂 And winning $ – always a welcome thing, right?
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I’m so glad he went ahead and ordered it – he was kind of on the fence. And winning $ is always welcome – wish it would happen to me sometime, lol.
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I’m so glad the weather co-operated for the graduation. Congratulations to your son.
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Such a wonderful weekend, Tori. Considering it’s rained on so many Derbys, we were fortunate.
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