Oaks

So excited, I'm going to the Oaks this year for the first time and it should be a blast. Our good friends, Rick and Natalie, are coming in from Houston to go with us, and we will be joined by Andy and Amanda, another great couple we are friends with that live here in Louisville. Here's a picture of my dress that finally came in - I love it and it's comfortable, which is the most important part!!! Now I'm on a mission to find a great hat with a huge brim, and then I'll be set!

Maker's Mark Commemorative Bottle

How awesome is this new commemorative bottle of Maker's that will be sold at the opening day of Keeneland this Friday? This year’s bottle honors the seniors from the 1992 UK basketball team - Sean Woods, Deron Feldhaus, John Pelfrey and Richie Farmer - otherwise known as the "Unforgettables." Keeneland reports that these basketball players will be working with UK HealthCare’s Markey Cancer Center, Keeneland and Maker’s Mark to raise $1 million this year for cancer research.

Tearjerker

I saw this video on the Today show last week - a sailor from the US Navy surprised his little boy by showing up at the boy's class after being stationed in Iraq for six months. The little boy's face when he sees his dad is priceless - every time he breaks down in tears it kills me! We need to have more of these homecomings and get all of our troops home!