UKy ΑΔΠ Parent Weekend 2017💎

Bill and I had a great weekend with Rachel and Cam and all of Rachel's sorority sistas for ΑΔΠ parent weekend. Such a wonderful time!

The first order of festivities was eating a grand ole meal at one of the oldest, most established gourmet restaurants in Lexington, the Merrick Inn. We dined with the elite horsey set (at least that is how it appeared to me) in a gorgeous old house decorated with antiques and colorful fabrics. Little did we know, but there were two open seating areas outside surrounded by beautiful gardens. Very romantic and posh! We feasted on lobster and crab nachos, brochetta, grouper stuffed with crab, salmon, bacon-wrapped steak, and seafood pasta in a white wine sauce. Yummy.

After shopping a bit, we nestled down into comfy recliners at the Movie Tavern and watched the live action version of Beauty and the Beast. Really great movie, but I still love the animated version the best!

The next day was the Keeneland racetrack, but the weather kept us away. Instead, we ate lunch at the sorority house, got the full tour of accommodations, and then took a road trip around the horse country and gawked at all the beautiful horse farms. The narrow roads and stone fences reminded us of our time traveling the English countryside. Makes one feel like one has stepped back in time!

After a dinner at Outback and ice cream at Crank and Barrel, we called it a night. Btw, Crank and Barrel is an interesting combination of gourmet ice cream and exotic drinks. Very delicious!

Last, but not least, was an ADPi philanthropy event/fashion show at the Round Barrel Stable where vendors sold the cutest clothes and jewelry. We ate biscuits with country ham, fruit, and coffee, and then shopped and visited with sorority sisters and their mamas.

After such a great weekend, driving back to Atlanta in the rain is a let down, but we will see our daughter very soon. Exams are around the corner and summer is almost here.

We are very thankful for all of the heavenly Father's many blessings, which includes our three wonderful children! Thank you, Lord Jesus, for all you have done for us! ❤

UKy Parents Weekend, 2016😼

I had the best time in Lexington traveling by myself to UK to visit Rachel and Cam for parents weekend. We shopped, ate, and hung out. I got a tour of the SAE house and ADPi house and saw a great football game against Vanderbilt. 

I love spending time with them. 💙❤💙 They were kind enough to include me in their pre-game festivities, including a Caturday tailgate, where I got to go back in time and experience being a college gal again. So much fun!

A House Divided - UK vs UGA

Today we had two of our children's schools go head to head on the collegiate football field - in Athens, the UGA bulldogs hosted the UK wildcats. Georgia won, but Kentucky did get some points on the board. Even though I would've liked to have seen more points, I was glad Mark Richt got a victory - he needed it. I know Rachel forgives me! She was busy celebrating Cameron's birthday, so I think she was oblivious to her team's loss.  

Sadly, FSU didn't prevail against Clemson in Death Valley, BUT...the Tarheels did beat Duke, which always makes me happy!

Athens is such a great college town; we palled around with Alex and Anna and ate some great food, gorged on ice cream, and then took a long, night walk through campus. Just beautiful! We saw the Richard B Russell Special Library where Anna works and the new Terry buildings where Alex spends much of his time. All is good! Go Dawgs!

Fun at Keeneland - Lexington, KY

Horse racing and all things equine are huge in Kentucky, as Rachel is quickly learning. Here she is with some of her college buds enjoying a Saturday at the track. I think she made 3 dollars! She says it is beautiful and so much fun. Can't wait to visit the next time we make our way back to UK.

UK Parents' Weekend 2015

Bill and I have really fallen in love with the University of Kentucky. We had a great weekend with Rachel and the Ricks family celebrating our kids as they maneuver all the ups and downs of one's freshman year in college. Did some cleaning, vaccuming, dusting, and laundrey (yes), shopped and ate some great meals. Also an exciting (and surprise) football win over EKU in overtime. Go Big Blue! Lastly, a fabulous worship service at Southland Church. Loved it!!

College Road Trip, part 2 - Kentucky

I've never had the pleasure of visiting the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Ky, until today. Wow, what a beautiful campus!  All of us were very impressed! We had a great time touring this part of the country. Will have to see where she ends up!