Arlington Race Track

Arlington Race Track has been a special place for Bob and I.  There is just something about watching the ponies on a warm sunny day, sprawled on a blanket and cheering for number 5.  We have spent many-a-Saturday doing this just this getting away from everything for a bit to have some fun.  And to be honest, quite inexpensive fun. 

Our first date (after our young high school romance) was at the River Downs Racetrack in Cincinnati during the Preakness in 2003 - Funny Cide taking it home.  Our five anniversary was special because we flew out to Baltimore to watch the Preakness live at Pimlico Racetrack standing in the infield watching Big Brown come down the stretch.  Our visit there was the last year Pimlico allowed crazy, ruckus-filled people into the infield.  We had no idea what we got ourselves into but we had a great time full of laughs. 

We always make it to Arlington Race Track during the Kentucky Derby with our friends and this year, we went back on Mother's Day with Matt, Christy, Grace, Beth, and Jay.  I've included photos from over the years... Enjoy the photos below.

Naples Florida

Bob and I had a very nice trip visiting mom & dad in Naples, FL.  We were able to do a little bit of everything while eating seafood galore.  We hit the beach and Bob fished off the Naples Pier...landing small pan fish.  The dolphins made the fishing a little difficult, but I enjoyed watching them.  Mom and dad took us on a water taxi bar hop which was great because we got to see parts of Naples and try the local fare, seafood of course!  We went to a local farmers market where we bought some fresh produce, and...seafood, crab claws and shrimp.  We also floated in their pool and fished off their local community pier.   While Bob caught some different varities of Snappers and a couple catfish, I caught a large sea trout and a stingray.  The stingray was an interesting attempt to take off the hook, so we didn't.  Bob had to cut the line asking me to make sure it doesn't get him.  Yeah Right! 

X marks the spot

Bob Fishing off the Naples Pier (under the hut)

Sea Trout - had to be 21 inches

Fishing off community pier on a channel

Where's Mom?  Can you find her below?

Welcome Little Lillia Grace

Lillia Grace Hanshaw

Born: 3/28/2012

Time:  1:22 p.m.

Weight:  7.8 pounds

Height:  20 inches

Happy One Month Birthday!!!  We Love You!!

2012 Ice Fishing

What a mild winter we have had.  Despite the warm weather (it's Feb 19th and nearing 50 degrees today), we did manage to get a little ice fishing in.

Two Peas in a Pod

Christmas 2011

Christmas this year was spent at my mother's house.  It was a quite Christmas with the family being so far apart, but it was great to Skype with Grandma, Garrett, & Dad.  I was spoiled this year - Bob got me a new SLR digital camera!  He'll be staying warm in a wool blanket I crocheted for him.

 

A 'Faux' Family Christmas was spent with Bob's side of the family as well.  It's so nice to have the family together.