So I went to my 20 year High School Reunion! That's right, it's been 20 years! I can't believe it. So Jorge and I along with the kids all set out for Kentucky. We took Gracie along for fun. I wasn't sure what to expect after not seeing everyone for so long. Well, not all together true. With the popularity of Facebook I had already reconnected with so many of my friends. Anyways...our trip was good.
The boys fought all the way up about how they couldn't stretch out in the back seat of the Escape! Poor babies! Get over it already. We all got a little hungry and stopped in Frankfort for the boys first visit to a White Castle. They were so funny. Not only did they get their first White Castle, they got their first taste of BIG RED! This was my favorite drink in High School. I used to get a can every morning. Jose really liked it. It is a bubble gum sort of flavored red drink that I can only find in KY although I'm sure it is available other places. I even took a pick of them in front of White Castle.
We made it to mom's in enough time to crash. The next morning I had planned for us to go to King's Island. This is a large amusement park with incredible rides. I thought the boys would really go for it and be excited. In a matter of 30 minutes the plans were bust. Jorge didn't really want to go and the boys were indifferent. I guess it was just me that was all gung ho about going. So we instead went shopping and spent a lot more money than if we had just gone to King's Island. Chris got new tennis shoes because his old ones looked like he been cleaning out a horse stall loaded with manuer! Jose ended up with new shirts and a suit of all things! Had it not been a great price, he'd not gotten that! Chris also wanted "skinny jeans"! Never did I think I'd hear that term used for pants for a 16 year old boy. In any case, we had a good time and they got to shop in Louisville which I forget is great!
On Saturday it was time for the reunion at Churchill Downs. I had bought a dress the day before and was so excited to find something that fit so well. A little black dress is always perfect. So we made it to Churchill Downs and I was so happy we were in the Sky Terrace. The track has changed so much and for the better I must say. Everything was completely remodeled from top to bottom. When we got to the Sky Terrace and stepped off, I immediatley spotted old friends! Tara Wadell-Redel was my best friend in High School. I am God Mother to her youngest daughter Mackinzie. Her girls are Jose & Chris' age. We hope they will come for a visit soon to SC with the girls. Some people had changed a lot, others not so much. A little wider and some with less hair. Some look like they had just graduated. In any case, I was excited Jorge got to meet some of my friends and see historic Churchill Downs. That was the majority of our day! We picked up the kids, went to see my mom sing and then for a short stop at my dad & Sharon's. We planned on leaving early Sunday morning and head back to SC.
On Sunday we got the kids up and instead of leaving, Jose wanted to see Downtown Louisville so we detoured. I took them by the Louisville Slugger museum, Science museum and over to Indiana for a great look at the skyline. We promised to bring them back for Thunder of Louisville next April. We then set off back for home. What seemed like a million hours later, we thanked God for his travel mercies and made it home.
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