happiness.

Over the long weekend I went to Texas to visit the beautiful Em Loerke!

It was my first time to visit Dallas & everything about it was perfect. 

We ate ridiculously tasty food at Velvet Taco.

Walked along the water while we watched sailboats & runners. 

Grubbed on pizza & beer at Eno's while we laughed about trail magic. 

Stayed up way too late talking & catching up.

Bought goodies at Central Market.

She took me to The Ranch--the most perfect getaway 30 minutes outside of the city. 

We fed the horses, Hank & Skinny Jimmy.  

Climbed up a windmill.

Cooked hotdogs & corn over a fire. 

Too many good things. 

I'm so happy & thankful. 

Derby.

Racing in Louisville dates back to 1783 when local sources reported that races were held on Market Street in the downtown area. To alleviate the problems associated with racing on the busy city thoroughfare, a course was developed at the now abandoned Shippingport Island in 1805. Racing was conducted on the island in the Ohio River at what was called the Elm Tree Gardens. 

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I love horses & that Louisville is the host of The Kentucky Derby. 

So many funny things happen during derby week.

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