Kentucky Derby Trip

We are currently in the car heading home from our first "family" vacation. I feel like we have been in the car forever, but Melia is handling it well.

We left last Thursday and drove to Atlanta to spend the night. We took Melia to Hard Rock Cafe for dinner. Friday morning we woke up and visited Centennial Olympic Park and the Georgia Aquarium before continuing our drive to Kentucky.

Saturday was the big day (the reason for the trip) - The 135th running of the Kentucky Derby. Because we had the baby we spent the money on the new Infield Club. It was a cold and damp day, but the Infield Club was very nice. The tents kept us dry and comfortable. Thank heaven for pumps - Mommy got to try a Mint Julep! Not my favorite drink, but the taste grows on you. We bet on our favorites, but didn't win a dime. Damn 50 to 1 Mine That Bird! Luckily, we aren't really into gambling, so I only lost $20.

Sunday after church we had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe in Louisville (we like HRC). Then we went to the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. They were in the process of making the pink breast cancer bats for the players to use on Mothers Day. That was kind of cool to see. From there we headed to the Jim Beam Distillery, after all we were in bourbon country. No tastings on Sunday, but they do offer a short tour. Before heading back to the hotel for the night, we stopped at a local vineyard and winery. Chris and I love wine - and love to try locally made wines when we travel. I never by wine I haven't tried and don't by wine at retailers. We usually purchase a case when we visit a winery and those seem to last us until we visit somewhere else.

Monday morning we woke up and began our drive back to Atlanta. We stopped in Bowling Green, KY and toured the National Corvette Museum. The GM plant where the cars are made is next door, but you can't bring kids under the age of 7. Cool little museum, reminded me of Henry Ford Museum. We got into Atlanta, checked into the hotel and then headed to the Braves game. Chris and I also love sports, so we try to catch a game when we can in different towns. The Braves game was great experience and we got some fun pictures with Melia.

So now, we are back in the car, driving from Atlanta home. I will post pictures to our shutterfly website this week. It has been a fun little getaway!