June 2024

Central NY

June 2024

The weekend continue to be all about the horses. Kisses from Above has not proven to be a first place runner, but we are almost always placing. Mark's new horse, The Big Shillelagh (I'm not a fan of his name) is still just a baby. He is in training right now, and it is expected that he will start running at the local fairs in a few weeks. 

One evening my youngest went on one of his first trips out to the casino. Yeah....he needs to stop while he is ahead. We all do.

Carol and I went to the annual Greek Festival. I have  been to this annual festival since I was a little kid with Lynne's family. I love getting a meal and some honey buns. 

Apparently it is all about the desserts. 

I joined a face book group on Road Side Attractions, and when I saw that there was one such attraction right near where the horse's race, I mandated that Mark take me to visit the self named World Smallest Church. 

It is pretty small. 

Kelly's sons came to visit so we had a lunch date at the mall. Super fun to re-connect with everyone. 

Nick and Joseph. I missed a picture of Matt as he wasn't feeling well. 

More horse races. This evening the race track had corgie races too. 

The track was full of these cute little guys....

 They were not running towards the finish line. It was a ton of fun.  TTFN

April 2024

Central NY

April 2024

April marks spring...and it is also both my son and my mothers Birthday. My oldest son was born on April Fools day. Yes I always have to comment he did fool us as he arrived 10 days early. It is also the beginning of horse racing, and since I no longer have my camp (I sold it last season when we thought we were moving to Florida...I'm not still bitter). Usually, I would be spending these weekends off at camp having cocktails at the sound of the noon bell, finding golf cart rides into the trail, walking my pup, cooking on the grill and just getting into trouble in general. Since camp is gone. I have been spending my weekend at the track. 

Celebrating moms Birthday!

One evening after the track we had a late dinner at this Brewery Bastard Brewing. 

The flat bread pizza was so yummy. 

More evenings at the track. 

 

Everyday fun: Volunteer recognition Dinner

May 2024

I started volunteering with the church at the Church Food Pantry and the church held a Volunteer appreciation dinner.

We had some fun games and ate well. 

They also had Elmer Awards, I'm not sure who Elmer is (as I have just started) but certain people were granted this award. 

It was a nice night, and it really feels good to be appreciated. TTFN
 

May 2024: Waterfalls, Horse racing, Church Party

May 2024

Spring in Central NY

So grateful for the nice weather. Kelly and I connected and took a ride out to this small falls. 

It is a very pretty waterfall, that I have never been to before. The steps down were very steep and there were NO handrails. 

I have been active with my church and they held a global fest. It was all very yummy. 

 

and of course I spend nearly every weekend watching Mark's horses run. Kisses from Above continues to surprise us with his abilities and several wins. 

He wasn't a winner tonight, but the beautiful rainbow made up for it.