Venice

So 2 weekends ago...TC and I headed to the beach for the day

we first went to Santa Monica..where he did a bike ride..and i laid on the beach and read a book..haha

Then we went to Venice to meet one of his co-workers and his wife (she just got her 3 weeks ago- i think a potential new friend...yeah!)

So Venice has alot of culture..basically you can see anything..anything you can dream in your mind...you will probably see in Venice (this is why I decided when my mom and dad come to visit I have to take my dad to visit Venice..he will love it...my dad is all about the atmosphere..well Venice will provide him with "the atmosphere")

So while most of you have heard of the original muscle beach...i always thought it was in Venice...but it was actually in Santa Monica...that is a little fun fact for you.

We had lunch at this really awesome Chinese restaurant called Mao's Kitchen

http://www.maoskitchen.com/

The whole reason I am blogging about this trip is because it was a pretty funny trip...

1.) tc got crapped all over by a bird..which was funny by itself because it was at the beginning of our day..but what was really funny...was he took some paper towels off a food cart and the owner..literally cussed him out..i was like..where am I...what is going on

2.) We were all working and all of a sudden this lady threw a yogurt cup at michelle(the lady that was with us) so all day long...michelle was pretty quiet...reserved...and i was like i am sure she wont say anything...well all of a sudden she picked up the yogurt cup and threw it back at this lady and said don't throw stuff into a crowd..haha..

i laughed hysterically...because totally did not see this coming from her..she is just this Little bitty quiet thing...so i decided her new name will be Scrappy...

Sweet Home...(thought i was going to say AL didn't you..)KY

Hello All-

We are about 48 hours away from me being home...OH MY GOSH...who else is super pumped....

I will be flying in this weekend to see some really cute babies..visit friends...love on my family...and attend my nephews baptism....

I will be flying alone..and for those of you who dont know..I have like the worst luck flying...tc said i must have made the travel gods mad and as much bad luck as i have had...I should be okay for this one...we shall see I am not holding my breath.

I basically have a packed 3 days and I am so excited about each and every single minute. I have not been home since the first of May and I know everyone is thinking..."how can we possibly get thru another week without karen..."..haha..well some of you wont have to..but some will have to wait til October..so sorry it will be here before you know it..just know i miss you all

So basically i am writing to tell you when i get back and my blog post about home there will probably be close to 1 million pictures...so be ready for that...block out a large portion of your day for it.

Oh another funny syd story

so she is really into dinosaurs...and loves to learn about them..she has been talking about t-rx...wooly mammoth...etc

telling alison which one is a plant eater..which one is a meat eater...etc

my sister asked how she knew all that..she said, "mom..don't you know i am dinosaur expert..."

haha..yes she is 3..i know

I am sure I will have plenty when i come back from ky

I have talked to her several time..and she is pumped her aunt is coming home...we are headed to the movies..and maybe on sunday to the mall to eat a mall pretzel and watch the fountain...it is where we discuss life together..haha

Help..anyone..Help

So I have sent emails to several people on facebook..but just in case...i forgot..or you dont have facebook...
But here is the run down on Sept 10- TC and I will be giving our time, energy, and money to a cause that is pretty amazing..BEST BUDDIES-

This charity was started in 1985 by Arthur Kennedy Shriver- Please go to best buddies website to see the interesting story.

Tc will be riding in the 62 mile bike ride along the PCH...(pacific coast highway) and I will be running the 5k
This is TC's 4th year (2nd year being the team captain for CVS pharmacy) and it will be my first year participating..but I am very excited..(disclaimer- TC usually does the century bike ride..but we will be going on a little trip to San Francisco after the race is over...and well since he married this much younger chick...he wanted to be able to walk and keep up with me on our Frisco trip..so he opted for the 62 mile ride...slacker..haha)
We are asking for our friend and family to help raise money for this charity and to donate along with us to this worth- while cause...
85% of donations are given directly to the people in need and programs..
Only 15% is used for administrative cost...
Whether you can give $5-50-500...any amount is okay...and much appreciated.


And the website is attached- So all you have to do is go click on it...type in T.C. Trial and then decide how much you want to give..now please don't get crazy ....a couple of thousand dollars would be way too much and TC and I would just feel very bad..but if you guys insist!!

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to read this and considering to donate to a charity we think is pretty amazing...
Now when you are reading this and you are in the mood to give....don't forget about some great other ones..ALS, race for a cure, American Cancer Society...

"Goodness is the only investment that never fails"- Henry David Thoreau

Fourth of July in Long Beach

So my first official 4th of July as s resident of CA-

We went to the Queen Mary in Long beach

You can go and read all about the Queen Mary and its history- www.queenmary.com

In Dec of 1967 the Queen Mary was docked at Long Beach and has been there ever since as a tourist attraction.

We headed out that day with friends Ryan and Colleen and her son Aiden (who was so excited to see the fireworks)

Then we met up with Callie and her son Brady (friends from KY who came to visit us.)

We went to eat at this amazing Crepe place..it was so yummy...(tc picked it out..that is one of his specialities..picking out amazing restaurants...if you need him to do it just contact us and he will do it for a small fee..haha)

Then we were off to Long Beach to start our day of adventure...So when we first walked on the ship I was seriously like..it feels like I am walking on Titanic..haha

We toured around the boat and saw several really cool things-

Then we went back out to the yard and listened to Lisa Haley and the Zydecats- which was very interesting...it was Cajun music...(my dad would have really enjoyed this part of the day)

Then it was time for us to head back to the boat and get our spot to watch the fireworks and listen to the dj on the deck..

This was not before our friend Ryan had sampled all the fair type food they had..he had a bubble gum flavored icy, kettle corn, pizza..yeah you get the picture he is a fair food junky...

So we get up on the deck..and hear some really cool music and we are all dancing around having a good time...

When the fireworks went off they started playing music and I swear every time I hear the Lee Greenwood song..Proud to be an American I always tear up.

It was amazing to look around and see people from every country, race, nationality, all walks of life - looking so proud to be "Americans"- the home of the free and brave thanks to all of our amazing Military who sacrifice every day so that we are afforded those luxuries...

It was amazing sight..it was almost like time stood still for a moment...like we were all one and there was no race..no color...no hate in the world (wouldn't that be nice...a girl can dream..)

Now the fireworks were pretty amazing...nothing like thunder over Louisville (but hey no one can be as good as KY kicking off the derby!!)

After it was over of course we just hung around because it was a zoo of people trying to get out as quick as possible...so we just hung out and had a good time!

Well when we did get to the car and got on he road...you guessed it..it was pretty bad...so kind of a buzz kill for the end of the night..but hey like i said..traffic has taught me patience so there is really nothing you can do about it..just go with it and not let it ruin your night (because it will if you let it- i cant take all the credit for this philosphy...my husband is actually the one who has taught me this after living here since 07)

Then on the way home TC, Callie, and Brady picked us all up Del Taco- Callie and Brady had never had Del Taco

If everyone is wondering what that it ..it is a up scale Taco Bell..and pretty tasty!!

Hope Everyone is enjoying their afternoon...we are getting new flooring on our stairs today so stay tuned for some pics~

Movie Sets....basically in my back yard

Good Morning All-

Well a couple of weeks ago I was doing my usual running routine to Magic Mountain and I noticed something on the other side o f the road...I could not figure out what was going on....since the restaurant they were at had been closed down for several months...

Well it was a movie set..they had snow machines....prop police cars and police officers...it was so cool...

So I ran back as fast as I could to get TC....and we got the car and did the tourist drive by several times so we could get some pics (i am attaching them)

If you ever come to LA....you will see these little yellow signs everywhere...I mean in Valencia right now they are all over the place...They have weird letters like codes and arrows and we have figured out they are like a map for people doing the sets...

TC and I said one day we are just going to follow them around and see what we stumble upon...

So update on Carmageddon...Californians are making me proud...the aerial views are looking pretty good..however there have been several reports of accidents on the side streets people are taking..

And we heard on the news this morning from the contractor...and for every hour he is late..it is $72K penalty...

Much love to all..and I hear it has been very hott in KY..so everyone stay cool and hydrated!

Carmageddon anyone

so lots going on tonight...was watching the 9pm news tonight to see how many fools are stuck on the 405 and saw Monticello KY pop up...a lady evidently actually jumped over the judges bench and went after the judge ...I am going to hope that maybe it was just the heat and humidity in KY that made her act a 'fool

Now on to the 405 closure...i have been hearing from some of my girlfriends in KY and my father..evidently the word has traveled some 2500 miles away.

For those of you who don't know the 405 freeway is one if not the busiest freeway in the world...You know all those times a couple of months ago when you would hear from me saying...ahhh just sitting on the 405...that is when our office was in Torrance and I would spend up to 3hours trying to get home on that devil of a freeway....

I have spent alot of time on the 405 in my short amount of time here..and we have really bonded..but i am happy to report I do not have to take that freeway anymore since our office has moved to Cypress...

It is so funny when I think back...we all know how they have been working on 64 construction since i was like 5 it feels like...but I used to get tore up when driving to Louisville...and it would take me 2 hours...well that was like 85 miles...now when i go to work..it is 55 miles....and still takes me 2 hours..crazy huh when you think about it...So when asked what have the freeways taught you..they have taught me patience!!

It is so funny out here they started months ago making it known about the 405 closure...the closure is needed to demolish a bridge so they can expand the 405..(please take note that it is already 5-6 lanes one way already) We would see on the signs at first saying expect delay...now they say...expect Big Delay...

I think they should read...DON'T DO IT...DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!

The other night on the news they were telling people if they had to get out...make sure to pack food, water, and a tent in your car...just in case you got stuck somewhere...

I mean who in their right mind would even think about venturing out...come on Californians..make me proud and have some sense about you.

So what are TC and I doing this weekend you ask....um if we cant get there by foot or bike we wont be there...we are not going anywhere..or doing anything...except watching the nightly news and making fun of the people who attempt to get out in this madness.....

Pics of the house

So we are working on the house slowly..but it is coming along rathe nice...I hope to have it looking good by the time everyone starts to visit..

see the latest

So long KY license plates

So everyone needs to prepare themselves for this blog..because I was not prepared for this day that I am about to tell you about...THE CA DMV

So my tags were going to expire the end of June..so i made an appt at the DMV to get my car licensed in CA....

Well first I had to make an appt and get a smog check on my car...not too bad...

40 bucks...-check

Next my appointment at the DMV was for 10:00 i got there early..like 9:45...and first I could not figure out which door to go into because I could not read the signs...they were in Spanish/Japanese/ and other languages I am not sure about...So I walked around til I found the door I was supposed to go into.

Walked in and saw a room full of people...and about 15-18 different windows (um in Harrodsburg I think we have like 2..this was another sign for me I was no longer in Ky...you need appointments...and translator...and they have more than 3 employees in the office)...So I walked up to the appointment line...and i had to fill out a paper...so completed that...and then back to line..

Then they told me...we can't register your car in CA..because the title states Karen Gumm and your license states Karen Gumm Trial...I said yes i got married..and i brought my marriage license and ss card. She said ma'am i still dont think we can do it...so i responded I find it hard to believe that no one has ever gotten married before and tried to register their car in CA...she responds..Good Point let me check with my manager (at that point and time I was thinking to myself this could be a loooong day)

So finally I get approval to register my car in CA.

Then she hands me the plates....and says okay go out and put these on and come back inside...

Um..excuse me..she was like yeah you have to put them on before you leave...

So out I go..with 2 screw drivers she gave me..(and in CA you have to have a plate on the front and back). Got the front one no problem....but the back one needed another tool like a socket thing....

BUt just to make sure there were 4 police officers who had been standing outside for over an hour chatting so I asked one of them just to make sure..their response.."we would love to help but we cant.."

So back inside I went and said ma'am i need a socket not a screw driver for my back one can I do it when I get home..she said..maybe you could just go out there and try again...

In my head I am thinking..I could stay out there til next Tuesday and I still wont get it off..but hey I will give it another try just to appease this lady.

So out I go again....still nothing..

So again I go back in and plead me case..she tells me...well you can go to the garage across the street..and pay them to put it on...okay one thing in life i am fairly certain about...I will not pay someone to put on my license plate for 2 reasons..1.) that is stupid 2.) I would get made fun of from everyone back home if they ever found out

So I went to the garage drove around back and asked if I could borrow the correct tool...

He was super nice and agreed...so I changed it in the back parking lot (next time I am going to hook a tool box to the back of my car when I go to the DMV office...)

Go back up to the lady..she says okay I need your KY plates....I said well I was going to keep them..she said um no we have to have them to mail them back to KY (i find that really hard to believe but hey..at this point i was exhausted..)

So back outside to get my KY license plates,..and then back up to the lady AGAIN.

So then she tells me the total $375 bucks..I was like I am sorry I drive a 4 cyl Honda Civic...

she was like yeah I know (i was like oh my gosh...what in the world..do they think I am driving a luxury car..something has to be wrong with this..) but I paid the lady and asked for a statement...which had nothing but codes on it...I think it should be the law that is should clearly state what you are paying for...but evidently not in CA...

SO after all that was done..i was finished...2 hours later I was walking out of the DMV for approximately the 4th time that day!!

So to treat myself I went and had In-N Out burger..i thought I def. deserved it!

I told you all to make sure and prepare yourself...i know it was exhausting...

Babies..Babies..Babies...

I know everyone has heard the saying..my cup runneth over.....

Well that is the understatement of the year for me....

In the last year..alot has gone on...I got engaged...married..sold my very first place (one that has alot of meaning to me because my dad helped me fix it up) and moved across the country to Cali....

But just when i thought life could not get any better..I start finding out my sister is expecting then my great friend Paula...and the news just kept going...I can remember where i was at when each person told me...they were going to have a new addition.

My girlfriends when they told me...I went thru lots of different emotions...like will i still fit in with them...will we still have things in common...but after about 1 day i snapped right out of that...we have been friends for as long as i can remember...and we have been thru so much stuff together..this was just the next step in life and one that I was so excited I got to experience with them- plus who else was going to tell their children all the funny stories about them...i have alot of dirt on each one of you..so watch out girls..haha

One of my biggest concerns was Syd..she was going to be going thru alot of changes...I had left...she was going to be a big sister...but all that worrying i did was for nothing....She is the worlds greatest big sister ever.

My sister was the first one to go into labor in KY with Sawyer Douglas Amshoff...it was so cool because I was actually in town for work...so I got to be there. Unlike Syd who came at a decent hour...Sawyer kept us all in suspense until the wee hours of the morning.

And everyone kept saying should we take syd home..(haha joke was on them..we were all falling asleep and she was still going strong...no sleep in her future)

Well my sister and brother in law came out and got syd first and they got to spend some time just as a family....all the nurses were clapping for syd when they took her back (as you all know she is not spoiled at all). Her first words when she came out was..He is so cute...and basically it was love at first sight for syd...and well for auntie karen as well

She is a great big sister she plays music for him when he is getting his diaper changed (because man does he hate it...)

So Sawyer is not going to be the petite little mister that syd is..but I think Syd will still boss him around even when he is bigger than she is

Next came Madison Brooke Kissell....a beauty with a head full of hair....

This was the first child for my bunco friend....while I was at home I also got to go see her as well and hold her...she was so cute..and just being lazy bones..she slept right until i was getting ready to leave..but dont think that stopped me for one minute from sitting there and holding her the whole time

3rd came Henry Saylor Slater-

Well this kid is going to be sneaky..he made his poor mother not endure the greatest labor ever.....When he gets older he better get her some great mothers day presents...

I have not got to meet him yet...just heard him on the phone and seen lots of pics...but I will be seeing him in August..so I will be posting lots of pics.

Then rounding out the KY babies was Miss Caroline Grace-who as soon as you see her she melts your heart....and seriously she could have stopped by the salon before checking out of the hospital because that kid has some hair...

In her pics..she seems very laid back and taking in all the world has to offer...but also I will get to meet her in August...

She was born on a Thursday and katie was sending me updates all day long...as she gave us all a little scare but came out just fine....she just wanted to get a rise out of everyone i think....oh kim you could have your hands full later in life..haha!

Now last but not least...Chaney Annaleigh Adams...

My friend paula who used to live in AL but has since moved to TN was the very first baby to arrive....and well she was not the easiest labor either..is anyone seeing a trend here with my friends??

Well not only was the labor not great (which i dont think it is probably ever great...seems more terrifying to me...) but paula had to leave chaney in the hands of family and was admitted back to the hospital...i can only imagine how hard that must have been...on a mother to leave her first born

I actually got to spend the weekend with Chaney in TN while I was home...and that kid she is going to be a thinker...you can see it in her eyes...and maybe musical..she makes alot of noises...

You know it is so cool when your friends/family members have children...you get to see the extension of their life in their children..and the fact that they let you play a part in their children's life is so cool....I cant wait to see what characteristics they get from each of their parents....what personalities they pick up....and to be there for them...

Being so far away when they are little is hard...but I will be part of their life..forever..no matter how far away i am..that i guarantee

Happy Dad's Day

Happy Dad's Day to all the wonderful men in my life...

This is one of the first father's day I have not spent with my own father..and it is a little rough...

we would be out on the golf course and then grilling out afterwards...actually my dad would be grilling and I would be talking his leg off!!

I have had the privilege of having so many wonderful men in my life- my grandfather who unfortunately left this world too early, a father in law EJ Trial who treats me just like his own daughter, a awesome brother in law who is a great father to my niece and nephew Syd and Sawyer, and now I am having the privilege to watch all my girlfriends who are having children- watch their husbands and what great dad's they are. I always knew my friends made very wise choices about the men they decided to marry (i mean would anyone expect me to be friends with anything less than highly intelligent..educated..driven women??)...but seeing how they take care of some of the most special women in my life and how they mold into being a great dad...it just makes your heart so happy!

So many people say..I bet (talking about the man) he wants a boy..or he wants a son...and while he might...there is a special bond between a dad and his little girl....that one can not explain or understand but one that is life long.

A daughter will always need her father...whether she is grown and married...just call my dad and ask him....he will tell you he still gets plenty of .."um dad" calls (even though we are all 3 married)

So happy fathers day to all you great and wonderful men out there...you have touched so many lives....

story people...

This is a wheelbarrow I filled with all my dreams & my favorite clothes & now all I need is someone to help me push it.

-story people

for those of you who have never read the quotes of story people you really should...

my friend paula introduced me to story people several years ago!

well i just read this and it made me think of my hubby..he is the someone who helps me push it and pull it when needed...

he is so wonderful and makes me so very happy...

I packed my life up and moved across country for this man and he makes sure I know each and everyday how much he appreciates it..and appreciates me

check out what i have been eating!!

http://edengardencafe.com/

I know I know I am super behind on my blog post...

But for all of you who know me..know i am a picky eater...well since being married and meeting my good friend Nate- my pallet has definetly been expanded.

Above is my latest adventures in the world of food..Lebanese (see website above)

We actually went for one of TC's pharmacist graduation...Samir

Well it was supposed to start at 7pm...and we were freaking out because we were 15 minutes late...we were like sending a text like.."so sorry we are running behind"

well we got there..we were the 1st ones there other than Samir and his wife...

THey then informed us that no one would be there until at least 8 or 8:30...

And i thought our culture was always late...

so the restuarant was beautiful...we were seated outside and it was so pretty- it was like a garden outside...(we forgot our camera so I dont have any pics..sorry guys)

So then Samir let us try one of their homemade drinks...Arak

Oh my gosh..i wish I had a picture of my face...it had a licorce taste..and i despise licorce..i basically threw up in my mouth...it was horrible...tc could not even drink it and he can usually eat or drink anything...

So this is how my cultural experience started out

Arak or Araq (Arabic: عرق pronounced [ʕɑrɑq], is a highly alcoholic spirit (~50%-63% Alc. Vol./~100-126 proof). It is a clear, colorless, unsweetened anise-flavoured distilled alcoholic drink(also labeled as an Apéritif). It is the traditional alcoholic beverage of Iraq,^[1] Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria, and is also produced and consumed in other Eastern Mediterranean andNorth Africa^[2]. Arak is also a liquor (generally >100 proof) found throughout Indonesia that is distilled from tuak, a sweet wine made from the coconut palm flower, or from brem, which is a wine made from black glutinous rice and coconut milk. Although Indonesian arak may be found bottled commercially, more commonly it is sold in warungs and other local shops filled within plastic bags sealed with a rubber band at the top. At the time of writing (2011) the price for a ~1 liter bag is ~20,000 rupiah, just around 2 USD

Well then around 9pm we finally started getting some food...one of the first things looked to be raw hamburger meat...now i know i said i was getting adventurous but that stuff was not going to go anywhere near my mouth...

Of course my husband ate it and I was pretty much convinced he was going to die of e-coli before we got home...

We got several different courses of food..and I did try several different things..i really wish i could remember the names of all the food but i was totally overwhelmed.

So when my parents come out here in sept we are taking them to some form of ethnic restaurant..and this one is on the list.

So we sat with some of Samir's family....they were from Jordan and had moved to CA several years ago...

Oh I forgot to mention this was also a hookah lounge..and the couple we were sitting beside smoked the hookah the whole night-one lady had apple flavored tobacco and one had watermelon...

It was definitely interesting to watch this during dinner...

They were there with their son and daughter...they were telling us about how their daughter was getting married to a gentleman in Jordan in a couple of months..and how they would be traveling back to Jordan for the wedding...and an interesting fact is the grooms family pays for the wedding in their culture...

A hookah (Hindustani: हुक़्क़ा (Devanagari), حقّہ (Nastaleeq) huqqah)^[1][2] also known as a waterpipe^[3] or narghile, is a single or multi-stemmed (often glass-based) instrument for smoking in which the smoke is cooled by water. The tobacco smoked is referred to as shisha (sheesha) in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada.^[4] According to Cyril Elgood (pp. 41, 110), who does not mention his source, it was Abu’l-Fatḥ Gīlānī (d. 1588), a Persian physician at the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar I, who “first passed the smoke of tobacco through a small bowl of water to purify and cool the smoke and thus invented the hubble-bubble or hookah.” However, a quatrain of Ahlī Šīrāzī (d. 1535) refers to the use of the ḡalyān (Falsafī, II, p. 277; Semsār, 1963, p. 15), thus dating its use at least as early as the time of Ṭahmāsp I (1524–76). It seems, therefore, that Abu’l-Fatḥ Gīlānī should be credited with the introduction of the ḡalyān, already in use in Persia, to India. Smoking the hookah has gained popularity, especially in the Middle East and is gaining popularity in North America, South America, Europe andAustralia.^[2]

^{TC and I skipped out on dessert because it was now almost 11pm..and we were exhausted..it is truly an all night event to go eat..I dont see how they ever get anything done..haha}

It was a wonderful night and we were so happy we got to experience the whole culture- food, stories, drinks, and the hookah- it was a pretty full evening!

Have a good weekend everyone

lots of love from CA!!

k

Anyone for another Syd story...

haha..i know how you all love my Syd stories...well here is one that will get you..

So I celebrated my 29th bday last Sunday...no comments please

Well Alison told Syd they had to go to target to get me a b-day card...

And Syd proceeds to tell Alison she knows exactly what I have been wanting....and that they could pick it up at target...

So when they got there syd goes..mom karen wants a tinkerbell...alison replied are you sure..or is that what Sydney wants..she said no mom she wants a tinkerbell so she can use her wings and fly home from CA....

Yep..no need to say anything...

Story #2

Buddy the Dog-

My brother in laws dog- Buddy had to be put to sleep a couple of months ago...

Sydney loved buddy dog...and she really took it hard (she has a pic of buddy dog framed in her room)

So the other day in the car she said..mom..buddy is in heaven right..

Alison said yep he sure is...

She said.."i really miss my buddy dog"

Alison said I know you do syd..we all do

Syd goes is he in heaven because Jesus wanted my dog as a pet??

haha...the things that go thru her head...

Stay tuned I will be posting again this weekend of my latest food experiment!

much love and happy friday to everyone

Derby Day Wedding Anyone???

It happened..it finally happened...a man by the name of Chris finally stole the heart of my betsie and convinced her to marry him..(haha)

I know some of your are reading this in disbelief...but Jacqueline Coleman my friend for closer to 20 years than 10 is now a married woman!

I was lucky enough to be a part of this amazing day..it took place at "the farm" a place that is very near and dear to several peoples hearts...if you have never been out to the farm it is somewhat hard to put into words..it is breath-taking and somewhere you just feel at ease..a place you can take a nice deep breath in and exhale all of life's troubles...

The farm is one of my most favorite places..it is a place I have spent alot of time....had several plate fulls of "Jack's" homemade pancakes, tried out for the KY derby, celebrated many special times in life , and now got to watch my betsie say "I DO"

Jacqueline and Chris were married on Derby Saturday 2011...

The weather had been chilly earlier in the week but the sun came out and everything was perfect for their big day. They were married on the front lawn surrounded by a small group of family and friends. Then after the wedding we had mint juleps and went to the barn to watch the Derby.

We had brisket, BBQ chicken, corn muffins, etc- some good old fashioned cooking..and it was tasty. We had dinner, dancing, tequila, and lots of laughs...

Because did I mention we had multi-talented people there..Sid the guy who cooked the meat was also the DJ...and this was not something that was planned..something that just kind of happened...and well it worked...it was hilarious...

He was a great commentator...i heard things like ..pimp my barn...comparing the wedding to the Royal wedding..the list goes on and on...but everyone was definitely entertained.

TC was able to come in for the wedding and I was so exited..it was the first time I had seen him in a month..so it was nice to just let loose and enjoy a night of dancing with my cute hubby.

TC finally got to meet several people he had heard me talk of before...Jimmy and James Dunn made sure to break him in right and pulled out all their fancy dance moves for the big occasion...I really think James and Jack should take their dance moves on the road..

Then as we were leaving Jack...kissed tc on the cheek..hehe..too funny..i think he was just so relieved they had survived.

I am attaching pics of the wedding...however words can not describe how breathtaking jacqueline, chris, will, and nate were!!

It was a fabulous time...those Coleman's really know how to throw a party!!