Keeneland

In April, our friends John and Alli invited us to the Keeneland Races.  Lexington, KY is only 1.5 hours from Cincinnati, and the Keeneland racetrack was one of the best set-up I have been to (I've been to Steeplechase in Nashville and the Preakness in Baltimore).  There were six different races, easy betting, and close access to the track.  Plus, we got to dress up!

There is a walkabout area where you can see the horses and jockeys before the race.  Alli and I loved a particular horse, and planned to bet on it, but then discovered his was the least favored horse in the race.  He ended up winning!  Totally should have gone with our gut (and made $100)!

In the garden

Peter and I were excited to start a garden this year (last year we moved in to late to get anything planted in time).  We made up for it last fall by planting tulips and daffodils, which were so fun to watch bloom this spring.  Then, on a gorgeous day in early April, we planted some herbs and flowers in potters that Peter had from his old house. 

Gettting started.

Stella helping me with the flowers.

our initial herb and snapdragon planters

But these small dreams did not last very long...Peter dreamed bigger, and so he and Dave embarked on building a "real" garden bed. 

 

Finished garden bed. 

Can't wait to start planting this weekend!