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April 29, 2015

Louisville Lovin'

This past weekend was a great one for our little family! We found out Parker was able to take a few days off and decided to high tail it to Louisville to spend time with his parents. We were originally hoping to go this weekend for the Kentucky Derby, but the Navy only cooperated for this past weekend. When the military lets you take vacation, you grab your bags and get out of dodge as fast as you can before they can change their minds. That's exactly what we did, and we had the best time. It's about a 9.5 hour drive from our humble abode in Virginia, but when there are two of you to tag team on the drive, it goes by really quickly. Thanks to so many military moves, we are pretty seasoned road trippers. Audio books and candy for the win!

Friday was really relaxed, which I loved. We took a long walk with the pups and went to watch the boys play golf. Father/son golf time is basically Parker's favorite activity. 


Saturday, we drove to Mammoth Cave National Park to tour the world's longest cave system with over 400 miles of cave! We went on a 2-hour guided tour that got pretty hairy at times. There were some steep inclines and declines throughout the cave, but we all survived with our limbs in tact. Every inch of the cave is made of limestone. Can you imagine 400 miles of limestone? Pretty neat!




Sunday, we worked out at the gym and then ate the calories back in Mexican food and ice cream later that evening. The family work-out was one of my favorite parts of the trip, as silly as that sounds. There is something so fun about all exercising together. The gym is way better with buddies!


Obsessed with this picture. Those Phelps genes are strong!

This little party animal loved her weekend with her Lolli and Pops and even had a creek adventure with Parker. Not pictured is Darla, who was probably sitting in my lap as this picture was taken. We've started calling her my little shadow because she literally follows me everywhere. I'm not complaining one bit! Her more independent sister likes to spend time by herself practicing the art of being unimpressed.

Our little hunter!

Until next time, Louisville!
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8 comments :

  1. Janelle CookApril 29, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    So fun! I went to Louisville several years ago with friends, but Dan and I are considering it for our anniversary trip at the end of May - it's only two hours from where we live. That cave looks REALLY cool!

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  2. BriannaApril 29, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    What a fun little vacation! I know you both must have enjoyed this time with Parker's parents. It looks like such a blast! So jealous about the cave - sounds amazing!

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  3. Jen @ South in the CityApril 29, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    I'm from Louisville!!! I moved away a year ago this month and still miss my friends and family like crazy! Jealous you got to spend time there. And I'm totally bummed I'm missing my first Derby ever!!

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  4. JenApril 29, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    I love this! You all look like you are having the best time. :)

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  5. Kate MitchellApril 29, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Looks like such a great time! Glad you were able to go.

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  6. Bailey KayApril 29, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    You were like an hour from my house when you were at Mammoth Cave! It's pretty neat, isn't it?

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  7. The Jessa Olson BlogApril 29, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    We want to go to Louisville so bad. We have the whole day already planned. I love all the pictures that you took. We need to make a trip out to VA.

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  8. StephanieMay 1, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    Yay for road trips! Looks like y'all had fun. And you looked adorable!

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