A Little Bluegrass Please...

I believe those that read this exciting and frequently updated blog probably already know we up and moved to Kentucky a few months ago. A place neither of us had really ever been. So, with the 2nd of 5-7 Employee Appreciation Days last Friday aka Furlough Day/Leave without Pay (Glad you could do your job Congress) we decided we might as well go explore our new state.

 1st stop = Louisville and Churchill Downs.

We failed to get the memo on the appropriate Derby attire...

Next Stop = Cave Country. Mainly we went to check out Mammoth Cave the largest cave system in the world. Little did we know a little bit of Australia was in Southern Kentucky as well. 

Kangeroos are the softest animal I've ever petted. 

 One of our favorite Jack faces. 

 You get to feed the birds, Jack was a bit freaked out when they came landing on our heads and arms and such. 

 Yes, that is really a Kangeroo, not some stuffed animal or man dressed up in a Kangeroo costume. 

Kaylyn wasn't a huge fan of the Snakes and Skinks. 

 This kid is getting so big. 

A few pictures in Mammoth Cave - These are for you Andrew. 

The plan from here was originally to head back home through Central Kentucky and hit up Lexington but when you are only a bit more than an hour from Nashville why not hit a whole new state. 

 There is a park that has a full size replica of the Parthenon. 

 The Music City Center is GYNORMOUS

"Dad, LOOK how fast I run in my Nike's" Not that Jack can talk, but if he could that is definitely what he'd be saying...

 Probably can't tell real well, but this is a picture of the Pedal Bar... Why not get your exercise and your drink on at the same time. 

 Jack had a bit of a I want to do it moment. Nothing like being at the end of a road trip, wanting to just get back to the car and start the drive home and have to go at the meandering pace of a 1 year old. We love him. 

 Dude completely passed out not 20 seconds after having a few spoons of Fro Yo. 

 2nd best thing about deciding to go to Nashville - fantastic Father's Day gift at Church.

 1st best thing about Nashville - DELICIOUS BBQ

Jack loved chasing the birdies at the park in Nashville... Funny thing about this video - you may or may not notice he is biting his hand a bunch. Well that isn't too normal for Jack, but we didn't really notice it. Over the past week the kid has been a little terd. We were starting to think our angel baby was turning into a terror toddler.  Or maybe he is just getting a few molars. Only took us about 4 days to figure out why he is crying way to much, always wants to be held, and hasn't been much of an eater lately. Needless to say he seemed to enjoy the Ibuprofen we gave him tonight!

All in all it was a great road trip. We enjoyed exploring our new back door. Jack was a champ and is a great roadtrip buddy. He was his happy energetic self the majority of the time despite going without any real naps. Hopefully he doesn't hold it against us that we made him sleep in the bathroom one of the nights. What else are you supposed to do when you only have a 1 bedroom hotel. I mean its his fault he has such an early bedtime!

Random Pics and Videos of the past few months:

If the Circus doesn't work out we think he has great promise as a Yoga Instructor. 

 This is about the extent of Jacks talking abilities. 

Never too early to strengthen the Core. 

He is almost getting to heavy and big to do these tricks.

Jack had a wonderful 1st Birthday last month. He got presents, went swimming, went to the park, and even got to stay up late for fireworks. 

 We kind of had to shove the cake into his face, he wasn't quite sure what to do with it. 

He got a bit delirious as it got late but remained happy so we let him stay up for fireworks put on as part of a city celebration.