Dad and Lissy come to Kentucky

Proof that Emmy DOES like Dad

This past Wednesday my dad and sister Lissy came to Kentucky to visit me. They are the 1st visitors we have had in Kentucky and in our trailer. I was very excited to have them coming to visit but at the same time a little nervous. I was worried that they wouldn't like our trailer, worried that they wouldn't be comfortable or warm enough while sleeping, worried the weather would be too rainy and cold etc. Turns out I had nothing to worry about. (that is usually the result of my worrying) My dad chose to sleep in the back room in one of the recliners. I didn't need to worry about how cold he would get because, as he discovered, our electric fireplace is very warm. Lissy slept on the bed made out of our kitchen table and benches. She stayed nice and warm and learned the true meaning of "three dog night".

The beasties really enjoyed cuddling with aunt Lissy. Also the weather was beautiful for their visit. The sun came out Wednesday and lasted until Sunday giving us gorgeous days with only a slight chill in the air.

On Thursday we went to nearby Glendale. We had lunch at the Whistle Stop, a local restaurant that has great home cooking and famous desserts. After lunch we wandered through some of the little shops in Glendale and Dad got some good "Kentucky made" souvenirs. Next stop was Lincoln's birthplace. Here we were at Lincoln's birthplace and my dad discovered something he called amazing. There is a nice wooden walking path through the woods with garbage cans along the way. He discovered that if you lifted the lid and let it go, the garbage can lid went down slowly instead of slamming shut.

"That's AMAZING!"

Yes, that is what my dad found amazing. We wandered around there for a bit before coming home for dinner and pie.

On Friday we spent the morning trying to get some good family pictures of Meric, me and the dogs. The dogs were a bit wiggly and I am not sure any of the pictures turned out, but we tried.

Lucy's face in this picture makes me laugh.

We also got some pictures of Dad, Meric and me.

Then we headed to Fort Knox. One of the reasons I wanted my dad to come to Kentucky was because he had done his basic training at Fort Knox and hasn't been back since. Of course his basic training was a long time ago so most everything has changed. We also wandered through the Patton museum and Lissy and Dad got their pictures taken with some tanks.

Saturday we headed to Louisville. Lissy wanted to go to Churchill Downs and the Louisville Slugger Factory/Museum. Those are two things I have been wanting to do and haven't done yet so it was fun to play Kentucky tourist as a group. Churchill Downs was very interesting. Admission to the museum includes a 30 minute walking tour of the race track. I learned a lot about the track and the Kentucky Derby. For instance, did you know that the Kentucky Derby is the longest continuously running sporting event? It has happened every year for the past 137 years.

Lissy and the Kentucky Derby winner's circle

Lissy and I picked out each others jockey outfits

We then headed to Lynn's Paradise Cafe for lunch. It was recommended by one of Meric's co-workers and was a very quirky and delicious suggestion.

After lunch we went to the Louisville Slugger museum. We took a factory tour and learned a lot about the process of making baseball bats. Of course Lissy and I were in heaven with all the baseball stuff.

Then it was home again, home again and since we were all still full from lunch we had the rest of the pie for dinner while we played games. Not too shabby of a day.

Sunday was a bit more relaxed. We went to church, came home, had some chili and cornbread and then watched a movie. Up until Sunday the weather had been perfect. It waited until Sunday to rain and then rained all day Monday. Monday Meric went back to work. Dad, Lissy and I spent a lazy morning just talking and hanging out until their flight that afternoon. All and all it was a very good visit, we had a lot of fun and I miss them already. The beasties miss them too and all the extra attention they were getting. They most especially miss Lissy and cuddling on the kitchen table bed.