Tomorrow is the actual Kentucky Derby, but Louisville celebrates the two weeks leading up to Derby with many activities. Yesterday we got to go to the Pegasus Parade with some friends of ours and it was so much fun. Although the floats and bands were entertaining the crowd held Julianne's interest more than anything. She had her first taste of cotton candy and her favorite part of the parade were all of the "neigh"'s (horses).

Tonight we went to see the garland of roses being made. This garland will be given to the winner of the Derby. It's amazing the work that goes into it. Each rose is hand sewn into the garland. After braving the crowds to see this we rewarded ourselves with the Homemade Ice Cream and Pie Kitchen, where Julianne got some "ice" (ice cream). She definitely has mommy's sweet tooth!


First taste of cotton candy - "So this is what pure sugar tastes like"


One of the many "neigh"'s


Watching the parade with Julian, Noel, Phoebe, and Clara


Dancing to a marching band


Mommy and Julianne


Nice shades


The Zooperstars - They were on America's Got Talent


All the kids - Noel, Julian, Chloe, Julianne, and Clara


The finished garland of roses


"And she's off"