Visiting Maker's Mark



I've promised Brent a trip to Maker's Mark for some time now.  We are usually only in KY for a few days -- and most of the time it is the holiday season and never have time to get there.  This year, my cousin Beth is working at Maker's and wanted us to come take a tour while we were home.  I'm so glad we did!!  Brent is a Maker's Mark Ambassador (which means he gets some really cute Christmas gifts from Maker's and has his name on a barrel).  We had the unique opportunity to have a tour by Rob Samuels, the grandson of the founder of Maker's.  He gave a lot of interesting information -- and the tour had a real personal touch because he was giving family history along with the tour.  Here are some of the photos that we took while we were there.  When we arrived, it was snowing quite hard and made for an even beautiful place!  

 

More Thanksgiving Pictures

I"m way late on finishing posting pictures from Thanksgiving, but here is some more from our trip to KY.

Elf on the Shelf

This year we had an Elf on the Shelf.  Layla had a lot of fun checking to see where "Maniac" was (that's what she named her).   Check the images below to see her different adventures throughout the house!  Until next year, Maniac!

 

Having Fun At Thanksgiving

This year, we spent time in KY for Thanksgiving.  It was our first time back home since last year at Christmas so needless to say I was a little excited about going home to visit.  Layla had so much fun being in KY and playing with Haley and Kenzi while she was there.  She also got to spend some time with her great-grandparents.

Visiting with grandparents and great-grandparents

Layla with her great-grandparents

Layla and Kenzi taking a break after fun at Aunt Shirley's

Layla loves her Uncle Jason and Kenzi

Layla, Haley and Kenzi having fun at CU

Halloween

October was a busy month!  The weather was so pretty and warm most of the month so we tried to take advantage of it while we could be outside.  Layla got so excited for Halloween this year and couldn't wait to dress up.  Her costume of choice -- a cupcake (if you will recall, we were a cupcake or "cake party" as she called it last year too!  She couldn't wait to wear the costume. I think more than anything she was excited to get to trick or treat with her friend a few doors down (it was his first REAL Halloween since he wasn't but a few months old last year).  She got so excited to show him "how to do it".  We practiced our "trick or treat" and "thank you" for several weeks.  

Layla did get to go to daycare on Halloween so she wore her costume, ate a bunch of candy and other not so great foods (although mommy did take in fresh fruit)!  See how exhausted she was before she even went out trick or treating.  She took a small nap before we work her up and told her it was "time to trick or treat".  She had a great time.  Now ...what to do with all of that candy!

Summer -- Just a Little Late

Our last day at the pool for the summer was the end of September.  The weather was only in the mid-70's and the water was FREEZING, but my little swimmer wanted one last day at the pool.  Layla has done so well this summer with trying to learn how to swim -- even with her "swimmies" on .  I was finally able to get video of her on the last day.  Enjoy!

Summer of Fun

We have had so much fun this summer!  Layla and I spent several of our days enjoying the sunshine at the pool.  She has loved wearing dressing, playing ball and getting to know new friends.  Here is a recap of some of our pictures we took this summer.

Layla with her Tangled Barbie Doll.  She was proud that her outfit matched the doll.

Styling and profiling in Toys R Us.  We went looking for a bicycle, but she was too interested in the cars.  She was told she can't get a car until she can pay for it herself!

Smiling for the camera!

I don't want to take a nap!!!  She refused to lay on her bed but fell asleep laying across it!

Trying out mommy's seat after she had surgery!  She said it was pretty comfy!

"Are my friends outside playing?  Well, I'll just sit her and watch to see when they come outside".

Throw me the ball, throw me the ball!

Layla is watching the U.S. Open intently to see the correct form needed to play.  She really enjoyed watching this year!