Keep It Simple

Andy has wanted to be an Oral-Maxiofacial Surgeon for as long as I have known him. There was a time he wanted to go into the Marines but thankfully once he started dating me he was awesome enough to decide he didn't want me to live that life. Because that's the kind of person he is- he puts everyone before himself, but that's a whole other blog and not the reason for this one. So anyway, Andy went to England for a year to Capernwray Hall Christian Bible school {which I was super jealous of because it looked like Hogwarts}. He met some wonderful friends and had a great time, but he also got serious about his dream. During this time we started talking {online because he couldn't use a phone}. When he returned he was gung-ho for starting dental school {and dating me}. And thus our journey began. We decided to get married before he started dental school so we could take on this adventure together. And let's be honest after he got Rhabdomyolysis in California...

My parents surprised me with a trip to the Kentucky Derby in honor of graduation! "I can't believe I'm wearing a suit to watch horses"- Dad Downtown Louisville  167,000 people. You could say it was a little crowded.  We spent the whole day at Churchill Downs watching races and exploring and checking out the gift shops.  And of course testing our luck on some horses.  Dad strategized his bets and won TWENTY WHOLE DOLLARS.  We're high dollar gamblers.  The Derby likes pastels... Placing his bets.  High $ bets.  I thought this was interesting: notice english rider attire, western horse attire... humm.  There were a few people there.  She's just stunning.  One hour before the Derby a storm scattered everyone to the tunnels. Dad and I decided we would tough it out, we got s...