My Grandma sent this......

Since my Grandma doesn't read this it won't embarrass her for me to put this up. Let me first say a little about her. First she's almost 80, she's never really liked the fact that I ride and have a horse, and although she does have a sense of humor, she doesn't show it as much, plus we've always been a pretty modest and conservative (although for her not politically) family. I realize this isn't that bad, but I definitely think this is funny.

A wacky Memorial Day!

If you missed the bbq at Kevin's, well good for you. Just kidding, it really was a lot of fun (although anything is more fun with a few Warsteiner Dunkels!). Thankfully it never rained and thankfully my cooking, aka cutting up fruit, did not poison anyone! Here are the goofy pictures from the event!

PS- Anne and Kevin, I'm sorry to hear, again, about your marriage so many years ago. It really must have been traumatic for the both of you. Imagine having to wake up to either one of you the next day! Yuchhhh!!

This was awhile ago but.....

I have not had much time to write on this blog, so now I'll try to play catch up from the past couple of weeks. First these are some pictures from the last game of the Nebraska-Creighton baseball series, in which the Huskers won and swept the series, thus declaring their baseball dominace of the lovely state of Nebraska. Since this game the Huskers have nearly given me an ulcer with their up and down playing, but did end up beating Texas and making it to the Big 12 conference Championship game, where they lost to the "mighty" Jayhawks of Kansas. (Anne then proceed to rub that in, jerk). The Huskers did end up getting a regional and a top 8 national seed, so if they win their regional they will host a super regional. This is important because it gives them homefield advantage during the playoffs. This weekend is the regional where they play Manhattan, San Francisco, and the Miami Lame-icanes. Anyway here are pics from the NU-CU game. (Remember to click on the picture to be directed to more pics.)

Happy Birthday!

Happy 12th Birthday to my favorite horse, sometimes, Nancy's Chance!!!

Haven't Posted in a while.......

These are pics of Olivia one of the horses I take care of. She is the horse that almost died twice, and now look at how good she looks!!!




Here are some pretty pictures.....







The new baby at the barn.






Chance and Gypsy, Sheryl's horse.

















Here's Chance in a field enjoying some freedom. These were taken at the barn I board at.

Don't forget.....

TO VOTE TODAY!!!!!

In the last mid-term election only 14% of registered voters in Omaha voted. How scary is it that such a small number decides so many important positions? And if anyone feels that these small local elections don't matter: don't forget that we vote for state legislature today and they are the ones that passed LB 1024 to break up OPS. Also there's a vote for the Douglas County sheriff, don't you want to have a choice in who is supposed to be keeping us all safe? And finally if you are a college student, there is also the elections for the UNO regents. They have direct impact on the day to day life of students, yet those who go there, the 18-24 year olds vote the least, with the 25-32 right behind. SO it's a privilege to vote, go VOTE!!!

Congrats!!!

Congrats to Kevin, Traci, and Scotty who picked Barbaro to win the Kentucky Derby! I'll buy Kevin and Scott a beer anytime, Traci you'll have to wait a year! Also congratulations to Mama Monica on graduating from UNO with a degree in Biology. I am and I'm sure everyone else is very proud of you!!

One day left!!!!!

Tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby!!!! Get your picks in now!!! If you pick the winner, I'll buy you a beer!!!!

www.bloodhorse.com
www.kentuckyderby.com
www.thoroughbredtimes.com

And just because he just said it......Jim Rose, "the self-proclaimed, voice of the Huskers," Secretariat was NOT born at Calumet Farms!! I really just wish before he talked , he would just not talk at all. Idiot.

Grandpa's Funeral

Here are some pictures from the lunchen after my Grandpa's funeral. The service was very nice, except for the pastor who thought that Christmas day was December 21st. Well it really lightened the service up!!!! These are all family pics, but if anyone of my friends wants to see me actually dressed up and not sticking my tongue out, you can!!

The first Saturday in May....

It's finally time for the Kentucky Derby!!!! The Derby is this Saturday at 5pm (CST). I, for the first time in my life, have not been obsessed with handicapping the Derby. Usually I print off hundreds of sheets of paper full of pedigrees and mathmatical formulas to try and figure out which horse will win the race. So this year, while I am probably appearing to be more of a normal person, I don't have a great idea of how this race will be run, yet. I feel so far behind I think I will skip studying for finals and just focus on studying the Derby. :) I will give my picks at the end of the week but if anyone is interested in learning more about the horses running, and possibly making a pick on this blog, please do. If you pick a horse and it wins I'll buy you a beer! Here are some great websites to look at:

http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/

http://www.kentuckyderby.com/2006/

http://www.thoroughbredtimes.com/tc/default.asp

Happy Birthday!

Happy 25th Birthday Matt!!!