Wednesday, April 29, 2009

I Want Revenge


One of my favorite sporting events to watch with my girls is the Kentucky Derby. I love the pageantry and the history of the event. They love the horses and the women in the stands with their fancy clothes and hats.

We have started the first Saturday in May off the same way for the last six years. Waking up, grabbing the newspaper, and then all sitting down in the living room choosing our own horse to root on later that day.

The person who picks the winning horse gets to decide what family activity we will do Sunday. Not a bad way to spend a day with your daughters.

This year's race will have even more meaning to my girls and I.

I Want Revenge is the early favorite and a friend of mine happens to own one percent of the horse. He will be at my house Saturday enjoying the race with my girls and I in what should be an exciting day.

All week I have been reading articles on how I Want Revenge has been training and all indications are that he is primed for a big race. The anticipation of watching has been building and my girls are almost as excited as I am.

"How many more days until the horses race, Daddy?" Alani asked Monday morning during breakfast.

"Five more, baby."

"And your friend's horse is going to win, right?"

"I hope so."

"Good, then that's the horse I am picking."

For one year, my girls and I will all be picking the same horse.

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20 comments:

  1. CozyflierApril 29, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Great, I'll be rooting for that horse too!

    Have you ever played 'Run for the Roses' Uh, did Fogelberg do that song. I just love that song, about the horse growing up to run the Kentucky Derby!

    BTW, stop by my blog, I have an award for you, I know it is silly, but it is there :)

    Have a great day with your beautiful girls and let us know who wins. Carrie

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  2. DianeApril 29, 2009 at 7:44 PM

    Right on! Teach 'em how to gamble early!
    ;)

    That's a cool Daddy/daughter thing you guys got going on. I'm rooting for I Want Revenge now too! Let us know!!

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  3. Just me...April 29, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    My dad and I watched the Derby together, or on the phone with each other, every year for as long as I can remember.. We always said we'd go one year, but never did..
    It is a very special memory you're making with the girls.. You'll never know how much.. :):):)

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  4. Just JulesApril 29, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Please let us know how it goes.

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  5. AprilApril 30, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    How sweet. Hope yours wins!

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  6. tammyApril 30, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    What a fun thing to do. I just may have to start watching. I think my 7 yr old would get a kick out of it. And I can say I know a guy who knows a guy that owns 1% of that horse.

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  7. Claremont First WardApril 30, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    How exciting for all of you to be cheering on the same horse. :)

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  8. ~Thought's By Dena~/ JDs Gift ShackApril 30, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    awww how sweet and again another thing showing how great of a dad you are things like this are so important!!!!!

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  9. VioletApril 30, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    LOL so not what I was expecting from the subject line! How cool and fun that you will be watching with someone who has an actual stake in the race!

    Did you know there is some kind of "red carpet" show on before the race? I can't remember which network.

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  10. wonApril 30, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Can I say Chocolate Candy (after all, it's your blog...)

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  11. Ryan M.April 30, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    It's kinda neat at times... I can remember when I was growing up watching these same things with you. They're going to be just as sports savvy as I was/am because of you...

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  12. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Hello, I find your blog today. Have a nice family and success for you.

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  13. DebbieApril 30, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    how fun!!!!! :) I will have to keep an eye on the race just for you guys!! Will be rootin for your horse!!:)

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  14. debbieApril 30, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    p.s. will have to compare notes on our solo vacations when all is said and done!!:)

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  15. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    I may just have to watch and cheer for I Want Revenge too! And that sounds like an awesome family tradition!!

    Good luck !!

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  16. Shelle-BlokThoughtsMay 1, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Are you kidding me???? I love the Kentucky Derby... of course to look at all the cool hats and outfits!!! lol!

    But I love to try and choose a horse to win... I may be rootin for the same one as you!!! :)Are you kidding me???? I love the Kentucky Derby... of course to look at all the cool hats and outfits!!! lol!

    But I love to try and choose a horse to win... I may be rootin for the same one as you!!! :) Just cause now I feel like I know someone, who Knows someone! Thanks!

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  17. Shelle-BlokThoughtsMay 3, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    K... sorry I came back... but what a CINDERELLA story that was... right? Gotta love another Sea Biscuit feel! :)

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  18. Shelle-BlokThoughtsMay 3, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Do you SPEAK that language above??? I'm sure she is saying the same thing as me though... and I promise I'm not a stalker but did your friends HORSE get scratched from the race???

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  19. ReyjrMay 4, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    it'd be interesting to watch horses race. :D I've been on a horse a few times, but have never seen them race live!

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  20. ~Thought's By Dena~/ JDs Gift ShackMay 5, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    you've been tagged come to my site and check it out

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