February Weekend Getaway

After 2+ years with the county parks, I've learned hubby just can't stay away from work completely if we're home. When possible, therefore, we need to leave town on three-day weekends so he gets a true break.

This past holiday weekend we drove to Louisville, KY, which is approximately 4.5 hours away. It's a pleasant drive that even includes some significant hills. We stayed at The Brown Hotel which turned out to be a good choice.

Before checking into the hotel,
we toured Churchill Downs.

Our first night, for dinner,
we shared a Hot Brown at our
hotel where the dish originated.
(This is a half portion!)

On Valentine's Day we toured
the Louisville Slugger factory
and museum.

Louisville was a fun getaway. The Churchill Downs and Slugger tours were much more interesting than I had imagined. And the Kentucky-specific foods we experienced (a Hot Brown, bourbon balls, and Derby Pie) were enough to bring us back. But to make the weekend even more special, the city got 1-2 inches of snow while we were there, which we enjoyed watching from our 14th-floor room.

While we were away, my daughter's family visited Kansas City per Elliott's request. It was his birthday weekend and he loves the Legoland Discovery Center there.

Elliott turned 10 years old on February 14. Happy birthday to the sweetest Valentine I ever received!

Yep, Elliott's two-hands full now!