It's been a crazy ride

It's been a while. I believe that since my last post TONS has happened. The twins turned 1, the Derby was AMAZING...so much more.

Ken and I are renewing our vows in Italy this September (or at least that is the plan). That is where we went on our honeymoon and after coming back we realized how much stuff we missed because we were enjoying being a married couple. So we are going to Rome and taking a night tour of the Vatican museum.

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After the tour we will be renewing our vows in the Sistine Chapel. I have NO IDEA how Ken pulled this off, because there has to be SOMETHING saying that it isn't allowed. Sad thing though. Being the Sistine Chapel...No pictures :( They don't allow you to even take cameras in. Last time they made us empty the batteries before entering the chapel. It makes me sad as an art geek, a photographer (if I can even call myself that), and a 2nd bride that the memories won't be preserved at the exact moment. Pretty sure it will be unforgettable though. VERY EXCITED!!!

The Derby was fantastic! Ken is part of the PR/Marketing team, so we had a whole different experience this year. I wish Ken hadn't had to do the work thing though. It was a lot of the "trophy wife" feeling that I get at the debutante balls and the white glove tea parties, but all the same we were able to take part in a lot of the events that are restricted to staff and celebrities. The Barnstable Brown Gala is always a coveted ticket. We have never been but it was a requirement of the Derby PR team to be there so I was along for the ride. I really was out of my league and felt like the little kid at the grownup table. The highlight of the night... I "met" Usher. Quotation marks are very much appropriate because I really don't have much of a recollection of the entire thing, except my 7th grade fantasies playing in my head of his 18 pack and beautiful smile. I seriously was probably a blubbering fool. He did some kind of toast and after clinking my glass against his I kept thinking, seriously? I am really drinking mint juleps with Usher!?! It was very surreal. Ken made fun of me the rest of the night.

We had the joint birthday party for the kids, which I have come to realize is just a party for the parents with naked babies covered in cake and frosting. It was very fun though. Family and friends, grilling out. It was a blast. Violet was especially funny. Blue icing EVERYWHERE! Even in her ears!! I am not sure if we really truly got her clean until a weeks worth of baths were complete. I will say that it seemed to spark a little sibling rivalry in Gia. She was not very happy at the prospect of not being the center of attention.

Ugh. We have a kiddo awake. I have no idea what the deal is. Noah will not sleep more than a few hours at a time. More soon if I can steal away some moments. Miss all of you. Hope all is well.

sdg