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A little tradition we have around here is to make a lei of roses for derby day, to adorn the kid’s rocking horse, Maximus.  This combines my daughter’s two favorite loves- picking flowers and horse racing.  My kids love horse racing a little more than what is probably appropriate, we’ve been taking them to “The Track” since they were babies.  Among my daughter’s first words was “go-go”, which is what she started calling horses after a day at Santa Anita, when she was 18 months old.

So, of course, the Kentucky Derby is a pretty big deal at our house.  I’ve kept her from picking any roses for the past week so that we would have plenty to string today.

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The gathering of the roses commences.

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We have to pick just about every rose that is open.

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I think we’ll have just enough!

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We lay a quilt under the apple tree and get to work.  I knot the thread and string on a few roses, “Hey mom, I think I am old enough to try that.  Can I try that now?  How about I try just one time?  Please…?”  She finally convinces me that she should try “sewing the roses” herself.

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I have to say, I’m pretty darn impressed!  This is the first time she has used a needle and thread.

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Did I mention that she is still only 4 years old?

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I got to just lay back and enjoy the beautiful morning, sweet conversation, and the memories being made.

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The last rose is on, I tie the knot… she snips the thread.

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Maximus is once again crowned with his roses for Derby Day!  He is always our favorite to win, but we’re also pretty excited about California Chrome this year.

 

 

 

Jessica
Jessica
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