You're Gonna Be

Today is my baby girls last day of high school, where has the time gone? Her Graduation Ceremony is on Saturday. 

I am so very proud of her and the wonderful young lady that she has become. I dedicate this week's theme song to Lindsey! 

I chose the song that I have set as her ring tone on my phone.

I Love You, Lindsey!!

Performed By: Reba McEntire

Written By: Danny Orton and Dennis Matkosky

From the 2005 Album: Reba # 1's

6lbs and 9oz.  7lbs 10 0z. looking up at me,
Like I have all the answers.
I hope I have the ones you need.
I've never really done this, now I know what scared is.

(September 27, 1994)

Sometimes I'll protect you from everything that's wrong,

(2002)

Other times I'll let you just find out on your own,
But that's when you'll be growin',
And the whole time I'll be knowing, 

(Memphis - 2009)

You're gonna fly, with every dream you chase.
You're gonna cry, but know that that's okay.
Sometimes life's not fair, but if you hang in there,


(Senior Pictures)

You're gonna see, that sometimes bad is good.
We just have to believe, things work out like they should.
Life has no guarantees, 


(2011)

But always loved by me,
You're gonna be. 

(Smoky Mountains 2006)








I'm afraid you'll have to suffer
through some of my mistakes.
Lord knows I'll be trying to give you what it takes.
What it takes to know the difference,
Between getting by and living.

(Caricature from Smoky Mountains 2006)

‘Cause anything worth doing is worth doing all the way.

Just know you'll have to live with 
all the choices that you make.
So make sure you're always giving,
way more than you're taking.



(Thank Heavens this was only a temporary tattoo from her vacation with her Dad 2008)

You're gonna fly, with every dream you chase.
You're gonna cry, but know that that's okay.

(Lindsey will be attending this school in the fall)

Sometimes life's not fair, but if you just hang in there,
You're gonna see, that sometimes bad is good.
We just have to believe things work out like they should.
Life has no guarantees,


(Universal Studios 1999) 

But always loved by me,
You're gonna be. 

(Holiday World 2007)

Someone's everything
You're gonna see
Just what you are to me. 

(2012)

You're gonna fly, with every dream you chase.
We just have to believe things work out like they should.
Life has no guarantees, 


(With the Boyfriend 2012)

But always loved by me.
You're gonna be.


(summer 2011)

Always loved by me!!

(Fashion Show 2008)

Linked with Hootin' Anni's Thursday Theme Song.

Today Was A Fairytale

Performed By: Taylor Swift
Written By: Taylor Swift
From the 2010 Soundtrack Album: Valentine's Day 
(Taylor also had a role in this movie).

This past Saturday was my Daughter's Senior Prom. 

We spent most of the day getting her all dolled up and ready for the event. 

It has been a stressful process finding the right dress, shoes, jewelry, and flowers, but it was all worth it on Saturday when I saw the smile on her face and how beautiful she looked.  

Today was a fairytale,







You were the prince,
I used to be a damsel in distress.

You took me by the hand and you picked me up at six.
Today was a fairytale,

Today was a fairytale.

Today was a fairytale,
I wore a dress.
You wore a dark grey t-shirt Tux.
You told me I was pretty,
When I looked like a mess. And I felt like a Princess.
Today was a fairytale.

Time slows down,
Whenever you're around.

Can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me.
Fell in love when I saw you standing there,
It must have been the way,
Today was a fairytale.

It must have been the way,
Today was a fairytale.


(Beautiful "Hilltopper" View)

Today was a fairytale,
You've got a smile that takes me to another planet.
Every move you make everything you say is right,
Today was a fairytale.

Today was a fairytale.
All that I can say,
Is now it's getting so much clearer,
Nothing made sense until the time I saw your face.
Today was a fairytale.


(The Kissing Bridge)







Time slows down,
Whenever you're around.


(Under The Kissing Bridge)

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me.
Fell in love when I saw you standing there,

It must have been the way,
Today was a fairytale.


(Our Front Yard)

It must have been the way,
Today was a fairytale.

Time slows down,
Whenever you're around.
I can feel my heart,
It's beating in my chest.
Did you feel it?
I can't put this down.







But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me.
Fell in love when I saw you standing there,
It must have been the way,

But can you feel this magic in the air?
It must have been the way you kissed me.
Fell in love when I saw you standing there,

It must have been the way,
Today was a fairytale.


(My Bedroom and Bath)

It must have been the way,
Today was a fairytale.


(In The Truck)

Today was a fairytale.










Except for a few "getting ready" shots, all photos were taken on the Beautiful Campus of Western Kentucky University, home of the Hilltoppers!!! 


For more fun with photos and song, be sure to visit Hootin' Anni's Thursday Theme Song.

Run For The Roses

Louisville, Kentucky - - Home to Churchill Downs and The Kentucky Derby. 

I lived in Louisville as a child and still have many family members there.

With it being "Derby" week, my song choice was an easy one.

So put on your Derby Hat, grab your Mint Julep and have a listen!

Performed By: Dan Fogelberg

Written By: Dan Fogelberg

1981 Album: The Innocent Age

Born in the valley,
And raised in the trees,
Of Western Kentucky,
On wobbly knees.
With mama beside you,
To help you along.
You'll soon be a growing up strong.

(The Mansion at Griffin Gate - Lexington, Ky.)

All the long, lazy mornings,
In pastures of green.

(Neighborhood Farm)

The sun on your withers,
The wind in your mane.

(Neighborhood Farm)

Could never prepare you,
For what lies ahead.
The run for the roses so red.

(Gallop To Glory - Galt House Hotel - Louisville, Ky.)

And it's run for the roses,
As fast as you can.
Your fate is delivered,
Your moment's at hand.
It's the chance of a lifetime,
In a lifetime of chance.

(Painting in the Lobby of our Office)

And it's high time you joined,
In the dance.

(Painting inside the Brickyard Cafe - Franklin, Ky.)

It's high time you joined,

In the dance.

(Gallopalooza Horse Statues - Downtown Louisville, Kentucky July 2011)

From sire to sire

It's born in the blood.

(Neighborhood Farm)

The fire of a mare,

(Neighborhood Farm)

And the strength of a stud.

(Filming of Bank Commercial - Bowling Green, Ky.)

It's breeding and it's training,
And it's something unknown.
That drives you and carries,
You home.

(My Daughter riding her Dad's horse)

And it's run for the roses,
As fast as you can.
Your fate is delivered,
Your moment's at hand.
It's the chance of a lifetime,
In a lifetime of chance.

(Display inside Kroger)

And it's high time you joined,
In the dance.

(Lindsey)

It's high time you joined in the dance.

(Photo found on Churchill Downs Website)

Follow the link HERE if you would like to take a look at the horses in the running of the 138th Kentucky Derby, "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports". I think I like Daddy Nose Best, even though this horse is a 15/1 shot (not that I will be betting on any of them).

For more fun with photos and song head on over to Hootin' Anni's Thursday Theme Song.