Riders Up

Last weekend we headed to Aiken, SC where we used to live to atten the annual Steeplechase. The horses race 2 laps around the track jumping 12 barriers. The event is huge for the town and everyone shows up and tailgates and cheers the horses and riders on. We love catching up with all our friends and this is the perfect chance to see everyone at the same time. Plus did I mention that it was sunny and about 75 degrees. A perfect day.






For some reason every year there are riders thrown from the horses and it is not pretty and for some reason we always seem to be at the jump where this happens. It is so scary but it is still tons of fun watching the horses race and jump. The carriage ride is fun to watch the horses and buggy's ride by.





Thomas loved it this year. He kept pointing at the horses and yelling. He was a trooper throughout the day and of course he loved all the food.





Arden really enjoyed herself. She played with all of the kids and even made a few friends throughout the day. She cried when the day was over and she realized we had to leave. She's already asked if we can go back again next year.