It's getting there...
After seeing our house and visiting the school, we headed the rest of the way to Indianapolis. By the time we got to our hotel, it was too late to make to Carb Day, so we just walked around at the canal and went over to Circle Centre. The girls had fun walking along the canal, but it was kind of nerve-racking when they got too close to the water.
On the canal...
Our family...
Saturday morning we got up pretty early so we could get over to the track and get in line at the drivers' autograph session. We waited in Tony Kanaan's line, while Nana waited for Marco Andretti. Tony was as sweet as ever. He even got up from behind the table and walked around to pose with the girls. Luckily, no tears from Maren this time.
Waiting patiently in line...
Carsyn and Marco...
The girls with our favorite--TK...
In front of the Pagoda...
After leaving the track, we went back downtown to our hotel for lunch and the Indy 500 Festival Parade. This was our first time ever going to the parade. That's right...after living in Speedway for 25 years, Mommy had NEVER gone. The girls loved the big balloon floats, especially the My Little Pony and Sponge Bob. Mommy and Nana liked seeing Mario Andretti and Mario Lopez! After the parade we walked over to Buca's for a late lunch--yum!
Maren waiting for the parade to start...
Carsyn and Sponge Bob...
Monument Circle...
Saturday night we went to mass at St. Chris, one of our favorite race time traditions. We were so glad to be back at our home parish. And, fortunately Father Mike had mass and we were able to visit with him a little after church. We also were very happy to see Kathy, Carol, and Lauryn at mass, and finally get to meet little Lyla! After mass we stopped by Mommy and Daddy's friends' house. The girls had a blast playing with their kiddos. Then we went back to the hotel. The girls were able to hang out at the hotel with John and Kathy a bit before going to bed. Then Mommy, Daddy, John, and Kathy headed back to Speedway for the annual walk down Georgetown Rd.
The girls ready for church...
Carsyn, Lauryn, Logan, and Lyla after mass...
Carsyn, Logan, and Rylee...
On Sunday morning we ate breakfast at the hotel before making the drive over to Speedway. It was very smooth going most of the way. The last mile of the trip took about 40 minutes. We definitely did not like not waking up in Speedway on race morning. Next year we will totally be looking for a place to stay--any offers to put up all six of us??? We were able to park at our old neighbor Fred's house, and hang out there before walking over to the track. At the track we put down some blankets and let the girls play around in the shade before going up to our seats for all the pre-race traditions. The girls did great at the race. Maren slept from lap 5 to lap 105. Carsyn spent a lot of time walking around with Nana during the middle of the race. We saw a lot of action in turn one this year. It was a great race day, and the rain stayed away. However, the outcome could have been better--a lot better. After Tony crashed on lap 98, we had no one else to cheer for (Marco got taken out on the first lap.) Thankfully, he was okay. Next year...
The girls with Uncle John before the race...
Mommy's girls...
Logan enjoying the festivities...
Carsyn and Daddy ready for the parade lap...
Maren and Daddy waiting to see the cars come into turn one...
1 comment:
What a great time you guys had!! And your new house is looking awesome! Wow!
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