Wanna bet?

In perfect "May Birthday" tradition... we went to the Horse Races with one of my dearest friends.

We have been friends for over 10 years.  We became friends right after high school....and then began our wild journey!  We visited each other all through our college experience.  After graduating, we moved within 5 minutes of each other. (on the same street)  That had to be the time in our friendship that I most miss. We had late nights, a zillion inside-jokes, pizza, (with no cheese or meat- to save the calories of course) stories that are still topic of every phone call, and many celebrations.  She moved away, started her Chiropractic practice, and got married.  I began teaching, moved away, and also got married.  Here are some snaps of her wedding last year:

When the 5 of us get together...you are guaranteed lots of laughs!  When is the next wedding/event ladies?!!!  I miss you girlie's!!!  (side note- email girls about a reunion)

Yep....my dance moves are kooky at best....but I love that dance floor.  (almost as much as The Mr.)

We have always stayed close and wished our paths would someday bring us closer (in miles)...like living on the same street!!!   We will keep wishing on those stars...no one is moving anytime soon!  We do meet up every May to celebrate our birthdays at the Horse Races.  Her family gets a suite on the finish line and they graciously invite us. (Another post about how great her family is....they are the parents you sit at dinner with and laugh so hard your wine comes out your nose)
 My sweet friend is the brains of the whole operation on race day.  She teaches us her "strategy", tells us her top picks, and lets us dissect her brain of horse knowledge. 

2010 Horse Races:

We were ALL big winners last year!!

2011:

My poor hubby!  The rest of us had heavy wallets.

I had 2 winning tickets.  One bet was for $6 and the other bet was for $2 . ( They won me a grand!!!)  My friend and her hubby were reeeaaallly big winners!

We just signed our IRS forms and collected our cha-ching!  Watch out.....is it possible this winning streak will continue every year?!!!   I am counting down the days until our next Race Day!!!

I understand this post might be obnoxious.  As a teacher,  I am allowing a "pass" to brag.  :)   

I have to end this lucky weekend with my two good luck charms.  They have been extra lovie lately....and you know that makes my heart all tingly inside. Ahhh!!!!