Sir JJ Attends the Kentucky Derby

by Greta on May 9, 2013

JJ_Greta_Kentucky DerbyIf you have been following along for years on this blog or on my social media, you will know I have a very special place in my heart for WWII Veterans. Sir JJ Witmeyer, who was born and raised in New Orleans and lives in Harahan, is one that I am honored to call my friend. Whether we end up at the French Consulates house, attend a start-studded event at the WWII Museum or just go to lunch, we are certainly like peas and carrots. Some things are meant to be, and last weekend I was honored to attend the Kentucky Derby with “My Knight” as he was an invited guest of Rick Porter, the owner of Normandy Invasion.

You can read a lot more about this event and all the news articles over at my other blog, Hooah Wife and Friends.

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Betsy Porter and JJ

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Victoria Keith is Rick Porter’s fabulous assistant and a new friend

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Rick Porter, the owner of Normandy Invasion

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Chad Brown, Normandy Invasion’s Trainer

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Jenny an Suzie, our Derby volunteer awesomeness

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JJ betting on Normandy Invasion. He came in 4th, but he was still a big winner!

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Cats and Star Wars for the Win

by Greta on April 26, 2013

Just because cats and Star Wars go so well together!

h/t Mashable

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Being “Schooled” on College Shopping

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Mandeville High First Robotics Team 2992

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