Everyone asks;
1) Did you wear a hat?
Yes I did, Branden did not.
2) Did you try a mint julip?
No we did not try a mint julip. No bourbon for us :)
3) Did you win money?
No, we did not go to the Kentucky Derby to win money :)
We had an incredible time, just the two of us :) Kentucky is a beautiful and very green place! We were able to leave the 4 kids home with two amazing girls, who the kids absolutely adore (so do I)! Thank you, Heidi and Lauren!
I always say "wish I had taken more pictures", but I am happy with the ones that I have.
Me and B in front of Churchill Downs!!
I really could not believe it...
Our box was perfect! The finish line no more than 20 yds ahead! We sat just under the cover, second box in (it did sprinkle early on). But, the sun came out for the "derby".
The white columns are the finish line!
These are the derby horses, their owners, jockey's, trainers, etc...making a lap around the crowd before the big race.
The words to the traditional song that is sung before the Kentucky derby, "My Old Kentucky Home."
It is now confirmed, my favorite animal, is a horse! I have always liked horses, but seeing them race in person is amazing!
They are nothing but pure muscle! Their desire to run and to win is like nothing else I have ever seen. I absolutely loved it!!
Been there done that....I hope not! We would love to do it again (with a bigger hat :))!
Thank you to my husband, and AAF, his hard work paid off!! So glad I could share this experience and have these great memories with him!
I love you B!!
