Thursday, May 6, 2010

derby fun

c and i celebrated the 136th kentucky derby at the santa anita park. we were invited to a private event hosted by maker's mark and it was so fun! while the track wasn't having any races on site, it was still fun to watch the races on television while drinking a perfect mint julep and people-watching [there were some great outfits and hat combos so i'm already thinking about next year's attire - i had very short notice this year so there was no time to get an outfit together].

anyway, it's true what they say...the race is the most exciting 2 minutes in sports! i had my bets on jackson bend and stately victor, but was sad to see that neither of them placed. that's the last time i trust my instincts! ha! c bet on paddy o'prado to win and it was so neat to see him come up the side and take 3rd place in the last stretch of the race.

here are some pics from the day:


i can't wait for next year!!

13 comments:

Lucky in Love said...

You two are so cute :) Glad you had a great time!

Sweet Southern Prep said...

Glad you had so much fun! What a beautiful day too!

KatiePerk said...

Adorable! Love some Maker's Mark! Thank you so much for my sweet birthday card!

BLC :o said...

Oh what fun and don't you two look just darrrrling. Xoxo-BLC

Stephanie said...

Looks like fun! I've always wanted to go to the derby!

Seersucker Scrapper said...

Looks like fun! I need to find a Derby party to go to next year!

dreaming in pink and green said...

Aw you two are adorable! I'm jealous you went to such a fun event :) KY Derby DEFINITELY is the best 2 minutes in sports!

Unknown said...

Glad you had a good time!! I went to a derby party too. I agree people watching is so fun!!

Piper Jacquelyn said...

How fun! I wish I'd gotten to see the race, but I was in a wedding that day! Oh well - there is always next year!

Muffy said...

How fun! Looks like it was a blast! I love Santa Anita!! This year I watched the game from the Del Mar Racetrack. I wish Derby Day was more than just once a year!

Jules said...

The photos from the party turned our great. I love the last one of you and C. Those mint juleps also look really good. I’ve never had one before.

Jill said...

FUN and cute photos! Y'all are such a cute couple.

sanjeet said...

Glad you had so much fun! What a beautiful day too!
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