This day.
There were so many crazy, funny, exciting and awesome things about this day.
Day four of our vacation was the whole purpose of our trip.
The Kentucky Oaks!
Just as fun as the Kentucky Derby but NOT just as expensive.
It was an absolute joy to have my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt-in-law and Grandmama all there for this occasion. I'm really blessed to have such a wonderful family.
Before we left for the races we decided that some good, old fashioned Southern "porch photos". Or at least, that's what I call them!
When we felt that we had our fill of pictures we headed to the races!
The official color of the Kentucky Oaks is PINK in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. There was plenty of Pink to be seen. It was truly a beautiful day.
Now, for the "butt" story of the day. I mentioned in my Day 3 post that we saw a lot of butts on this trip. Well, here is today's story.
It's no secret that there is plenty of booze to be had at the Downs during the races. Though none of our party drinks, plenty of people around us did. There was a particular group of beautiful young women sitting in front of us that had...probably way too much to drink. Lily after Lily after Mint Julep after Beer...They were delightfully fun to watch as they got more and more excited about the races. During one particular race they started to stand up on the bleachers, like the rest of the crowd, but for one lady in particular, it just wasn't meant to be.
As she stepped up onto the bleacher, she wobbled, steadied herself but wobbled again and back to the ground she went. She landed on her feet but her her skirt didn't make it. She was wearing one of those skirts with the zipper all the way up the backside and when she fell BAM! Out came her bottom.
It was thoroughly entertaining to watch her friends laugh and wobble as they gathered around her to fix her skirt. I don't know how long it took them to fix it but I'm sure good times were had by all.
Finally, it was time for THE race. The Kentucky Oaks race. I will admit here and now that I did indeed place a bet on a horse. I figured, I'm not a gambling girl and, in fact, it kind of scares me to bet on things I have no control over. But I decided that I was there, dressed up, hat and all, I might as well complete the experience by placing a bet. So, I bet on the favorite to win because it seemed like a safe bet. I placed a $9 Win (First) Place (Second) or Show (Third). Meaning, if the horse I chose came in first, second or third, I'd get something back and not lose my entire $9.
And what do you know? My horse won! I won $15 and was very satisfied.
We all had such a wonderful day and I am so happy that we got to experience the thrill of the Downs.
Before we left for the races we decided that some good, old fashioned Southern "porch photos". Or at least, that's what I call them!
The official color of the Kentucky Oaks is PINK in support of Breast Cancer Awareness. There was plenty of Pink to be seen. It was truly a beautiful day.
Now, for the "butt" story of the day. I mentioned in my Day 3 post that we saw a lot of butts on this trip. Well, here is today's story.
It's no secret that there is plenty of booze to be had at the Downs during the races. Though none of our party drinks, plenty of people around us did. There was a particular group of beautiful young women sitting in front of us that had...probably way too much to drink. Lily after Lily after Mint Julep after Beer...They were delightfully fun to watch as they got more and more excited about the races. During one particular race they started to stand up on the bleachers, like the rest of the crowd, but for one lady in particular, it just wasn't meant to be.
As she stepped up onto the bleacher, she wobbled, steadied herself but wobbled again and back to the ground she went. She landed on her feet but her her skirt didn't make it. She was wearing one of those skirts with the zipper all the way up the backside and when she fell BAM! Out came her bottom.
It was thoroughly entertaining to watch her friends laugh and wobble as they gathered around her to fix her skirt. I don't know how long it took them to fix it but I'm sure good times were had by all.
Finally, it was time for THE race. The Kentucky Oaks race. I will admit here and now that I did indeed place a bet on a horse. I figured, I'm not a gambling girl and, in fact, it kind of scares me to bet on things I have no control over. But I decided that I was there, dressed up, hat and all, I might as well complete the experience by placing a bet. So, I bet on the favorite to win because it seemed like a safe bet. I placed a $9 Win (First) Place (Second) or Show (Third). Meaning, if the horse I chose came in first, second or third, I'd get something back and not lose my entire $9.
And what do you know? My horse won! I won $15 and was very satisfied.
We all had such a wonderful day and I am so happy that we got to experience the thrill of the Downs.
