Monday, May 5, 2008

KENTUCKY DERBY 2008!!!!!!

That's right people! This year I was lucky enough to go to the KY Derby and it was a blast! My best friend from back home came out for a visit and my sweet husband stayed home with the kids while we went to the races. It was so fun. We even made our own hats. I went with a simple spring look, while Brianna went all out! The whole day people were complimenting her on her hat and a few people even wanted a picture.
We felt so posh walking around everyone and there big hats, I think the favorite color this year was pink and yellow. The look for the guys was striped linen suites,(very attractive!!!) sweet shades and a cigar. I want to do this every year, we are pretty much planning our trip for next year!


Here I am watching the races


Brianna knew what she was doing when it came to betting. She had tabs on her program and hiliters so everything was color coordinated. All the people around us were pretty impressed with her skills. It payed off, she won some good money! Here she is researching for her next bet.

7 comments:

Melanie said...

Very cool and I love your hats!

Waters said...

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH, that is my dream!!! I am such a horse girl, I am so happy you guys went!!! and Yes I do love your hats, good job Briana for making yours too! So did you get to see the horse go lame then put down? That just makes me feel so aweful for that poor thing.

Jamie said...

How fun!! I have always wanted to dress up and wear an over-the-top hat to a horse race. Sounds like you two had fun, it looks like it was a beautiful day too.

Kris said...

Hi Sherstine! Kris Bates here...my best friend from college was a "Kentucky Woman" and I visited her in Louisville...her family always went to the Derby and she and I always celebrated Derby Day at school when she couldn't make it home for the weekend! What an experience for you! I tried to leave you a comment on Jake's mission call but something was wrong with the website and it got lost or something! I called your mom right away (after I read your blog) to tell her how EXCITED we are! That was Jay's mission! OK, this isn't email, so I'll stop!
I love to catch up on your cute little family!

Alicia said...

I'm pretty sure that sounds like the coolest thing ever! Love the hats! I really do need to come visit. :)

Melissa said...

did you do the infield? you crazy girls... ;0

Mike and Kimmy said...

It looks like you had so much fun at the Derby! Lucky! I love the hats. I want to go to the Derby! Are you up for a game night soon?