We had such a blast at the 2nd Annual Derby Days this year!
It was so much fun to celebrate a tradition that has been in the Wilson family for as long as I can remember... My grandparents used to host their Derby parties at the house where we live now. So many fun memories... And now we get to keep making them! :)
{an attempted family "hat" photo}
The Kentucky Derby is definitely rich with traditions... One of them being, of course, the famous mint julep. The recipe we use is as follows.
Mint Julep:
Crush sprigs of fresh Kentucky Colonel Mint in your glass
Add desired amount of ice
Add desired amount of Bourbon
Pour desired amount of fresh lemonade over to drink
yummy!
B loved her festive hat and her "horse" shirt :)
PawPaw always enjoys displaying our family photo with legendary racehorse Secretariat.
{walking around the house, showing off her "horse"}
{playing with her beloved Yay-Yay and Uncle Aaron}
We were all so happy when the Derby Princess, Arianna, arrived with her mommy and daddy :)
...Then it was time to start the betting!
Arianna enjoyed a nap before the race started, unlike her cousin, B, who was taking advantage of running around like a crazy toddler ;)
Congrats to those people who placed bets on I'll Have Another
I hope you all had a fabulous Cinco de Mayo, Derby Days, or whatever activities you were able to enjoy this weekend!! :)
