Oaks and Derby 2016

Living in Louisville has its perks. Namely, Oaks and Derby!!

OAKS
We went to the track with friends on Friday for Oaks which used to be more of a local day but has gotten crowded over the years!  I was OBSESSED with my new dress that M bought me when we were in California recently.  We splurged on all you can eat and drink tickets which made the day so fun!  Lillies go down a lot easier if you're not paying $13 a pop!

Walking to Churchill!

Gorgeous day with friends.

LOVE my dress and my man :)

After a very long day we woke up super early on Saturday and made it to the track by 8:30am.  We were not messing around!!  We stayed in the Paddock all day with friends and it was perfect! And yes, this is the dress I wore to Oaks last year. Would you believe that I snuck in a whole bottle of wine under that dress?!  ;)

First Lily around 10am :)

Our little spot in the Paddock.

A storm blew through right before the KY Derby so M protected all our glassware!

Finally left the track around 8:30pm.  WHAT A DAY!

Until next year!!

Derby week

Derby in Louisville starts on Tuesday...

Tuesday - Winefest.

Tipsy!

Wednesday - Beerfest.

Thursday - Wing Ding.  Annual shindig with wings, beer and an ice luge!

Friday - Oaks & Mr. Louisville's birthday!  We scalped tickets so we'd have a seat and it was a gorgeous day.  We were next to some folks from New York that helped us drink the bourbon we snuck in.

Abbey came!

Bathroom selfie.

Saturday - Derby.

With Tracie and Pam.

All fun and games until you can't get an Uber home...

Sunday - Tired.  But still managed to make it back home and have dinner with me ladies!

Derby

Two years ago I went to the Kentucky Derby for the first time.  I made a five dollar exacta box bet with Yep, I'll Have Another and 2 other horses, I can't even remember their names.  I had no idea what I was doing when the teller told me I owed her $30 for the bet.  What?!  I thought it was only $5.  Anyway, I paid because I was too embarrassed to ask what I did wrong.  I ended up winning $766.50. I've learned a lot about betting since then and this year I went to the Oaks AND Derby.

On Friday, first, I met Mr. Louisville's Italian BF!
Then it was off to the Oaks with Diva B and his fiance, Heather.
It was FREEZING but we had a good time.
Saturday, Mr. L and I were at it again and made it to the track before noon. We had a sweet set-up with a co-worker of his and some others in the Paddock and it was a perfect day!  Didn't win big like I did a few years ago but it was definitely more fun.

Derby fun had by all!  How about you?

At Derby!  I had quite a few of these guys.

Mr. Louisville, me and BF Casey before Oaks.

Mr. Louisville and I. OMG.  That stache...