image from Kentucky Derby.com
Saturday marked the start of celebrations leading up to the Kentucky Derby!
Many of you might not know much about Kentucky, but you have probably heard of the Kentucky Derby, The most exciting 2 minutes in sports!
I moved to Kentucky 15 years ago Derby Day. We pulled our moving truck in just in time to catch the race that day. We had left Utah where spring had come late that year, and arrived in Louisville with green grass, trees full of colorful blossoms and tulips blooming everywhere. It was beautiful.
Sea of Hats in the Paddock... image from kentuckyderby.com
Before I moved to Kentucky I heard someone say "all you need to know about Kentucky are three things, Tobacco, Bourbon & Horse Racing"...
hmmm. I thought... I'll fit right in, as a non-smoking teetotaler...
but that's really not true. .... There is so much more to living here. Horse Racing is a beautiful sport that can be fully enjoyed whether or not you bet on the race, and I've even figured out how to make a Mint Julep without the bourbon...
the Derby Festival Balloon Race that I got to be a part of a few years ago
This is really my favorite time of the year here, and one that makes me proud every year to say that I am now a Kentucky resident.
I want to share some of this with you, my blog readers. It's a great looking into a "slice of life" of living here.
I started talking to Traci about it and we decided to team up and have a little blog party the week of the Kentucky Derby.
Please Join us for a Blog Party!!
when: Friday April 25th til Saturday May 1st
where: the Polkadot Chair & Amazing Mae blogs!
So next week, watch Traci's site Amazing Mae AND right here on the Polkadot Chair for lots of Derby related posts we'll have:
-Craft ideas
-Recipes
-Party Ideas so you can throw your own soiree wherever you live.. (for kids as well as the grown ups)
-A special quilting project for next week's Tuesday tutorial.
-A couple of giveaways
-A guest blogger...
all with a few personal stories thrown in!
We are both very excited to share this time of the year with you! It all starts this Friday with a giveaway!
**also if you have a Derby/Horse related craft or activity on your blog, leave a comment here and I'll do a post and link up to your blog!!**
12 people said...:
How fun! I have never been to your section of the country -- it looks beautiful!
And how fun about your party! I can't wait to see all of the festivities!
XOXO
Jen
I am so excited. I was wanting to throw a Derby party this year. It may just be hubby and the kids, but it will be fun. (with your help of course!)
one of my college professors actually did a take home final a week early so he could take a vacation to see the kentucky derby...he did it every year :)
I'm homesick! From a Kentucky gal living in PA
Sounds like a great party! My older brothers used to have a tradition of going to the derby every year. They don't go every year anymore, but I'd sure love to go see it sometime!
Missing my old kentucky home!!! Can't wait to see what you all come up with!
Jenni
My friend has a great stationary company, with Derby invites that I love! I am another KY girl, living in Lexington. You can check out a feature on MEllen Designs here.I'll have to come up with something derby fun for the party! Can't wait!
http://lemontreecreations.blogspot.com/2010/04/what-i-like-wednesday-mellen-designs.html
I've been a Louisvillian my whole life, and not once attended Derby or even The Oaks. I do love the parade and Thunder and seeing all of the visitors though.
I can't wait! I must admit, Kentucky is a place I don't know much about (besides the Derby - Smarty Jones will always be our family favorite.) :)
So fun! Can't wait to see it.
We lived in Lville for 7 years and I miss it so much!! These pics made me tear up a little.
Melissa... I have posted my families favorite Kentucky Derby recipe!!!!
http://thedarttboard.blogspot.com/
-Rachel!!!
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