Maybe it's because we grew up in Daleville, Indiana, but neither Jeff nor I had ever been to a Derby Party! Welcome to Kentucky! Some of our friends invited us to their house to experience the Derby true KY style. The hostess wore her hat and dress...though she did not require it of her guests, she says she's going to make formal attire mandatory for next year. ;) They grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, and there was a massive spread of food! Taco dip, bean salad, cheese & crackers, fresh fruit, dill pickle roll-ups, Buffalo dip, mini Hot Browns, bacon-wrapped scallops, mac & cheese, etc. Don't worry I didn't forget the desserts--Banana pudding, Heath Bar cake, German chocolate cake, and of course, Derby Pie! It was incredible! Then there was the race...it was the fastest, most exciting two minutes ever! I was amazed to learn some of the history/trivia about the Derby. And to watch the winner, Mine That Bird,...coming all the way from the back...I was so impressed with the whole thing! After the race was over, they divvied out the winnings--to an expectant mother and a young boy. The boy wasn't too interested at first, but then when they handed him the $50 his eyes got big and he exclaimed, "I'm rich!" His reaction was hilarious!
The kids all brought white T-shirts to decorate their own "silks". I brought a Onesie for Noah, but he was getting so sleepy that we didn't stick around to decorate it. :( It was a really fun party! I think we like this Kentucky tradition!
