Kentucky!

After last year's girls trip to the Rolex, I convinced my Husband, Mom and Dad to go.

Plus, my Nephew is finishing his first year at UK (GO CATS)

Trying to pack for a fun little getaway....somehow, he also knows when we are set to leave

 This one? Not so much ;)

Our Waffle house stop on our way from MI to KY

Yes, I had their hashbrowns instead of waffles

We met up with my Nephew Thursday night did a bit of what we like to call "Gear up!"

My husband and I with my Parents, capping off the evening with cappuccinos and dessert (a fantastic place to visit!) at Shakespeare's in Lexington

Friday, we decided to go to Keeneland's closing day

Upon entering, we saw this glorious gelding

Ironic being this day was also Laz's 13th birthday!

 Our first race, the gates were right in front of us...lucky!

 My pick didn't win but I wanted him anyway :)

 Down in the paddock, viewing our picks for the next race

 Billy and my fam really enjoyed it

 There is something so amazing about horse racing, and somber. It's a conflicting, heart beating, emotional, exciting ride.

 Excuse the wind/rain blown hair (YIKES it looks like Laz's forelock) but that's my big winning chestnut in the background. I made $19 off my $1 bet. Boom.

Of course, like any overly compassionate better, I lost it all on the next race ;)

Our Nephew, looking so preppy and dapper. He fits quite well in KY now

Then, Saturday, our only day at the Rolex

Enjoy the XC photos

Such drama and skill and heart and athleticism and bravery!!!

 Found my 'friend' Caitlyn from OTTB Designs on the course which was FUN

Watching ponies fly by, sitting next to my love, while getting a tan?!
YES please

PS I also worked over a walking taco which was glorious in it's own right

 Billy loves a draft or draft x

 My fave shot below

 Now many of you that visit, probably think, ohhh I want to be an eventer!
Yes, I do too, but I'm too much of a chicken shit so I found myself thinking "Ohhh I want to be a volunteer here with Laz as my mount and just stand for 6 hours having people pet him!!"

What a fantastic trip it was!!!