Off to the races!

This weekend we crossed another thing off our 'bucket list' of experiences to complete before leaving Kentucky!  After years of good intentions, we finally made it to Keeneland's (Lexington's site for thoroughbred racing and sales) Saturday morning breakfast buffet (I believe it's only offered in April and October).  This was actually probably the best year to attend because the activities were right up the alley of our kiddos!

Racing didn't start until the afternoon, but we got up close with the horses receiving their morning workouts.  Bucky the Bugler (bottom right) is someone I photographed last summer when he performed the "Call to the Races" at a local wedding to open the ceremony.  

They had a score of other activities, including face painting, a racing game, rub on tattoos, and goody bags that included a yo yo and coloring/activity book and crayons.  And it was all free!  We like free!

Standing in line for the breakfast buffet I met someone who grew up 5 miles from me in central Illinois!  Small world, eh?

Shaker Village sponsored a little petting zoo!  They had a miniature donkey, puppies, and chicks!

I definitely recommend this for families, however it might be worth it to pay for parking.  The shuttle from the 'free' parking lot didn't start running until 10AM, well after breakfast was over.