[Laurel]

Yes, Steph, I agree! Tiptoe should go to the derby and be the hit of the day! Paty, you'll have to find her a nice hat for the occasion. One cannot go to the derby without a new hat! She'll have to have her first Mint Julep!

For those from the far corners of the earth who may not know what the Kentucky Derby is nor its traditions of Mint Juleps and bonnets:

The Kentucky Derby is one our "Triple Crown" horse races, lasts aprox. 2 mins and is a huge deal, especially in Kentucky and the horse racing world.

At the Derby ladies dress in their finest "Sunday Best" and sport large, shady hats. The gents dress elegantly as well.

A mint julep is a southern drink that is customarily sipped at the derby. By definition it is a drink consisting of a liquor (as bourbon or brandy) and sugar poured over crushed ice and garnished with mint. My bet is Tiptoe will have a grand old time and should splurge on calories and sugar for the day!