Atlanta Steeplechase 2009

This was the 43rd year for the Atlanta Steeplechase. It was my first visit, but certainly not my last. It was a very warm spring day with plenty of sunshine, good friends, and great entertainment. The Atlanta Steeplechase is known as Georgia's biggest and best lawn party and that is exactly how it appeared to me! Can't wait till next year, maybe I'll be brave enough to wear a hat......maybe.

Sarah and Perry Cook in the very car they left from their wedding in, 15 years ago this April.

Happy Anniversary!

The Fox Hounds.

The steeplechase horses. Jake saw more than a few that he wanted to bring home and turn into Event horses! Good luck with that Jake.

Steeplechase after party at the Jockey Club

Perfect ending to a perfect day.

After a long day of watching beautiful horses, beautiful hats, Jack Russel races, and people enjoying the day it was time for a little dancing at the Jockey Club. I was privileged to be invited to this private party hosted by the Bouckaert Family.

Jake breaking it down!

The Bouckaert parents having a turn on the dance floor, showing the kids they still know all the moves!

Jake and his friends having fun, I think the green pants changed him into a dancing fool!

The sun was low on the horizion and made for the perfect party lighting.

Ahhhh Spring....