My Top 5

I recently bought a new Bobbi Brown Shimmer brick. It is amazing! I had my old one for so long it was in teeny tiny pieces. I wear it everyday and decided it is definitely one of my top 5 beauty products that I could not live without. What are yours? And, has anyone tried the Morrocan Oil hair products? My hair is falling out post baby and I was thinking about giving them a try...

My Top 5

I am ocd about wrinkles. This is my favorite sunscreen and it does not break your face out!
A friend told me that when I became pregnant I had to use baby oil on every square inch of my body to prevent stretch marks. I never had one and it makes your skin super duper soft. I use it still. Everywhere.
Great bronzing powder that I use all over my face. It makes you look naturally tan.
I have used Biosilk for years on my hair AND body! I rub it through my hair before I straighten it and then put the leftover on my body. It is great for feet and hands.
If you have never tried Burt's Bees products then you are missing out. I am super lucky because my sister in law works for them and brings me samples all the time. Any of their radiance products are great. They have radiance night cream, body lotion and lip shimmer and I use them all.

Bluegrass Bites

Tailgating is soon! Yippee! I found a great wing recipe that I am going to try this year.

KENTUCKY WINGS

3 pounds chicken wings (about 16)

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

1/2 cup whiskey

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Thin orange wedges and pineapple slices as a garnish (optional)

1. In a foil lined 15 x 10x1 lined baking pan arrange the wings in a single layer. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

2. For sauce in a slow cooker stir together butter, syrup and whiskey. Add wings, stirring to coat.

3. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 4 hours or on high heat setting for 2 hours.

Here are some photos from 2 seasons ago (I did not tailgate last year because I was to sick and pregnant!) My husband is making his favorite drink "Hammer" he discovered it in college at Two Keys. White Grape Juice +Vodka=hangover. But, he loves it!

This year is bittersweet since it's our last Fall in KY. At least for a while...

The best

3 months

of my life!

Layers of Lexington-Garden and Gun

Lexington was featured in the August issue of Garden and Gun.

Fall in KY

I could not help myself! Had to order these for Sidney for Keeneland and football. I can't wait for them to arrive! Found both at Best Dressed Child. I wanted the UK smocked dress but I had to stop myself!

Houston

Many of you know ,Craig got accepted into a fellowship program at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, TX. We are beyond excited for the wonderful opportunity. But, I am a little nervous about the size. Three million people? Really? Deep breath. We are visiting for a week in September and I am looking forward to exploring the city.We are going to meet with a realtor to look at some different areas, go to an Astros game and enjoy some much needed time with each other. I can't wait!

Connor the very hungry caterpillar!

Sidney went to her first birthday party! Her friend, Connor was turning one. Jennifer threw such a cute party! What a great idea. We had a fun time and got to see lots of friends. I can't wait to throw birthday parties for Sidney. But, I don't want her to grow up!

The cake, cookies and decorations were all "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" themed, which is one of my favorite children's books.

Happy Birthday sweet Connor!

I got to meet Ellie and Lyla!

Sidney and her little buddy, Caroline Herrington

Is he not the cutest thing? Even his outfit has a caterpillar!