Adventures
Open Class Photos
Each year the Gibson County Extension Homemakers sponsors the Gibson County Fair Open Class Exhibits. This year I have a photo for every one of the photo categories – one of the many pluses of documenting everything I do for my blog. I have two nature photos, one black and white and one color. I…
Read MoreA Day in Makeup
I love makeup. It’s one of my very favorite things about being a girl. So for this week’s Fashion Friday I’m going to tell you about some of my favorite products. I’ve used all sorts of brands since I first started wearing makeup, and I’ve finally found products that I love to wear. If I…
Read MoreIt’s 1988 all over again
To start with my dad use to help with the fireworks at the fairgrounds many years ago. In 1988 we watered the infield to prevent fires. ’88 is the first crop year I can really remember, I remember everyone talking about how dry it was. I was 3 and I got to ride with Dad…
Read MoreA Hot 4th of July
It’s always hot out on the 4th of July, and this year was definitely not an exception. Matt (my husband) went out to the fairgrounds bright and early at 8 am and didn’t make it home until 11 pm. That morning he helped the fireworks people get set up, before helping with some electrical issues…
Read MoreFair Foods
It’s getting close to fair time again here. That means it’s time for me to decide what types of foods I’m going to make for open class at the Gibson County Fair. There hasn’t been a year that I’ve not exhibitied something there. Last year I made holiday themed candy corn cookies – similar to…
Read MoreFriday Favorites
Things that I’m in love with this week (besides my husband, of course) — these industrial style rope lights from Luke Lamp Co. the concept of mirrors on exposed bricks a la’ Apartment Therapy and Simply So Good’s crusty homemade bread
Read More2012 GCAMA Tractor Show
Last weekend was the Gibson County Antique Machinery Association‘s tractor show. Matt and I had a lot of fun, even if it was super hot all weekend. It usually rains on the weekend of the tractor show, so of course, the one year we need a good rain it doesn’t. At least the show went…
Read More2012 Relay for Life
Last weekend was the 2012 Gibson County Relay for Life. I’ve been helping “Uncle” Dave DJ the event for the last several years. It’s always a great event, but this year was especially awesome. This year’s Relay raised $87,000 and a lot of fun was had doing it. The evening started with a “Celebration” flash…
Read MoreColor Week: Black & White
For this final day of color week, we’re going to be featuring black and white. I had a lot of fun with this one – mostly because I love a good black and white photograph. I did take photos of lots of things that were already white or black to begin with, but I’m super…
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