My Weekend in Instagrams: Indiana State Fair Edition

This weekend was very low-key and rather uneventful. I did wedding makeup on Saturday, which I forgot to take pictures of. Sunday, we went to the Indiana State Fair. The girls loved the county fair so much that we just couldn’t resist taking them again! Here are some of the photos I captured:

Unfortunately, elephant ears aren’t nearly as good as I remembered when I was a kid. We came to the conclusion that anything fried and slathered in sugar must have been much more exciting at age 8.

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Maybe we should have just went with the Red Velvet Funnel Cake with Cream Cheese?

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Deep fried everything. Are you trying to kill us here?

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One of my favorites as a little girl. I’m sure my daughters will love it too. There is just something about girls & carousels.

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Strawberry Lemonade Shake-up. This was amazing.

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It’s not a fair without livestock.

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We tried relentlessly to win the girls a stuffed animal, but to no avail. I mean we all know those things are rigged, right? Well, that’s what we told ourselves.

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This face means it’s time to go.

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Until next year…

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How was your weekend? Do you enjoy going to your State Fair?

 

 

My Weekend in Instagrams

Shoulder rides on Grandpa. Love this.

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My Dad made this yummy orange creamsicle cake. If you’ve seen my Dad’s cake creations before, you would understand why he’s the cake boss.

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Finally sporting all of my bracelets from Mexico. Ever tried to tie a friendship bracelet without a friend? I do not suggest. They’re named that for a reason.

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A little preview of a trial run I did this weekend. SO gorgeous! Can’t wait for this wedding!

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Someone got a hold of some chocolate chips and got caught red-handed. Who could get mad at a face like that?!

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Dinner on the marina at Bella Vita. One of my favorite dinner spots in the summertime.

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Lots of smooches (and remnants of mommy’s lipstick) <3

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What did you do this weekend?

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My Weekend in Instagrams

We had friends over and I made balsamic glazed caprese salad skewers for appetizers. So yum and a big hit!

Recipe:

cherry tomatoes

fresh mozzarella marinated in olive oil & spices

fresh basil

Place everything on the skewer. Drizzle with  balsamic glaze (2 tbsp balsamic vinegar & 1 tbsp olive oil). Sprinkle with sea salt & cracked pep.

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A note I received from a very sweet client. This is what makes my day.

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Call me Betty Crocker. Yet another food item from this weekend. Brownie Whoopie Pies with Salted Caramel Frosting. I ate ten one too many of these over the weekend. These are bad news.

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My <3 and I

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We took the girls to their first 4-H Fair. As a former 4-H’er this was right up my alley. The girls seemed to really enjoy themselves! Future 4-H’ers, perhaps?

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What did you do this weekend?

My Weekend in Instagrams

My weekend started off crazy and somewhat stressful. Our internet has been out for one, hence my lack of posts this week. I also had a garage sale, which is never fun. Definitely not fun in 103 degree weather (unflattering pictures of that not included). My weekend ended with quality family time and a visit to see my sweet Grandpa. Here was some of my weekend in photos:

I stocked up on some Indiana produce at the farmers market.

Did a trial run on a pretty bride.

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Nothing beats some fried chicken & watermelon.

I had a swim date with my favorite bambinos.

A lot of front porch sittin’.

What did you do this weekend?

My Weekend in Instagrams

It was such a relaxing weekend in this household and I loved every minute of it. Here was my weekend in photos:

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Stuffed peppers: A favorite Summer meal.

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I did wedding makeup in Carmel on this gorgeous group of ladies.

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I made strawberry peach sangria. It was so tasty and extremely simple! Here’s the recipe:

2 bottles white wine ( I used Barefoot Pinot Grigio)

5 cans Fresca (and it has zero calories!)

2 shots of rum or bourbon

your choice of fruit

mix it together in a big jug & let it marinate overnight. Yum, yum, summertime fun!

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I was overly elated that my herb garden is sprouting.

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Sunday Funday with my two favorite gal pals.

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What did you do this weekend?

My Weekend in Instagrams

Thank you to my dear friend, Kendra for this wonderful idea. Here was my weekend in photos:

I had a busy wedding weekend. I did makeup in Fishers on Friday & then traveled to Martinsville on Saturday.

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I made Skinny Chicken Cacciatore from one of my favorite websites, Skinnytaste.

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We went to the Dave Matthews Band Concert. My favorite concert of the Summer.

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<3

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One of my brides from this weekend. She was such a pleasure & delightful to work with. She looked gorgeous too!

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There is nothing like some good ‘ol fashioned country cookin’ from Cracker Barrel.

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How was your weekend?