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C & I took in the Kentucky State Fair on its last day Sunday before last and had a lot of fun.  The last day is really not the best time to go to see the animals and exhibits, but we had tickets to see comedian Jeff Dunham so that is when we went.  The show was great, but I did miss seeing the animals.

Most of the exhibits were still on display so we walked around for a couple of hours looking at those. I will warn you…this is going to be a photo heavy post. The balloon art was the first thing we saw upon entering and it had a UK/UofL basketball theme.  When we left that night, they were popping all of the balloons.

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We headed to the culinary section first and I found all of my entries in the cases.  There was also some gorgeous decorated cakes as well.

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We both loved the Angry Birds cupcakes.  The modeling work was spot-on!

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There are always beautiful award winning quilts and woodworking on display as well.

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Finally…the photography.  This was the winner in the category that I entered which was color nature photography.

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Here I am with my entry of a wild Tom turkey in front of an old house in a field.

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C found a new toy, but he didn’t get to bring it home.

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The midway was still in full swing as we were leaving the Jeff Dunham show so I pulled over to get a few shots of the lit rides.  The lights were so pretty!

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C & I had a fun time at the Kentucky State Fair and will hopefully be back next year!

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1. I tried something for the very first time last week.  I took entries to the Kentucky State Fair for the culinary and photography competitions: an Italian cream cake, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate pecan fudge & a nature photo. The results should be published in the next day or two and I can’t wait to see if I place in any of the contests.

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2. You really need to read this post over at Southern Plate.  Christy has some awesome recipes on her site, but she has started a journal/devotion page that is just as good.  This really touched me so go read it as soon as you are done here.  You won’t be disappointed. Trust me!

3. For my 40th birthday last month, my sweet co-workers gave me a gift certificate for a manicure/pedicure and I finally took the time to use it this week.  Aaahhh, bliss!

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4. One of my fellow Southern Food Bloggers has a new book!  Kendra Bailey Morris wrote the awesome “The Southern Slow Cooker Cookbook” and I received a complimentary copy in the mail this week to review.  The photography is gorgeous and the recipes look divine.  I can’t wait to try a few! Click here to purchase one for yourself. Here is the link to Ms. Morris’ blog, Fatback & Foie Gras and here is the link to her Facebook page and the FB page for her book.

5. Finally, C & I have a weakness for office supplies.  I know, it’s weird but we both love new notebooks and pens and, well, you get the idea.  Staples is having an awesome sale this week so we are hoping to get there today or tomorrow and stock up.  It’s the small things in life that makes us happy.

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My last fair post…fun sights at the Kentucky State Fair

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Good and pretty food at the state fair…

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Show livestock and their entourages at the Kentucky State Fair…

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Talented pooches at the Kentucky State Fair…

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