We don’t expect to get much snow where I live, especially not twice in three weeks! With that said, Kevin and I thoroughly enjoyed our “snow days” as did Whaley!
I downloaded the new Waterlogue app and was impressed with how beautifully it “paints” pictures!
A couple of weekends ago, Kevin and I headed to Aiken for the fall Steeplechase. We were joined by one of our favorite couples, Neely and Chad, and had a wonderful time dancing, watching the races and eating oysters.
The weekend began Friday evening with the Steeplechase gala. It’s held in a large tent on the Steeplechase grounds, with a live band and delicious food and drinks. The Finesse Band, who played at our wedding reception, kept everyone on the dance floor all night long. We had a blast and didn’t take into account that we had to get up early the next morning for the races, whoops!
Photo shoot in the kitchen before heading to the gala!
Friday morning we woke up and headed to Downtown Nashville to begin partying again! There were vendors and tents everywhere, all lined down the main road.
Last week, Kevin and I headed to Nashville, TN for the CMA Music Festival. We had an absolute blast, spending our time with five other couples, and celebrating a special lady’s 40th Birthday – Happy Birthday Gena!!
My favorite part of any meal is the dessert. I will purposely not eat all of my main course, just so I can eat all of my dessert, true story. I know this will probably catch up with me at some point in my life, but for now I am going to enjoy dessert while I can!
I recently came across a recipe for homemade ice cream without an ice cream churn and knew that I had to make some. I have been craving mint chocolate chip everything so decided I would make Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, and boy I am glad that I did. It is amazing; even better that store bought ice cream in my opinion! The possibilities of flavors are endless. The next flavor I want to make is Krispy Kreme Ice Cream; think I may have to make it this week!
Here is the recipe for the Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, adapted from KevinandAmanda.com
2 cups heavy cream
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 tsp peppermint extract
half a bag of mini chocolate chips (I prefer dark chocolate)
green food coloring
Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks in large bowl. Next, add green food coloring to the whipped cream until you achieve your desired color. In a separate bowl, whisk sweetened condensed milk, then add peppermint extract and chocolate chips; mix well. Fold this mixture into the whipped cream.
Pour in a container and cover. Freeze six hours or until firm. Enjoy!
**If you make different flavors, please share them with me!
I am linking up with A Blonde Ambition today for Friday Confessions.
1. Our sweet puppy, Whaley, came home from the trainer on Monday. She has gotten so big and is doing well with all of her commands. We are so happy to have her back home!
2. I made homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream the other night and it is delicious. It was so easy to make and is made without an ice cream churn. I could seriously eat all of it in one sitting!
The new Bachelorette with Emily Maynard starts tonight on ABC!!! I will definitely be tuning in to watch the show. She was my favorite on Brad’s season of The Bachelor and I am excited she has her own show now! She seems so sincere and genuine and ready to find love. She also has got a great sense of style!
Kevin and I spent this weekend celebrating our mothers. We had a wonderful time and and spent Saturday with his mom and Sunday with my mom. We are blessed to have such wonderful mothers!
I am linking up with A Blonde Ambition again today for Confessions. Here we go!
1. I am so proud of two Gamecock football players who were selected in the first round of the NFL Draft last night! Way to go Stephon Gilmore, pick #10 and Melvin Ingram, pick #18.
2. I have heard from our dog trainer a couple of times since sending Whaley to him. She is learning quite a few commands and he told us she is a very smart dog!
3. My mom’s beautiful Siamese cat is very sick and needs prayers. He was admitted yesterday to the animal hospital with a very bad bladder infection which went into his kidneys. He is one sick cat, but is getting all the help he needs. Please send prayers his way.
4. Kevin and I went to Edisto Beach for a few days this week. Edisto is such a relaxing beach. We stayed on the back water and it was so pretty. This was our view every morning.
After posting that I use Emu Oil in my confessions yesterday, I received a couple questions about it so I thought I would talk about it today.
I first heard about Emu Oil about a year or so ago while reading an interview with Kate Walsh (Private Practice actress). The interviewer asked Kate what her favorite beauty secret was and she said Emu Oil. Apparently, a makeup artist introduced her to it and she has been using it ever since. Well, I think she is so beautiful and has great skin so I wanted to try it. The brand she uses is from Laid in Montana Emu Ranch. You can buy it online, but some stores also carry it. I found mine at Garner’s Natural Life.
Emu Oil has many wonderful properties, click on this link to read more about them.
Since using it I have been amazed at what it has done for my skin. It’s the only moisturizer I use on my face and it has done amazing things for me. I get chemical peels and normally my face tends to peel for a few days after, but if I put Emu Oil on after my peel my face will not peel. Also, I hate to admit it, but I get cold sores, and have my entire life. They are horrible and always last about a week or so even when using ointment for them. The last time I got one I put Emu Oil and a dab of ointment on it, and the next day it was gone. I was amazed and couldn’t believe it. I am a firm believer in Emu Oil. Go out and buy some, you will not be disappointed!
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