Thanks to the Luke Family for inviting us to closeout the Neshboa County Fair! Wayne and I were happy to join the joyful alleys filled with red dirt and colorful cabins early Thursday morning. 
Of course, the fair fun began with the horse races. There is no better way to lose money than one dollar at a time with the glee of excitement from friends!
After a gourmet dinner of ducks by Wayne we made our way back to the tailgate of the truck to listen to Neil McCoy. There is just something that the fair that makes me momentarily like country music. And, of course, no night at the fair is complete without a game of booray, which Tallie (with my help) managed to sweep!
Friday was the final day of the fair, but we did not let it get us down. We walked to the midway for a lunch of fair food - you have to have chicken on a stick at the fair. And we returned to the horse races for the championships. Later we enjoyed more country tunes with Little Big Town and were wowed by the 23 minute fireworks show - it was the best I had ever seen!
The highlight of the evening was the family trip to the midway were we visited the bunny rabbits, played some of our favorite fair games and rode the best rides - even Wayne pushed back his fear and rode the ring of fire (it is the first ride I have ever seen him ride)!
We ended the evening on Sunset Strip with booray and beignets! And I am already looking forward to next year! 
HORIZON YOGURT TUBES: Every morning I have these for breakfast! I usually pair them with a banana! It is the ideal meal on the go!
OZARKA SPRING WATER: I am so picky about the way my water tastes, and I love this water! I guess I have become a brat bc I refuses to drink purified water.
RAW ALMONDS: I do not like any additives on my almonds! These are great to carry around in my car in case I get a craving during the day. Delicious!!!
STARBUCKS MOCHA LIGHT FRAP: Yum! For 167 calories for a grande it is worth every sip! 
WEIGHT WATCHERS FUDGE BAR: These are a rare treat but are perfect for that chocolate treat after dinner.
Wayne and I heart some DR. ZARR! After all, they have been a part of some of our greatest memories together, including our own wedding reception! So, when we learned they would be playing at Club 43 (yes, its a hole but its really close to our house) we were game (thanks for the 411 Josh)!!! By the time Friday night rolled around we were so giddy we could hardly wait to Shake Our Groove Thing!
Who does not LOVE 80's music? Or those adorable costumes? DR ZARR Rocks! I especially enjoyed the many MJ tributes! 
And yes, I brought my camera in a bar! And the pictures are worth it! Jamie and I are planning to be DR. ZARR groupies - if our legs can stand it!
Wayne and Paul - the dancin' machines! 
And, of course, no night is complete without the Ellis Shuffle! 
And, of course, we celebrated in style! We had dinner at Hard Rock Cafe, played a few penny slots (I won $20) and boogied the night away with The So & So's (the band)!
We were having some much fun that we hated to see Sara's offical birthday go, but we still had another 1.5 days of fun ahead of us! 
Day 2 was spent at the pool (do you really want to see those pics?)! Of course, I am happy to share our FAB sunburns with you! We had dinner at the buffet (you cannot go to a casino and not enjoy the chocolate fountain)! We also played more penny slots (I doubled my money then lost it all - let me just say I was the closest to winning)! And no night is complete without The So & So's! 
Wayne and I had a great (but very busy) weekend with Kailee! Girl has so much personality (she is a clown) and she never meets a stranger so it makes life very eventful! 
My beautiful, creative, artsy friend Emily celebrated her 30th birthday today at Easely Amused! We had great food (loved the pink cupcakes), great wine and happy paintings! Emily is the ultimate party planner (and mom of three beautiful girls) - we had SO MUCH FUN!!!
We painted Poppy Don't Preach - love it! The birthday girl's painting (center) is like a Picaso! Painting is one of her hobbies! Katy had 29 poppies - we called it overpopulated, but it was oh so cute! And mine ended up clean and minimual - very much my style!
Although Wayne did not catch the tuna he was after (the blue water had moved out about 100 miles) he caught this big boy! And he had a big time! 
You may notice a certain little black dog that likes to be in the photos. 
Now this is the view coming in! The other door is our master bath. You can see that I trashed the footboard and added "black dog friendly" (they sleep with us) bedding from JCPenney, two black bedside tables (actually desks) from Target, glass lamps and black lampshades from Target, moonglow faux silk curtains from Target and a palm from Kroger. 
I also brought in my bridal portait from the living room (that was so two years ago). The armoire was a gift from Wayne for my birthday many years ago. 
I also added the black frames from Walmart with some of our fav photos of us! I still hope to paint darker tan vertical stripes around the room but it has come a long way!
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