The Sun Shines Bright on my old Kentucky Home

Derby Party at the Colorado Curry's was a huge success!! We had around 15 people, some of which this was their first Kentucky Derby experience. We had friends from work, friends we met at Buffalo Wild Wings, and Community Group friends.  Honestly, it was just nice to finally enjoy having, well, friends. For the first time, I feel like we are making connections with people within our environment and finding our place within this new home. Although it's hard to believe we have been here 11 months!!! So, here are some pictures of what our house looked like and some of the dishes we made: 


 Sugar Cookies with Grand Marnier icing

 Kentucky Burgoo (with a Colorado kick, buffalo instead of beef)

Bourbon Balls

 Roses, for the Run for the Roses, duh!

Our trusty recipe book (I would highly recommend this book, especially if you are Kentuckian).
 

 Our collection of Mint Julip glasses, donated by Herb & Liz Swindler. 

 The table with the Derby plates & cups given to us from my mom and mom-in-law, Thanks!

 Hosts that passed out after everyone left! 

  
We also had Ale8s and made Mint Julips for those that desired. In fact, we made a mint/sugar syrup the night before to add to the Julips....still strong, but bearable for those not so in love with Bourbon. Didn't have time to make the Bread Pudding with Bourbon sauce, guess I'll just have to make that next week for us to enjoy,  oh darn. We also had Mini Hot Browns that were a definite hit from the peanut gallery. Basically, I'm ready to plan next year's party!! I think I could get used to planning such an event...and really, to share my love of horses with others is rewarding as well.


I miss Kentucky home on a regular basis, though. I miss my farm, I miss the weather (it has snowed here several times in the last week), I miss my family. But that's one thing I have grown to accept about myself, I'm never satisified with what's given to me. I'm working on that, though. More like the Lord is working on that....there's no way I could change by myself. 


I'm working on a Sunday (tomorrow) in order to take off Friday because my friend Missy is coming to visit. We have a pretty darn full weekend planned and I'm super excited to have her visit! Here's another praise - Mike starts his job on Monday! I've only been talking about this forever, I feel like. He'll be working in the Denver office for about 3 weeks. He's really excited and we are looking forward to see what kinds of opportunities/friendships that develop from this job. 

We will sing one song for my old Kentucky home, for my old Kentucky home far away......

 Until next time dear friends, love always wins.