{Our week......}

We are back from a week filled with sandy beaches,

sandcastles,

naps on the sand,

put-put golf,

and best of all.....

the wedding of my little sister!

It was a week to always remember!

{{One more day.....}}

...and our feet will be in the sand.

 

Happy Mothers day to all the moms out there!!

{Wordless Wednesday.....}

the golden egg...

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{Good morning.....}

It's a rainy, gloomy day here  (has been for a few days now)  and I am finding it really hard to get myself going ......ever have one of those days??

 Unfortunately, I know them all too well. ; )

So in order to find some motivation.... I made my favorite breakfast! Sounds strange...I know...but this dish makes me happy....even on day like this.

all you need is a couple slices of  bread (I used baguette) , cottage cheese, pine nuts , fresh basil, and tomato.

mix the last four ingredients together, add S&P, and top with the toasted bread slices.
Then eat  every - single - bite!

 

I hope everyone had a Happy Easter weekend!

 Now Mothers Day is just right around the corner! ; )

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{Happy Easter everyone!}

picture taken: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 2009

All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. 

1 Peter 1:3

{Spring Wedding Shower}

My sister had the most beautiful Spring Wedding Shower! She was one lucky girl! The decor, food, company, and gifts were all just perfect.

AND....even the location was not bad either.  I loved this home nestled in the woods right off the river....

ahhhh....I could defiantly see myself taking a nap on that hammock everyday : )   So beautiful!

I am so happy for my sister and thankful that she had this wonderful shower for her upcoming wedding.

I hope everyone has a blessed week!

{Butterfly Cupcakes}

 Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with some.... butterfly cupcakes?!?

I have to say, I had so much fun making these and (as you can imagine) my kids did too! I got my inspiration  from these and just added my "own" touch to them.

    



Not only did I have fun making these for Spring But, I also got to use my cute new cupcake stand!
(thanks mom)

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{signs of spring break.....}

I am so ready to get out of the house and spend a few days HERE.

be back soon!

{Rachel & Brad}

I had the privilege to take some engagement pictures for my sister a couple months ago and wanted to share with you.....

They will be getting married on the beach in May.....

I am so proud and happy for my little sister!!

Love ya Rach! : )

note: I am not a professional photographer...this is just a hobby of mine and I enjoy learning as I go.

{Our new addition.....}

Pilot....our goldendoodle puppy.

When I once said I would never have another dog....that went out the door when I saw how cute these dogs are. And...not only are they cute, they don't shed!!  Which is a big deal for me.

now if only we can get through this puppy stage ; )

{Valentine} day treat....

Have you seen these before???

They are huge marshmallows!!

When I first saw them I new they would be perfect for chocolate covered marshmallows!

I used the Wilton's Candy Melts and a package that had the sticks, bags, and ties all together.

You just stick, dip, then get your sprinkle on ; )  hee!

They're  fun to make and great for kids!

 I have to confess though: I like to make them but don't eat them....too sweet for me.

Chocolate or Pink?

 and here they are all packaged up and ready to go.

I made these for Avery's V-day party at school.  The first time I made them was for Halloween here:

Now go and get you some giant marshmallows....I know you want to ; )

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{Sweet Sugar}

from us to you!

Happy Valentines my friends!

xoxo!

 

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{ I SPY....}

with my two eyes....




Avery!!! : )

Surrounded with all her stuffed little friends. 

Happy Wednesday!

{Tasty Tuesday..... flat bread}

This is something I just kinda made up as I went....

fortunately it turned out to be a hit.

Not really sure what the difference is between flat bread and pizza ....I personally think it's just a fancier way of calling it.

Regardless.. pizza, flat bread, it's good!!  Trust me ; )

I used:

pizza dough ( I used whole wheat)

sun dried tomato pesto

pancetta cubes

shallots

fresh mozzarella

arugula

I rolled the pizza dough into a long thin rectangle shape and brushed with olive oil.

Then put straight on the oven rack for about 10 min

I then cooked my pancetta and sauteed my shallots.

when pizza dough is done, top with ingredients except for the arugula.

Cook until cheese is melted.

Toss arugula with olive oil , fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper.

Top pizza.

Enjoy!

 

Mirror, mirror on the wall....

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my inspiration for my living room.