Hey, Cupcake...
This week, the two C's and I have been getting back into our routine.After being gone for nearly two weeks, traveling, visiting, holiday-ing, photographing, and much more, we are finally back...
View ArticleNot your grandma's fried chicken...
But it's pretty close!Some days just call for comfort food. Today... was one of those days.Lately, Connor has had a few meltdowns. By meltdown, I mean, "the world is going to end if you don't pick me...
View ArticleThe Breakfast Blog
We eat breakfast.It's one of our favorite parts of the day. Making a hot pot of coffee (that I rarely drink, but like to smell), and sifting through different ingredients and recipes... it's a great...
View Article2013 Mommy Project
I've gone back and forth about where to blog this project.One one hand, it's about photography, so would bode well on our photography blog, but on the other hand, it's about our family. Capturing our...
View ArticleAu jus!
This has been the week for recipes around here.My apologies if you're tired of hearing about our cooking escapades! (caution: don't read ahead if you are)We just really enjoy sharing a meal together...
View ArticleWinter?
What a beautiful week it has been! 55* in January??We have been playing outside so much the last few days because of how unseasonably warm it has been.Today, we drove to Fayetteville to go to the gym...
View ArticleChicken "Low" Mein
I really really love chicken lo mein. Like really.In an effort to make lo mein more on the "low" side, I tried my hand at making my own.The recipe is pretty simple and can almost all be made in one pan...
View ArticleCoconut-Oatmeal Cookies
Last week was our turn to host playgroup at our home. I really love getting to see all of these wonderful ladies and kiddos weekly. All of the mommas have delicious snacks for usually, and I love...
View ArticleDIY- Ana White Reclaimed Wood Headboard
Last year, when I joined Pinterest, I began pinning all sorts of fabulous bedroom remodel ideas.Our bedroom needed it... (excuse our clutter under the bed!)Because that's what you do on Pinterest.....
View ArticleShhh!
Sorry for the blog silence!Last week was a little rough.I caught "the sickness" aka: norovirus stomach bug, and it knocked me out from Sunday-Wednesday.I was actually really concerned on Monday because...
View Article{ While You Were Out | Printable }
So, last week my dear friend Jessica sent me a couple photos of printables for your babysitter with the text:"We need cuter versions of these."Jessica, I'm trying to rise to the challenge!!These are...
View Article{ Homemade Chicken & Dumplings | Recipe }
One of my all-time favorite meals EVER has to be Chicken and Dumplings.I've used the same recipe for as long as I can remember, and usually just "wing it." I tried to be a little more calculative...
View ArticleRejected
So I may have mentioned that our house is now under contract.If not:Our house is under contract!!!!We have had such an amazing experience with our realtor Jason Smith.He is so honest, and so easy to...
View Article{ Frittata | Recipe }
I have actually never read a recipe for a frittata so I have absolutely no idea if my version is anywhere near what a frittata actually is, but it's pretty tasty.I'm fairly certain a frittata involves...
View ArticleWe're MOVING!
Bare with me over the next couple of weeks as we purge, pack, sell, and move to a new home.With our home under contract, we set out on a search for a home in Fayetteville for our family.We put an offer...
View ArticleNormalcy?
So March 3rd was a long time ago.Apparently that's the last day we had any kind of normalcy in our lives, too because I haven't had a moment's chance to post since then.Today is one of those gloriously...
View Article*See the sun shining in the window...*
While we enjoyed the day today, we took a little walk around the corner to a budding field of wild flower weeds.They are quite possibly the prettiest weeds ever.I remember in high school, my friend...
View ArticleA little bit of organization:
It truly goes a long way- organization.When I organize a tiny little spot in the house, I feel like a new person! The little spot then usually becomes my favorite little nook in the house for about 24...
View ArticleTechnology
This week has been frustrating in the world of technology.With one small failure after another, I started to question my ability to handle the extreme amount of stress that comes with preserving...
View ArticleCavalier Crawfish Boil 2013
Since the year Chase and I started dating, his family has put on an annual crawfish boil. This year was our 6th year celebrating with them, and true to tradition, it did not disappoint.There's just...
View ArticleBBQ for Turning 2: Connor's 2nd Birthday Party
The end of June is quickly approaching, which means party planning momma mode is engaged...Two days ago while browsing the Target $1 bins, I found the cutest BBQ party decor. I decided then that a...
View ArticleFather's Day
Father's Day was ultra special this year, as we were able to spend it with my dad on the White River.We went to a spring fed water hole, ate yummy pizza, relaxed, and watched movies half the day...
View Article{ DIY - Drawer Shelf }
When we moved into this house, there were things in every nook and cranny. I mean.. the garden shed was piled to the ceiling with stuff.The garage STILL has unknown treasures, and the cabinets housed...
View ArticleBackyard BBQ: C's 2nd Birthday
You know that feeling where you just feel overwhelmingly blessed by the people in your life?This weekend had many of those feelings..From my Dad coming up early to help with small projects, to spending...
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