I don't drink coffee, but I love coffee cake. And I was in the mood for some the other day. The recipe I have I got from my mother-in-law at it's pretty easy.Ingredients1/2 cup butter18 ounces cream cheese1 1/4 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla2 cps flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup milk1 cup chocolate chipsCream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar … [Read more...]
Gratitude
I've read two blog posts recently about gratitude that really inspired me. The first one was over at The Organic Bird where she is literally counting her blessings. She mentions a book there that I have added to my "to-read" list. The second, and for me more moving, blog post was over at Under the Sycamore. There Ashley has taken mundane and sometimes frustrating life moments and turned them … [Read more...]
Pretty in Purple
I can count on one hand how many times I have dyed my hair. I'm not sure why. It's not like I don't like my natural hair color. I really like it. But dying your hair is fun. Especially when it's the semi-permanent kind that washes out. So after I got my fun new haircut, I decided for a fun new (temporary) color! I discussed with my sister and decided to go for red. I got a box of Natural Instincts … [Read more...]
Family
Road trip
Oldest twin said the funniest thing to me the other day. "Mom, I had an idea, but..."The kids and I (and my incredible baby sister) went on a last minute road trip yesterday. We drove about 3 hours down to Brownwood to ever so briefly see hubby and drop off some much needed supplies to him. I brought him some extra socks, toothpaste, and seasons 3 and 4 of The Office.The baby did better than … [Read more...]