3/22/11

We've had a fun few days lately. :) I have been busy organizing my house. Trying to clean up the clutter, get rid of what we don't need, and make space for what we do. We are notoriously short on closet space around here, so it takes creative organization, which I have just started really working on! :)

We took time out to make Fama (my grandma) a cake for her birthday. We made her a Sour Cream Chocolate Cake with PW's Best Frosting I've Ever Had and drizzled with caramel sauce from Starbucks. Fame lives in FL, and we don't, so she didn't actually *eat any of it. :) We got on Skype, though, and sang happy birthday and she watched Little Missy blow out the candles and eat a piece. :)

I was reading in a magazine and saw a recipe for this. I dismissed it, thinking it'd be too hard. Then I saw another recipe and read it further. So. Easy. I tried my hand at it, and Voila! Butter. :) It's really creamy and yum. I even had these old butter crocks laying around! (I did not realize that they were butter crocks until I made the butter and thought about it, so good educational moment!)

Today my mom and I went to an antique shop and i got this gem. I have been wanting to switch over to stoneware, glass, and ceramic bakeware, because my cheapy metal pan selection is depleting. We were wandering and this caught my eye in a booth that was 50% off. It is California Pottery. I checked the tag, and half off it was just a titch over $3! I did a search online when I got home, because i wanted to make sure that it is oven safe and whatnot, and I found one listed on etsy for $40! You have *no idea how incredibly giddy this find makes me. I love stuff like this, and I love it even more for cheap. :)

That's about all I've got. I am exhausted and for some reason I am not sleeping. So goodnight!

Well, hello there!

I have been so busy since Eeq was born, that I just kind of gave up on blogging. Then my laptop broke, and I am stuck using my husband's laptop- which adds a level of lazy to the mix. :)

I'm here, though, and all is well. I am going to try to keep this thing updated at least once a week, and we'll go from there. We are planning a huge garden this year, and with canning, kids, cleaning and organizing that'll be a trial!

See you around!

What's in My Cupboards...

... makes me so happy!

I need vodka.

My Mom sent me this tutorial for vanilla extract... I bought the vanilla, picked out an awesome bottle, and bought vodka. However, I need more. I thought I'd make 3 jars and have 2 to give away, but once I filled up my jar and just a little of the second, I was out. guess I should have thought that through and been prepared. The vanilla beans smelled great the minute I got them! I could smell them as I approached my mailbox. They were vaccu-sealed, and in a sealed envelope. :) Opening them was heaven! My whole house smelled like vanilla. :) I can't wait for it to be done so I can cook with it!

Well, my Eeq girl is getting antsy. :)

It's been a while...

I've been busy with my girls and life. :D Great things to be busy with!

Well, Eeq woke up, so now my hands are full again!

I've been canning this summer. Trying to stock the cupboards for winter.

This is jalapenos, carrots, and onions.

My sweet Eeq girl! I love her!

I bought this for the bottle. No, really! I poured it into a quart jar tp save or giveaway. I thought the bottle was awesome for vanilla, though, which I am going to make soon!

The sling I made to carry Eeq in.

Little Missy being like Mommy... carrying her baby around.

The End for now!

Cute cute giveaway!

There is an adorable giveaway at The Mouse Droppings! Stop by and check it out!

Ta Da!

I am alive! Who knew?

HI FT! (Just in case you check in for new photos!) We miss you, although I am sure that you are having so much fun relaxing!

It was my birthday last week... my Mom made me cake! Woohoo!

Little Missy likes to help in the kitchen. I was making blueberry jam in my apron and she had to come in and have hers put on so she could 'hepp!" :) Helping is her favorite, luckily for me!

I have been doing a lot of blueberry picking... or as Little Missy calls them... blue strooawberries! :)

My grandparents still send me money for my birthday, and this is what I bought with it. I love horses and I just loved this verse! I also bought a Better Homes and Gardens basic cookbook... all from Shipshe.. my fav place!

Did a little mini-photoshoot with Eeq this morning! Oh.. yeah... she's here! Oops. :) This is our newish-baby. 5 weeks, now! My how the time flies. :) Grandma bought her this little outfit and she looks so cute in it that I couldn't resist!

Mostly just been hanging with my girls and canning. Not too much excitement 'round these parts. :D