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I recently re-discovered a blog I had briefly seen a while back. Since I am taking an extended break from Facebook, that gives me permission to peruse more blogs, right? Anyway, as I said, I had looked at this blog before a few months ago and found a very, very good recipe.. Buttered Rosemary Rolls. But then I never went back. Why? I am not sure. But this week I stumbled upon it again and am hooked. Since Monday I have made three of her recipes and have three more ready to go tomorrow night for dinner!
Who is this person taking over my kitchen? The Pioneer Woman. She lives in the middle of nowhere and apparently uses cooking as her therapy, and thank goodness for that!
I have also made Mystery Rolls... now that is a winner and I will be repeating! Creamy bleu cheese and butter all on bread? Yes, please.
I also made this Pasta with tomato cream sauce. It was very good as well, but may need a little tweaking.
Tonight I splurged big time and made these Vanilla scones. Are they good? Well my husband is camping in the backyard with the kids tonight and everytime he comes in, he snatches one. So I guess they are okay. :)

I will give reviews after doing the cooking tomorrow night.. I can't wait! And this gets my mind off the fact I still have seven weeks till this baby girl gets here!

PS If you go to this website, prepare to be addicted AND to buy lots of butter!

camping trip

Ben took the kiddos backyard camping. This included a night swim, followed by sitting by the fire. Only in Houston!

Baking, and cooking, and frying, and sauteeing...

Can you tell what my daughter and I have been up to lately? Making lots of yummy things to eat, that's what. It has been really fun teaching her- she can already crack an egg at age 3!
I knew we had been cooking a lot when she told me (10/5) that "eggs, milk, and sugar, they are precious in His sight." Got a few little themes of the house mixed up!

Allie brought mommy "flowers." They were beautiful!

night with Nikki

Couldn't choose between these two photos:

Allie with her "hair twin" Nikki. A great friend to the whole family, but especially Mama! :)



Not sure what Landon was doing here, but it sure was funny.

Mrs. Rita

My kids love their teacher, Mrs. Rita. She is such a sweetheart. Of course, this picture was taken the day Landon told her some not-nice things and had to get in trouble when he got home. But overall, they love her!



(this is the day I officially wanted to start Project 365)

So Glad I Said Yes!

Nine years ago today, I made one of the best decisions ever- to say "YES!" when Ben asked me to be his wife. I love him so much!

(not my exact ring but close enough!)

Isn't this precious?

(scroll down to the very bottom of the blog and hit "pause" on the pink music player or you won't be able to hear the kids!)