On Sunday my husband preached a sermon that was powerfully applicable during this season of thanks. He walked the congregation through the triumphs and failures of the apostle Peter. This man dropped everything to follow Jesus. He believed Jesus was the Christ, the Son of God, right from the beginning and was blessed by Jesus […]
Whole Oven Roasted Turkey Recipe [The Best Turkey EVER]
photo taken November 27, 2011 Originally posted November 29, 2010. Unfortunately, I have no photos of the perfectly roasted turkey. We were all a bit too eager to dig into it, to stop and think about photography. I snagged one snapshot of the platter of poultry, but that’s as good as it gets. But seriously, […]
The One with My Bday Day
My birthday was just want I needed. Perfect. Friday night, I had a living room overflowing with high school girls–giggling, sharing, blushing, nail painting, eating, relaxing. It was wonderful. And to top it all off, right as I brought out the ice cream for our sundae bar, the whole room exploded with the happy birthday […]
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcake Recipe
Once again I sought out Annie’s awesome cupcake collection for Kevin’s birthday dessert inspiration. After giving him 5 or 6 to choose from, he immediately chose these pumpkin spice latte cupcakes. I was excited to try them! I had all of the ingredients on hand except the heavy whipping cream. About the whipped cream–1) it […]
The One with My 26th Year
Today, on my 26th birthday, I want to share {twenty six} things that bring me JOY. 1}a sweet little girl birthday card from my Grams. 2}watching my facebook wall fill up with birthday greetings and feeling the love. 3} having my living room overflowing with beautiful teen girls for a night of laughter, sharing, and […]
How to {Pie Crust}
It’s my favorite season of all–pie season! Ok, so maybe that’s not an official season, but Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations usher in pies of every kind–pumpkin, apple, pecan. Pie, glorious, pie! A few weeks ago, a friend from college gave me a call and wanted a bit of pie crust advice as she was baking […]
The One Where She Misses
I would just like to say that I’m really missing my mom & dad. Here’s the thing–I’ve lived far away from them for years and years now. So it’s not that I’m homesick. It’s the fact that they’ve been on this experience-of-a-lifetime cruise to the Holy Land of Israel for the past two weeks. I am […]
Strawberry Banana Apple Smoothie Recipe (no sugar added)
For an insanely healthy afternoon snack, a speedy breakfast, or even a tasty dessert, this frozen fruit combination is the perfect solution. Strawberry Banana Apple Smoothie Recipe (no sugar added) recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com Serves 2 to 4 Ingredients 1 whole frozen banana 2 cups frozen strawberries 1-2 cups apple juice Directions In a powerful blender […]
The One with the Official Music Studio
Friday afternoon brought a flurry of activity to our house. After having a super relaxing morning and afternoon, my brain warped into super-productive-ultra-creative-let’s-get-stuff-done mode. I’m sure my husband could have done without said mood, but he lovingly obliged. We had been dreaming about rearranging our living room, moving the piano, and making a more usable […]
Caramel Peanut-Topped Brownie Cake Recipe
Talk about an indulgent birthday dessert! I always know where to look when I want a sweet treat that will WOW our guests–Annie’s Eats. I mean, the girl is amazing! Most of the wish-list birthday desserts I’ve wanted to make are from her list of cakes. Yum! This particular dessert was for an early-birthday celebration […]