Cat found!! Does anyone know where his family is? Help!

Happy Birthday Becca Boo!

12 years old! Where has the time gone? You have grown into such a fun young woman! We are truly blessed to be in your flam~ily! (with lions and tigers) XOXOXO

Kate Winslet - What If - Official Music Video

I love this song, she has such a beautiful voice!

Pinterest, Pinterest, Pinterest... How I love thee, let me count the ways!

It is official...I need an intervention.
Let me know where and when and
I will be there as soon as I am done
PINNING!

*~Ruffle Onesie~*

Becca has been on a sewing/crocheting kick lately. Since we have 3 babies in our family right now, (Keeley, AnnTyler, Lily's unborn litle girl)she whipped up this little onesie. She made this all by herself. I only helped her tie some knots. She amazes me, how she can look at something and just do it! Her creativity is never ending... She makes me so proud!!!

flowers...

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math+me=not friends... i wish we were besties

There are three types of people in the world, those who are good at math and those who aren't.

I knew I loved lima beans, with butter or on a wreath..

Check it out here...
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This will be a fun afternoon project! I can make one for our door and Becca can make one for her fave teacher Mrs. Chi!

Good Things to Come

Do not give up. Everything is going to be fine... I wonder what is around the next corner... Whatever it is, I know it's going to be ok.

Everyone loves pink!

Oh So ShAbBy By Debbie Reynolds
Pink Velvet Cake

Ingredients for the cake:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon of Wilton pink gel food coloring
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Ingredients for the frosting:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream (not light)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2-3 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Wilton pink gel food coloring

Directions for the cake:

Set the oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 F.

In the bowl of the stand mixer, cream the butter and the sugar.

Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each.

In the small bowl, stir the cocoa, and food color to make a smooth paste. Add this mixture to the egg mixture and mix until the color is consistent throughout the batter.

Add the buttermilk, vanilla, salt, and cake flour. Mix until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated. Add the baking soda and vinegar and stir gently. The mixture will bubble and froth a bit.

Pour immediately into the prepared pans and smooth the batter. You will need three 9-inch round cake pans.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean and the center springs back when gently depressed. Remove from oven and cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Run a plastic knife around the sides and turn the layers out, then turn them back over so they are upright. Level with a sharp knife as necessary just before frosting.

Directions for the frosting:

Cream the butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and vanilla together until fluffy. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, starting with 2 cups. Continue adding more sugar 1/4 cup at a time until you have the desired flavor and texture. Add food coloring, start with half a tablespoon and then add more till you have your desired shade of pink.

Spread between layers, on top and on sides of cake. Start with a thin layer and add more till you have a nice even coat of frosting.

Allow it to set up, then add the final thick layer of frosting all around. And your cake is done!

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