Back at It...Weight Watchers Wednesday!

Weight Watchers Wednesday is back, y'all! I'm just going to get right to the point. Once I found out I was pregnant last August, I was kind of ready to be on a "Weight Watchers break." I did not want anything healthy and I gained quite a bit of weight back when I was pregnant. EEK. Yikes. Let's just leave it at that. However, I ALWAYS said that I would get right back on Weight Watchers as soon as I could. On July 3rd, I joined again and I am already so glad I did. I have lost 6.6 pounds already!

We enjoyed these yummy chocolate chip clouds from Skinnytaste. They are SO awesome, only 1 point per cookie, and great to make for a party or get together. My sweet Russell made these and he did a great job!

I made this Skinny Mom Deep Dish Taco Pizza, guacamole, and had chips with it. It was SO great!

So tomorrow is weigh in. My sweet friend, Jenna, has been encouraging me so much. She is also doing Weight Watchers and we walk with our boys a few times a week. I am so ready to see big results and I am not giving up until I hit goal. It's possible!

I am just loving this sweet lil Jackson Bear. He is one of the main reasons I am back at it for sure! So-those who are doing Weight Watchers-welcome back to Weight Watchers Wednesday!

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

A Valentine Breakfast

If you are looking for a fun Valentine breakfast to make for either your adorable kids or your sweetie, this is the one to make! One of our very favorite things for breakfast is The Pioneer Woman's egg in the hole. We make it on a regular basis. I'm sure once our sweet baby is born, I won't be cooking it as often because it's not exactly what you call healthy. But, I consider it a joy making it for anyone special in my life, and you should too. :)

I found these precious cookie cutters at Target a couple of weeks ago and thought they were perfect to use and so cute.

Here are the ingredients. Click the link above to follow the recipe from Ree Drummond herself.

Just choose the right cookie cutter or biscuit cutter and get to cooking!

Done! Isn't it cute and oh, so fun?

This was my breakfast the other day, so I didn't add bacon on the side. This was quite enough for me, myself, and I. :) So there you have it, y'all. It's the simple things. Go make this yummy breakfast for someone you love....and for yourself. You'll thank me. Happy Hearts Day!

A person's steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? Proverbs 20:24

Celebrating and Snow

Russell's birthday was Saturday. It was a very rainy and cold day, so we really didn't get out and do too much until that evening. I have to admit, though, I attempted to make breakfast for him, but it did not work out too well. As I was attempting to make the Pioneer Woman's "huevo in the heart," the corn tortillas did not really toast in the skillet like they should have. Maybe I added too much butter. Maybe I had the heat too low. I don't know, but if you know me, you know I was panicking a little bit. Russell took over the kitchen and finished breakfast. Hey. At least I cooked the bacon, right? :) When you are husband and wife, helping each other out is the answer. I love him so much! 

Saturday night, we went to AQ Chicken House for dinner. It was of course, Russell's pick and it did not disappoint.

Russell and his dinner. We enjoyed it so much. If you have not been to AQ Chicken, we highly recommend it. The "chicken over the coals" is our favorite.

We came home and Russell opened his gift. I got him a book based on an unsolved mystery in my hometown. I won't be reading it because it will for sure freak me out. Ha! I also got him a gift certificate for us to go on a date night at "Painting with a Twist" in Bentonville. We will choose our painting together, then set the date for our couples date night. He was very surprised!

I made him a chocolate sheet cake (another PW recipe) for his birthday. It's such a perfect go-to recipe for any dessert. Especially a birthday cake.

Belle was not too happy about the rain outside on Saturday.

That was our low key but very special day. It was perfect for us because it was just the two of us. Next time Russell has a birthday, it will be the THREE of us! It's getting more and more real now. :)

Well, it seems as if the groundhog has seen his shadow. That supposedly means six more weeks of winter. I guess Mr. Groundhog was really sending us a message. We got even MORE snow yesterday. It really was pretty, but I think Russell and I are hesitant to get excited because we do not want to be snowed in for a week again. No thanks. :)

Snow falling down. The snowflakes were huge, but a picture does not do it justice. The weather forecast calls for more winter weather tomorrow-freezing rain. I am praying it won't be too bad. EEK! Everyone, please stay safe in winter weather. Especially the Southerners who don't have snow plows to clear the roads. HA! Do you think the groundhog made a mistake? Can he change his mind? I wish! :)

But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Psalm 5:11

New Year's Eve

Happy 2014!

Here's how our New Year's Eve went. We had a lot of fun.

 We love The Melting Pot in Tulsa. Every time we go, we are so happy with it and are very full afterwards, too. :) They had a set menu for the night and it did not disappoint!

 Our "selfie" we took before dinner. Fuzzy, but I still like it. My husband is oh, so handsome! :)

 Cheese fondue with bread, veggies, and apples. Sooo good!

 I just adore him. We always have the best time together; whether we are home, or at this fancy restaurant. HA! He is my best friend and I am just so happy he is in my life!

 Dessert! Chocolate fondue with all the goodies.

 We briefly mentioned to the waitress that we are going to have a baby. She then asked if it's a boy or a girl, and of course we told her, "boy." So she surprised us at dessert with this adorable plate and candles in the brownie bites. LOVE!

 Now, isn't this so sweet? Sometimes it's the little things. One thing I will teach Jackson when he is older is "It doesn't cost anything to be nice." :)

We got home right after midnight on New Year's and had a little "bubbly," a.k.a. Martinelli's sparkling cider. HA!

Here's to 2014, y'all!

I'll update soon with more!

 

On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not the health who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Mark 2:17

Fall Love

I am absolutely thrilled that Fall is officially here! It was pretty chilly today, and it really felt like my favorite season.

 Sigh. I heart October. Anne of Green Gables is also wonderful, too.
Oh, and the word, "where" was spelled correctly..until I accidentally cropped the "e" out! OOPS!

 The other day, my sweet friend, Sarah surprised me with this mix! If y'all have not tried candy corn mixed with peanuts, you are missing out. It is the perfect Fall treat. :)

 Sparkly pumpkins are just too pretty, aren't they?

 I just put this together really quickly. It's just a decorative pumpkin and sparkly acorns.

Russell and I picked out a few pumpkins this afternoon. We always love picking them out together every year.

 Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere!

 Russell and the fairy tale pumpkins

 

 Here he is showing off our loot!

Every year, we always make a white pumpkin cheese ball. I found the recipe in a Southern Living magazine a few years ago, and have been making it ever since.

 We will definitely eat this for a while! I just stuck a piece of a pretzel rod in it, plus I curled a couple pieces of floral wire and stuck them in too.

 We had Paula Deen's beef vegetable soup for dinner. It's another go to recipe every year.

What's better than warm apple pie? Dessert, please!

Yes, Fall has been great so far!

 

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26

Commenting Challenge Day 5: Best Meal Ever

It's Day 5 of the challenge! Cannot believe it's almost to an end.

Today's topic: Best meal ever!

Now, honestly, this girl loves food. I frankly had to think a little more on this one because it took more time to narrow it down. :)

Today, if I were to choose any single full meal it would be my Daddy's grilled steak, baked potato, salad with homemade croutons, French bread, sautéed mushrooms, and iced tea. Any fruit cobbler or chocolate cake for dessert, please!

No one grilled steak like Daddy did, so I cannot have that exact thing. Maybe Kelly and I can recreate it soon! :) YUM!

As y'all know-I am Southern as can be. Although, I love carbs. There, I said it. Whew. I got that off my chest! HA!

 

 The Pioneer Woman is one of my favorite people ever, and I use her recipes often. Last year, we had lots of family over for dinner and I made beef brisket with gravy, PW's mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls.

 But you could also pair the beef with homemade macaroni and cheese-which is my most favorite food.

 Johnita's yeast rolls are the best. My Nanny, Mama, sister and I make these during Easter and/or Christmas-heavenly.

 Chocolate Cake=divine. That's all!

I also adore my sister's Christmas cookies. She has made these so many times that she could mix the ingredients together, cut the cookies out with cookie cutters, bake them, and ice them with her eyes closed. She's a pro. We devour these at Christmas. Yep. No shame here!

 

So as y'all can see, we LOVE food. Most anything my family cooks is the best meal ever in my book. So good!

 

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God." Mark 10:27

 



Sparkly Pumpkins and Fabulous Family

Hello again! I wanted to share about a fall project I finished last week. I made this glitter pumpkin. I just "painted" glue on it, then sprinkled tons of glitter on it.

After my pumpkin dried, I just placed it on a cake stand and added these decorative acorns.

 

 Saturday afternoon, my 6th grade girls Sunday School class came over for a "pumpkin decorating party".

 We had goodies to eat, of course. I made caramel corn, pumpkin cupcakes, mulled apple cider, and also mixed peanuts with candy corn, which is such a yummy treat during fall. :) So good!

 I love these girls! We love to have fun together and I was thrilled to have them over.

 Annabelle, Peyton, Kayla, Hannah, me Kennedi, and Alexa

Let's just say we got glitter EVERYWHERE! It was so worth it though. :)

 Working on our project. Everyone did a wonderful job. I was so impressed with everyone's pumpkins!

 We had to get a picture together outside together. Love, love them!

 

Sunday afternoon, Kelly, Eric, Logan and Lauren came!

 I have to admit, I get so giddy when we see them. They make me that happy. :)

We stopped at a pumpkin patch to pick up small pumpkins. Lauren and I made even more glitter pumpkins!

 It's pretty messy!

 We have so much fun together.

 Lauren, me, and Kelly!

 

Logan had a scheduled soccer game for Sunday afternoon, but it got cancelled right before the game.

 We were sad it was cancelled, but still excited we got to see them!

Russell and Logan

 Aunt Molly, Logan, and Kelly!

He is growing up WAY too fast.

We loved to see them for a little while on Sunday.

 

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 1 Corinthians 1:10