Pumpkin Pudding Cake

Pumpkin Pudding Cake

I don’t usually like the rain but I must say that I have really enjoyed the last couple of days of it.  On occasion, being stuck in the house on cold rainy days can actually have its benefits.  This weekend we enjoyed a cozy fire, hot chocolate, lazy pajama days, breakfast for dinner and even some pumpkin pudding cake… Continue Reading …

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

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When I was begging for a gym membership a couple years ago, my husband would often tell me to take the kids for a walk if I was wanting some exercise.  Let me clue you in on something that my husband does not seem to be aware of, taking three small children for a walk is NOT Continue Reading …

Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

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On Caleb’s first day of preschool, I wanted to make him feel special.  I wanted him to love school and even more I wanted him to love coming back home.  Caleb has a good nose.  He knows when his mama is baking.  He notices when the house smells good.  So when he walked in the door Continue Reading …

Dirt Cups

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Summer is coming to an end.  In just one week, Caleb will be starting kindergarten and the following week Bella will begin preschool.  Three mornings a week, it will just be Drew and me.  I am wondering what my life will look and feel like as we enter into this new chapter.  Will it be Continue Reading …

Samoa M&M Blondies

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After the last few bouts of sickness in our house, we needed a little pick me up.  Something sweet, rich, buttery and full of color…. yes, these Samoa M&M Blondie bars did just the trick.  It seems that everyone is feeling better around here (or at least well on their way).  I think these Samoa Continue Reading …

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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It seems like forever since I last posted.  I know that you all have been waiting on pins and needles for the cookies I promised :)  Well after a plague of sicknesses struck our house (strep throat, ear infections, snotty noses, fevers, roseola, pink eye), it took a little longer than expected to get this post Continue Reading …