Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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July 4th Cupcakes 🙂
Happy 4th of July!!! Here’s my (slightly humorous) attempt at patriotic cupcakes: They were supposed to look like American flags, but of course, I got regular size twizzlers and do you have any idea how difficult it is to get them to bend and stick to the icing when they get any longer than 1…
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Mocha Brownies
Last week, my hubby’s parents came for a short visit. One night we went out to eat and then came home to chill. I don’t know about you, but whenever I have an evening just to relax (and maybe watch a movie or play a game), I always love some good food to go along…
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A Fab Find
Last Monday of June! What?!?!?!?!? Crazy! You know, 6 months from this past Saturday is Christmas. 🙂 I can’t believe how this year is flying by!! On to other news… I {heart} thrift stores. Goodwill, thrift, salvation army, you name it. I love ’em. Admittedly, some of them are overpriced. Others seem to only sell…
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Ice, Cold & Refreshing…
Hey y’all! Ever have some of these lying around your kitchen? I do. A lot of times, in fact. I’m not a huge fan of bananas, so to just eat one by itself is a big deal for me. I have to be reallllly hungry in order for that to happen. 🙂 As a result,…
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One of My Faves
Since yesterday, I have: been reunited with my daughter. *love* done the stinkiest load of laundry ever. and I mean EV.ER. (guess who’s suitcase it came from??? ahem…) 😉 eaten about 5 cups of puppy chow. gone through over 75 e-mails. gotten a haircut. finally…. edited one picture from Panama Really? ONE PICTURE?!?!?!?!?! I know.…
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It’s a …
Just so you don’t miss the announcement: Yep – we’re having a little Buster!! 🙂 As you can imagine, Daddy is very excited. Mommy’s excited too – partly because it’s a boy, but mostly because Daddy really wanted a boy. And big sister has no clue what’s comin’. 😉 I asked her, “Do you…
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What We’re Eating Now…
So, I think I can safely say this week has been busy. 🙂 We are leaving for Panama in 2 days. So tomorrow I’m taking my little girl up to spend the week with her grandparents. I’m happy she gets to be with them, but wow – I’m feelin’ it! I miss her already and…
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3 years
3 years ago today… I am privileged to be married to my best friend. He is truly the love of my life. I love sharing everything with him – the daily, mundane things in life, blessings, and trials. He makes me laugh. He makes everything more fun. We complete…
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Workin’ With What I Got…
Do you remember looking at those picture books when you were little – the ones where it showed a stripe up close and you had to guess what it was, then on the next page there was a picture of a zebra? You don’t remember those? Hm…well, I loved those books. And just in case…
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New Inspiration
I have some sad news. Very sad news. If you follow me on facebook, you may already know what I’m about to say… My precious little canon rebel is not working. *sniff* *snort* *sniff, sniff* *sputter* {excuse me for a moment} Okay, I’m back. Yes, it’s not turning on. Boo. I’ve contacted the company about…
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Simplify Your Life – Book 5
Can you believe it? We have already arrived at the last Friday of the month! Where is this year going?!?!? Since it is the last Friday of the month…that means it’s time for my book review! 🙂 I finished this book last Friday actually – while my little girl was taking a nice, long nap…
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Carrabba’s Bread Dipping Spices
One of my fave places to go on date night is Carrabba’s. My hubby and I love their atmosphere and food! In fact, for Mother’s Day, my dear husband got take-out from Carrabba’s and we ate it at home. It was perfect! We put our little girl down for a nap when she got cranky…
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