It’s FRIDAY! We have big, big, big plans this weekend, so I’m super pumped! And then, there’s this… Word. Okay…I think I have a really good batch of favorite things for the week. I’m linking up with Andrea, Erika and…
Archives for September 2016
Fresh Apple Cake
Fresh Apple Cake for fall. And yes, the cinnamon cream cheese frosting really is the icing on the cake 😉 . Your house will smell cozy and warm and your family will thank you profusely…because this cake is delish! This…
We’re all here.
The other night at dinner, we were eating and talking…being loud and silly around our kitchen table when Andrew looked at me and said “I love having four kids” and I was like, yeah, me too! It just feels like we’re…
Cheeseburger Soup
It’s a soup with all the flavors of a cheeseburger. We used ground beef but you could totally sub with ground turkey too. Hearty soup, crisp fall night, happy family. Enjoy! This recipe serves four. Shopping List 1 pound of…
What’s Up Wednesday {09/28/16}
It’s What’s Up Wednesday! The last Wednesday of the month, my friends Mel, Sheaffer and I host this link up where we share some random and fun stuff that’s up with us today. If you blogged WUW too, make sure…
Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
I am such a sucker for a pinwheel. Any time I make one for an appetizer, they’re gone in a flash. Go ahead and double the recipe…I promise you, they’ll all be devoured. I also love pinwheels because they make…
The Road to Madeley
Hey there Tuesday :). Many of you have asked about how we got our sweet Madeley, so I thought today, I would explain. I’m grateful that you’re asking because I know for many of you that means you’re considering adoption which…
Maple Bacon Pumpkin Pancakes
Maple Bacon Pumpkin Pancakes. Basically, everything good in the world in one breakfast. I used turkey bacon in our version, but you most definitely could use pork bacon. I promise you, this will make your weekend taste like fall. This…
Homecoming.
Hey there Monday. It’s good to be back. We’ve survived our first few days as a family of six. We’ve overcome our jet lag (sort of), we’ve celebrated Oktoberfest, we’ve cheered Smith on at his first flag football game and…
Meal Planning Monday #153
I’m BACK! And so, so, so excited to be in the kitchen again. As much as we enjoyed the food in China, it’s always so nice to be back to home cooked meals. This week…some of my favorite late September…
China 2016: Days 10-12
Whew. We’re almost home. By the time you’re reading this, it will be Monday morning in America (Monday night in China). At this point, we’ve completed the adoption process at the United States Consulate here in Guangzhou and sworn to…
China 2016: Days 8 & 9
Hello! Hello! Good morning to you from China (it’s afternoon here…but I’m thinking for many of you, it’s morning). We’ve had an eventful couple of days…we celebrated our sweet Kensington turning EIGHT! She was quick to point out that her…