Lovie’s birthday is September 12 and Kensington’s is September 15…my family prides itself on having individual parties for everyone (we really just want more reasons to eat cake) but since this year, we were flying home from Denmark on September…
Bundt Cake #5: Caramel with Caramel Frosting
I’m not going to lie…this version rocked my world. At first, I was like “ho, hum…another version” but then I tasted it and was in HEAVEN! The frosting really does take the cake and those little caramel bits…I could have…
Cinnamon Rolls with 2 Frostings
When we were on vacation two weeks ago in Denmark, my hubs went into this glorious bakery and bought cinnamon rolls with two types of icing on top…chocolate and vanilla. Brilliant. Why haven’t I always been putting both chocolate and…
On her birthday…
Love you K!
Oatmeal Cream Whoopie Pies
This Whoopie Pie recipe is in honor of the original whoopie pie…Little Debbie’s Oatmeal Cream Pies. Ahhh…I’m not going to lie. Me and Little Debbie are best friends. Back in the day, I could really put them away (these days,…
Northern Europe Day 12: Heading Home
On this day, we headed home. I only took one picture… …this truly sums up my kids on the 13 hour flight. We woke up at 4:00 AM, left the hotel and headed to the airport. We were blessed beyond…
Dinner Tonight: Hamburger Stroganoff
This recipe comes from the cookbook I gave away last week, Flavors of Fall. I’ve been making it for years because it’s simple, comforting and warms you up inside. Served with a bagged Caesar salad, it’s dinner. Shopping List 1 lb. ground…
Apple-Butterscotch Brownies
I said here that Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year, but I also said that one of my absolute favorite days of the year is when my September issue of Southern Living arrives in my mailbox. Ahhh…it…
Northern Europe Day 11: Copenhagen, Denmark
Today, we said goodbye to the ship. We had such a good time on board but we were back in Copenhagen and had a full day ahead of us. Smith sitting in the window box looking at the other docked…
Northern Europe Day 10: At Sea
After 5 days porting, we welcomed a relaxing day at sea. Mom and Dad at breakfast We went back to the kid’s play area and played. Kensington read books and we all built with blocks. In the 50 degree weather,…
Bundt Cake #4: Chocolate Coconut
First of all, I want to thank everyone who became a follower of my blog this week :). I drew a name at random for the cookbook giveaway and it was Lauren Austin. I will be mailing her a copy…
Northern Europe Day 9: Stockholm, Sweden
Today, we headed off to Stockholm, Sweden. We had to take a bus and a train to get there from the boat…this is little mister on the train. Group shot! Kensington is digging into her purse looking for something. I…













