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Low-fat Lime Margarita Cupcakes

It’s been a busy couple of day with Kara in town from Denver! We had a great time taking Anna walking, to lunch, shopping, wedding planning for Kara and going to dinner!

In her Moses basket:

Having fun with her hands:

  

Kara kissing her little ducky bottom:

We also stopped over at our neighbors happy hour last night. The theme [...]

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Bird Nest Cupcakes

These are super simple!

1 box cake mix – prepared as cucakes (mini or regular size)
1-2 c. of sweetened, shredded coconut
frosting -homemade or from a can
Robin’s Eggs (whoppers Easter candy)

Make cupcakes as directed and let cool.
Frost with frosting and dip into a plate of coconut.
Use a small amount of frosting on the edge of the egg to [...]

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Happy Easter Weekend

I can’t believe spring break is coming to an end.  It was such a great week with my mom here all week.  I finally feel like we are really  ready for baby.  Everything is washed, everything is in place and so now we just wait…

Last night Janelle, Brady’s sister, and I had a great [...]

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Baby Rattle Cupcakes

These adorable cupcakes are super simple to make!

Bake cupcakes as directed.
Let the cupcake cool and frost them in the colors of your choice.
Stick gum drops with sucker sticks and tie a bow on the top!
With a sharp knife, cut a little slit in the cupcake wrapper and insert the sucker stick!
Enjoy!

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Baby Armstong's Shower

One of my best friends, Jen, is due with her first baby at the end of November, so we had to celebrate!

  

Classic Cucumber Sandwiches

Pesto 5 – Cheese Tortellini

Pretzels and Carrots with Hummus

Apple Dip and apples

Ceasar Salad with Chicken on the side

Onesie Cookies

Baby Rattle Cupcakes

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Book Club for Baby Addison!

Tonight’s book club was not so much about our past book, The American Wife, and more about celebrating Jody’s baby (who will be here in May!!). We had of the party essentials, including favors, cupcakes and a healthy dinner.

The table.

Cookies made by Jen and I!!

Trying to tie the book club into the shower.

Napkins and hidden underneath [...]

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Panini Party for Brady's B-Day!

Last night for Brady’s birthday we had people over! A few people came for dinner but most just came to celebrate after dinner! We had a great time playing WII and Partini while managing to consume a LOT of beer and wine!

Napkin of the night:

B-Day cupcakes:

I wanted to make something easy and fun for dinner [...]

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Special Friday

Happy Valentine’s Party at School Day!

Update on Valentine Treats tomorrow!

Happy Friday!

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A trip down memory lane…

Today we went to Wittenberg, our alma mater, to see Brady’s sister Janelle. She is a freshman at Witt and just rushed my sorority. Last night was bid night (the last night if rush and the celebration night!). Since we have been craving our favorite college sub shop a lot lately, we thought it [...]

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Almost Thanksgiving!

Today went pretty fast for being a Monday and a Thursday at school. It is soooo nice that tomorrow is the last day of the week! Thank goodness! I am ready for a break.

I worked out this morning so I wouldn’t have to bother with it this afternoon, which is always a good idea in my [...]

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