Yesterday String and I went to Grand Avenue Cafe, a nice little coffee shop/cafe in Eau Claire. We hadn't really seen each other in a while even though we live right next door to each other!! Life is simply TOO busy!
But anyway, it was my first time going to this place and it was delicious! I got a Honey Latte and a Blueberry Muffin. The honey latte was really good and not too much honey.
The conversation was even better (as it always is when you can sit down with a great friend and catch up). So, cheers to delicious honey lattes and wonderful friends. :)
Monday, September 22, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Happy Birthday Holly Ann!!
Happy Birthday Holly! :)
My big sister is turning 24 - again. I think she plans on being "24" for the rest of her life. So, in 3 years, I'll be 24 right along with her. She's the best big sister a girl could ever ask for.
Holly, I hope you have a WONDERFUL day. Sorry I can't make it home for your party. :(
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
E.L.F.
Any of you wear make up out there?
Well, I (thanks to my friend, String) found an AMAZING website for makeup! It's called Eyes Lips Face (hence, the acronym ELF). Almost every product is one dollar. That's right, ONE DOLLAR. And, the quality is great. I have lots of products and they are comparable to anything you would buy in a store, just a lot cheaper! Most of their mineral products (love them) are $3, but still, that is a steal if you compare it to brand name.
The website is www.eyeslipsface.com in case you are interested. :)
Yesterday I received my second order from ELF and was so excited so I had to share the awesome website. :)
Well, I (thanks to my friend, String) found an AMAZING website for makeup! It's called Eyes Lips Face (hence, the acronym ELF). Almost every product is one dollar. That's right, ONE DOLLAR. And, the quality is great. I have lots of products and they are comparable to anything you would buy in a store, just a lot cheaper! Most of their mineral products (love them) are $3, but still, that is a steal if you compare it to brand name.
The website is www.eyeslipsface.com in case you are interested. :)
Yesterday I received my second order from ELF and was so excited so I had to share the awesome website. :)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
I Know.
That's my response when people tell me how good my cookie recipe is. I'm not one to boast; but, they are just plain good.
For about two years now, Orpha (a WONDERFUL lady who resides where I work) and I have mastered our "Secret Cookie Recipe." Every weekend I go home to work, we have to make at least one batch. This past weekend it was two, and she was requesting another!
Last night, I made a batch in the apartment and shared some with my roommates who told me they were the best cookies they have ever had. My response: I know! :)
Well, today is your lucky day because something this good simply needs to be shared. Here is the recipe (in layman's terms because it isn't something I have written down, just know it by heart).
Pudding Cookies
Ingredients:
2 sticks of butter
some vanilla extract
2 eggs
a box of dry pudding mix
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cup flour
chocolate chips
Combine all ingredients and bake until lightly browned. :)
Some variations that are fun:
I usually use vanilla pudding mix but have used chocolate, banana, butterscotch, etc.
Also, sometimes I use M&Ms instead of or in addition to chocolate chips. Peanut butter chips are really good when you use chocolate pudding mix.
It's a fun recipe because you can make it a little different each time and every time they are still amazingly good! :)
Happy Baking!
For about two years now, Orpha (a WONDERFUL lady who resides where I work) and I have mastered our "Secret Cookie Recipe." Every weekend I go home to work, we have to make at least one batch. This past weekend it was two, and she was requesting another!
Last night, I made a batch in the apartment and shared some with my roommates who told me they were the best cookies they have ever had. My response: I know! :)
Well, today is your lucky day because something this good simply needs to be shared. Here is the recipe (in layman's terms because it isn't something I have written down, just know it by heart).
Pudding Cookies
Ingredients:
2 sticks of butter
some vanilla extract
2 eggs
a box of dry pudding mix
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cup flour
chocolate chips
Combine all ingredients and bake until lightly browned. :)
Some variations that are fun:
I usually use vanilla pudding mix but have used chocolate, banana, butterscotch, etc.
Also, sometimes I use M&Ms instead of or in addition to chocolate chips. Peanut butter chips are really good when you use chocolate pudding mix.
It's a fun recipe because you can make it a little different each time and every time they are still amazingly good! :)
Happy Baking!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Where oh where have I been?!
Wow. It has been a LONG time. All summer to be exact. My summer was busy, but nice. I played quite a bit of softball, Lucas and I coached T-Ball; I worked and volunteered.
This summer our softball team did really well. We played in three tournaments, taking 1st in two out of the three. "ThunderLube" is our team name.
Lucas and I had QUITE the T-Ball team this year. Very hyper and very active. It was challenge but also tons of fun. We look forward to coaching again next season!
I had a great summer working at Miller Country Care. I got full time hours and was promoted to Manager in July. MCC is truly one of my homes away from home. I came up with the idea to have a Summer Picnic for family of employees and residents, so Dave and Kathy put me in charge of that. It was surprisingly a huge success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. It was decided that it was our "First Annual Family Picnic". I'm sure I'll be planning the next one next summer. Leaving MCC this summer was really hard for me, as it was my last "full summer" of working there. Next August I will be starting my Practicum. I will be really sad on my last day, but will always go back to visit and am so grateful for all the knowledge I have attained.
Lastly, this summer I volunteered (or, as Holly would say, kissed ass) at Three Oaks in Marshfield. I wanted to do my practicum there and thought volunteering would help me get my foot in the door as well as familiarize myself with the building, people and overall atmosphere.
Well, it did work, I will "unofficiall" (at the time being) be doing my Practicum at Three Oaks. Bridget, the Executive Director told me I would be her first choice (out of a total of 3 students) and she will be mine!
I am now back at school; going to class, working at the front desk, babysitting Teddy, working at home every third weekend and just plain old trying to have some fun in between.
This summer our softball team did really well. We played in three tournaments, taking 1st in two out of the three. "ThunderLube" is our team name.
Lucas and I had QUITE the T-Ball team this year. Very hyper and very active. It was challenge but also tons of fun. We look forward to coaching again next season!
I had a great summer working at Miller Country Care. I got full time hours and was promoted to Manager in July. MCC is truly one of my homes away from home. I came up with the idea to have a Summer Picnic for family of employees and residents, so Dave and Kathy put me in charge of that. It was surprisingly a huge success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. It was decided that it was our "First Annual Family Picnic". I'm sure I'll be planning the next one next summer. Leaving MCC this summer was really hard for me, as it was my last "full summer" of working there. Next August I will be starting my Practicum. I will be really sad on my last day, but will always go back to visit and am so grateful for all the knowledge I have attained.
Lastly, this summer I volunteered (or, as Holly would say, kissed ass) at Three Oaks in Marshfield. I wanted to do my practicum there and thought volunteering would help me get my foot in the door as well as familiarize myself with the building, people and overall atmosphere.
Well, it did work, I will "unofficiall" (at the time being) be doing my Practicum at Three Oaks. Bridget, the Executive Director told me I would be her first choice (out of a total of 3 students) and she will be mine!
I am now back at school; going to class, working at the front desk, babysitting Teddy, working at home every third weekend and just plain old trying to have some fun in between.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
A Pause for Mother's Day!
Happy Mother's Day Mom!If it weren't for you I would be a completely different person headed in a completely different direction. I would not have the confidence to be here at school doing what I am doing. I would not have the loving support back home. I would not know how to cook or bake on my own. I would have no work ethic. I wouldn't know how to clean (even though I don't always use that knowledge). If it weren't for you setting a good example for how to treat others, especially those you care about, I wouldn't have so many loving people in my life. Thank you for teaching me to have a sense of humor, it has taken me far in life. Thank you for making me do my homework and follow your sometimes strict rules. I am a better person because you were tough on me and always expected the best. Thanks for putting up with me when I am sassy or crabby or a just a plain pain. Thanks for carting my butt around year after year for sports and various activities.
Thanks for being you! Happy Mother's Day! I love you! :)
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
These are a Few of My Favorite Things... About Spring!
Here is a short list of favorite things about Spring...
Baseball! Mostly the Brewers. We went to a game last season and it was lots of fun. I'm hoping to go to at least one again this season.
Grilling Out!! It has become tradition to grill out each Spring with my friends at school. It usually ends up being quite the event and it gets larger every year! This years best tasting item on the grill was Caribbean Jerk marinated chicken. Also a favorite was of course my chocolate caramel bars!
Maple Syrup Making. This has always been a favorite of mine. I don't get to witness or help with it as much anymore now that I am away at school, but when we were little we were back in the Sap Woods just about every night! Right after school we would race back there with our bikes and help collect the sap from the day. My favorite job was to skim the top of the syrup when we cooked it down. This year the trees ran okay. Not the best, but not the worst. I can't wait to try this years syrup! :)
Tomorrows Blog: My job at Miller Country Care. :)
Baseball! Mostly the Brewers. We went to a game last season and it was lots of fun. I'm hoping to go to at least one again this season. 
Grilling Out!! It has become tradition to grill out each Spring with my friends at school. It usually ends up being quite the event and it gets larger every year! This years best tasting item on the grill was Caribbean Jerk marinated chicken. Also a favorite was of course my chocolate caramel bars! 
Maple Syrup Making. This has always been a favorite of mine. I don't get to witness or help with it as much anymore now that I am away at school, but when we were little we were back in the Sap Woods just about every night! Right after school we would race back there with our bikes and help collect the sap from the day. My favorite job was to skim the top of the syrup when we cooked it down. This year the trees ran okay. Not the best, but not the worst. I can't wait to try this years syrup! :)Tomorrows Blog: My job at Miller Country Care. :)
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