Four Jingle Bells

Hailey feeding Brooke food. I would like to say I was there for her first feeding, but I was tutoring so Blake did it. I'll just pretend like this was her first feeding! Spencer loves Brooke so much. He always wants to help get her up from naps and hold her. Can't wait to see them grow up together. I was feeling creative one day, so we made some boats. Kept them occupied for an hour. Doesn't this just make you smile? Hailey was playing grocery store Brooke loves chomping on bananas. She has two teeth now! Happy Valentines Day! We had pink pancakes, heart pizzas and heart brownies. Rare picture of Uncle Clayton holding a baby. *gasp* My Grandparents came down for Sarah's wedding. The kids were so friendly with them and it was the sweetest thing to see my Grandpa cuddle Brooke up. Playing with Hailey's birthday laptop. She is really good to let Spencer choose the games! Can't get enough of this chubby face! Valentine's outfits from Nanah! Sarah's bac...

We had a wedding shower for Sarah a few weeks ago. It was fun to plan and fun to see ALOT (around 60) people come and support Sarah. Makes me want to get married again just to get some new pans!! Before my Grandma Rogers died, she left these plates for each of the granddaughters for when they got married. Sarah is the last granddaughter to be married! The party planners! The awesome cupcakes Michelle made. We are going to go into business together someday. We both love sweets and baking. The yummy extravaganza!

I would not be a true friend, mom, sister, woman, CHOCOLATE LOVER if I didn't share this recipe!! Found it through America's Test Kitchen on PBS which might just be my new favorite show! Avoid using a nonstick skillet to brown the butter; the dark color of the nonstick coating makes it difficult to gauge when the butter is browned. Use fresh, moist brown sugar instead of hardened brown sugar, which will make the cookies dry. This recipe works with light brown sugar, but the cookies will be less full-flavored. For our winning brand of chocolate chips, see related tasting. Makes 16 cookies 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (8 3/4 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 3/4 sticks) 1/2 cup granulated sugar (3 1/2 ounces) 3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar (5 1/4 ounces) (see note) 1 teaspoon table salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chunks (see note) 3/4 cup chopped peca...

Our awesome helpers for the hair/make up/nails extravaganza! Hailey turned 5 a few weeks ago. Can't believe how time has flown. She is such a sweet little girl. So willing to help, full of energy and fun ideas. We had a party for Michelle and Hailey together. They have birthdays the same week. Happy Birthday to two pretty ladies!! Hailey's cousin Sarah Tea party with her friends. We had heart sandwiches, heart jello, red punch, heart cupcakes. Hailey said she wanted a girl party only. NO BOYS! So, we did hair, make up, and nails, all her ideas. There were nine girls and it was so fun. It really is fun to have a girly girl in spite of the crying! Her only "It's my party and I'll cry if I want to" moment. When she wanted the #5 crown for pin the crown on the princess. She survived! We made these tutus and they girls loved them. So fun! My "Ace of Cakes" creation/destruction. I put in the cookies and it fell apart. Didn't stop it from ta...

My little sister Sarah got married a week ago to wonderful Clint and we are so happy for her and them! First Dance: Fun to watch but my favorite part was watching Hailey circle around them staring at them in awe. Nothing like a little girl's innocence. Me and my grandpa Terry. He is a pill.=) Clayton couldn't resist wearing his cross belt to the temple. My two favorite guys! All the grandkids. Love to see Brooke and Dillon looking at each other. Babies are so great! Michelle and her super cute family. Don't you just want her hair?! Clint and Brooke Last but not least: the happy couple!!!