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• 7 Months of Lucille Amelia (and 4/52)

  

  “a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014″ She’s seven months old. And I’m sitting here with a heavy heart. I have days like this. Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2014 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Very Best Pound Cake

  

  You need to make this. I’ve tried my share of pound cake recipes, and this, by far, is my favorite. In fact, I might even go as far as to say: this is my... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 3/52

  

  “a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014″ (And thanks to the ever lovely Jodi for inspiring us all…) My daughter bites. She bites her crib.... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• Overnight Refrigerator Rolls

  

  I start teaching today, which means that twice a week, I’ll be eating dinner on campus. After three years of graduate school, I thought I was finished toting... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 2/52

  

  “a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014″ (And thanks to the ever lovely Jodi for inspiring us all…) Suicide sucks. We lost Ryan’s father... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2014 SELF EXPRESSION

• Asian Spiced Chicken Cups

  

  My baby doesn’t sleep through the night. Not even close. She’s nearly seven months old, and she wakes me up three, sometimes even four, times each night to... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Healthy Essentials for the New Year

  

  Sweet readers, we’ve had our share of minor mishaps since having a baby. Something about sleep deprivation makes household accidents all the more likely. Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• 1/52

  

  “a portrait of my daughter, once a week, every week, in 2014″ This is my first time participating in this community, and I’m glad to be joining them. Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Naturally Sweet Banana Bread

  

  In a few weeks I’ll start teaching again. I’ve accepted a part-time position at Pikes Peak Community College, where I’ll teach three sections of Composition... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• 6 Months of Lucille Amelia

  

  And now she’s eating. She can walk with the support of our hands. She pulls herself up on her crib. She laughs and smiles when we walk into the room. How did... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cappuccino Mousse Cups

  

  Let’s end 2013 with chocolate and coffee.  Fitting since I craved chocolate endlessly during pregnancy….and now rely on my daily cappuccino to grant me sanity a... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lucy Eats

  

  First things first: I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. We couldn’t have felt more blessed this holiday season. Thoughtful giving, sweet times with family,... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sour Cream Cut Out Cookies

  

  Both my mom and my sister called me last week to ask for this recipe. “It’s on my blog,” I said. They both called back five minutes later. I was wrong. Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Little Things

  

  Simple shots of our life this past week. Tune back next week for a similar post. I’d also love to have you follow me on Instagram (@cakestand) if you’re... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Holiday Truffles

  

  Gifts from the kitchen are a pleasure for both the giver and receiver. At least in my world. With the bustle of the holidays in full force, I find solace in my... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Little Things

  

  Simple shots (iPhone) of our life this past week. Tune back next week for a similar post! I’d also love to have you follow me on Instagram (@cakestand) if you’r... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Feeling FESTIVE

  

  Today, I brave the United States Post Office. A dreaded trip made even more frightful with a baby in tow. Long lines, cranky clerks, and never enough packing... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Molten Spiced Chocolate Cakes

  

  Party time. Are your next few weekends as busy as mine? I have my sparkly dresses hanging in my closet, ugly sweaters folded in my drawers, and hostess gifts... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Apple Almond Quickbread

  

  We bought our first Christmas tree on Saturday. A full and fragrant Douglas fir. Ryan and I been married for nearly five years, but we haven’t felt the urge to... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Little Things

  

  Simple shots of our life this past Thanksgiving week. Tune back next Friday for a similar post. I’d also love to have you follow me on Instagram (@cakestand)... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION