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• Italian Cornmeal Biscuits

  

  I’ve been wanting to drowned my Downton Abbey sorrows in some carby goodness for quite some time.  I’m heartbroken that my favorite show is over (until the... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mrs. B’s Pasta e Fagioli Soup

  

  It seems often times that bad news comes in multiples.  While we were dealing with Mr. A’s grandmother’s rapidly declining health, I received an email from my... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Being Strong

  

  In most relationships, there’s one partner that you can always rely on to be strong.  In our relationship, my husband has always been the strong one.  He has... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Valentine’s Blondie Hearts

  

  Valentine’s Day holds a special place in my heart.  Growing up my Mom would always buy us a heart full of candies, a small gift, and a card, to celebrate the... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Red Raspberry Velvet Cupcakes

  

  It’s been a pretty hectic few weeks around here.  Mr. A’s grandmother’s funeral was this weekend, which meant that we had to drive down and back from South... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Soccer Aunt

  

  One of my favorite roles in my life over last 8 years has been being an Aunt.  My nephew is one of the greatest joys of my life.  He’s the sweetest, most... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lemon Blueberry Chia Muffins

  

  Lately, it’s been snowing around here every other day.  While the snow is beautiful, the clouds that the snowstorms bring with them have covered up the sun for... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Super Secret Shoot

  

  So I may have been intentionally keeping a secret from all of you…and know I’m not pregnant, and no it’s not bad. Actually it’s a really, really good thing. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Faithful Fridays: Watch Your Mouth

  

  When you think of pious people, one of their defining characteristics is the reverence with which they choose their words.  They bite their tongue when they... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Curried Chickpeas and Rice

  

  Cooking the perfect rice kernel is a feat that’s nearly impossible for me.  Perhaps I am too impatient, always pulling open the pot lid and letting out that... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Energy Bread

  

  My name is Ms. Adams and I have a bread problem.  Like a serious one. Give me a bowl full of bread and I’m set. Wheat bread, rye bread, banana bread, it really... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• For Alice

  

  We received the words that we’ve been dreading to hear.  Mr. A was working late at work and he texted me at home to call him immediately.  As soon as he picked... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• (No) Cheese Quinoa Barley Bake

  

  Most people get excited to have a day off because they get to sleep.  I, on the other hand, get excited to have a day off because it means I get extra time to... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Skating in the City

  

  Part of our resolutions for 2013 was to plan one date night a month.  We had gotten into a bad habit of just hanging out around the house and watching movies... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Faithful Fridays: Stuck in the Middle

  

  In my bible study this week, I have been reading about the passion of the Christ, truly one of the darkest moments ever captured in the Word. Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Tips for Interviewing a Wedding Photographer

  A few days ago, an old college friend messaged me on Facebook asking if I had any tips for interviewing wedding photographers. Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Healthier Sweet Potato Pie

  

  My husband is southern through and through.  He likes his chicken fried, a cold beer on a Friday night, a pair of jeans that fit just right, and the radio... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Update on Maw Maw

  I just want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers for Mr. A’s grandmother. Your sweet messages, phone calls, and emails meant the world to us. And... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Keep Watch Over Us

  It always amazes me how quickly life can change. One minute everything is chugging along and the next thing you know life has thrown you a curve ball. Mr. Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Decorating Funk

  

  Decorating our apartment used to be one of my favorite hobbies.  I would scour Michaels and Joanne’s for frame sales, print out all our latest pictures, check... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION