It’s time for Favorite Photo Saturday! This is where we share our favorite photo that we’ve taken this week with our camera. (Click on photo for larger image) This is the time of year the California hillsides are covered with gorgeous poppies. The bright orange blooms make me happy. These beauties are growing along our neighbors driveway. That kind of make them ours too since it's also ... continue reading...
Archives for February 2013
Happy Valentine’s Day!
It was Valentine's Day 13 years ago that NY and I shared our first kiss. How's that for a mushy memorable Valentine's Day? I remember it like it was yesterday and will continue to remember it through eternity. I know, more mush. But ... it's true! So today, we, NY & I, wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day! I found these festive Valentine printables on Pinterest (my favorite go to place for ... continue reading...
Wordless Wednesday – Disneyland’s Adventureland at Dusk
For more WW visit 5 Minutes for Mom and the WW Hub. ... continue reading...
Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Fresh Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Valentine's Day is this week. This week! So, I decided to do a bit of 'pink' baking. How about some delectable vanilla bean cupcakes with fresh strawberry buttercream frosting. I took the easy quick route by using a box mix of vanilla cake for the cupcakes. I added a few vanilla beans to give the cupcakes extra flavor. Vanilla beans are easy to use and I adore the look of the tiny ... continue reading...
Flamingos
Flamingos are gorgeous, odd and interesting creatures all at the same time. The first thing about them that comes to mind is their bright pink feathers, stilt-like legs, and S-shaped neck. But there really is much more to them. Flamingo facts are ever so interesting but the fact that they are able to run on water, because of their webbed feet, which helps them build up speed before ... continue reading...