Can someone please explain to me how we only have one week of May left? Goodness gracious. Next thing we know it, it’s going to be fall tomorrow. But I’m not complaining. This particular week has been a full one, but a fun one. It started with a wonderful weekend last weekend, then a Mom’s Night Out, a play date/lunch date with one of the best friends, and then a play date at The Little Gym with Houston Moms Blog. I’m assuming life is busy for a lot of us this time of year, is it not? To keep from rambling, I’ll just hop right into what’s currently on my mind to confess to you, including two recipes.
ONE.
Loving…
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| Charlotte’s shoes |
the weekends. After being gone from the house for almost a week, it was so nice to have last weekend to decompress and unwind. My mother-in-law and her boyfriend came to visit, and we enjoyed Top Golf and brunch at one of our favorite spots, Baba Yega. Do y’all have a Top Golf in your area? It was the first time I had ever been, and it was a really cool place. It would be tons of fun for a double-date night or something. Because trying to keep Charlotte away from the swinging golf clubs was work. Brunch on the other hand, brunch is my love language…and Charlotte’s too.
TWO.
Ready for…
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| Charlotte’s boots |
sunny days. I’m so looking forward to the rain coming to a halt. Houston, like majority of America, has been hit with tons and tons of rain lately. We had to pull out the rain boots again, which normally I would be all for, but it’s May. And humid. And feels like a sauna outside. #overit How’s the weather in your neck of the woods?
THREE.
Making…
ranch roasted red potatoes.
I’ve been meaning to share this recipe for quite some time, but I thought now would be as good a time as ever. In case you’ll be grilling this weekend (using our ribs recipe I hope), this is the best side to have. My friend Janet told me about these, and seriously, they are the easiest and best potatoes you’ll ever cook. I’m a mashed potatoes kind of girl, but these are way easier. Here’s what you’ll need.
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley Ranch Original Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Place potatoes in a gallon sized ziplock bag. Add oil. Seal and toss to coat.
3. Add dressing mix. Toss to coat.
4. Place potatoes and mixture in ungreased baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until potatoes are brown and crisp.
You probably won’t have any leftovers of this. Just saying.
FOUR.
Baking…
mini cheesecake cupcakes.
Because it’s Memorial Day, I thought we could use a little festive baking in our life, too. All this rain has made me hungry. Probably out of sheer boredom, I’m sure. I originally shared this recipe last year, but I thought it was worth mentioning again. Here’s the recipe for my favorite red, white, and blue mini cheesecake cupcakes.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. flour
8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
6 oz. vanilla Greek yogurt
2 large egg whites
12 vanilla wafers
strawberries
blueberries
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
3. Place a vanilla wafer in each liner.
4. Combine the sugar, vanilla, and cream cheese in a mixing bowl and whisk together gently.
5. Mix in the flour, Greek yogurt, and egg whites and stir until well blended.
6. Pour mixture into cupcake liners, filling until halfway full.
7. Bake 20-25 minutes. Center should still jiggle slightly when done.
8. Remove from pan and cool on baking rack for about an hour.
9. Transfer to refrigerator after an hour, and cool for another two hours.
10. Once completely cooled, add a half strawberry slice and three blueberries to each mini cheesecake cupcake.
These are so good. You probably won’t be able to eat just one. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
FIVE.
Thankful for…
this guy. It’s his birthday this weekend, and since I know he’ll be reading this, I just wanted to let him know that I love him more than words can say. And since I’m a girl of many words, you know it’s a lot when I just don’t have the words to express how much love there is, but here’s a little message to my main squeeze.
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My love, thank you for being you. Thank you for giving us the best life. I couldn’t have dreamed up anything better. I’m so thankful that God placed you right where you were supposed to be exactly when I was supposed to meet you. I’m grateful for the day you were born, our journeys apart to get us up to the point of the day we met, and getting to do the rest of our lives together. We’ve seen the best of times and the worst of times, and I wouldn’t have wanted to do any of it without you. You are the hardest working guy I know, the most incredible husband, and the most amazing dad that ever walked the land. Thank you for believing in me, pushing me to do my best, and cheering me on through everything. I am so proud to call you mine, my handsome love. I hope this birthday and this year is the best one yet. Love you so much, Your Kristina
I know I made this last year for your birthday post, but every time I watch it, it makes me tear up. It’s my fave. I could have added more, but then we’re talking documentary territory, so I’ll pitch that a major network later.
Here’s to another year and many more memories.
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And that’s a wrap, folks! I hope you have the best Memorial Day weekend. May it be filled with lots of sun, laughs, good food, and smiles. See you soon!
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Love all the fun you had this week! Those potatoes look amazing!!
Thanks, Keri! Those potatoes are addicting. I think next time, I’m going to add some cheese. :) Hope you have a great weekend!
I can’t wait to try both of the recipes! YUMMO!
Charlotte gets more adorable everyday! I love her pink and orange shorts.
Happy birthday to your man!
Hope you guys have the best weekend!!!
Girl, they are delicious! :) And thank you! Those pink and orange shorts were from the Lilly collection for Target. She’ll be wearing them all summer long. We had a great weekend, and now we’re still recovering. Lol.
If someone could just deliver all of charlottes shoes to me in my size, that’d be awesome.
Haha. I’m telling you, Courtney! She definitely has a better closet than I do. I hate when she grows out of things. So I’m secretly hoping and praying that one day I’ll have another little girl. ;) Hope you’re feeling well postpartum! I love all of your updates!
Love all the fun you had this week! Those potatoes look amazing!!
Thanks, Keri! Those potatoes are addicting. I think next time, I'm going to add some cheese. :) Hope you have a great weekend!
I’m with you…how is May almost over? and move over Charlotte’s shoes I want her shorts!!!
Umm, yeah. This month has seemed fairly long though, but just think. Summer is going to fly by then it’s going to be fall and the holidays again. Time has never flown so fast until I had a baby. Sheesh! And those Lilly for Target shorts are one of my favorites of hers!
I can't wait to try both of the recipes! YUMMO!
Charlotte gets more adorable everyday! I love her pink and orange shorts.
Happy birthday to your man!
Hope you guys have the best weekend!!!
Brunch is one of your love languages!! Ha. I love it & completely agree. :)
Of course it is! Brunch is usually at our kitchen table these days, but it still speaks to me. :) Hope you have had a wonderful week!
Both recipes look amazing!!!! And you guys are too cute! Xo
Aww, thank you Ashley! Hope you get to try one of the recipes soon. And I hope you are feeling well! :) Have a great one, my dear!
If someone could just deliver all of charlottes shoes to me in my size, that'd be awesome.
I'm with you…how is May almost over? and move over Charlotte's shoes I want her shorts!!!
Brunch is one of your love languages!! Ha. I love it & completely agree. :)
Both recipes look amazing!!!! And you guys are too cute! Xo
Girl both of those recipes need to get into my meal planning rotation STAT. The ranch potatoes are making my mouth water #pregnancyprobs lol!! LOVE all of Charlotte’s outfits, such a styling’ little lady and brunch is totally my love language too… why don’t we live closer!?!
They are both so good! I hope you can try them, so you can have a little bit of Texas in Canada. :) And thanks, girlfriend! You know I love dressing her up. Let’s not even go there about living closer. #bloggerprobs
Girl both of those recipes need to get into my meal planning rotation STAT. The ranch potatoes are making my mouth water #pregnancyprobs lol!! LOVE all of Charlotte's outfits, such a styling' little lady and brunch is totally my love language too… why don't we live closer!?!
Girl, they are delicious! :) And thank you! Those pink and orange shorts were from the Lilly collection for Target. She'll be wearing them all summer long. We had a great weekend, and now we're still recovering. Lol.
Haha. I'm telling you, Courtney! She definitely has a better closet than I do. I hate when she grows out of things. So I'm secretly hoping and praying that one day I'll have another little girl. ;) Hope you're feeling well postpartum! I love all of your updates!
Umm, yeah. This month has seemed fairly long though, but just think. Summer is going to fly by then it's going to be fall and the holidays again. Time has never flown so fast until I had a baby. Sheesh! And those Lilly for Target shorts are one of my favorites of hers!
Of course it is! Brunch is usually at our kitchen table these days, but it still speaks to me. :) Hope you have had a wonderful week!
Aww, thank you Ashley! Hope you get to try one of the recipes soon. And I hope you are feeling well! :) Have a great one, my dear!
They are both so good! I hope you can try them, so you can have a little bit of Texas in Canada. :) And thanks, girlfriend! You know I love dressing her up. Let's not even go there about living closer. #bloggerprobs
What great pictures of your family! Your little is too cute, and I hope your love had a great birthday weekend!
Thanks for linking up with us for H54F!
Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
Thanks, Tif! :) Hope you have a great weekend!
What great pictures of your family! Your little is too cute, and I hope your love had a great birthday weekend!
Thanks for linking up with us for H54F!
Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
Thanks, Tif! :) Hope you have a great weekend!
Weekends really are the best! And I’m definitely trying both of those recipes ASAP!
Weekends really are the best! And I'm definitely trying both of those recipes ASAP!