Mama's Words

It's so much easier for someone to drag you down to their level.. than for you to lift them up.


Words I'm learning to live by.

The Planets Bend Between Us

"I will race you to the waterside
And from the edge of Ireland shout out loud
So they could hear it in America
It's all for you"



I want a love like that someday.

Kiki Gigi Papa and MOMMY

The anxiously awaited day is drawing near!
In just seven short weeks I will officially be Aunt Kiki, mom will be Gigi and daddy will be Papa.
But the craziest of all is that sister will be Mommy! I can't believe it. My best friend/sister is going to have a son. It is absolutely insane to me. I can not wait to meet the little man. I never thought that I could love someone that I've never even met, but lo and behold I am already crazy in love with my nephew who isn't even here yet. Josiah Leeland is going to be spoiled rotten by kiki gigi and papa. His nursery is coming together nicely and it's looking like a baby lives in April's house more and more each day. I'm sure the child proofing will begin in my own house soon.
Well I think that's enough baby talk for now.

xoxo

and THAT'S why I love Paula Dean

Ingredients
Cake:
1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.

To make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter, and beat together. Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well. Spread pumpkin mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to overbake as the center should be a little gooey.

Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Duke

I am nothing special; just a common girl with common thoughts, and I've led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten. But in one respect I have succeeded as gloriously as anyone who's ever lived: I've loved another with all my heart and soul; and to me, this has always been enough.

Halcyon

Kari and I are at a Coffehouse/bar/lounge in downtown Austin called Halcyon... awesome.
I need to move here. Like, now.
The atmosphere is so chill.
There's indie music blaring and Mac nerds everywhere.
What more could I ask for? Seriously?
xoxo

Well Hello There, Austin

I don't know if I could ever fully describe how much I am completely head over heels in love with this city.
Here's to moving on...

Now let's see what kind of trouble we can get into tonight...


xoxo