Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

I know I have been MIA for months, but I just wanted to share my most recent recipe with you.  I got the  idea for the recipe from Pinterest.  ( I have finally hopped onto the Pinterest bandwagon, you can follow me here)  Anyways, I just recently hosted my first Cookie Exchange and this was the cookie I made. I really liked how it turned out and it was super easy! 

Here are some pictures of the Cookie Exchange I just hosted! 

Hope you all have a great Christmas! 

What I have been up to....

So I know I said I would be back in August.  I thoguht I would have been back a lot sooner, but life has been so hectic!!

 So I thought I would show you in pictures what I have done all summer!

We took a little family vacation to St. George which was so fun. 

I helped plan my sister's wedding and I also took her bridal pictures. 

My sister and I made her cake too. This was a first time for me...and I was just helping.  My sister did the hard parts! :)

The other reason that I haven't been back is that my hubby got a job!!!

The only downside is that it is in North Dakota.

So I am still here in Utah and he is in North Dakota.  It is a total bummer, but hopefully we will all move up there soon. 

I think life is finally settling down a little so I hope to be back to regular posting!

 

Taking a Break....

Life is hectic.

July has been a whirlwind! 

I feel like I haven't had a break the whole month! 

We have had something going on pretty much everyday.  

Not to mention the daunting task of packing. 

Have I mentioned that I hate packing?

Well I do.

It seriously sucks.

So, I am sure you have noticed that I have not done anything for the past few weeks!

I decided that I am taking a break for the rest of July.

I know that I pretty much do this about every six months, but I did want to thank all my readers for sticking by me whenever I do take a break! 

So Thank You! 

See you in August. :) 

Fruit Kabobs and Congrats Banner

Over the weekend we had a party for the hubby to celebrate his graduation! 

It turned out great.  I didn't have time to do everything that I wanted to, but I did make a few homemade things for his party. 

For the centerpieces I made Fruit Kabobs and put them in mason jars with a homemade tag.  Loved how they turned out, plus they are edible! So everyone got to enjoy them. :)

I also made a quick banner for the party as well and I like how it turned out! 

I have decided that it's really hard to make manly things.  I tried to keep it as simple as possible. 

That's pretty much as far as I went for the party...nothing too fancy.  If only I had more time!  

I am packing up all of my craft stuff for the move, so that means no crafting for a couple weeks. :( 

We have been so busy! I don't think our lives are going to slow down for a while.  I like being busy, but I could really use a break! :) 

Friday Favorites Linky Party!!

Happy Friday! :) 

I have been so busy this week and haven't had time to blog much.  I hope you all had a great week and have a fun weekend planned!

I am throwing the hubby a graduation party tomorrow and am super excited about it! It's going to be so much fun! I will post pictures next week! 

Your favorite link last week was: 

Art blocks by:

{Becoming Martha}

Can't wait to see what you have been working on this week! :) 

It's My Birthday--and my new favorite cake.

It's my birthday today! Wahoo! :) 

To celebrate I wanted to share this scrumptious recipe with you.

If you like birthday cake. 

You'll love this cake. 

Tres Leches Cake.  Recipe from The Pioneer Woman. (who i absolutely adore)

Make it.

Trust me, you won't regret it. 

*I may or may not have made it twice over the weekend and probably had more than 4 pieces. 

Friday Favorites Linky Party!!

Happy Friday! 

I am so excited for the holiday weekend! 

I love the 4th of July.   I can't wait to spend time with my family and have lots of fun.  I hope you all have something fun planned too.  :)

You guys had some awesome links last week.

Last week your favorite link was:

{Made by Meech}

Crafty Fireworks

Please link back and visit a few other links! 

Let's Party!

Hope you all have wonderful weekend! :)