Yummy McYummers

I am obsessed with making home made oreos. Or Whoopie pies. Let me show you how to make these so you can enjoy this delish treat with me. Mkay? K.

First you'll need 2 boxes of this



You'll also need 4 of these

And 1 and 1/4th cup of this

Mix both boxes of cake mix, eggs and crisco in large bowl.

For extra flavor and yumminess I added these in

Scoop into balls and place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

Place in over heated to 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. I have found that the cookies are much softer and chewier if I bake for only 8 mins.

Let cool

Next you'll need some of this

Frost cookies like this

Enjoy!!



15 for Friday

1. I got my hair done today. Love love love it!! If you're looking for an  amazing haircut go see Tyler at Gene Juarez in Alderwood. He is fantastic!
2. Carson is pulling himself up on everything. This kid is going to be walking soon. Oy!
3. Speaking of Carson, he is going to be one in October. I cry when I think about it.
4. We have had some beautiful weather lately but I am ready for fall. I absolutely love decorating our home for fall/ Halloween. I also love fall fashion. Hello cute sweaters and boots!
5. I saw some thing really weird at the grocery store the other day...a man wearing a jean skirt....a pleated jean skirt.
6. Last night in his sleep Rob said "libido" haha!
7. Carson has finally started saying mama. He has been saying dada for months now. Sometimes he just says mmmm. Well a few says ago he was combining da and mmm my baby was saying "dammm"
8. I joined Rob's gym! It is so nice to work out and really fun for Rob and I to do it together! Not to mention how hot he looks pumping iron ;)
9. Carson managed to text my cousin a few days ago. The text said, qa.
10. I got new glasses!! 2 pairs!! Yay for being able to see!
11. We're house sitting for some friends this weekend so we can feed their pets. Carson loves the dogs!
12. Carson can drink from a straw now!! Milestone :)
13. My bff J gets home from vacation tomorrow!! Yay!! Her hubby had to come home early for work so he came over and ate dinner with us tonight. It made me miss her more though!
14. Having Rob home at 8 instead of 9:30 or 10 is so wonderful!!
15. We had to give our bunny to B and J. Our apartment manager wanted $200 for a pet deposit. Really? For an outdoor, tiny bunny? I love Puffs but he just isn't worth that much money. Luckily we'll still see him all the time and he is now in a cage with a girl bunny....bow chicka bow bow!

What a day!

Okay my day really wasn't that bad but I am so ready for a break. I woke up today with a migraine for the 3rd day in a row. Ew. Thankfully my mom took Carson for a few hours so I could get some rest. It was much needed. Rob was gone Friday-Sunday and worked the Wednesday and Thursday before and he worked yesterday and today. Let me explain why this is so hard sometimes. Rob works 12 hour shifts. His work is about an hour away. So he is gone for 14 hours. And that's if he doesn't get held over. I am so grateful that he has tomorrow and Thursday off. One: because I miss him!! And two: because I need a mommy break. Carson is so busy!! It is honestly really fun but man I am tired!
 He threw up all over his crib and bedroom floor today :(  I scrubbed the carpet but it still smells in his room. Any secrets on how to get rid of that?
 A cat tried to get our bunny today!! As soon as I opened the door he ran away. Poor bunny!!

Anyway, sorry for the randomness of this post. Hopefully I can get my mind back the next couple of days!

Body image, selfish and grateful

Lately I have been having some issues with my body. I've been hating it ever since I had Carson. I am back down to my prebaby size but it just looks different. I have looked in the mirror and cried at what I see. I step on the scale and get upset because it says 121.4. I don't even know why I have these thoughts. I have never struggled with body issues before.

  How can I have these thoughts? How selfish I am!! I have been praying for comfort and help to overcome these feelings I have about myself. You know what I have realized? I have a husband who thinks I am the most beautiful, sexy and perfect woman. He gets really upset with me when I complain about my body. It hurts him because he finds me so beautiful.


  I am so thankful for my body. I can walk, run (although I'd rather not) jump, skip, leap. I can hold my baby in my arms. I can wrap my arms around my husband. I can hold his hand. I can kiss him and my son. I can bear children. I can dance. Oh how I love to dance. There are so many things that my body can do that other peoples bodies can't. How amazing is that?! How is it okay for me to hate a body that is capable of doing so many wonderful things?
 
 I still struggle but I am going to try and love my body. How could I not? It's healthy and capable.

15 for Friday

1. Rob is in Phoenix this weekend for his best friends wedding. It's a short trip but I miss him!!
2. Carson is pulling himself up now! Goodness this boy is busy!! He has me exhausted by the end of the day.
3. We had ants again!! Ew! I used to think that only dirty homes got ants but I know that's not always the case. I take pride in keeping a very clean home and yet we still get ants. Yuck!
4. Carson is almost 10 months old! His birthday party is going to be car themed! Can you guess why? ;)
5. I think I use too many exclamation points.
6. I'm feeling kind of melancholy today.
7. I really want to go shopping but Carson needs new clothes more than I do.
8. I am so excited that the new season of project runway started! And I am grateful that I can record it and watch it while Carson naps.
9. Next week Rob starts working 7:30 am to 7:30 pm. I am so excited because for the last year and a half he has been working 9 am to 9 pm. I am so happy to have him home earlier!
10. Rob will also have a new partner! His Bff B!!
11. As Carson is approaching his 1st birthday it really has me thinking about having another baby. (Just thinking, not trying)
12. A few nights ago Rob surprised me by drawing me a candle lit bubble bath. It was just what I needed after a long day of chasing Carson around and rearranging our home so it's more baby safe.
13. I vacuum our house twice a day. Is that normal?
14. Carson is supposed to be napping right now but I can hear him in his crib playing :) I wish he was sleeping but it's really cute to hear him just talking and babbling to himself. And I am still getting a break.
15. I have an emotional post coming up so keep checking.