Friday, January 24, 2014

Coping with so much..

Lately Kay, our new addition has been oh so fussy. She's been with a lil cold so we got her a vaporizer to help her sleep soundly at night. Slather her up in baby Vicks rub and have the Baltic amber beads around her lil ankles. So far I've had it on her for less than a week and she's been ok. When she had a fever it got so hot and that's when I took her temp and was amazed! I will be purchasing her the necklace soon. 

I even got Ethan the same amber bracelet cuz he has a lot of growing pains. So far since he has put it on he hasn't woke up from his sleep screaming in agony. Usually when he plays outdoors like he did during our snow days he's out of commission and in pain but nope not anymore! I just hope it continues to work for him. And that when he gets his x rays and blood work we can get some answers to what's going on with him but as of right now I wish not to divulge the details.

On feb 20th my mom will be undergoing her surgery to remove her cancer. That has me on edge but I haven't displayed it nor spoken about it. I guess the less I talk about it the more I won't have to hear peoples fake sympathy.

I've become very introverted and just been very quiet about a lot of things. I used to be such a huge social butterfly and now I'm perfectly content not seeing or being around anyone. I mean I love going to church and doing stuff for my church but other than that I'm pretty much really closed off. 

Since the winter started I've been sick with the flu twice. I so hope I don't get sick again because man it knocks me off my axis and I can barely function correctly. 

So upon me dealing with so much I've discovered that experimenting with recipes and building new ideas for my girls has helped me cope with all the ongoing stress. I really can't wait for me to get my sewing machine to make up a lot of pretty lil skirts and sun dresses for the girls. Be on the look out for that. I will also be making lil girls matching button earrings with the skirts and matching fabric bows. Really don't want to deal with ribbon anymore.

Sparkles my other dog left three weeks ago and is still missing. I know someone has her but I'm still distraught about missing her sweet self that was so playful and lovable. 

Told ya there's been a lot going on! 

Well that's it, a slight update. Xo, Vanessa 


Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Lily's Winter wonderland Birthday Party

Frozen is what all the little girls are currently obsessed about because mine is certainly hooked on this movie. So I decided to give her a wonderful and Frozen type birthday. I got basically everything via clearance since it was after christmas (oh so lucky). I refused to go and buy her the generic stuff at the regular party store because I love to be different. I went on PINTEREST and was shocked to see already a few pinners had already pinned a Frozen type birthdays so I simply incorporated my favorite parts. The photos are below with a little detail so enjoy!

 she wanted the head of the snow man to be chocolate cake with chocolate chips


i used whipped butter cream for the frosting


used a fruit roll up for the scarf


candy mints for buttons and gum balls for eyes and nose and chocolate chips for the smile





the pretty birthday girl




we used white chocolate in the chocolate fountain to make it look like snow 



the entrance to the dinning room.


they all had a blast!


Thursday, January 16, 2014

Currently Challenge

I saw this on Instagram and took a peek at RUKRISTIN's blog and fell totally in love with her blog and this challenge. Would you like to join me in it? Then go on over to rukristin and go look at what she is doing. Trust me you won't be disappointed and its beyond different as well!

Im excited because I want to start journaling and this is so different and very creative to be able to journal everyday!

Enjoy and comment below if you have joined me! xo, vanessa


Sunday, January 5, 2014

Chocolate chip fudge brownie Cookie Recipe



Need a chocolate fix? This cookie is for you chocolate lovers like me! Hope you enjoy the recipe xo

2 sticks of butter soft
1 1/4 cup of sugar 
1/2 cup of cocoa powder
2 1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt (I use sea salt)
1 tsp of baking powder 
2 large eggs

Mix all dry ingredients then the soft butter. The add one egg mix then add another egg. I added a cup of chocolate chips and mixed again. 

Ball up into lil balls and press down 

Bake at 350 for 10/15 mins 

They will be soft and gooey and oh so delicious! Enjoy 

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