photo dump friday: sept 21 - 30

photo dump friday: sept 21-30

hold on....I think we have a sleeper....zzzzzzz!!

At Kamry's last check-up, they got the go ahead to stop waking her up for feedings and let her sleep through the night. Well, she does.....up to 7-8 hours, feeds, then back for 3-4 more!!! :O) :O) :O) She's a good napper too!! It's a good thing!!!

have mercy, she's got sandals on!!!! <3

9.21.16

I think I heard a little "ma" in this one!!! :O)

9.22.16

big girl is 5 months old!!

little froggy chair + tv watching = FUN :O)

9.24.16

in her best little Rudolph voice...."I'm cuuuuute"!!!<3

9.25.16

pretty fall day!! :O)

*p*r*i*n*c*e*s*s*

Kamry has definitely "filled out"...at her last appointment a few weeks ago, 

she weighed 13 lbs. 12 oz!!! :O)

yeah, really, who needs a fairy godmother!? 

9.27.16

play date day!!

                                            

trying out Willa's bumbo!

                                                

9.28.16

it's a stormy "let's stay in our soft clothes" kind of day!!

9.29.16

those little giggles....<3 <3 <3

~Homemade Pumpkin Spice Creamer~

In honor of National Coffee Day, I finally made a batch of homemade pumpkin spice creamer!!

Here's the recipe....

In a saucepan, heat 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (I actually used 1 tsp. cinnamon + 1/2 tsp. nutmeg + 1/2 tsp. ginger - because it's what I had on hand!). Add 1/4 cup pumpkin + 4 T. brown sugar and whisk until blended. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup milk + 1 cup heavy cream. Cool; store in a container with lid in the fridge up to 1 week. ENJOY!!!

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#fall #raedunn #raedunnpottery #cowcreamer

#creamer #coffeecenter #coffeestation #coffeebar

#kcups #pumpkin #pumpkineverything #keurig

#homemade #coffeemug #coffeesesh #morning #quiettime

monogram monday: LulaRoe + Marley Lilly

I'm super excited about my latest purchases.....

...my first order from Marley Lilly and my very first pair of LulaRoe leggings!!! ❤️

I'm a little nervous about the leggings, but I really want a few new ((comfy)) SAHM outfits once work is over, plus I'm ready for some different choices in my closet other than jeans or yoga pants. The leggings are pricey so I bought my first pair on EBay (new) for a much better deal! I'm hoping that I love them!! I love the print/colors and they do look super comfy!!  I bought a ((long)) monogrammed long-sleeve tee from Marley Lilly in a neutral grey with a hot pink monogram. I'll update on these purchase soon!! 

Pioneer Woman's Smothered Pork Chops

Ingredients:

4 bone-in chops

1 red pepper - sliced thin

1 green pepper - sliced thin

1 onion - sliced thin

2 cups broth
3 T. heavy cream

1/2 cup + 3 T. flour

1/4 tsp. Cumin

1/2 tsp. lemon pepper

salt & pepper - to taste

1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

3 T. Butter

olive oil

Instructions:

Combine flour and seasonings. 

Coat chops and fry in hot oil/butter. 

Remove chops then add peppers and onions to the pan. 

Cook veggies, tossing frequently, 
until veggies are tender but not mushy. 
Remove from pan. 

To pan, add 3 T. Flour and 3 T. butter and whisk together on med-high heat. 

Add broth and whisk until thickened. 

Stir in cream. 

Salt & pepper if needed.

Return veggies to pan. 

Serve chops w/veggies over rice.

photo dump friday: sept 11-18

photo dump friday: sept 11-18

Nana got her a wubbanub -- I think she likes it!! :O)

9.11.16

pop-pop stops by for kisses...

9.12.16

Daddy's Home!! <3

9.13.16

Owl always love you!! 

9.14.16

bath time!!

Kamry loves getting a bath! 

She now gets her baths in the big tub. :O)

Chincoteague Visit

9.15.16

((she has tights on...and those shoes!!))

[oh no, sweaty feet like daddy] :O) :O)

purrr-fect!!

9.16.16

happy girl....

9.17.16

family get-together

9.17.16

{good things thursday}

9.22.16

== Miss Kamry turned 5 months old today!!!  
xoxoxo

==I spotted my very first ever hummingbird!!! I've had a feeder out all summer...nothing...now, when hummingbird season is over (or almost) I spot one!! Peter spotted another a few days later!! And, my flower garden is overflowing and is full monarch butterflies! Lots of activity in my backyard!!

==Nathan and Peter were finally at the same dock in Philly and got a chance to hang out! 

<3 <3 <3

==Kayla and Nathan have settled in at their apartment - keeping busy with school, work, hanging out with friends, family, & Weasley, and coming home when they can!  :O) :O) :O)

~first home-cooked meal~

==SINGLE DIGITS!!!! just 9 days until the season ends at the b&b!!! :O) :O) It's been a long, hot summer and August was especially hard, but I am super happy that Tina started working with me doing housekeeping this month-makes finishing the season sooo much better!!! :0) :0) :0)

== Princess Parade!!
took part in the princess parade today to help raise money for medical expenses for two beautiful & sweet little girls - Mia & Penelope!! <3 <3 <3

== New favorite show....

okay...this one is GOOD!! 

I've been looking for a show similar to my fave Parenthood (((which I really, really miss!!))) and I think I've found it!! This Is Us aired on Tuesday night {NBC @ 10 p.m.} but will show again on 9/24! Can't wait to tune in to Season 1! :O)

.....so many good things!!

Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

1 butternut squash - peeled, seeds removed, cut in cubes

1 Granny Smith apple - cored and cubed

1 white onion - diced

2 cloves garlic - minced

1 large carrot - peeled and diced

Salt & Pepper to taste

Dash cinnamon and nutmeg

Dash red pepper flakes

2 cups vegetable broth

1/2 cup heavy cream

Place all ingredients except cream in slow cooker. Cook on high 3-4 hours or until squash is tender. Add heavy cream, mix with an immersion blender or blend in blender after cooling.

This was absolutely delicious and super easy to make!! :O)

those little moments....

Nathan took a few days off from work which means Logan and Nathan get to see each other!! :O) :O) Logan wanted to get the whole family together so he suggested a cook-out at their house this weekend. Sounds perfect to me!! <3
It took a bit of finagling but we all ended meeting up there yesterday. The men did burgers, hot dogs, brats and baked beans on the grill, and I did jalapeño poppers (and lots of them), and corn on the cob. Everything was yummy!!! We hung out a bit before Nathan and Kayla had to drive back home.

{{{Okay! So, I could seriously squish her in this little robe that Nana bought her!!!}}} 

I got up early for some morning Kamry time. <3 <3 <3

{{{This is one of my favorite pictures of Kamry!! That sweet face!!!}}}

Lazy Sunday - watching football and snacking. Lindsey made taco dip and we finished off the rest of the poppers. Again time was short, but worth every minute just to be together!! 

A great weekend with the family!! Thats what it's all about!! 

Those little moments that mean the whole world!! xoxoxo