Weekend Words of Wisdom

Hi all!  As previously posted, the eldest two kids start their lessons on Monday.  That is why I chose the following quote for this weekend:

What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child. ~George Bernard Shaw

TTFN!

XOXO,

Kim

Last Weekend...

Hi all and welcome to another fun filled weekend!!  Well, at least everywhere, but at my house.  The kids start back to school Monday and Eldest Son is none too impressed.  Eldest Daughter, on the other hand, can't wait. 

I know many of you must think I'm crazy having the kids start back to school so early, but it really isn't all that early here.  In fact, our county schools start August 9th.  Just wanted to let y'all know it may take some time for me to find the balance that works best for all of us and blogging may be a little crazy.  Know that I'll do my best, but please cut me some slack for a couple of weeks!!  Besides, I have a fun giveaway in the works I think y'all will enjoy that I will announce next week. 

Well, I'm going to enjoy these last few "lazy" days.  TTFN!

XOXO,

Kim

Oodles and Oodles of Snickerdoodles

Hi all!  Hope your week has been going well.  I'm still on my baking rampage, so last night, I made the following snickerdoodle recipe for the kids' swim instructors and for us, of course.  I simply doubled the recipe and it worked out great.  These are some of the best snickerdoodles I have ever tasted.  These are the same ones I made for Eldest Son when he was away at camp and even one of his cabinmates said I was a better baker than his mom.  Here you go...

Snickerdoodles

Cookies:
1/2 C butter, room temp
1/2 C shortening
1-1/2 C white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2-3/4 C flour
2 tsp cream of tarter
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

Topping:
2 Tblsp white sugar
2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400.  Cream together butter, shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla.  Add the dry ingredients until incorporated.  Mix the ingredients for the topping in a shallow dish or plate.

Roll rounded tsp sized pieces of dough into balls and roll in the topping.  Pleace 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 8-10 minutes until just set.  Leave on baking sheet for no more than 2 minutes and then remove cookies to a cooling rack.  The cookies should be soft with a small crunch around the edges.  Enjoy!!

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XOXO,

Kim

The Evolution of a Family Picture!

Hi all!  Hope you like the new header picture and, of course, it was taken by Ken Rada.  What I want to do today is explain the evolution of this photo -- it was a year in the making!!!

It started when I found this jon jon online at In the Pink

Unfortunately, they only had it in a size 12-18 month and Baby Bubba was only about 5 months old, but I had to have it.  I also found Eldest Daughter's shorts on the site (her top is from The Pink Paddock)

and, I believe, Eldest Son's shirt is from there, as well.

Then I found my pants at Belk in Atlanta, of course they were about 4 sizes too big, but I had to have them.  Thank goodness for a GREAT tailor!!  My top is from Lilly Pulitzer Southlake.  Husband's shirt is from Under the Palm Tree and Ittybit's top is from Persnickity Palm, I believe.

So, a year and six Lilly stores later, we have a new family picture and header for this blog!  Thank you to all who helped in this task.  Did you ever think one picture could take so long and involve so many people?! ;-)  TTFN.

XOXO,

Kim

Monogram Love

Hi all!  Hope your week is off to a great start.  Well, last week ended on a great note, so I know this week will also be fun!  I received these delightful Stephen Bonanno sandals in the mail on Friday, and just can't keep from salivating. 

I love that I can wear them practically year round, save for those bitterly cold months! 

Now, I'm thinking I need to order a pair of clogs in black and red for Eldest Son's football games and Eldest Daughter's cheering.  Probably a pair like this

What do you think?  You can check out more great designs, as well as some other wonderful monogrammed gifts, at The Pink Giraffe.  I have bought several items (including the above sandals) from them and am always happy with their service.

Also, if you "like" The Pink Giraffe on facebook, between now and August 2, you will be enterd to win a $25 gift certificate.  They are also on Twitter.

Just wanted to share this with you and let you know about another great place for your monogrammed gifts.  You know me, I love to share great customer service experiences, and they rank high!  Also, The Pink Giraffe in no way influenced me to write this post, unless you consider their great service an influence.

You must also visit Miss Janice's blog for the cutest GRITS giveaway!!


XOXO,

Kim

National Tequila Day Words of Wisdom

Hi all and welcome to the weekend edition of words of wisdom.  Seeing as today (Saturday) is National Tequila Day.  I thought I would share this funny quote:

Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila... -Mitch Ratcliffe

Don't believe me about National Tequila Day?!  Just go to Wiki and read up on all you may want to know about tequila, and then some!  TTFN.

XOXO,

Kim