How to eat Cupcake(s)...

Nick says "In one bite."

Banana Cupcakes with cinnamon honey frosting

Buttermilk Cupcakes with birdies

Buttermilk cupcakes with ice cream and swiss buttercream

Mine...

Martha's...

Martha... you are tickin' me off.

Why can't i make things look like hers?

oh yeah, because i am a human not a cupcake making machine.

PLUS... the commissary doesn't sell dot's or red hots so i had to use m&m's and gum drops... ew!

I blame my frosting not being perfect on the weather and Martha.

Okay, now i feel better.

Baby Shower!

The Sailboat themed diaper cake

The baby bath tub with diaper cake and sea friends

I made sugar cookies as the favors for guests

I washed and reused herb boxes from the grocery store

AND...

I don't think it turned out... well as well as i had hoped BUT

This is the lamp Laura wanted :

$125.00

This is the one i made for

less than $25.00

Anthropologie's Version

32 Euro/43 dollars

-or-

6.99

My Version

Something about me...

Something you may not know about me is that i have grandiose ideas and don't have the skills to match them.  The thing that may surprise you is that i don't usually remember this/figure it out until the project is done and i am sad.  

Exhibit A:

I have been dying to recover our ottoman.
The ottoman is officially dead due to PCS and sun light.

Before

After

Okay this may not look as bad as it is in real life... but it isn't good my friends

I think i actually hate it.  :(

Life lessons from my mom

"Frost your cupcake".  

translation: wear lipgloss anytime you go out of the house
"Trust your first instincts whether it be a test question or duvet".
Do your homework.
Clean your house.
Love your family.
Pray continually.
Choose friends wisely.
Invest in others.
Always add things in odd numbers.
For example: you cannot have two frames on an entry way table, you need one or three.
Do at least one beneficial (to others) thing a day.
"Make a joyful noise".
You should fill your closet with "classic" pieces, you won't regret them later.
Make time for family, at the end of the day they are all you've got.
Think creatively.
Do your best, all the time.

Isn't she (aren't they) so cute...?
P.s. yes, my dad IS in fact Mr. Incredible.

That is exactly why i cried last night while watching the Incredibles... twice.

Stress mask

Question:  Why was i stressing out about the mask hurting my face when it was a stress RELIEF mask...
Answer:  I am lame.

Feeling European

Today i felt european.

On the way to and from base i practiced my french with my learning Cd's

Je suis heureux!

Then i went shopping on the German economy which i rarely do...

I went to buy a bouquet of flowers for someone who has been helping me learn the in's and out's of my job (after a year of me being in the position)  I am thankful, anyways that one task turned into this...

Some MORE things for the baby shower... pics coming soon!

Candle holder and elephant to be used for ...?

candle?  plant?  cuteness?

Chicken dish, lavender tea lights (for the shower because they are blue), lavender, and cutesy soon-to-be-filled holders (watering can and green tray) for shower gifts!

Planters in honor of upcoming EARTH DAY!

I have a black thumb... i cannot keep plants alive!  

This year i am going to try, try again...

Wish me luck!

I not only bought fresh flowers, but also this cute little basket that will be handy on our CRUISE!!!

If you know me... you probably know of my Owl obsession,

WELL...

I was taking out the trash and heard

Hoot Hoooot Hoot Hooot

I think we have an Owl neighbor!

The hunt (not really hunt but you know) begins to find the beloved neighbor!

Also side note, on the way home last night i saw a guy hitting on a girl while sitting on a tractor, no joke.  Gotta love Germany!

She thinks his tractor's sexy. haha...

How did i ever forget about whole chickens?  They do not take that long (45 min.) and taste fabulous for only $3.47, you just can't beat it. :)  I stuffed my chicken with lemons quartered, and rosemary sprigs.  I threw whole cloves of garlic, and chicken broth in the bottom of my roasting pan and rubbed lemon zest, sea salt and whole peppercorns on the skin.  Mmm...

ST. PATRICKS DAY!

I am making a sandwich bar for the ALS teachers with this green bread!
Fun will ensue.

Why does my energy go away with the sun?  Can i please have some more sun Germany?  I need to get things done and cannot muster the energy without you!

Sincerely,

Oh Brother, You slay me.

My brother asked me "If you could be any animal which one would you be?"

I replied, a mix of a penguin and a hippo...

When i asked my brother the same question he replied:

"Easy, a robot unicorn."

LOVE HIM!

The only good thing about working out... is my NEW SHOES! well and i feel healthier... but meh.

Link:

Puma

Now here are my favorite summer accouterments:

Link:

Mango Body Butter

No link to my cool Starbucks cup, from what i hear they are sold out everywhere,

I have one thanks to a friend in Alaska.  

Thanks Jamie!

Peach iced tea

Link:

Green rain jacket 

Endive

Okay my weird purchase #2... Endive.  

Okay maybe it isn't THAT weird, but i have never used it...

I made a salad

Feta cause it makes everything betta, walnuts, pears and endive with a dijon, rice wine vinegar dressing.  

I am currently munching on said salad and don't know why endive is any different from any other lettuce...

If you would like to learn more about this leaf vegetable click here:

Endive