Family Pictures

It's been about a month since we made our big announcement and I am just now getting back in the swing of things. I've had photo sessions, craft projects, schoolwork, shared learning, birthdays and so much more going on but, I am determined to keep up this blog! I have a few posts in the works but, none ready to share quite yet. So, I realized that I still haven't blogged our family photos! What!? Crazy I know. I'm usually all over pictures. Getting them edited and shared as quickly as possible but, the sad thing is, when it comes to my family's photos, I tend to procrastinate a bit.

I love picking the outfits, choosing a location and the day of is always so exciting! It's just the processing and post session tasks that get me in a funk. Anyway, I've had these done for a while now and I shared a few to FB last month but, I'd like to post a few here just because I love them so much! My wonderfully talented aunt always helps me out, since the remote thing can be kind of tricky sometimes, and I am always so pleased with what we come up with. This year we borrowed a red vintage 1963 Ford truck as a prop and boy do I love the photos with it in them the best! We try to plan our photos about once a year (much like many other families) and we always wear some kind of church appropriate attire. Well, next year we'll have one more little one to wrangle so I'm thinking we may do something a little more casual but, we'll see. I have lots of time to plan right?! ;)

P.S. Don't mind Blake's very somber appearance in the group shots. He really wasn't mad I promise! He's just a bit shy if Mommy or Daddy don't do something silly to get him to show his smile.

 This last one of the boys at our neighbors historic home is one of my favorites. They're a bunch of little stinkers but they have sweet personalities and love being together. That's part of what makes it so hard to get a good shot of all three of them! They have too much fun to pay attention to mama! LOL

Anyway, have a wonderful week and I pray God will bless you immeasurably!

Sweet Tooth Delight

I promise this will not be purely a food blog. Really. But, food is good. So, in hopes to get you inspired to try a few new things (everything in moderation folks!), I will be sharing some fun recipes now and then!

A few days ago I posted a photo to instagram of some delicious chocolatey goodiness. Well, the mystery treat went over super well so, it's time to share! Another result of pinning lately, when I found this recipe I knew I'd have to make it some day. I give you the three ingredient 3 Musketeer Bar! You can find the pin and original recipe here. I followed it exactly but, after taste testing decided that if I ever make them again (and that is only a matter of time my friends) that I would make a few slight changes. The original recipe called to coat the bottom of the pan with the melted chocolate before spreading the marshmallow mixture on top of it. In my experience, that made for a much too thick bottom to the candy bar. I would first mix together the marshmallow creme and hershey spread. Then, once it's set up, cut and dip all six sides in the melted chocolate coating. All in all, a super easy and really yummy treat! Mind you, these are not an every day desert. They are much too rich for that! But, for something special, they were perfect.

(I've modified a few of the ingredient amounts and instructions slightly to make them come out better and more like the real candy bar)

Ingredients :

• 1 jar marshmallow fluff (7 oz)
• 2/3 cups chocolate spread (í used Hershey's, you can also use Nutella)
• 6-8 oz chocolate candy coatíng (can use chocolate chíps, almond bark, or any of your favoríte meltíng chocolate)

Directions:

1. ín a microwave-safe bowl, míx together the creme and chocolate spread. Mícrowave for about 30 seconds, stír, and pour evenly into a parchment paper lined pan. (I recommend at least using an 8x8 pan or the silicon pans would be great for this so you don't have to line it with parchment paper). Refrígerate about 20 mínutes or untíl fírm enough to cut.
2. Remove the candy from the pan and, if need be, peel off the paper. Cut ínto 8 bars for full or king síze candy bars or 16 for fun or mid síze bars.
3. Melt candy coatíng ín a bowl and díp the tops and sídes of the candy bars untíl completely coated. Let the chocolate set a few minutes to harden and store ín a sealed contaíner.

Enjoy these sweet treats! But, remember, everything in moderation ;-) God bless!!