❄ Muddy Buddies! ❄

Muddy Buddies are delicious, there's no doubt about that. So, yesterday Amanda & I made some to give as gifts for some of my family. I had a few issues making the white chocolate peppermint version, but in the end they turned out alright. Just make sure to crank up the Christmas tunes & have fun! You can follow the recipe on the back, or click here to find some different options. MissGlamorrazi, or Ingrid, on YouTube made a few different versions, and shows how to do everything step by step. Enjoy!

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Photo Friday

Now that I have this wonderful iPhone device in my life (I promise I'll stop talking about it soon... maaaybe), I have been taking pictures and playing with Instagram like it is my duty in life. So, I thought it was fitting that today's Photo Friday showcased my new Instagram pictures.

It had been maybe 5 days since I'd seen Amanda, so naturally we had to document the moment we were together once again.

On Sunday I spent a few hours at the beach and although it was a bit overcast, I had a lovely time. Thanks to the tourist who were obnoxiously feeding the seagulls, I snapped this photo. (I also just realized the bird landing in the righthand corner.)

Hershey is the cutest. My little blogging buddy.

I stole this from Amanda. She snuck this one while I was taking pictures for yesterday's post. I now document everything, even sunscreen.

Golden moment of the week: my mom freaking out about missing her train + a napkin bib + driving with no hands + complaining about her Jersey Mike's sub. "This isn't extra oil and vinegar, idiot." Oh, how I love her.

Well, that about sums up my week. Just add in countless hours on my laptop and voila! I do hope you all have a lovely weekend. Don't forget to hug your daddio's this Sunday!

Also, I've just now realized that Google Friend Connect will be vanishing in a short while, so be sure to follow me on Bloglovin' if you'd like to be notified when I post!

Other places to follow:

Pinterest

YouTube
Twitter
Instagram

Keep Calm and Kayak On

I think this time of year gets pretty crazy for a lot of people -- school ends, graduation parties begin, and time flies by before you know it. High school kids are getting ready to transition to college and college kids are all worrying about their futures. Then there are the concerned parents who just want their kids to be happy and grow and succeed. Today was a nice break from the busy week we have planned around graduation. We spent the day kayaking, stuffing our faces at a grad party, and having dinner with my brother's girlfriend and her sweet family. I'm really thankful for days like this; amidst a hectic week we had a day to relax and enjoy the people around us.

p.s. If you're not able to escape from the stress, I've included a picture of a 9 week old Yellow Lab who decided to come visit. Hope that brightens your day a bit. :)

I mean, just look at that face.