I started a new job, and am adjusting to my new schedule (nights & weekends off! but up early every weekday morning -ugh!). And then my laptop had to be sent out for repair (AGAIN) so my blogging has been pushed off to the side. But never fear! I have a few things up my sleeve to share with you, and will post them soon. Today is a busy family day, but hopefully tonight I will have time to post a few of the things I've managed to make lately.
Also, while on my hiatus, my sweet little girls became TV stars!!! A short little clip was aired on America's Funniest Home Videos on March 13! It was so amazing to see my girls on the big screen (seriously, we watched it at my parents house - they have a HUGE TV!!! :)) Here is a sad little video I took with my little camera while we watched it:
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
We're almost there! V-day is TOMORROW!
You'll have to forgive me...I spent yesterday and today preparing for and celebrating the birthday of my two tiny Valentine Twincesses. They'll be three tomorrow. I'm a little weepy knowing my babies, most likely my last, are growing up so fast! They're not babies anymore (as they inform me on a daily basis). Sigh.
So, while my hubby is my #1 Valentine, and I will have something special to share with you tomorrow (aka the Big Day), today I'm going to share what I made for my girls. They were an unexpected blessing, a miracle in my eyes, and I cannot imagine what life would be like without them. Without any of my kids!
I suggested a ladybug party, I figured that would be easy. They insisted on UNICORNS. Really?!?! So I did what I could and here it is:
I will share with you my recipe for this buttercream that I used -- it is SO creamy and smooth!!!
1 c. butter (the real deal, people), softened
1 c. crisco (I used butter flavor)
1 Tbs vanilla
1/2 c. heavy cream
4 to 6 c. powdered sugar
In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and shortening. Beat for 10 minutes (yes! 10 minutes!); it should be a nice light, whipped texture. Beat in vanilla and heavy cream. Add powdered sugar a bit at a time, until you reach the right consistency and flavor.
Store leftovers in fridge.
So, while my hubby is my #1 Valentine, and I will have something special to share with you tomorrow (aka the Big Day), today I'm going to share what I made for my girls. They were an unexpected blessing, a miracle in my eyes, and I cannot imagine what life would be like without them. Without any of my kids!
I suggested a ladybug party, I figured that would be easy. They insisted on UNICORNS. Really?!?! So I did what I could and here it is:
I will share with you my recipe for this buttercream that I used -- it is SO creamy and smooth!!!
1 c. butter (the real deal, people), softened
1 c. crisco (I used butter flavor)
1 Tbs vanilla
1/2 c. heavy cream
4 to 6 c. powdered sugar
In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and shortening. Beat for 10 minutes (yes! 10 minutes!); it should be a nice light, whipped texture. Beat in vanilla and heavy cream. Add powdered sugar a bit at a time, until you reach the right consistency and flavor.
Store leftovers in fridge.
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