it's time...

It's that time of year when I start getting requests...


So, today's the day.

Cake Balls coming right up!

Hope you're enjoying your day wherever you are.
rolo

some of my favorite things from the weekend...

My baby homegirl's Homecoming shoe with her date's...


Being silly in formal wear...

Finally getting to wear my new vintage boots...


A sign at the Dallas Zoo... Love this! Love the "details"! ha ha ha...

And finally getting to see Jenny (she's the one on the left
with her trunk up) in her new, well deserved
and long over due, new habitat.
It made my heart happy for her. *sniff*

I'll have more fun details about each one later...
Hey, did you happen to catch which dress my homegirl chose?

Be back tomorrow...

pecan pie mini-muffins...

Hello all you pecan pie lovers.
Today is October 1st!
I love the month of October.
"Not a pecan pie lover", you say?
Well, this one is certain to change your mind.
Give 'em a try.
They're tasty little bites of sweet goodness.
For real.

And believe it or not, this is all you need to make 'em.
~ 1 cup packed light brown sugar
~ 1/2 cup all purpose flour
~ 1 cup chopped pecans
~ 2 whole eggs, beaten
~ 2/3 cup butter, softened

For real.

However, next time I make 'em I'll double
the ingredients and make bigger muffins.

First things first... preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Line your muffin pan with paper cups...
or spray well with a non-stick spray.


In a large mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar, flour and pecans.



Take your beaten eggs...

and pour into a small to medium size mixing bowl with the butter.

Then, grab this bad boy and mix together until blended.
And yes, I'm aware my mixer only has one beater...
all I can say is, never hand your mixer to a computer guy.

It will look like this... little chunks of butter.
It's a good thing.

Pour you egg and butter mixture over the dry sugar, flour mixture.


Stir/blend well.
See those chunks of brown sugar and butter?
That's a really good thing.

Fill your muffin cups about 2/3 full.

Then, grab this...

and do this...

sprinkle a little on the top of each muffin.

Pop in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes.


Now, here's the best part...
spread a little butter on top of one straight out of the oven.

*faint*

Make 'em this weekend...
Remember to double the recipe
because you're family will want some too.

I'll see you soon with Homecoming updates...
can't wait to see my baby freshman in her dress!

xo
rolo

some facts...

I thought I'd share a few fun facts with you
on this lovely Tuesday.
"Why"? Because I like you...
and blogging about nothing or nonsense helps relieve stress.
Not that I'm stressed or anything.

So, here ya go...

1. I got up just before 4 AM today.

2. It's spirit week this week for my homies
for Homecoming, and today is "Western Day".

3. I will take my baby to the Dr. today for his "well" check...
I'm pretty sure he'll get a few immunizations...
and I'm pretty sure he'll cry... maybe even scream.

4. I should be editing photos instead of blogging.


5. I agonized over paint this past weekend.

6. The sprinklers are watering my lawn right now.

7. One month ago today I turned 41.

8. I spent my birthday weekend agonizing over faucets.

9. I'm in love with Olay products.


10. But just a little.
Hey, I need all the help I can get.


11. I had a sun spot removed over the summer.


12. Did I say that I'm in love with Olay products?
Well, this one is my new favorite.

13. I apply it at least three times a day.

14. I don't obsess much.


15. I want to make these soon... very soon.

16. My coffee is ready now...
Have a great day!

rolo

fall is here...

Two days into Fall...
Would someone please clue Mother Nature in.

That's it and that's all.
Have a great weekend y'all.

creamy, dreamy box mac & cheese...

I can say I never make box mac & cheese according to package directions.

Yes, I live on the edge.
I'm just keepin' it real here.

Hey, when you can't count (see previous blog post...
I'm too embarrassed to share the link here),
you might as well eat... and eat good. Right? I agree.

Here's what I do...

~ Cook pasta according to package directions.
~ Drain. Put back in pot.
~ Add 2 tablespoons butter.
~ 4 ounces cream cheese.
~ 1/4 to 1/2 cup cream.
~ A splash of milk.
~ Seasoned salt... to taste.
~ The packet of powdered cheese...
by the way, what the heck is that?
~ And sometimes I'll add extra cheese...
when I'm feeling extra risky.
~ Stir until well blended.
~ Eat.
~ Moan.

That's it!

Makes for a yummy side dish, after school snack or a Saturday lunch.

rolo

dress shopping...

This is the dress.
This is it people.

ha ha ha... No, just joking.
This isn't the dress my homegirl chose to wear to Homecoming.
But you have to agree, it's a pretty snazzy dress huh?

Remember I said we called in all forces.
Thing 1 and Thing 2 were lots of help.
They picked 'em and homegirl carried.

They'd say, "How 'bout this one homegirl"...
and homegirl would agree to try it on.

Even P Pie had some comments to make.

Really she was saying, "Hey mom, take me to sit in the big fancy chair"...
"YaaaaaaY", she says.

A perfectly poised princess.

Oh look, they saw the camera.

And there they go...

Dress 1.
Cute. Black.

Dress 2.
Colorful. Funky.

While we waited in between try ons
P Pie showed us her standing skills...

Then she went back to gotta-get-somewhere-fast skill.
Hey, she's got places to go and people to see.

Dress four.
Shiny. Pretty.

Dress five.
Cool. Fun. Flirty.

Dress six.
Pretty color. Delicate detail.
The lady who was helping us/her said she
looks like a little dolly in this dress.

Dress seven.
Well, who in tarnation can go shopping
with homegirl legs over there...
What dress?

Ok... dress seven.
Pretty. Champagne in color.

Dress eight.
Pretty color. Pretty detailing.
Super low cut in front and sides. Cool crisscross back.
Homegirl didn't keep it on for very long.

Dress nine.
Pretty blue. Flowy.

There were a few other that weren't even
worthy of a try on.

So, what's your vote?
Which one do you think my baby freshman homegirl chose
to wear to her very first formal dance?

I'll give you a little hint...


It wasn't this one.

Stayed tuned... a couple of weeks is the big day.

Peace out...
rolo