Alright folks. As much as I love posting about the joys of my life and how great things are, I live a real life where, let’s face it, things aren’t always so great. It doesn’t get much realer than what I’m about to post… I didn’t pass my BCBA boards. To know it is one thing, but to write it for the whole blog world to read is another. My ego needs one of these. The worst part about failing? I only missed passing by a few points. If I’m going to fail I’d rather it be a big one. Knowing I was so close sucks. Apparently, I chose the hardest…
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A Busy Family Weekend
This past weekend was spent hanging out as a family and checking several things off my to do list. J redesigned Ben’s Thomas the Train track and he couldn’t have been more thrilled! We ran a few errands including a trip to Sams Club and the grocery store. I wanted to make sure I got all the ingredients so I could make these bad boys. I got the recipe from Pinterest and were going to make them for dinner, but decided they should be breakfast potatoes. I’m always getting samples in the mail so I save the ones we will use and stockpile the ones we won’t. Then we put…
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Fall at the St. Louis Zoo
Since I had to be at the 1/2 marathon at the crack of dawn, J and I along with my family went to St. Louis the day before and stayed the night. The weather was in the 70’s and it was the perfect day for walking around at the zoo. Apparently everyone else had the same idea and although it was packed, we had a great time and Ben got to do his favorite thing, ride the train. The baby elephants were so darn cute. And because I’m all about the nostalgia, here is our family pic in the same spot in 2009. Ben was 7 1/2 months old. Riding…
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Pinterest Recipe Reviews
It’s been far, far too long since I’ve posted a recipe review. As you can see, Menu Monday’s are out, so I’m trying something new. I’ve made lots of new recipes lately, so let’s check out what I liked and what I didn’t. Cheesy Chicken Empanadas via Pinterest Grade B+, although J would give it a C. I really liked it, but J isn’t a huge fan of Pie Crust. One tip is to definitely over stuff these babies or you’ll end up tasting more of the crust than the filling. Jalepeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich via Pinterest Oh.my.word. So good. Grade A. J and I both loved this and I will…
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Halloween 2011
Oh Halloween. There’s not many things more adorable than kids dressed up in little costumes saying tick or treat. Our Halloween activities started last weekend at my sister’s house where the kids painted pumpkins while they watched my brother in law carve one. Love his little tongue. Over the weekend I also whipped up a bunch of Halloween treats for work, Ben’s school, and to take to my parent’s house on Halloween night. All of these recipes and ideas came from Pinterest. Halloween Popcorn Pretzel Ghosts Eyeballs Black Cat Cookies Mine didn’t look as great as the ones on Pinterest probably because I was in a rush and didn’t chill…