Pinterest Adventure (Baking)

This past December my office had a Christmas party and I wanted to bring cookies....but not just any cookies....a special type of cookie...a cream cheese chocolate chip cookie!!! Sound delicious right?!

It's all thanks to Pinterest

I found this recipe and repinned it onto my "Baking Fiend" board, and when I got the evite to the party, it came to me. Make the cookies! So, I did just that!

 It was a simple recipe and I love cream cheese and chocolate chips and cookies...so I HAD to make them! [don't judge me]

I got the following recipe through pinterest which led to the blog Jo and Sue (thanks goes to them!)

First all you need is: 
1 package of crescent rolls (preferably uncut/seamless)
1 (8oz) package of cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

 

Unroll the crescent roll. Stretch out the dough into a rectangle. (If you can't find the seamless crescent dough then just make sure you pinch the seams together well.)

 

Spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of the crescent dough - leave a gap at the edge of about 1/2 inch.

 

 

Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Roll the crescent roll up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours, or overnight.

 

 

 

Once chilled - preheat oven to 350. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Slice the cookie log into about 1/4 inch slices. Bake on prepared sheet for 10 - 15 minutes, until golden brown.

 

(man hand is dad's--we used the string method of cutting for a more round cut rather than squished)

 

Let cool on sheet for about 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely. 

 

Didn't have a wire rack so they cooled longer on the cookie sheet

they were different than other cookies I've made in the past, but they were delicious! :) I was and still am quite proud of myself for this feat :) You should seriously try them out yourself :) It's simple, fast, and easy!

But seriously. Try them. You'll thank me later :)



Oh, and you're welcome!

Let's Bowl!

So, in my last post, I mentioned that I would tell you about this amazing guy that I have the honor to call my boyfriend! (I love that word, hehe)

Let me just tell you, this guy....words can't even describe how amazing it feels to have him by my side....sappy right? Well, if you don't like sappy, stop reading now because there is bound to be a ton sappy things said in this post. :P 

....seriously, if you are not a fan of sappy love stories, romance, or anything of the kind.....go ahead and click that little back arrow or that little x to close the window......BUT if you do enjoy those types of things...keep reading!! :)


HOW WE FIRST MET
I was down visiting my cousin, Kat, at their new house down in Louisiana for a week this past summer. We wanted to do something fun to get out of the house and she suggested bowling. I was like, "Yes! I haven't gotten to go bowling since ours burned down." So I was up for it. She then proceeds to tell me her friend Ian and his brother are going to be there, so I was elated to meet some new people. Little did I know that our first encounter would be the start of something wonderful. 
After we bowled 3 games we decided to head out to get coffee and beignets and hang out. It was a lot of fun, even though I got powdered sugar down my dress top, not gonna name names. (Kat, I will get you back >.>) 
Anyway, after the whole hang out, I added him on facebook because I thought he was really neat and it'd be cool to get to know him. A few days later he accepted my request and then things went quiet. But, not for long.....


OK...sooo this one wasn't as sappy as I thought it was going to be, but I didn't want to throw a TON of stuff out at once!

To Be Continued...

Some catching up to do!

I know it's been a good looong while since I last posted, but things have been c-r-azy (in a good way)!

Hmm, to sum it all up...I'm finally at the end of Fall semester of my senior year here and it has been a trip! I've grown so much spiritually and mentally these past few months and it's been a pretty amazing trip.

Since it is my Senior Year, I'm doing my student teaching and I have been placed in one of the best schools and classrooms I could have ever asked for :) I love those little second graders, they have taught me so much the past few months and I can't wait to see them again after winter break! I also admire my Clinical Instructor I've been placed with, she is definitely an awesome teacher! I don't want to forget the other two awesome C.I's I had in my Junior year, they have all been such inspirations and I couldn't be more blessed! I can only aspire to be half as great as these 3 women have been!

Anyway...before I get all sappy...

This coming week is FINALS WEEK.....DUN DUN DUN! But I got this under control! I WILL conquer all 4 of these tests! 

I want to wish all of my fellow peers out there good luck on all of their finals!! 

Here's a little verse for you to think of when you're sitting in your chair waiting for the test to be passed around or as your in the library or your room studying:

"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10 

Oh [side note] when I have some extra time on my hands...I'll tell you about this awesome guy I've fallen in love with ;)

Dress Up Time!

I have recently gotten the joy to babysit a certain lil girl (I'm not sure if I can technically say she's lil because she is 11...but that's lil in my book) and she is hysterical! 

Yesterday was the 3rd time I've gotten to "hang out" (as she calls it) with her and it was the most interesting time I've ever experienced while babysitting...well there was that one time where the girl screamed...that's another terrifying story for later...

Anyway...yesterday she was bored because she had been home all day so she had thought about going over to her friend's house, BUT she came up with a completely random idea...and you will never guess what came out of this girl's mouth...

"Let's have a doggie wedding!"

Yep, she seriously said that! I was a little hesitant because after that phrase, she headed straight for her mother's fabric/sewing/art room to find material. We were going to make the clothing. 

I bet you can guess the look that probably came over my face when she said this... O.O  <-me

But, then she described how she made the clothing, so I relaxed a bit, but still...we were using her mom's fabric, and I had to trust that this little girl was allowed to use the fabric she used. All I could keep thinking was: "This is going to be interesting...for sure!" 

She dressed up in one of her father's old suits (this was adorable! It was too big for her but she looked so cute!) and I was wrapped in some sparkly blue fabric and the ceremony commenced!! 

-music and all- 

The bride was dressed in an original Krista design with a pink veil and the groom was in an original Clementine design with a hat borrowed from another stuffed animal. It was honestly the most precious thing I've ever been a part of! We danced at the after party with the bride and groom and ended the night watching Crocodile Dundee. 

Awesome night. Awesome girl. Awesome doggie wedding. :) 

Me and the handsome "stuffed" groom