First Year of Marriage

Whoever said the first year of marriage is the most difficult clearly never dated Jk Stewart. Because 8 years of just plain hard work and prayer has made this 9th year together the most beautiful of all.

Happily Ever After Spring Wreath

Thanks to an old wreath frame, some pink berry sprigs, and an adorable little sign we got from a friend, we now have a wonderful Spring wreath!

Making Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Tired of spending a pretty penny for sun-dried tomatoes at the store, JK suggested we make them ourselves. What do you know? It actually worked!

No One Has Fought Harder

It's the sort of thing you always dream about: someone who fights for you--for your love.

Well it's more than that. Because we live in a world where dreams are often squashed and traded for something less-than, where we try to make it on our own and slap a smile on our face so no one digs any deeper, where sometimes it very hard to keep from hardening and even harder to keep ahold of your heart. So you need someone to fight for more than your love, you need someone to fight for your heart so that when the time comes, you actually have love to give.

And no one has fought harder for my heart than him.

Cinnamon Rolls

Warning: This is one of those recipes. You know the kind that tells you to knead the dough until it "feels right" and refuses to specify the exact amount of each ingredient? So, I just want to apologize up front.

BUT, I will try my very best to estimate (roughly) the amounts, and you will be happy to know that the recipe for the dough is very nicely laid out in a previous post and can be used to make beignets as well!

Strand of Memories

If you're looking for a whimsical way to display your favorite pictures, all you need is some string and an empty window!

Beignets

If you've ever seen Disney's Princess & The Frog or celebrated Mardi Gras with all the traditional New Orleans' treats, then you'll know exactly what a beignet is. For those of you who are still unaware--it's like a sugary powdered donut square. (Craving one yet?) Well, beignets don't have to just be for once a year on Mardi Gras or when you happen to be in the Big Easy, you can easily make them right at home!

And the best part is, this recipe is 2 for the price of 1! It makes a BOATLOAD of dough, so you are easily able to make a giant batch of beignets with half and save the other half for a dozen homemade cinnamon rolls. Let's get baking!