Introducing our Baby Boy

Welcome to the World our precious little guy: Baylor Hudson, born Friday, March 3rd at 3:30 pm, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. & 19 1/4" long. We are so in love with him and Sophie is loving being a big sister and has already been such a huge help! We are so blessed and thankful to the Lord for adding this sweet blessing to our family! I will share more details & our birth story soon, but … Read More

Strawberry Recipe Round-Up

Here in Tennessee, it's almost prime Strawberry season. I've got a great new Strawberry recipe to share with you next week but I thought I would do a Strawberry Recipe Round-Up of the strawberry recipes I've posted in the past. Turns out there are quite a few of them! Lots of versatile ways to use up the delicious strawberries in season! (Pictures start on top left and go clockwise … Read More

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars

These Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars are sheerly amazing!! They are buttery and creamy and the texture from the crust & the cookie layers give them a nice crunch. I made them for Valentine's Day and they got rave reviews! I seriously may make these for myself for my birthday, they are that good!! Kids and adults alike will love these treats and you can make them for different holidays with … Read More

Beef Stroganoff

One of my favorite meals growing up was my mom's Beef Stroganoff...and it's still one of my favorites to this day. I thought it was high time that I tried making it myself..not sure what took me so long, because it's super easy! This Beef Stroganoff is comfort food at it's finest!! Savory and delicious and bursting with lots of flavor! Serve this with salad & bread for an easy weeknight … Read More

Double Chocolate Fudge Cookies

It's the month of love and what better way to show that love that through chocolate! Haha! These Double Chocolate Fudge Cookies are everything their name says: fudgy, chocolatey and addictive! It was really hard to only eat just one. They taste like a marriage between brownies and cookies. Your valentine is sure to love these and these would be great to take to kid's school valentine parties … Read More

Easy Thumbprint Cookies

Adam & Sophie both absolutely love these thumbprint cookies with icing from a local bakery where we live. I thought I would try and make an at home version. These Easy Thumbprint Cookies turned out great!! I also took them to a meeting  and got rave reviews as well! They really are super easy and you can customize them with different sprinkles & icing for different holidays or wedding … Read More

White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Bars

Sophie is obsessed with cranberries of any sort, she was thrilled when Santa brought her her own packs of dried cranberries for Christmas. So I thought I would make a treat using dried cranberries. These White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Bars have great flavor and are so easy, plus they use just one bowl making for easy clean-up! The recipe below is easily doubled for a 9 x 13 pan. White … Read More

Cookies & Cream Brownies

I made these Cookies & Cream Brownies quite a while ago but I had so many Christmas treats and delicious appetizers that I wanted to share with you that they got pushed aside for a bit. Well I decided it was high time I shared them! These brownies were incredible, perfectly soft and fudgy and the frosting is out of this world!! Would be such a wonderful treat for Valentine's Day … Read More

Hissy Fit Dip (Cheesy Sausage Dip)

This Hissy Fit Dip (Cheesy Sausage Dip) is a fabulous appetizer that is sure to be a crowd pleaser! The story goes that this was served at a tailgating party and was so popular that it ran out & a girl didn't get any and threw a "hissy fit." Who knows if that is for real or not, but regardless of what you call it this is an addictive dip that would be great at any party! You can also … Read More

Pregnancy Update & IVF #2

I am now 31 Weeks, getting so close! The picture above was taken on Christmas Eve at 29 Weeks. Our little guy is doing great and it right on track. I'm feeling pretty good except for my sciatic nerve giving me some problems and getting to the uncomfortable harder to get around stage. I haven't had too many cravings this pregnancy, except for Sweet Tea, Hot Chocolate, Sandwiches & Apple … Read More