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November 12, 2009 Veterans day edition!

~This week I am loving all of those who have served or are currently serving our country's military, some of whom I am lucky enough to count among my friends.  I love that we take a moment on Veterans Day to express our gratitude.

~A sink with out any dirty dishes in it.

~Fabulous pep talks, giving and receiving.

~Crunching through leaves I don't have to pick up.

~This fantastic pic from Cracked.com

~Sunglasses! Super dark ones (the good kind, not the bad kind) I have pairs stashed all over the house and two extra pairs in my car. I know its no longer summertime but my eyes are so freakin sensitive to light I wear them year round, even if its raining. Love love love!

~Pumpkin cream cheese muffins mmmmm

~Baking for people, I love it I really do.

~Lisa Lichtenfels' amazing fabric sculptures but especially this one. She's a red head, duh, plus she's got sauce. You can just tell!

~The fact that my hubby doesn't mind grocery shopping, or cooking for that matter. Praise Jebus cause we'd starve to death if it was up to me.

~11 Points blog   Because top 10 lists are for cowards. Brought me lots of smiles this week.

~My amazing circle of friends who lift me up and give me the opportunity to let me lift them.

~Volbeat and the fact that by some miracle I am going to see them play in December!!!!!

~Song I am loving this week-

Had to pick a Volbeat song! This isn't my fave Volbeat song but this vid shows the size crowd they play for overseas. I am seeing them in a venue that holds like 200 people. OMFG. I'm getting SO excited!!!!

What are you loving this Thursday, my pretties??

x's and o's all around!

Pumpkin cream cheese muffins with streusel topping

 Its been a while since I've done one of these!
 
Cream Cheese Filling: I doubled this part

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon milk~ I used unfiltered apple cider
  
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Combine with hand held mixer and set aside

Streusel Topping:

• 4 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 5 tablespoons white sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons butter

Combine first three ingredients and then add butter in small chunks and mash with a fork til its crumbly.

Muffins: I doubled this part too

• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Combine dry ingred and set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, brown sugar, and oil until combined. Stir in flour mixture, just until moistened and mixed.
 I filled the muffin cups and then used a ziplock baggie to pipe the cream cheese filling onto the muffins cause eff that spoon business. Then I spooned a good TBSP of the streusel on top.
In the midst of turning them in my over I left the one pan out of the oven too long and they ended up collapsing. =( Still edible however and only noticeable to me I'm sure. YUM!

Lucky co-workers tomorrow!

What am I loving today? TILT

On this November 5  2009
You!! Always, always you. <3

This week I am loving my job. I laugh everyday and my co-workers make this job fabulous!

Eddie Izzard!

Http://www.Martiniinthemorning.com fantastic music to help each day fly by. Thank you Brad who works crazy long days to make the magic happen over there.

Skype, without which my faraway friends would seem much, much farther away.

Beer Wednesday!! I love all the hugs and crazy conversations and the familiar and new faces. Every week is a surprise, you never know who is going to be there!
A special shout out to "David" who was adamant about me taking his card before I left BW last night and having lunch with me today. You drunk flatterer, you. Thanks for the laugh! Good lord I hope you and your friend got home safe...

Rollerskates!

The minivan! Don't ask I just might tell you! :D

My crazy hubby who puts up with my shenanigans as well.

Song this week? Ray Charles~ Busted Oh yeah!



What things are you loving this Thursday?
Take a second, spread the love! <3

TILT for October 29, 2009

The last TILT of October!

~I am LOVING The Fucking Word of the Day

“It's easier to learn with sex, drugs, and fucking swearing. “ Ain't that the truth?

Turbid is one of my favorites.

~I love being thought of. When people go out of their way to do stuff just for me it always catches me off guard and makes me feel amazing. Thank you Angela for posting a pic of my favorite tree this week! <3

~ My friend John who passed away 5 years ago tomorrow. I miss him dearly and he is never far from my thoughts.

~My parents were awesome http://myparentswereawesome.tumblr.com 

I love when we can stop for a moment and see our parents as people not just as our parents. My parents were (and are) awesome!

~A cookie cup!

~Pumpkin Whoopie pies (I'll post pics later), The Venture Bros!, Mason snuggling under the covers with me, putting my cold feet on Jim's warm legs (sometimes I even warn him first :-D), my *fabulous* friends and family who make me grateful everyday. Mad props to my mom for fixing my Halloween costume!

~Song I am loving this week: A classic!

Happy Halloween everyone. Play safe and spread the love! xoxo

TILT for October 22, 2009

Never too late to spread the love!!

~This week I am loving road trips, apples and crazy adventures. These adventures would not be complete without partners in crime and I am loving them this week too =)

~U2. I have traveled halfway around the world to see them and they never disappoint. Bono is a crazy showman and The Edge is freakishly talented. I love his passion that shines through when you see him perform.

~Halloween! I love my costume this year!  I love going to Halloween parties and seeing the creative stuff people come up with.

~I love my godbabies. I feel honored everyday that their mom and dad asked me to be their godmama and this week I was reminded how much they mean to me and that I would truly do anything for them.

~I love my friends. They are beautiful and loving and support me more than I am even able to tell them.

~Song I'm loving this week. Well there are a few but I've had this one stuck in my head for a few days.
Beautiful Day indeed

Thank you for TILTing!!

TILTed

 ~Things I Love Thursday  for October 15 2009~

~A graphic designers revenge on Barbie. Note the Chinese take out box and the cankles.

~The Hansen Writing ball!
Invented by a DANE, bitches!! How cool is this thing???

~Martiniinthemorning.com and all the fabulous music they play.

~Song I am loving this week:
Nataly Dawns version of Joni Mitchel's River.


~Who ever helped create/develop the Ventolin inhaler, a big wet kiss on the mouth for those guys this week. *wheeeeeeze*

~Cupcake jammies, snuggling under blankets at night and my delicious, delicious bed! Most of you know how I feel about my bed ;)

~Celebrating the marriage of good friends. Congrats Dan and Amber!!

~My amazing, amazing friends who each bring something different and special to my life and who make me thankful for every moment.

~My sisters laugh. She's easier to make laugh than Chrissy (HA!) but making her laugh is truly one of my greatest joys.




Who, what, when, how are you loving this week?? Nevermind, maybe just the first two ;-D

If you have a minute, spread the love... we could all use a little more <3

TILTing to the max!

~Things I Love Thursday~ The day late/Anniversary edition =)

This is my seventh TILT but my first TILT I posted outside of Facebook. I wanted it to look better and be easier to read and since I suck at teh html, I'll be posting them here instead from now on :-) 
For those new to me and my TILTing, I shamelessly stole it from Gala Darling (who I adore).

Why do I do this? Because we can all use a little more love.

~I'm loving this pic
6 billion people in the world and some times all you need is one.
So true.

~I am  loving my friend Laura. I admire her bravery and I love that she is making the world a little smaller and hopefully a little more understanding. Best of luck in DC!!

~Shel Silverstein
 
~The Quiet Man -my fave movie of all time

~Advil, lots of it. I've been sick off and on all week so yeah...

~Song I'm loving this week:
Adele's version of Make You Feel My Love



I am loving this set of vintage wedding photographs. If you look close you can see the future in their eyes, if you look closer you can see the past ;)

This Thursday just like every other Thursday and every other day, I am loving my husband. He and I have been married 14 years as of Wednesday.
Its been one hell of a ride and I wouldn't change a second. He helped make and allowed me to become the woman I am today. Which has been one hell of a thing to live through, to be sure.

If you have a minute, spread the love.
xo