Just a Canary Bird...

It's Friday and the weekend is almost here! I used to watch American Idol and I remember watching Kelly Clarkson win. This week she performed at the last season of American Idol and it was awesome.  This song is so powerful and beautiful.  It breaks my heart to hear this song and imagine as a little girl what that would feel like to feel unworthy or unloved. I was so lucky to have an amazing father who loved my sister and I unconditionally and always put our interests first. I am now lucky to have two wonderful men in my life and soon to be in my daughter's life. My father is getting promoted to Papaw and my husband to Daddy.  After listening to this song, I reflect and realize that my daughter and I are so lucky to have my hubby. He is such a good person. He is passionate in everything and that includes his fierceness in loving and protecting his family.  I am thankful everyday that he and I are in this together and we can't wait to welcome ...

When I was younger, my parents constantly said that time flies by. Well I have always wanted life to hurry up and get to the next thing, but it's true, time really does fly by. I found this old picture of the Hubby and I when we started dating in college.  We have been together almost nine years. It's crazy how I feel like it was just yesterday, but I can't remember life before him. This year will really be a big year to remember. Our little girl (yep you heard me right! A LITTLE GIRL !) will be here before we know it! source This precisely describes our feelings! I cannot wait to see how this becomes our best year yet!  Until next time, Kara

I haven't felt much like reading in awhile, but I still have a couple book recommendations for you! Frostfire- Kanin Chronicles by Amanda Hocking If you loved any of my recommendation for Fae novels, like this one , or these , then you will love the Kanin Chronicles series by Amanda Hocking.  source It was a great adventure, mystery book. It's got a strong female character Bryn, who despite all odds, succeeds at whatever she chooses! You are rooting for her the entire time, even though sometimes you just want to smack some sense into her! This three book series is worth your time! The Frostfire description is: Hidden deep in the heart of a snow-covered wilderness lies the secret kingdom of the Kanin—a magical realm as beautiful as it is treacherous... Bryn Aven has never fit into Kanin society. Her blond hair and blue eyes set her apart as an outsider—a half-blood unable to hold a respectable rank. But she's determined to prove herself as a loyal protector ...

The Hubby received a Cowgirl Cookie jar for Christmas from one of his students. I decided to make them for Christmas. I don't know the exact recipe, but I know this is really close to all the ingredients that were in the jar. The student layered all the ingredients in a mason jar with a cute note attached. Here is the recipe! Cowgirl Cookies 1 1/3 cups of rolled oats 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips If you were giving this as a gift, you would layer all your ingredients in a jar. If that was the case you would want to include a card that stated the following: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease your cookie sheets and set aside.  In a medium bowl mix 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 egg, and a teaspoon of vanilla. Dump in the jar ingredients and stir together. You may have to u...

I can't believe we are already into to January! Crazy how time flies. The Hubby and I have been super busy with the holidays and everything going on the past couple months. The Hubby and I have some exciting news. We are expecting in June, so I've been pretty absent from blogging because I've been so tired. That first trimester really kicks some rear end! I think I was asleep each night by 7:45 or 8. That was laying down or sitting up!  We are super excited and can't wait to find out what we are having!  I was really tired this year, so I decided to put up my smaller tree. The cat's didn't mind, they love to lay under the tree.  Which means, when there are zero presents, we wake up to the tree skirt being in weird places because they decide to fight over who can lay under there! I think we attended 4 different Christmas parties this year! I was wore out after that! We got a ton of great stuff for us and baby!  Indiana decided to have weird weathe...

I know, I know....it's been too long! But I am back with some book recommendations for that book lover in your life (just in time for Christmas)! I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to read. I just think it's so important to start kids at a small age of loving to read. I have a tub of all my childhood books. Many of them are from my great-grandma. She would get me a new book for my birthday, Christmas or special occasion. Many kids today are always on their phone and need a quick fix for their attention spans. However, a kid that reads can spend countless hours in fantasy lands, learning a new hobby, or having an adventure! For the adult book fans, I have some new books that I really enjoyed! Fever Series- Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning I started this book and was like where is this going?! But I kept reading and I ended up really enjoying the series.  source I enjoy fantasy books that just keep you guessing and this series really did that! It had mystery, adventure, he...

Wow the holidays are just around the corner! I am looking forward to eating at Thanksgiving. I LOVE turkey!!! Have you started Christmas shopping yet? I am almost done! Now I just need to get to wrapping! I was in my college roommate's wedding last weekend. Here are a couple pictures of the Hubby and I. Isn't he just the cutest?!? I got super lucky! I am super pumped for the week. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 comes out. We are going to see it on Thursday with my sister. I CANNOT WAIT!!! source I have been excited all week when I see commercials for it!  We have been busy battling a roof leak, so hopefully our roofer will be out this week to fix it. If the weather would just cooperate, it would make it so much easier. I hope your week is going great so far! Until next time, Kara