cookies

This morning, I was babysitting my siblings. I decided that we would make cookies. I was peering into cupboards when I discovered that we had half a bag of milk chocolate chips and half a bag of white ones. Then I saw a big jar of peanut butter. These cookies are what came next. My family has pretty much the best chocolate chip cookie recipe ever. You see, it has peanut butter in it. Today I thought that I would share it with you all, you lucky ducks. *smiles*.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

2 cups flour

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup butter

2 eggs

1 tsp. each of salt, baking soda, and vanilla

chocolate chips {I used 3/4-1 bag}

Mix together dry ingredients.

Add everything else but chocolate chips. Mix well. Soften butter a little if you would like.

Roll 1 inch balls, placing evenly on cookie sheet.

Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes.

Enjoy!

what i won

I won this camera strap in a giveaway over at A Ray of Sunshine from IMO*Camera Fashion. I was so excited to come home from camp and find the package waiting for me. I love it - the strap is soft on my neck, the colors are so nice and bright, and there is a lot of adjustment that I can make to the length. I am very excited to use it!

Camp was...

Camp was...putting rubber bands around a watermelon in an attempt to split it in half...doing hair and nails...taking care of babies and toddlers all week...pushing a lot of swings...spending time with some of my best friends...staying up past lights out doing devotions and talking...hiding under a tree for a game...waking up to rain outside my window...spending afternoons in the snack shack in the air conditioning...swimming...buying a $5 long sleeved camp t-shirt...saying good-bye for another year.

what i wore // hong kong

This dress that I ordered online came from Hong Kong. The material is really comfortable and good for summer. The patterns are really cool, plus I like long dresses. And my hair? It was in a bun yesterday and last night and that is exactly how it looked when I took it out. It made me kinda a little bit happy. My hair is always stick straight.

dress // amazon.com

tank top // old navy

sandals // payless

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Remember, what you do after a victory is as important as what you did leading up to the victory.

Since I last blogged...

My time since I last blogged has been spent going to the beach, working at camp, doing hair and nails, and celebrating Chloe's fourth birthday. I have a few post ideas floating around that I will try to post before we head down to Pennsylvania to drop Abbie off at college.Where has the time gone? But that's another post...

first day

Excitement fills the air. Children are laughing and talking, looking forward to the day. Counselors are talking with their campers, explaining and answering questions. Guitar chords begin to replace the sound of talking.

The first day of day camp has begun.

A good way to end a good summer day

A family outing ended with a stop at this sweet little shop. Cheery red and white bricks and a dripping air conditioner greeted me as I walked through the door. Shelves filled with antique items, candy, and baked goods fill the walls. Rows of candy behind glass with prices such as 4¢ a piece. We linger around the swingset before heading back to the van with brown bags full of sweet pieces of candy. A good way to end a good summer day.

Amusement Park Daydream

I sit down and buckle myself into the swing. I sit, waiting for the ride to begin. The chains jerk. I slowly start moving forward. I go higher. My eyes close and I stretch out my arms. I feel as if I am soaring higher and higher with nothing holding me down. 

So this is what it feels like to fly.

The chains jerk. I open my eyes and see my swing and buckle. The ground is under my feet. My flight is over. As I walk away, I turn and look back at the swings, saying good-bye to my amusement park daydream.

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skirts, lilies, and leprechauns

First of all, thanks so much, Britt, for your post! I enjoyed reading it.

Before I headed off to camp last week, I hung out with Tory, one of my best friends since forever. We always end up doing a photoshoot which is bunches of fun. We tend to run out of ideas, though, but I remembered the ideas in this post, so we had a lot of fun.

The High School Musical jump.

The Leprechaun jump.

What do you do on photoshoots with friends?

weekly wrap-up #14

So, it has been a while since I did a weekly wrap-up. I figured I was due for one. :) This really won't be just a week - it will be for the past month.

reading // nickel and dimed // unbroken // tess of the d'ubervilles //

listening // on the authority // love never fails // one man phantom of the opera medley

crafting // this hat // these socks //

enjoying // flowers // camp // sparklers // warm weather // summer skirts // lark rise to candleford // spending time with friends // goodwill shopping // the beach //