New colors...

Que the Neutral!

The big girls room was bright pink, we painted it a nice neutral so that buyers could see anything or anyone in it... I know if someone only has boys it's hard to see around a pink room.

Adeline's room was purple and again we painted it neutral...

We painted our room the same neutral, it was a dark green. And let me just say I painted it green because at the time we had bedding that looked great with it. Well about 3 months after we moved in I found this bedding on clearance at Target. You see I have this problem, anytime I see a Red Tag at Target I get all excited and have to have it. And now years after we bought this red tagged bedding I HATE it... So moral of the story i need to stop buying things just because they are on clearance. At the same time I hope my husband doesn't read this! Haha!

Our bathroom was just builder grade paint, so we added some paint to it. Which is what I've been wanting to do for years. But oh well....

And Annie banana kept following me as I took pictures, and she would say, "CHEEEEESE"

We've taken almost all things off the walls, and most decor down, and frankly it's KILLING me know having my house "decorated" But we are ready to move when the time comes!

Happy Friday!

up early

I figured since I woke up at 4 this morning I would write a short blog!

I'm in a blogging funk. I guess with everything that's going on I have no creative juices to write. But I'm sure they will come back.

There are so many good things in the works that I'm sure in time it will be into a routine again.

Until then I hope everyone has a fabulous nap filled day ;)

Mama Mia!

It's been ridiculous here.

We have painted almost every single wall in this house.

I LOVE painting, but I am so over it!

Our bedroom use to be a dark green, now it's a neutral.

And the girls rooms were pink and purple and now they are neutral.

I will try and post pictures of before and afters soon.

I hope everyone has had a less busy week!

Showings!

Let me just tell you we listed our house a week ago, and we have had a showing everyday except for Saturday.

It's been nice, but crazy!

Having to keep the house perfect and ready to be shown at the drop of a hat is not easy with four kids and a dog.

So while I'm excited, I am exhausted!

But I know God is working!

I hope everyone has a great week!

Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Weight Watchers has a recipe for 1 point cookies, and they are good!

I made some today because a friend invited us over for dinner while our house is being showed.

Here's the recipe

A little tip: after each time you use your teaspoon to measure out the dough dip it in flour to keep the dough from sticking.

These get your sweet tooth fix and are really easy.

Enjoy!

BTW excuse the paper plate they are on, all of our plates are packed away

Wordless Wednesday

Oh this kid...

French Bread Recipe!

Well Hello Tasty Tuesday!

Now don't get use to Tasty Tuesday because I may not be consistent with it. But this Tuesday I have a bread recipe that you must try.

This is a double batch:

Dissolve 2 packages of yeast. I buy it in bulk so you would need 4 1/2 teaspoons of yeast.

1/2 c. warm water

1/2 teaspoons of sugar or honey

After 5 minutes of letting the yeast become active add: 2 Tablespoons of sugar or honey, 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, 2 teaspoons of salt and 2 cups of Hot water.

After that's mixed together, slowly add 7 1/2 cups of flour. Once combined place dough on floured surface and knead for 1o minutes. Place in a greased bowl. (I usually just spray the bowl with Pam) cover with a towel and put in a warm-ish room. I usually put my bowl in the laundry room. I've always got laundry going.

Once it's doubled in sized punch the dough. I love this step.

Then let the dough rest for 15 minutes. Sometimes I don't do this. And it still turns out great.

Divide dough in half and roll into a french loaf shape. Don't fret about making it perfect. Have fun it's homemade!

Put the 2 loaves on a big greased baking sheet and make 4-5 slashes across the loaves. let rise until doubled. I can't remember how long it takes just eyeball it. I'd say about 45 minutes to an hour.

It will look like this...

Now to get the pretty finish scrambled up one egg and brush carefully on the top of the risen loaves. Carefully, one time I just brushed it on too hard and it sort of deflated.

Put in a 400 degree oven for 18-20 minutes and enjoy!!