Helping to make it a little "MO-FAB"

     I've decided that I love General Conference weekend... Not that I didn't before, I just feel like I anticipate and need it more now than I can ever remember. Obviously I have much to improve on, and it always seems like everything is geared and addressed specifically to benefit me.

     One thing I also enjoy is knowing my Mother is sitting right behind our wonderful and inspiring leaders who guide and direct this church and I can't help but think to myself how amazing it must feel to be in their presence. I also love it when the choir sings and the camera pans across and I can see her beautiful face and point her out to the kids. Thank Heavens for the pause button so everyone gets the chance to see her on the big screen. Trust me, we've had tears before... When we have kids yelling out, "there's Grandma!" and someone else can't quite find her.

     I am also grateful for the personal experiences that I've had because of her choir calling... 

Just last week she asked if I wouldn't mind helping her in the choir office to makeover their awards display.

I guess the choir presidency though it needed a little something more and naturally those tasks always end up in the talented hands of my mom. 

     I don't get to help out as much as I'd like due to the distance and work schedule that is sometimes hindering, but it just so happened that we found a day that worked out perfectly 

and I was able to help her after all.    

 This was the previous set up...

This is the current...

I have to show you the Spring arrangement she did for their office... 

 I thought it turned out darling!

 

It was very neat be able to actually hold, clean and arrange all of the awards that the choir has been presented with over the years and I certainly hope we helped in giving them the justice that they deserve. 

Just one drop of Chocolate can make the world Blossom

I feel like I'm getting a bit lazy... Due to the lack of interest and energy I was experiencing this evening, I didn't want to run any errands for ingredients (or I guess I should say make Richard run for ingredients), so I decided to base my cookie selection off of the resources I had available.

Thursday 3/31

The "Peanut Butter Blossom" Cookie

 I almost always have everything I need to make this delectable cutie and tonight proved just that.

 This morsel has easily maintained it's status in Jeanell's "Top Five Favorite Cookies". I don't know why I put things in quotations or just referred to myself in the third person... I guess I just want you to know how serious I am about those things that I enjoy. :)

This baking session ran quite smoothly, so again, I am pleased to announce, no misfortunes came my way.

I also need to be truthful and tell you that I could probably make this recipe with my eyes closed. No, I'm not bragging, JUST SAYIN'... (I hope you appreciated that one Richard)

I should take this moment to let you know that I didn't arrange the kisses just for the photo shoot. I always do this. Just like I always stack the Reese's Cups. It just makes me feel more organized alright. 

Most often than not, I have leftover dough. I usually can get "70-something" blossoms before running out of kisses, therefore, I allow The "Peanut Butter Cookie" to make it's entrance.

Can I count this as my Friday Cookie?   I'm Weary :)

**Yes Melissa I will send you the recipes, you just let me know which ones you would like.

Quick and Easy (and don't say "like your Momma")

I had to think of something easy for tonight, due to the fact that I needed to spend most of the evening preparing for a work presentation. I also had to factor in something that might please my "tasters" who have been requesting something with peanut butter, so I decided I'd go with this little mouthful of JOY.

Wednesday 3/30

The "Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Cup" Cookie 

My Sister In Law Natalie introduced me to this little cookie and I loved it at "first bite".

One great thing about tonight... I don't have to admit any mistakes! :)

 The best dough to use- Pillsbury cookie dough. (you know... the pre-made dough in the tube)

 Just slap the dough in a mini muffin pan, bake, stick those yummy peanut butter cups in after you take your pan out of the oven and....

Voila!

I know I probably could have given tonight's recipe a little more effort, but then again, somethings gotta give.