how bout a rewind?

This last weekend was pretty low-key; we just spent it hanging out with friends (love that) and getting things done around our house! Since there's not a ton to blog about with that, let's go back a couple weeks, shall we? We shall.

We went to the lake to celebrate this guy's birthday:

Cupcake to the face...

If you were wondering...this is what the inside of the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes looks like! Yum.

Anyway, we just spent the weekend hanging out and eating way too much!

It did kinda turn into a fishing trip for the boys, though.

So Lexi and I had to entertain ourselves...

They fish. We picnic.

Here's the big catch of the weekend:

Yep, that's it. ONE fish! HAHA! I thought it was pretty hilarious.

Well, that's that. Short & sweet! Happy Monday :)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

WARNING: If you are on a diet/getting your summer bod ready;

DO NOT READ THIS POST!

Don't say I didn't warn you ;)

Like much of the world, I love cupcakes. I also love cookie dough. So, when I saw a recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes, I knew I HAD to make a gluten-free version!

Here's how it's done...

Make a batch of cookie dough according to whatever recipe you like. The easiest way to do this for non-GF eaters is to just buy a tube of pre-made dough. Roll it into small-ish balls...about 1 inch, place on a cookie sheet and freeze for several hours. Overnight is really best! That's what I did.

Next, whip up a batch of yellow cake mix according to package directions. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners OR grease and flour your pan. Fill each cup about 2/3 of the way with batter.

Next, place a cookie dough ball into the center of the cake. Press into batter, and be sure to completely cover the dough with cake batter.

If you're like me and have no self control...eat the leftover cookie dough balls right outta the freezer...with a glass of milk. Don't be like me. Have some restraint.

Actually, I'd do it again, and again. Did I mention I love cookie dough?

Anyway, bake the cupcakes at 350 for about 10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

I chose to ice mine with chocolate frosting, but you can do whatever you like! They are even good without any frosting.

I took these little devils to the lake for Mike's birthday a couple weekends ago (which I still need to post pics of) and they were a hit! The four of us ate them ALL.

Perfect for your next party!

Weekend Recap!

Hello lovely friends!

I FINALLY got my photo-uploader problems worked out, so I'm back! I've sat down several times in the last week to post, but kept getting frustrated because my pictures weren't loading correctly...thank goodness it's all good now. I've got life to document!

This last weekend was pretty low-key which is just what I needed. We kicked off Friday night at a local Mexican food place with some of our favorite people!

Chips, salsa, margaritas & lots of laughs....doesn't get much better than that!

*****

Saturday was spent shopping and lunching with the girls...of course! That's how I spend most of my Saturdays, and I love it.

We had a wedding to go to that evening. One of Rob's good friends from high school got married, and we were happy to be able to celebrate with them!

I really love this guy.

The wedding was beautiful! The reception was at the same venue as ours, so it brought back lots of happy memories! I cannot believe we'll already be married THREE years this summer.

Cookie bar...Rob & Will were loving this!

We got to catch up with friends we haven't seen in awhile, so that was a lot of fun, of course!

Rob & Stormey...long time friends!

Congratulations Gerad & Stormey! We are so happy for y'all!! :)

*****

On Sunday we did our usual church, lunch and hanging out with family routine, which I LOVE. We went to watch the Oscar's with Jerrod & Julie that night, but we all got pretty bored with that and decided to try out the new frozen yogurt place in town. Oh my. That place could get me into some serious trouble.

Must. Stay. Away.

Happy March, y'all! I hope you're enjoying some sunshine wherever you are :)