I've got the fever...

"It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want - oh, you don't quite know what it is that you want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!"

-Mark Twain

I'm definitely one of those people that whatever season is approaching is my favorite! I am welcoming the arrival of Spring with open arms! This time of year is so beautiful...the weather is near perfect, the vegetation is breathtaking, and everyone just seems so cheerful.

It's hard to pinpoint exactly what "Spring fever" even is, but I've definitely got it!

Rob is off from school this week on Spring Break, and it looks like he'll have some great weather to enjoy it in! I'll be working all week, but I've got today off to enjoy with him. We have nothing on our agenda but a lunch date...I love days like that. I'm sure we'll just hang out and watch a movie or three :)

So, are y'all waiting on pins and needles for the Bachelor tonight?!?! I didn't even start watching it until a few weeks ago, but I'm totally hooked and 100% TEAM EMILY! I just know he's going to pick her...he's GOT to, right??

There are too many good shows on right now!

Topping my list:

Bethenny Ever After (I feel like she & I could be friends)

Army Wives

Criminal Minds

DC Cupcakes

Real Housewives of OC (the only "housewives" I "have" to watch!)

Are any of these on your "can't miss" list??

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!