Formal 2011.

Helllllo! I had such a good time last night. So here's the story. We have this 'thing' called a formal in 9th and 10th grade. Basically, it's a chance for everyone to dress up all pretty and feel really cool. It's pretty much a mini-prom. It was a lot of fun! Here are the people I went with:
-Madison Thomas
-Drew Kaiser
-Nic Sanchez
-Hailey Miller
-Taylor Kusler
-Kennedy Hoop
&
-Kailey Collier

First, we went to Madison's grandma's house to take pictures because she had a really pretty staircase. We also came across a really good gazebo to take pictures at. Here, take a look!

TADA! Then, after that we went to Bonefish Grill! SO good. Here's the whole group!

Maddie and Drew

Hailey and Taylor!

Kailey and me

SANCHEZ

Kennedy, Kailey and Me

Partay!

 Anyways, I had a good time! Go to Bonefish, it's super good. Just Trust Me! ;)

Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe!

Lynnlee and I, (mainly Lynnlee) made these cookies!! They were really yummy. It's a classic, and I'm sure you'll enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Chocolate Chips

PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely

Before the flour..

Adding the flour..

Mixing the flour..

Big hunk of dough..

Cutie Patootie!

Almost a'baking!

Finished Product!!!

They're good! Just Trust Me.. (:

And.. Freeze!

   A couple of weeks ago my friend Madison told me about this flash mob in Paris, France. We looked it up on youtube to see what it was and it was sooo cool!! Here, take a peak.

Coool right?! Well, as you know I love Paris with a firing passion within my soul. I will go there eventually, no doubt in my mind. I've already looked at flight tickets and everything. I mean, there's the Eiffel Tower.. right there!! So beyond my comprehension of amazingness. (That's not a word.. but oh well..) I've wondered how all of that happened. They had to have called a group of people together and perfectly planned out everything. They had to think of who starts it, where you need to be when it starts, all the poses they were making, and how long to freeze. It just blows my mind. I've officially decided that I want to be involved in one of those. I mean how AWESOME would it be to do that?! And in Paris! GAH. There's lots of these; if you go to youtube and type in 'Flash Mob' all kinds of cool stuff will pop up. Anyways, I felt the urge to share it with all of you. (*ahem, my mom and grandma. I'm such a loser.) 

Anyways, have a grrrreat day!
I'm gonna go to Paris.

Just Trust Me!

Everything.

Well there's not a specific topic for this post. We're going to cover several subjects today.
-My formal dress.
-My brother's dog is over!
-New baby Tyson!

Let's Begin.

Formal Dress.
     Formal is approaching, and approaching fast. It's on February 26th, and it should be pretty fun. I don't have a date.. (go figure) and I'm just going with friends. I'll have a good time! Anyways, I wanted to put my dress on here because somebody (*cough cough, HAILEY..) didn't have picture messaging and wanted to see it. (:

TADAH.

Here's the top.

And.. the bottom.

Tres Bien.



Killer is over!

Gosh, gotta love this kid.

Now. New Baby!
     My cousin Jenna, and my cousin in law, Greg had a new baby! He's perfect in every way!! They already had a 2 year old son, Caleb who is absolutely a DOLL. He was born during all that snow on February 8th, 2011. You have to see!

I made that hat!

Perfection!

There's my baby caleb!!

Soooo FUNNY!!

Look at that. So precious.

Anyway, have a good week!! I'll try! Just Trust Me..

It's Almost Valentine's Day!

     So it's almost Valentine's day. I'm not a real fan of this holiday because I never EVER have a valentine. I could wallow in my pity in this post but instead of doing that I'll stay hopeful. I've heard all of the advice a million and four times from my parents about there's someone perfect for me.. blah blah blah. Eh, I'll believe it when I see it. In honor of this lovey dovey day, me and my friend Carlie made some festive cupcakes! They were delicious!! I'll put the recipe on the bottom. They were red velvet cupcakes with some store bought frosting..;) Anyways, since we've been trapped at home due to TWO snow storms, (yikes) Carlie and I decided to heal our cabin fever and make some cupcakes! I was SO proud that nothing went wrong! They were heavenly.

Finished product!

The cupcake queens!

Red Velvet Cupcake Recipe!

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Directions 
-Preheat the oven to 350°F.
-Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with cupcake papers.
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
-In a large bowl, gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet and mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
-Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins about 2/3 filled.
-Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes, turning the pans once, half way through. Test the cupcakes with a toothpick for doneness. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.

These will be gone within 3 days!! Really, Just Trust Me. 

Snowed In!!

A BLIZZARD WARNING is in effect for Tulsa county! Ahhhhh! So here's a recap on what I've heard on the news allllll day long:
-stay inside.
-If you have to get out, bring a cell phone and blankets with you.
-Roads are TREACHEROUS.
-There's a record breaking 13 inches of snow in Tulsa.

Here, take a peek.

Woah! As always, the dogs couldn't miss out!

BUT, they didn't stay out for long!

Like my sweater? (:

So tired!

 Well, we're out of school today, and we'll probably be out all week! Anyways, I'm gonna go and read my kindle! (; Don't get stuck in any snow!!

I'll be inside!
Just Trust Me. (: