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Munchkin’s Truck: Project Maize and Blue

Posted in Family, and In the Garage

Thanks to some monetary gifts from family as well as hard work on Munchkin’s part, Munchkin is now the proud owner of a project truck. For Christmas, D and I wrapped up a goody box filled with car care items for Munchkin. Some items were picked up for free (or close to it) after Thanksgiving while others were picked up inexpensively right before Christmas. On top, we placed a small box which contained a nice keychain that held the truck keys. When she realized that she was the official owner of the truck, she squealed with delight. It was a…

A Little after Christmas Photo Shoot

Posted in Family, and Photography

Prior to knowing that Daddy was going to have another back surgery, we picked up a nice dress for Munchkin to wear to the Marine Corps Ball.  Well, we ended up not being able to make it to the Ball which disappointed Munchkin as she wanted to wear her pretty new dress.  I told her we’d do a little mini photo shoot so she could wear her dress.  Time got away from us, so we didn’t get her little photo shoot until today.  The temperature was a little cooler, so she wore a wrap for the pics.  It was totally…

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Posted in Gluten Free

Peanut butter and chocolate are a classic flavor combination. I love combining them together to make flavor-filled gluten free peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies. In an effort to create a healthier cookie for us to enjoy, I started tossing together ingredients and ended up with a delicious peanut butter chocolate chunk cookie with healthy ingredients. The problem? I didn’t record what I did, so I set off to recreate the cookies. One of these days, I’ll remember to write things down as I make the cookies. It will make my life much easier especially when someone asks for the cookie…