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Thursday, March 7, 2013

March 6, 2013

Chair. My lovely friend KF relaxing at our small group Bible study last night.

#fmsphotoaday #chair #biblestudy

Prompt was "lucky," and I feel lucky in so many ways with this big fella. Lucky that he has been our dog for the last 13 years. Lucky that he is still around. Lucky that he doesn't talk because if he did I'm sure he could tell all sorts of stories based on the things I've told him while crying into his fur. I love you, Cody, and I sure will miss you when you're gone (but I'm trying not to think about that hopefully far-off day!).

#fmsphotoaday #lucky #cody #labradorretriever

Sunday, March 3, 2013

March 3, 2013

"I'll hold the lock and you hold the key."

#fmsphotoaday #key

March 2, 2013 - And Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Blueberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

(see below for the recipe)

#fmsphotoaday #imadethis #cheesecake

Blueberry & White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Source: Tasty Kitchen

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Serves: 16

Ingredients

For the crust:

1-1/2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs

2 Tablespoons Sugar

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon

6 Tablespoons Butter

For the filling:

8 oz. White Chocolate (I used a Ghiradelli bar)

16 oz. Cream Cheese, at room temperature

2 whole Large Eggs, at room temperature

1/2 cup Sugar

1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract (I used Vanilla Bean Paste)

1-1/4 cup Fresh Blueberries

Powdered Sugar for dusting the finished bars

What You Need To Do

Preheat oven to 325℉.

Fold a 16" long piece of foil to an 8"x"16" strip and place in an 8" square pan, leaving overhang on 2 sides. Repeat with another sheet of foil in opposite direction, lining pan completely. Spray bottom of foil lightly with nonstick spray and set aside.

For the crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and stir to completely combine. Press evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until fragrant and golden. Set on a wire rack to cool.

For the filling: In a small bowl, gently melt the white chocolate in the microwave, taking care to not let it scorch (I did 30-second increments on 50% power). Set aside to cool completely (do not do this step too early in advance or your chocolate will start to harden back up again).

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 or 2 minutes. Add the eggs and sugar and beat on medium speed until just combined. Add the cooled white chocolate and vanilla and beat again. Spread mixture evenly over the baked crust and tap the pan gently on the counter to settle it in.

Sprinkle the top with blueberries and press them in ever so slightly with the back of a spoon, so that the blueberries are almost level with the cheesecake filling. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cheesecake wobbles just slightly through the center, and the edges are just a bit golden. Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Then, place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight to chill thoroughly. Once set, carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan by pulling up on the foil lining. Slice into bars and dust with powdered sugar.

Friday, March 1, 2013

March 1, 2013

When given the prompt of "L is for...." and your name starts with L, well, you must take a selfie. I also couldn't resist showing you that I wore a short-sleeve top today. And I even went a good part of the day without wearing a sweater. Yes, we got up to 50-degrees today and I'm not complaining at all!!!

(I apologize for using my bathroom mirror for the pictures....I wasn't quite sure how else to best take a picture in a short window of time)

#fmsphotoaday #Lisfor... #Laura #selfie

Sunday, February 10, 2013

February 10, 2013

The prompt for February 10 was "three o'clock." Unfortunately I failed to snap a photo of what I was doing at 3:00 as I was sound asleep. Indeed, I was right in the midst of my delightful Sunday afternoon nap.

Happy Sunday, everyone!

February 9, 2013.

Guilty pleasures. I'm not quite sure if ballroom dancing is technically a "guilty pleasure" but it can be fun. I went to a Valentine Ball last night and really like this picture of my dear friend S and her new husband dancing. They have been married for just over a month. :)

And consider yourself lucky. In the spirit of "guilty pleasures," I was planning to give you a list of some of my "guilty pleasure" songs. You know, songs that I love to hate, but yet crank up when they come on the radio? But, alas, I decided it is probably better to keep that list in my head, to myself. :)

#fmsphotoaday #guiltypleasures #february9 #happybdaytome

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

February 6, 2013

My absolute favorite fuzzy blanket (from Costco...get one!) and my favorite beanbag throw-pillow. Which is in desperate need of being replaced but I just haven't found one good enough to replace it yet!

Also, a Happy Birthday shout-out to my not-so-little brother! :)

#fmsphotoaday #soft #february6

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

February 5, 2013

I love scented stuff. Specifically, Bath & Body Works stuff.

Disclaimer: The purple bubble bath, although Lavender scented, is not the original Bath & Body Works bubble bath....I just re-use the bottle. The Winter Candy Apple on the other hand? Totally genuine.

#fmsphotoaday #somethingyousmelled #february5 #bubbles #tubtime

Disclaimer: This photo was taken on February 1, not February 2. but I figured I could get away with posting it anyway as I ate this mango's cousin on February 2. I just didn't get a picture of it. :)