If it's mini sized, it's 0 calories, right?

After searching Chicago stores for almost a month, Mom told me that her Piggly Wiggly had pumpkin... so Porch and I stropped by on our way home. I certainly did grab 4 cans because it's better to have lots than to run out. =) And I've been on a baking run lately!

Hot out of the oven

So I found this adorable {no-brainer} recipe on Pinterest and decided to give it a try! Long story short? Use a pie crust (homemade is fine if you're looking for bonus points, but I went w/ the store bought) and cut it into 4" circles -- use a cookie cutter or a cup if you're smooth like me. Put the circles into the mini muffin pan and then pour your pumpkin pie mix into the cups. Fill it all the way to the top, don't be stingy. I had to make my own pie filling since they didn't have that at Piggly Wiggly but the recipe was easy peasy. Throw those bad boys into the oven and fall in love with the scents that fill your home!

Easiest thing I've baked in a while & quickly brought back memories from childhood. I dare say Mom would be proud. Give it a try & see what you think!

Bite-sized happiness

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Momma K

It's true. I love my mom. She's my best source of advice & wisdom, even though it took me roughly 20 years to figure that out. I just wanted to take a quick second and thank her for all that she's done for me and especially for the things she didn't do for me. =) I wouldn't be the person I am today without her. Love you mom! We're pretty fabulous, no?

Baptizing Le Nugget

There they are... got my first big hit of hormonal pregnancy tears this morning as I thought about baptizing our daughter & where we'd like to baptize her. It just kind of hit me all at once with more clarity than I could have ever expected. Let me back up a hot second; we attended a Lutheran Easter service this Sunday while visiting family and I was so totally turned off by this pastor's sermon and approach that it made me really reflect on what my beliefs are and when I feel most connected to a sense of faith. Porch and I spoke in great detail about our hopes for our daughter and none of them included the messages being delivered at that Easter service -- the implicit messages, obviously. There's not a terrible amount of difference between the Lutheran service and the Catholic service, but there was just a vibe that turned us both off. As I drove to work this morning, it came over me as I was thinking about where we could baptize our daughter. We don't ...

It doesn't matter how slow you go...

I saw this online the other day and at first, thought how appropriate it is for what Porch & I have been attempting lately (lots of running) but after some deeper thought and revisiting, I've come to think of this as being more fitting for our story on the road to making a tiny human. I think it's appropriate, meaningful, and inspirational all at once. A great reminder that no matter how slow we move, how many baby steps (no pun intended) we take, as long as we keep moving forward, it's better than giving up in frustration. I once had a colleague tell me that it was only important that we "keep moving forward, no matter what." That mantra has stuck with me for years and I've come to apply it personally and professionally. It's okay that this is taking time. It's our story and it will never be the same as anyone else's story. Likewise, I am not a runner. I honestly don't even know why I started running, but damn it. It feels so ...

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