Happy Halloweekend

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Ghosts of Halloween Past

 

Yes, Dan was a Beatnik for Halloween when he was 10.

 Just looking back at past Halloween costumes. We're still not sure what to be this year, but weren't we cute little kids!?

A Wedding Watercolor

Sometimes I feel artistic. This was one such occasion. I had an idea and then it found its way to paper.

Another Couple Costume Idea...

Dan and I have had the hardest time thinking of what to be for Halloween. I think this one might be really fun - Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. It would be quite a bit of work, though (all that hair!!) And Dan's requirement to be someone with a goatee would be taken care of.

Picture from the Disneyland Facebook page

But we'd definitely be ahead of the curve - Tangled hasn't even come out yet! I think it'd be really fun! Who knows what we'll actually be!

It's like having Pie for Breakfast

This sounds fantastic. I need to get a can of pumpkin puree and make some of these recipes I keep finding. (Is it true that there's a pumpkin shortage this year? I didn't see any at the grocery store) 

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal (From goodLife {eats} - a new favorite food blog!)
1 cup old fashioned oats, not quick cook
1 Tbs whole flax seeds, optional
2 1/2 Tbs brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp butter, softened
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup milk
Topping:
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
2 tsp butter, softened
1 Tbs brown sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 4 individual sized ramekins. Set aside.

Combine the oats through salt in a medium sized bowl. Stir well. In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla, butter, pumpkin, and milk. Whisk thoroughly. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the oats. Stir until combined.

Divide mixture evenly between 4 individual sized ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet (this makes it easier to move in and out of the oven.). Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the topping: chopped pecans, butter, and brown sugar. After the oatmeal has baked for 10 minutes, remove and divide topping mixture evenly between the ramekins. Bake and additional 7 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Top with a splash of milk and raisins, if desired.

Tree Pedestal Cake Stand

This is so elegant and simple. I think it would be perfect for an Pumpkin Cake or something fallish. DIY directions are available via Once Wed.

This movie looks so cute, I don't even care it's made for six-year-olds.

The Return of Prime Time

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I really enjoy the schedule of prime time tv. monday = catch sunday's mad men. tuesdays = glee. wednesdays = modern family. thursdays = 30 rock. friday & saturday = rest. 

this is going to be a good fall. 

pizzeria 712

kristen and taryn - cute as ever! 

diggin' in! 

A couple of weeks ago we went to pizzeria 712 for jenny's 22nd birthday. Best. Pizza. Ever. 

the one i've been raving about? Gorgonzola. Summer Squash. Caramelized Onions. delish. 

you've gotta go. 

This really makes me wish Carmen were here.

One of my best friends, Carmen, is on a mission in Argentina. I really miss her. She would totally love this movie. I'm sure we would drive up to Salt Lake and see it at the Broadway theatre if she were here. She gets back in December so I guess we'll just have to RedBox it.

Also, the stars are the face of J. Crew this season. Check out the whole ad campaign here

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