Stuff Happens, So Eat Cupcakes...And Read Your Bible.

Sometimes, stuff happens.

I'm walking up to my front door from work today, trip over a weird spot in the sidewalk and watch as my keys and phone go flying into the air. A nasty cracking sound is all I need to hear...I knew my phone was toast.  I pick it up to see the top left side of the screen completely shattered. I guess the only positive thing is that the entire screen isn't cracked, just partially. And it stills works. BUT STILL.

So I did the only thing I knew to do. I made cupcakes. Diet cupcakes to be exact! I'm sure some of you have seen this, but for those of you who haven't...I must share! I found (on Pinterest of course) different blogs on the MANY different variations you can make.

Basically, you take 1 box of cake mix or brownies + 10oz of any diet soda + 2 egg whites. That's it, there is no need for the oil, water, and eggs called for on the box!  I have seen some blogs use 1 cake mix and 1 whole can of soda (12oz), but I think the egg whites really help to make the cake/brownies rise. The best part is that diet soda and 2 egg whites are 0 points! So you just calculate the points for the dry mix :) The possibilities are endless (chocolate cake & cherry coke zero, white cake mix & diet cream soda, etc)...tonight I made this combo:

Peach Citrus Fresca + Strawberry Cake Mix

Depending on how many points you want to hit, add Fat Free or Light Cool Whip...or crack your phone screen and go for the real icing! Depends on how your day went really.   

Here are some other things that make me feel better when my day isn't so great:

I lovelovelove this new blanket I bought, it's ridiculously soft and the perfect companion for when you just need a nap. Sometimes, a nap is the only answer for a difficult day. (Or cupcakes)

Nespresso maker = lifesaver. Lattes, Cappuccinos, etc. Mhmm

And last but not least...every Thursday I meet with my Meemaw, some aunts, and some girl cousins to have a bible study/book study together. The women in my family are amazing, I am truly blessed to have such great role models in my life. This week is the 3rd week of us doing "What Happens When Women Say Yes to God".  I hope to grow and strengthen my ability to be a good wife to my husband, a great future mother to my children and a strong follower of my Creator.  Eating, laughing, learning, and praying with these women keep me sane, challenges me to be better, and gives me hope for each new day.

Prayers and blessings to everyone-- eat cupcakes and read your Bible!

Maternity Session

If you know me, you know that I LOVE to sleep.  If I don't get my 8 hours of beauty sleep a night I can be a teensy bit...cranky. So if something causes me to not be in bed at an exact time to ensure that 8 hours gets met, it must be something important.  I mean, it has to be very important. Yesterday I had the honor of taking my dear friend Fanny's maternity photos. Our friend Iza even did her makeup beforehand, it was such a fun time.  I was giddy with excitement after looking at each shot because I just knew they were absolutely gorgeous. Fanny makes it easy to get great pictures, this girl knows how to work the camera! I told myself that I was only going to edit one and then before I knew it, hours had passed! I had to force myself to go to bed, which is usually never a difficult choice. My heart gets so happy when I see the results from a shoot and even more so when the client loves them too. It truly feels like a high that I don't want to come down from.  And to feed that fire I'm attending another workshop tomorrow! Scott Kelby's "Light it. Shoot it. Retouch it. Live!" I'm super excited. But for now...off to edit :) Enjoy the pics of this gorgeous mama!