a walk and blog makeover

I took a walk the other day and also did a complete blog makeover.  The walk was refreshing and exhilarating and the blog design was long and time-consuming.  I like the simplicity of it, though. That's what I was striving for.

also, I made butterless peanut butter chocolate chip cookies today and I'm eating away my calorie limit.  They are good. Here is the recipe that was found from Pinterest. If you're ever in the mood for sweets (always!) than you should give my food | drink pinterest board a peek. With my evident love of sweets the recipes in there should be perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth (or sweet teeth!). 

oh, and I made a Guestbook page.  Feel free to leave a note and a link to your blog!

a random, happy, little trip

randomly, my family decided upon a very quick trip to northwest Arkansas to see the original paintings of Norman Rockwell (!!!).  It was an absolutely gorgeous drive through Arkansas grandeur.  Rolling hills, green fields, meandering cows, curvy roads, and breathtaking views.  It was a very pleasant drive to and from the musem.  We drove through the parking lot of the official "Duggar Automotive" and saw a Duggar. we went to this coffeeshop (the very same one two Duggars volunteered at on one of their episodes). And we stayed at a quaint, darling cottage, with a newman's own pizza dinner. ah, perfect day.

and then... the paintings of Norman Rockwell the next morning.  oh, it was amazing!  Unfortunately, no cameras were allowed. but, it was still absolutely fascinating.  I think he is perhaps one of my favorite painters. 

pausing those moments

Sometimes you just need to pause the moments.  Instead of flying through days like you're a mouse with a cat at your heels (being a mouse would be so unfortunate). The other day I sat in my darling sunroom and paused the moment with these pictures.  I didn't get the objects all pretty and perfect. I left them in their simple state and snapped.  

I like pausing moments, it gives you something to think about in the busy moments.