For Aliceana's birthday party I knew we needed some kind of festive treat. We were of course going to have cake, so I decided that pie would be a fun addition. Full size pie is too ordinary though. So I created this personal pie recipe. They turned out way cuter than I had imagined! They almost look like tarts, perfect for the Aliceana in One-derland tea party! I love ...
Happy Birthday Aliceana!
Aliceana turns one tomorrow. Most of the time you hear parents say that it went so fast, but for me it feels like she's been a part of my life for an eternity. It could be because the first year for us was pretty tough. I could say it was easy, but it would be a lie, it was tough. Her first few weeks were spent in a hospital and every day there felt like it would never end. ...
Meet Trio!
I'm not sure what made us decide that we wanted another addition to our family, I think Aliceana's love for dogs was a big factor. Also, the fact that my mom's neighbors bought a dog from the breeders we've been wanting a dog from for years. It definitely stirred up some conversation in our house. Then it happened. Yesterday we stopped by to see the puppies they had for ...
Playgrounds and Cream Puffs
This past weekend was our town's biggest festival (Walleye Weekend, it's also a fishing tournament), and since AJ was home we decided we definitely should attempt to go. We actually got there right as everything was opening on Friday. AJ and I have been trying to find the Cream Puff vendor for the last several years with no success. So this year, not only did we find the ...
Geeky Dad Father’s Day Gift Guide
I'm sure most of you have already purchased Father's Day gifts..but if you're like me and you procrastinate until the last minute this gift guide is for you! Every dad has a geeky side, whether they work with computers everyday, love playing video games, or maybe they're a big fan of Star Wars or Lord of the Rings. If that's the case, you'll be able to find the perfect ...
Ritter Schnitzel
AJ and I (like most Wisconsinites) have a whole lot of German ancestry. So it's only natural that our favorite restaurant of all time is a German restaurant. Not just any old German restaurant though, Mader's in Milwaukee. If you're ever in the Milwaukee area you have to got to go to Mader's. They have the best authentic German dishes, and to my relief the whole restaurant ...
Sweet Tooth Croutons
As I was just about to throw away a loaf of really unsatisfying raisin bread, I thought to myself; "How could I make this into croutons?" And my newest guilty pleasure was born. If you've read enough of the recipes I've posted in the past, you know that I'm completely obsessed with making my own croutons. I just love making those savory little bites for salads or as a ...
Fun with Bubbles!
Aliceana is at that age where bubbles are fascinating, but she's pretty far from being able to master the art of bubble blowing. So a bubble blowing machine was perfect for us, I didn't have to blow bubbles for half an hour and was able to take some really cute pictures of her first experience with bubbles. I wish we had fun toys like this when we were ...
BBQ Chicken Pizza
AJ and I are obsessed with anything that has barbeque sauce on it, which is tough, since there are zero barbeque restaurants in our area. So we have to make it ourselves. I've always been a fan of barbeque pizza, and I'm not sure why. Every barbeque pizza I've had used really awful quality chicken, and don't get me started on how crappy the barbeque sauce is. I mean I get ...
Survival Guide: Teething
Teething, hands down, has been the biggest curve ball we've faced as parents. When it comes to parenting, just as you've learned the perfect routine, everything changes. Of course Aliceana's teeth have been coming in as pairs, so it's been a double whammy every time. Our adorable happy baby disappears and is replaced with a always cranky baby. Oh, and her perfect sleep ...
Tropical Brandy Slush
If you've been reading my posts this week, you know I hosted an awesome party this past weekend. The party was Gears of War themed so the signature drink of the night was a tropical brandy slush (although, during the party it was called imulsion which is an element in the Gears of War games). This is probably my favorite adult beverage. It's just so tasty! I really can't ...