So I was ready for a bit of a change…
And a rich new fall hair color! After rocking my natural color for a good 10 years, it was time to have some fun!
I had a super busy Monday…the gym, a lunch date (tacos and guac), shopping, crockpotting, and then a hair appointment. I got home after sun down but even the BOY noticed my new hair color. Unlike when I got bangs and it took him 3 days to notice, this week he approved right away. We had leftovers for dinner. Our friends are amazing and sent us home with ribs, mashed potatoes, and cake : )
We have an exciting week ahead…our 1 month anniversary (is today!) and the BOY’s birthday…so lots to celebrate!
And celebrations require sweets!
This weekend, I made the most amazing Monster Bars and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Both are disappearing quickly.
This morning, I took my new tennies for a test drive.
It was about 30 degrees and way too cold. Well, I’m sure in a few weeks, I’ll be wishing it was that warm, but it got me thinking…Brrr…that first frost is the coldest (and toughest)!
I ran about 5 miles and although I LOVED my new shoes, my fingers didn’t warm up until 3 patients into my day : )
I’ve ran out of tangents so I am off to bed…
What’s your Tuesday tangent?
Meal Planning 11/09/15
Monday: Leftovers
Tuesday: Crockpot Chicken Curry
Wednesday: Sushi for the BOY’s Birthday Dinner
Thursday: Tacos
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
3/4 cup of raisins
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl add the raisins and cover with water. Let them sit for five minutes. This will help plump them up.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth and creamy. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture. Blend until combined. Stir in the oats and raisins.
Spoon about a tablespoon of dough into a round ball, leaving space between each cookie. They will spread a little. Bake them for 10 to 12 minutes. Take them out when they are golden at the edges but still a little under baked in the middle. Let them sit on the hot baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to cooling rack.
Some people have serious doubts about oatmeal raisin cookies as true dessert but man are they good. Although monster bars are better of course. Love the new hair! I’m just about to catch up on your life so get ready for lots of comments 🙂 I need to read about your wedding!!!
Oh! I will!
Welcome back! Was just catching up on all your exciting news!