My Room

Its were I do school, make forts, drink tea, read a book, and sleep. My bedroom, besides the kitchen, is my favorite part of the house. Personalized, it holds many special memories. 

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love my candles

these things keep my cords from falling behind things(:

                     

    

 my bunk bed built by my dad

What I see when I go to bed and wake up

great for writing on the mirror

from my grandma, this bag gets to hide all the cords

my junk-journal

a jewelry box made by my dad

decorative plates my grandma gave me

love this: a decorative piece of the fan my dad bought because my sister and I love tea

hand painted door sign from my grandma

lights everywhere!

What is your favorite part of the house and why?

Cauliflower Pizza

A month or two ago, I decided to try out a new recipe. Our neighbors had made cauliflower pizza before and let us taste some and I loved it. The crust, made of cauliflower, tastes pretty much the same as a normal crust would. It is a great alternative to a crust with gluten in it. I would really recommend giving this a try even if you aren't gluten free.

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always helps to have a helper(:

Cauliflower Pizza Crust:

1/2 LARGE head cauliflower (or 2+ cups shredded cauliflower)
1 large egg
1 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (or try another kind!)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic (or fresh garlic)
1/2 teaspoon onion salt

1.      Shred the cauliflower into small crumbles. You can use the food processor if you'd like, but you just want crumbles, not puree. You'll need a total of about 2 cups or so of cauliflower crumbles (which is about half a large head of cauliflower. Place the cauliflower crumbles in a large bowl and microwave them (dry) for 8 minutes (see Tips below if you do not have a microwave). Give the cauliflower a chance to cool.

2.      Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet or pizza pan with nonstick spray (or use a nonstick surface). In a medium bowl, mix the cauliflower crumbles (about 1 1/2 cups since they shrink after cooking) with the remaining crust ingredients. Pat the "crust" into a 9 to 12-inch round on the prepared pan. Spray the crust lightly with nonstick spray and bake for 15 minutes (or until golden). Remove the crust from the oven and turn the heat up to broil.

3.      Top pizza with whatever your heart desires and Broil the pizza 3 to 4 minutes, or until the toppings are hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Cut into 6 slices and serve immediately.

Tip: For those who don’ t have a microwave: You can steam the florets just until they are tender (not mushy) on the stove and then let them cool before grating them. The texture/consistency won’t be the same (It will be more like a puree) but it still works fine once you mix all the ingredients together.

Handwritten Notes

As I open the door, fresh air and sunshine greet me. Walking outside, I stop in front of the mailbox which holds the long anticipated letter. There is something personal and special about getting mail. I don't mean the monthly bills that pile up or the coupons from clothing stores. Its the handwritten letters, the "old-fashioned" way of communication, which makes the mail special.

I just got a letter from my friend. The first one she has sent since she moved to a new location, Calvin College in Michigan. I have had the privilege of corresponding with her for about two years. Back then, letters would be coming from Garden Grove and I got to see her weekly on Sundays. Then and even more so now, I treasure the handwritten way we communicate. Obviously, there are quicker, more instant ways of communication but these handwritten letters mean more since she has set aside time to write me.

There is just somethings that are more special when done the old-fashioned way.

What do you think?

A Key Necklace

For my friend's birthday (she and I were born a week and a day apart) I decided to make her a personalized gift. 

I took an old key and painted it with nail polish. I did both sides differently so it would match with more outfits. 

On the one side, I painted it a solid orange, painted the top part black, put some silver details on, and painted her initial on last. 

On the other side, I painted the top part orange again using green nail polish for the polka dots. 

Then I took Rock-star nail polish and painted the bottom with it. I finished both sides off with two clear coats.

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The Davis Family

Last Friday, I had the privilege of once again taking the Davis family photos.  I have gotten so much practice taking their family photos and appreciate all their patience. I always enjoy the challenge of trying to get all the kids to look one direction(: As I went through the photos, I noticed Micah got in a couple great faces! Those kids are so precious. Their love for each other is so special and I believe you can really see that in the pictures.

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