tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62253216185546361622024-03-13T08:18:40.385-07:00A Big To-Do...a sweet little mixture of to-do lists, random thoughts, silly pictures, amazing recipes, and overall outrageousness...Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.comBlogger518125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-2639161158721949452012-03-14T13:34:00.000-07:002012-03-14T13:34:51.962-07:00Funny Infographic<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">This does not surprise me....I found it pretty amusing! Reppin' my city ...haha</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-73088226528400438662012-02-28T19:58:00.000-08:002012-02-28T19:58:45.355-08:00Shiny new jewels that I added to my collection!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OvsBk2V1d2s/T02hGurVOlI/AAAAAAAACWo/blWObKh_Cug/s1600/DSC_0275.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OvsBk2V1d2s/T02hGurVOlI/AAAAAAAACWo/blWObKh_Cug/s640/DSC_0275.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rZoEVo1AtqU/T02hKQA19pI/AAAAAAAACXA/hEWEB8XxHzg/s1600/shiny+jewels%21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rZoEVo1AtqU/T02hKQA19pI/AAAAAAAACXA/hEWEB8XxHzg/s640/shiny+jewels%21.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I've been majorly obsessing over the Spike the Punch necklaces recently, but the shop owner only posts them at like 3am EST...and they sell SO fast. Instead of waiting until 3am every night to stalk these down, I got these new necklaces from <a href="http://www.forever21.com/">Forever21</a>! I bought these with intentions of buying one, painting it similar to a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/spikethepunch">Spike the Punch</a> necklace, and moving on. Well, I accidentally purchased THREE of them. Woopsies. So clearly, I had to paint these up and show them to you guys (if i have any readers left....thankyou!)!<br />
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Ps - if anyone wants one, let me know and i'll order more to paint for you in whatever colors you choose!!<br />
for those who want to do it themselves, the necklace is fairly new to Forever 21 and i just painted them with nail polish because I'm classy and creative like that (HAH.)Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-4188229342441892832012-02-14T08:32:00.000-08:002012-02-14T08:33:47.043-08:00You're a REAL Catch!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">haha saw this on <a href="http://www.thekeyplay.com/content/2012/february/14/happy-valentines-day-hokies">TheKeyPlay</a>! You're a REAL catch ;) Happy Valentine's Day!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-50589808816756943082012-02-13T20:02:00.000-08:002012-02-13T20:02:21.143-08:00Happy Valentine's Day!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lA5920ronso/TzncWaM85LI/AAAAAAAACWU/wzcsh7_u06g/s1600/happy+vday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lA5920ronso/TzncWaM85LI/AAAAAAAACWU/wzcsh7_u06g/s640/happy+vday.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Fresh Strawberry Buttercream! Just in time for Valentine's Day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Recipe coming tomorrow!!!</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-25964216736664378802012-02-13T10:00:00.001-08:002012-02-13T10:00:31.454-08:00work work work!<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/199495458463312844/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="294" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/199495458463312844_s9IgdnDH_c.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=there+comes+a+point+in+the+day+when&num=10&hl=en&gbv=2&biw=1024&bih=683&tbm=isch&tbnid=dHImu5RXBYvCFM:&imgrefurl=http://www.someecards.com/usercards/viewcard/b764a70df51164d7f75db44b7b9578c5&docid=YUhg4d4pFZTLFM&imgurl=http://cdn.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/b764a70df51164d7f75db44b7b9578c5.png&w=420&h=294&ei=ZX7CTtWEAoSutwfa-IW8DQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=326&sig=111589115378788489262&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=148&tbnw=213&start=0&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&tx=121&ty=45" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">google.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/madeleinefuster/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Madeleine</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-91839790866240977232012-01-29T18:58:00.000-08:002012-01-29T18:58:21.720-08:00A few recipes I've made recently, and failed to photograph!a few amazing recipes that i've tried recently! (i over-cooked and over-photographed over the holidays - so i've been slacking on it all....wompwomp)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2011/11/slow-cooker-shredded-korean-beef-tacos.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AYearOfCrockPotting+%28A+Year+of+Slow+Cooking%29">Korean Beef Tacos </a>(i just made the beef) - these were seriously flavorful and delicious! simple to make, but make sure to watch the crock pot.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/sweet-and-spicy-green-beans/detail.aspx">Sweet & Spicy Green Beans</a> (i omitted the honey) - these were crispy, full flavor - and i added sriracha sauce to give it an extra kick! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">doesn't get much more simple than a toll house chocolate chip cookie - but if you want to stick to a tried & true recipe, try the <a href="http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/18476/Original-NESTL%C3%89-TOLL-HOUSE-Chocolate-Chip-Cookies/detail.aspx">Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookie</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sure there are plenty more and I'll be sure to share them as they come! And I promise to try and do a better job sharing my life with the few readers that I still have!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
holla!</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-70445284249293041742012-01-17T13:53:00.000-08:002012-01-17T13:53:27.074-08:00Baked Brie - YUM!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and after!gimme!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">baked brie is one of my favorite appetizers! especially since we set this one up like a little christmas tree! simple as halved cherry tomatoes, pesto drizzle and basil! YUM!</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-87219626943629245772012-01-12T14:07:00.000-08:002012-01-12T14:08:34.565-08:00Recipe: Skinny Beef Barbacoa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7nlkIE-mp8Y/Tw9XQx394fI/AAAAAAAACVw/ujD370E2jKo/s1600/DSC_0386_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="578" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7nlkIE-mp8Y/Tw9XQx394fI/AAAAAAAACVw/ujD370E2jKo/s640/DSC_0386_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{Recipe via <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/04/barbacoa-beef.html">SkinnyTaste</a>}</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This recipe is spicy, juicy, easy, amazing and delicious! Please make this ASAP! tastes just like Chipotle Beef Barbacoa....if that doesn't sell you on it, then i dont know what will.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Beef Barbacoa - Via <a href="http://skinnytaste.com/">Skinnytaste.com</a><a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/04/barbacoa-beef.html"></a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">(with my adaptations in <i>italics</i>)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Ingredients: <b> </b></span></div><br />
<ul><li>3 lbs beef eye of round or bottom round roast, all fat trimmed</li>
<li>5 cloves garlic</li>
<li>1/2 medium onion</li>
<li>1/2 lime, juice (<i>whole lime</i>)</li>
<li>2-4 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Herdez-Chipotle-Chiles-Adobo-Sauce/dp/B0000GGQ9S?ie=UTF8&tag=ginsweiwatrec-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">chiptoles in adobo sauce</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=ginsweiwatrec-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B0000GGQ9S" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> (to taste) <i>(i used the whole can, minus the sauce</i>)</li>
<li>1 tbsp ground cumin</li>
<li>1 tbsp ground oregano</li>
<li>1/2 tsp ground cloves</li>
<li>salt and pepper</li>
<li>3 bay leaves</li>
<li>1 tsp oil</li>
<li>1 cup water</li>
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Directions: <br />
<b>Place</b> garlic, onion, lime juice, cumin, oregano, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00061DFEQ?ie=UTF8&tag=ginsweiwatrec-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00061DFEQ%22%3EGoya%20Chipotle%20Peppers%20in%20Adobo%20Sauce%20-%207%20oz%3C/a%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=ginsweiwatrec-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00061DFEQ%22%20width=%221%22%20height=%221%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22%22%20style=%22border:none%20%21important;%20margin:0px%20%21important;%22%20/%3E">chiptoles</a>, cloves in a blender.<br />
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<b>Trim </b>all fat off meat, cut into 4 inch chunks. <b>Season </b>with salt and pepper and <b>brown</b> on high heat in 1 tsp oil. <b>Add</b> liquefied spices, water, bay leaves and simmer <i>on high in a crock pot for 4 hours.</i><br />
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Once cooked and the meat is tender,<b> remove</b> the meat and place in a dish. <b>Shred</b> it with two forks, and<b> reserve </b>the liquid for later (discard the bay leaf). <b>Return</b> the shredded meat to the pot, <b>adjust</b> salt and cumin (you may need to add more) to taste and <b>add</b> some of the reserved liquid back. <b>Simmer </b>uncovered for about 10 minutes to let the flavors penetrate."<br />
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note: i served mine with black bean and corn salsa, sofrito rice, and avocado slices. i suggest all of this. ah-mazing. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-61399079993831464172012-01-09T08:45:00.000-08:002012-01-09T08:45:44.172-08:00Easy Appetizer: Roasted Sweet Peppers with Mozzarella<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JJYZ5VP91qU/TwsZa05u-sI/AAAAAAAACVo/sFqn0Ffd8Xc/s1600/DSC_0307_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JJYZ5VP91qU/TwsZa05u-sI/AAAAAAAACVo/sFqn0Ffd8Xc/s640/DSC_0307_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I could have spent a bit more time on these appetizers to make them more pretty, but the flavor was all there. Next time, I think i'll toss the mozzarella balls in a pesto sauce to change it up a bit!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Recipe from <a href="http://italiandish.squarespace.com/imported-20090913150324/2009/4/15/roasted-pepper-and-mozzarella-bites.html">The Italian Dish</a>!</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-3672673125474641312012-01-09T08:39:00.000-08:002012-01-09T08:39:38.459-08:00A super late christmas post!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EIGdTtnaXoI/TwsX5GRYUUI/AAAAAAAACVg/-sryx81y9OM/s1600/Christmas_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EIGdTtnaXoI/TwsX5GRYUUI/AAAAAAAACVg/-sryx81y9OM/s640/Christmas_11.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you all had a lovely holiday season! i know i did! this is the super simple, yet super cute mantle that my momma puts up each year. we added a new stocking to the mix this year for my great aunt mary, who moved in with my parents a few months ago. you can barely see it, but, on the edges, the dogs have stockings too! :)</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-57263334690486409802011-12-20T09:41:00.000-08:002011-12-20T09:41:11.209-08:00Recipe: Individual Baked Spinach Dip Cups<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>whoa, you guys. i found this recipe over at <a href="http://picky-palate.com/">Picky Palate</a> and considering my <a href="http://whatabigtodo.blogspot.com/2010/11/nutella-marshmallow-puff-pastry.html">track</a> record with her recipes, i knew i had to make it. she never fails me. <br />
i made these mini spinach dip cups for my parents friends for their annual christmas party. i'm happy to say that these, along with my other appetizers, were no where to found at the end of the night. you guys know how much i love when people like what i cook, and i love it even more when they compliment me. (bratty, i know)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">mix me.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bake me.</td></tr>
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<b>Individual Baked Spinach Dip Cups</b><br />
{<a href="http://picky-palate.com/2011/01/31/baked-spinach-dip-mini-bread-bowls/">slightly adapted *via Picky Palate</a>}- <i>adaptations in italics</i>.<br />
"1 roll of <i>refrigerated biscuits</i><br />
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil<br />
2 Cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped <i>(1 medium frozen bag)</i><br />
<i>4</i> clove fresh garlic, minced<br />
3 oz softened cream cheese<br />
<i>1 small container of Fage 0% greek yogurt (any kind of fat free greek yogurt will do)</i><br />
<i>4</i> Tablespoons fresh shredded parmesan cheese<br />
1/8 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Ancho Chile Pepper<br />
1/8 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Garlic Salt<br />
1/8 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Sicilian Sea Salt<br />
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<br />
1/3 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese<br />
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 16 muffin cups with non stick cooking spray. <i>Unroll package of biscuits and cut each pre-cut biscuit in half</i>. Press each slice into about a 3 inch round, I did this by pressing in between my hands. Press into the bottom and up sides of the muffin cup. Set aside.<br />
2. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir spinach until wilted, about 3 minutes then add garlic, cook and stir for another minute then turn heat off <i>(mine took a bit longer since it was frozen)</i>.<br />
3. Place cream cheese, <i>greek yogurt, </i>cooked spinach and garlic, Parmesan Cheese, Ancho Chili Powder, garlic salt, salt and pepper into a medium bowl. Mix until well combined. With a medium cookie scoop, scoop dip into each of the centers of<i> biscuit </i>bowls. Top evenly with shredded cheese and bake for 15-17 minutes until just turning brown on edges. Remove and let cool for 3-5 minutes before removing from oven."<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">make these, you won't be able to stop eating them! thank you Picky Palate!</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-83684118420431638682011-12-19T12:58:00.000-08:002011-12-19T12:59:37.245-08:00Recipe: Sausage Cheddar balls<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QP_gR7ms-O8/Tu-kAxP2gGI/AAAAAAAACU4/lmG8oEzpdls/s1600/DSC_0127_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QP_gR7ms-O8/Tu-kAxP2gGI/AAAAAAAACU4/lmG8oEzpdls/s640/DSC_0127_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">finished product, so delicious!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>this is a different version of a meatball! perfect for appetizers for any time of year! i only made a few modifications to the recipe - i used lowfat sausage as well as low fat cheese. anything to make it a bit healthier this time of year!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ready to bake!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>i highly suggest you make these little guys! super simple, super flavorful, and crowd-pleasing! <br />
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Sausage Cheddar Balls<br />
(slightly adapted *<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/326848/sausage-cheddar-balls">via Martha Stewart</a>)<br />
"Ingredients<br />
<div class="item-list"><ul class="content-multigroup-group-ingredient"><li class="ingredient first"> 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour</li>
<li class="ingredient"> 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt</li>
<li class="ingredient"> 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper</li>
<li class="ingredient"> 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper</li>
<li class="ingredient"> 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</li>
<li class="ingredient"> 2 cups grated cheddar (1/2 pound) <i>(low fat)</i></li>
<li class="ingredient"> 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage <i>(low fat)</i></li>
<li class="ingredient"> 1/2 large yellow onion, grated on large holes of a box grater <i>(i diced)</i></li>
<li class="ingredient last"> 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted </li>
</ul>Directions</div><div class="recipe-section instructions"><div class="item-list"><ol class="content-multigroup-group-steps"><li class="step first last"> Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and baking powder. Add cheddar and toss to coat. Add sausage, onion, and butter. With your hands, mix until well combined and roll mixture into 1-inch balls. Place balls, 1/2 inch apart, on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until balls are golden and cooked through, 25 minutes. Serve warm."</li>
</ol><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XzgBLuT5Hos/Tu-kAEO2rOI/AAAAAAAACUw/xY9-A5jeggQ/s1600/DSC_0085-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XzgBLuT5Hos/Tu-kAEO2rOI/AAAAAAAACUw/xY9-A5jeggQ/s640/DSC_0085-1.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div></div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-39817061572963294762011-12-05T13:36:00.000-08:002011-12-05T13:36:13.432-08:00i'm obsessed with dogs....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">lexie-lou</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-afksVO1FhyE/Tt03l3di9JI/AAAAAAAACTs/XqExbpSf5pQ/s1600/mac+attack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-afksVO1FhyE/Tt03l3di9JI/AAAAAAAACTs/XqExbpSf5pQ/s640/mac+attack.jpg" width="626" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">mac attack!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gwgLb73ZB6M/Tt03mpaNnCI/AAAAAAAACT0/2Z2Xk6dM8Ws/s640/ROSIEEE.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">rosie posie!!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>i just love these three pups to death! since my dog isn't allowed in public anymore to ensure the safety of the general public, i go out with my friends that have well-behaved pups! we brought them to the Scottish Parade in Old Town Alexandria this past saturday morning! it was the cutest, it was like one huge dog parade with lots of people in kilts and their tartans. had no idea there were so many Scottish people in the area, but it was pretty cool to see them all come together to share their heritage with everyone ! below are a few of my fave pics from the parade:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">jaguar parade</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pretty flags!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Santa! I KNOW HIM!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bX-9rtRUdhc/Tt04qAFnKDI/AAAAAAAACUU/VwF49yIX3zE/s1600/DSC_0057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bX-9rtRUdhc/Tt04qAFnKDI/AAAAAAAACUU/VwF49yIX3zE/s640/DSC_0057.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">awesome band</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oia0-wXn69g/Tt04vGwUnwI/AAAAAAAACUc/-3rrUGOzZ88/s1600/DSC_0065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oia0-wXn69g/Tt04vGwUnwI/AAAAAAAACUc/-3rrUGOzZ88/s640/DSC_0065.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the most Scottish family ever. they even have two Scottish terriers</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-85207250758308873162011-12-01T18:14:00.000-08:002011-12-01T18:14:16.047-08:00Happy December!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4HofGynt2LQ/Ttg0LvBZLxI/AAAAAAAACTc/NCN-S4Mlg_8/s1600/DECEMBER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4HofGynt2LQ/Ttg0LvBZLxI/AAAAAAAACTc/NCN-S4Mlg_8/s640/DECEMBER.jpg" width="552" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{*via <a href="http://www.mimiandmegblog.com/2011/12/celebrate-2011-december-calendar.html">Mimi+Meg</a>}</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">can you believe its already december? like usual, we have lots to celebrate!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">happy december!</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-79446960076291452142011-11-29T09:50:00.000-08:002011-11-29T09:50:15.905-08:00Cutest pitbull you ever did see!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DW8woEc4yC0/TtUa1k4zSQI/AAAAAAAACS8/zPZq1a8V1UM/s1600/sienna+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="444" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DW8woEc4yC0/TtUa1k4zSQI/AAAAAAAACS8/zPZq1a8V1UM/s640/sienna+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">gimme your food</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pmivjsKwhtw/TtUa5cmgB7I/AAAAAAAACTM/9xSHYryW_u8/s1600/sienna+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pmivjsKwhtw/TtUa5cmgB7I/AAAAAAAACTM/9xSHYryW_u8/s640/sienna+4.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cutest baby ever</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RkNWbyEqKzI/TtUa7kr3KvI/AAAAAAAACTU/ZBVQqXrVpNE/s1600/sienna1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RkNWbyEqKzI/TtUa7kr3KvI/AAAAAAAACTU/ZBVQqXrVpNE/s640/sienna1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">stop following me with that stupid camera.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-62908287816156038072011-11-29T08:46:00.000-08:002011-11-29T08:51:55.525-08:00Thanksgiving: Italian Wedding Cookies!<div style="text-align: center;">papi requested these <a href="http://whatabigtodo.blogspot.com/2010/01/italian-wedding-cookies.html">italian wedding</a> cookies for thanksgiving without knowing that what he really wanted was <a href="http://whatabigtodo.blogspot.com/2010/03/parisian-macaron-obsession-strengthens.html">french macarons</a>.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-reUdVMwqolg/TtUMKMhVDSI/AAAAAAAACS0/IqdPCiuPEF8/s1600/DSC_0017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-reUdVMwqolg/TtUMKMhVDSI/AAAAAAAACS0/IqdPCiuPEF8/s640/DSC_0017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">doesn't really matter because i got a fancy new camera (Nikon D5100) and wanted to take a picture of anything and EVERYTHING!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">aren't they pretty??? i have a lot more to edit, but i really wanted to share them with you!<br />
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for those wanting to make them - i did it differently this time. Instead of rolling out the cookie dough, which i'm terrible at, i used my hands to roll little balls of dough and flatten them with my palm. i then pressed them into the sprinkles before i baked them. to make sure they were all the same size, i used two things - a mini muffin tin and a whoopie pie mold. both small circular shapes. keep in mind that using this method will make them a bit thicker and require a few extra minutes of baking. also - dont be an idiot like myself, and make sure to remember to poke holes in the cookies with a fork prior to baking. after baking, assemble the same way.</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-66819932667198810192011-11-16T11:52:00.000-08:002011-11-16T11:52:24.117-08:00Soft Pumpkin Cookies!!<div style="text-align: center;">HOLY WOW!!! you guys!! you HAVE to make this cookie for your thanksgiving spread!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">this is the ultimate come back from my baking hiatus! i finally figured out how to use my damn gas oven, and i'm pumped! these cookies are soft little pillows from heaven, and i swear by that. i didnt bother with icing - and the cookies were still ah-mazzzinggg!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i randomly got stressed out that i had unused pumpkin in my pantry, and immediately googled "easy pumpkin cookie recipe" - i kid you not, this was the first recipe that i saw that was on a blog and clicked on it. turns out, the recipe was super easy, super quick, and super delicious (and i had all the ingredients in the house already - hi, my name is madeleine and i am a food hoarder!). google for the win!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ob_i28fkYMI/TsQSwP3bTJI/AAAAAAAACSo/T-oqAmcJkcg/s1600/pumpkin+cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ob_i28fkYMI/TsQSwP3bTJI/AAAAAAAACSo/T-oqAmcJkcg/s640/pumpkin+cookies.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Old fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies</div><div style="text-align: left;">{via *<a href="http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/32364/Old-Fashioned-Soft-Pumpkin-Cookies/detail.aspx">Very Best Baking</a>}</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">"Ingredients </div><ul><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">2 1/2</span> cups all-purpose flour</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> teaspoon baking soda</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> teaspoon baking powder</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> teaspoon ground cinnamon</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1/2</span> teaspoon ground nutmeg</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1/2</span> teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1 1/2</span> cups granulated sugar</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1/2</span> cup butter (1 stick), softened</span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> cup Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin<span class="name"><a href="http://www.verybestbaking.com/Libbys/Products/PurePumpkin15oz.aspx"></a></span></span></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> <span class="type">large</span></span> egg</li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><span class="value">1</span> teaspoon vanilla extract</span></li>
</ul><span class="amount"> </span><br />
<h3 style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Directions </span></h3>Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease baking sheets.<br />
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.<br />
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely to 18 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely"<br />
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how easy is that?? i highly suggest getting a cookie scoop thinger for this, i had to use an actual teaspoon and it sucked because its a fairly sticky batter!<br />
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Enjoy!Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-29226972319148083932011-11-16T11:31:00.000-08:002011-11-16T11:31:57.676-08:00Be Happy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H_tcz8EwJ2U/TsQPQSZ29GI/AAAAAAAACSY/0IDWWBkyBr8/s1600/tumblr_lsv4hzGAid1qzvnuuo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H_tcz8EwJ2U/TsQPQSZ29GI/AAAAAAAACSY/0IDWWBkyBr8/s1600/tumblr_lsv4hzGAid1qzvnuuo1_500.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f0tnVfY0Dz0/TsQPQt3UlfI/AAAAAAAACSg/ExrhOWBme1Y/s1600/tumblr_luo9fatxZy1qgef94o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="598" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f0tnVfY0Dz0/TsQPQt3UlfI/AAAAAAAACSg/ExrhOWBme1Y/s640/tumblr_luo9fatxZy1qgef94o1_500.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{photos via *<a href="http://life-love-laughter.tumblr.com/"></a><a href="http://life-love-laughter.tumblr.com/">Life love laughter tumblr</a>}</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-697545210236540652011-11-15T12:32:00.000-08:002011-11-15T12:32:06.961-08:00hey guys its me, i still suck at blogging!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--y0Xk4_OVYI/TsLLA0vqQ_I/AAAAAAAACSM/0eVzOdJCx8Y/s1600/532197814_Xd5R6Qgk_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--y0Xk4_OVYI/TsLLA0vqQ_I/AAAAAAAACSM/0eVzOdJCx8Y/s1600/532197814_Xd5R6Qgk_c.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">i thought i'd say hi and tell you that i have a few great recipes to share with you. we'll see when i get the motivation to post them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">in the meantime, follow me:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">on twitter: @madeleinefuster</div><div style="text-align: center;">on pinterest: <a href="http://pinterest.com/madeleinefuster/">http://pinterest.com/madeleinefuster/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">add me on bloglovin': <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2295609/a-big-to-do">http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2295609/a-big-to-do</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">or just follow my blog over there to the right ---->>> see that there. do it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">i'm funny on twitter & sparkly on pinterest - do it!</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-48885685688570128062011-11-04T12:14:00.000-07:002011-11-04T12:14:21.148-07:00Toddlers & Tiaras: Ultimate Grand Supreme Beauty Queen<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">toddler is gettin' SASSY!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">oh hey metro lines!! (you wouldnt get it unless you lived or travel to DC) :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">just a toddler on the metro</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">at whitlows with my loves!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">had NO idea that this was a bar and not a stage!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">night #2 :) love my girls!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ghostbusters came to save me hahahaha</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">ULTIMATE GRAND SUPREME TITLE HAS NOW BEEN PASSED DOWN TO MY SISTER. its a sad day for everyone in the Madeleine Fuster Fan Club.</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-66462544182106025772011-11-01T18:46:00.000-07:002011-11-01T18:46:40.641-07:00Happy November!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{*<a href="http://www.mimiandmegblog.com/2011/11/celebrate-2011-november-calendar.html">via Mimi+Meg</a>}</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">i just love these calendars so much from Mimi+Meg!! Happy November to you! I cant believe it's already the end of the year, it flew by so quickly. I hate winter time, but I love the holidays. Plenty of time to get back into cooking and baking - which I am slacking so hard on!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><blockquote class="tr_bq">hope you cool people keep reading even though i've been such a bum about this blog! I'll share pictures from Halloween tomorrow! it was a good one! hint: tiara!</blockquote>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-23134362008098854222011-10-28T09:40:00.000-07:002011-10-28T09:40:45.308-07:00Happy Friday!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a friday funny from me to you!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">{picture <a href="http://paigietaylor.tumblr.com/post/12010128976/hehe">*via Somewhere you feel free</a>}</span></div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-38680083733095697022011-10-25T12:49:00.000-07:002011-10-25T12:49:53.888-07:00the only sober birthday party picture!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my family at my birthday bbq this year! love them so much!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-13709936175601079872011-10-25T11:30:00.000-07:002011-10-25T11:31:48.694-07:00I missed my bloggy anniversary. I officially suck at blogging!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aI5eyi-_8_o/Tqb_QnoCpxI/AAAAAAAACO0/2z3Grhiq9iI/s1600/28425916_k74RKefM_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aI5eyi-_8_o/Tqb_QnoCpxI/AAAAAAAACO0/2z3Grhiq9iI/s1600/28425916_k74RKefM_c.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">blog birthday was oct 15th! i cant believe i missed it! two whole years! {<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28425916/">via *pinterest</a>}</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">welp guys. i'm clearly stuck in a blogging rut! i haven't cooked/baked much recently, haven't spent a ton of money of crafts i cant finish, just been SUPER busy with life! a ton of my friends (including myself) have fall birthdays. between that and wedding season i haven't had time to do much except for party (which is fun...and awesome) but i don't want to post a bunch more pictures of me being drunk on here. you guys have seen that plenty - whether it be in real life or on here.... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">someone helpppp me get out of this rut! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">hmmm maybe i should take a chill pill since i'm over 25 now (NOT COOL) - quarter life crisis needs to end at some point! hah!</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6225321618554636162.post-28155852556737214342011-10-20T10:24:00.000-07:002011-10-20T10:24:24.506-07:00i'm feeling american today!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i LOVE this!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">had to do it. haahahha this is hilarious!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">pictures from <a href="http://life-love-laughter.tumblr.com/">life-love-laughter tumblr </a>(my sorority sister, Heather! go to the blog its SUPER cute!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">celebrating my birthday tonight at dinner and then MUG NIGHT with my favorites - if you know me, you know that this is my favoritest thing ever! also - my best friend is home from aspen and joining the party!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">EEEEEEE!!!! love it!</div>Madeleinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14956395069206962063noreply@blogger.com1