Frankly...

Something that not a lot of people really know about me (like even my husband who I've been with 3 years is just figuring out), is that I am a crier. I cry when I'm happy, sad, angry, nostalgic, excited, overwhelmed, and probably over lots of other emotions too. Usually I try really hard to keep it under wraps, mostly so I don't feel crazy. Today my husband witnessed it, full blown, smiling and crying, makeup on my face. He thought it was so hilarious, and I'm sure from anyone else's point of view it might be. But I have to live with it guys! Like, I could be excited over hearing new music for the first time, or Lorelei might come to me and plant a sweet baby kiss on me out of nowhere, and you better believe I'm going to cry about it. It's definitely gotten worse since I became a mom.

Anyways, today the very first blogger I ever discovered, who subsequently inspired me to blog, commented on one of my posts. Her comment alone could have inspired me to tear up a bit coming from anyone, but the fact that it came from the beautiful mind behind my FAVORITE. BLOG. EVER. just set me right off to crying. Laura, of Roots & Feathers + Violet Bella, has such a welcoming and pretty blog, tons of artistic talent, and nothing but sweet words all the time. I felt so honored that she stopped by on my blog.

So, when I get a little over-emotional I like to watch the video below of Kristen Bell's sloth freakout. It makes me feel a little less crazy and gets me laughing. To quote her, "If I'm not between a 3 and a 7 on the emotional scale I'm crying." Yeah, that's me.

Hopefully this is as entertaining for you, as my spastic episodes are for my husband. :)

From Scratch: Alfredo Sauce

At our house there is very, very little food consumed that is not homemade. This is in part because it's surprisingly a lot more cost effective. Also, we try to avoid filling up on additives. Making things from scratch sounds a little scary at first, especially with an ill equipped kitchen like I have, but let me assure you it's easy, easy, easy! It requires a little more planning, but it's more rewarding to know you made it yourself, and usually way more delicious than pre-packaged alternatives.

This recipe has now been tested twice, so I know it's good before giving it up. It's much easier to make than I thought it would be, and I developed it all on my little lonesome.

For the purpose of ease, I would recommend setting out everything you will use before you get started.


1 head of roasted garlic
5 tbsp of butter
2 cups heavy cream
3 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1/8 cup flour
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
Meat and vegetables of choice
Pasta of choice


Here we go! Roast your garlic. I do this by taking off a good portion of the skin and chopping the top off the head, then place it in the oven at 450º for aout 10 minutes. While it's roasting prep/chop any veggies or meat you'll be adding in.

Once the garlic is done (it will be fragrant and easily mashed) peel all of the skin off and place it in a heated pan over low-med (3-4) heat with the butter. Mash the garlic up really well as it simmers in the butter. This should only take 1-2 minutes.

Next add in the cream and mozzarella. Stir occasionally until the cheese is melted completely, it should take 5-7 minutes. Now you can add the Greek yogurt and stir it in well.

While the cheese is melting is a good time to sauté up any veggies you'll add, and boil your pasta.

Sprinkle the flour evenly over the top and stir it in completely, it serves the purpose of keeping the cheese from being too stringy.

Once it's all well combined add the lemon juice and stir it in. Now you can taste it and add salt and pepper as you desire!

Serve the sauce on your desired pasta, with whatever else you like in it. Enjoy it with people who appreciate your effort and skill!

Midweek Music P.3: "Caterpillar" The Cure

Having a musician dad and growing up in the 90's exposed me to a lot of music that I adore and associate with my favorite memories as a kid. I may be a little bit of a weirdo, but I always loved the idea of dedicating this song to my future little girl. Robert Smith is hardly someone most would associate with a song they'd dedicate to their daughter, but here I am confessing it. I think it's kind of a cute little theme song for a sweet little lady, my Lorelei.

flicka flicka flicka

here you are

cata cata cata

caterpillar girl

flowing in

and filling up my hopeless heart

oh never never go

And here's the video, albeit a tad bit strange and poor quality, I like it. Enjoy!

The Cure - The Caterpillar - Watch more Music Videos at Vodpod.