Brothers ...

Inspiration Board

Haily is moving into her new place this weekend and wants her room to be these colors so I created an inspiration board. What do you think? Too many patterns? Suggestions? Do you like it? Do you hate it?

Ballet Pics

These are some of the pics in Maddie's new room --

From This to That

Matty Patty is turning NINE!!!! Holy crap time goes by fast!  This year instead of throwing an elaborate Birthday Party I decided to redo Haily's old room.  I think it turned out pretty cute.  And I'm never painting again in my life.... EVER!

Before:

 After:

 Maddie seeing her room for the first time. 

Rouger Love

Here sat Rouger for the afternoon while I cleaned.  He has finally learned the term "out."

Baby Tess ...

Meet Tess ... She is my aunt Lisa's new black lab and I got to dog-sit over the weekend. And she was a great practice for when I grow up to be a dog photographer :)

I love this picture. Rouger doesn't quite know what to do with this puppy so he just holds still and let's her do her thing. 

Labor Day Picnic

Maddie and I decided we needed to go do something fun together for Labor Day so we ended up at first dam with Coke's, PB&J's, and a bag of Wonderbread for the Ducks.

I was practicing my beginners photography skills when Maddie made this excited/dorky face and when I turned around ...

This is what I saw.  A momma and her babies coming over for dinner! It's a good thing we had a bag full of bread left or we might have gotten pecked to death.

Minus the hair in her face isn't this picture so cute?

Coaches Wife In Training ...

Being the amazing girlfriend that I am (Or that's just how bored I was on Labor Day).  I decided to make cupcakes for Ryan and the rest of the coaches at USU.  Don't they look pretty? 

This recipe is from Billy Reece who owns a Billy's Bakery in New York--Pretty Tasty
Billy's Vanilla, Vanilla Cupcakes


Makes about 30 cupcakes
1 3/4 cups cake flour, not self-rising
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 325°. Line cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix on low speed until combined. Add butter, mixing until just coated with flour.

2. In a large glass measuring cup, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla. With mixer on medium speed, add wet ingredients in 3 parts, scraping down sides of bowl before each addition; beat until ingredients are incorporated but do not overbeat.

3. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling about two-thirds full. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes.

4. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat process with remaining batter. Once cupcakes have cooled, use a small offset spatula to frost tops of each cupcake. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

Billy's Vanilla Buttercream

Colored sprinkles, for decorating (optional)
Makes enough for 30 cupcakes
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
6 to 8 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. With mixer on low speed, add 6 cups sugar, milk, and vanilla; mix until light and fluffy. If necessary, gradually add remaining 2 cups sugar to reach desired consistency.

Day at the pool ...

I need YOU beautiful room

This room makes me what to get a good book and sit on this beautiful bed all the day long.  PS: If anyone has any ideas on how to get this style but in colors that will match grey, white, pink, and brown. That would be fantastic forward them my way.  Thanks.

FOR SALE

For Maddie's Birthday this year she asked to have her room made-over. Her exact words were: "I just want a room where it's pretty, and grown up, and I look like a good dancer." Sooo we are getting rid of some of the items from her old room if any one is interested. Make me your best offer... or give me the address to your garage sale. Thanks. You can e-mail me la.broberg@aggiemail.usu.edu.

First up is this lovely set of 3 flowers for your wall. 

Next on the list are these three little hooks which would be fantastic for hanging your little girls jewelery

This sign is sure to cheer you up on a bad day reminding you to Dance, Giggle, and Sing

This picture is the perfect piece to remind you of those beautiful summer days with blue skies, sunshine and flowers

These would make a great gift for all the Maddie's in your life

Couple more insects

Last but not least this beautiful bedding with sheets. Included in this set would be a full sized flat sheet, fitted sheet, two pillow cases, two solid pink shams and this b-e-a-utiful pink comforter.  This set is about 4 months old and barely used.

Again these items are going to go fast so put in your offers today for all the perfect accessories for your little girls room.