a week's review: 7/24/2011-7/30/2011

on wednesday my cute neighbor & her grandson brought me this present:

cinnamon bread

it was delicious.

here is the recipe:



Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons margarine

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.

1. Measure flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, salt, buttermilk, oil, eggs and vanilla into large mixing bowl. Beat 3 minutes. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Smooth top.
2. Combine 2 tablespoons white sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and butter, mixing until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over smoothed batter. Using knife, cut in a light swirling motion to give a marbled effect.
3. Bake for about 50 minutes. Test with toothpick. When inserted it should come out clean. Remove bread from pan to rack to cool.

then on thursday my package from krista at the girls mom etsy shop arrived:

i ordered this adorable pillow and a fabric garland to hang on the old shutters above our bed. the package reminded me of something my grandmother dicey would have mailed me. that alone made me happy for the purchase and the time krista put into wrapping the items up.

my precious frup bella bell got her stitches out and now her eye looks like this.

graphic, yes, my apologies if you have a weak stomach.

she is such a trooper. her attitude has not changed one bit, she is still running around, being hyper and happy. we (blake & i) are so thankful for her to have survived this.

we are praying that the swelling will go down soon and the eye won't be stuck up in the corner like that.

finally, my sister gave birth to my parents first grandchild and my first niece.

such a doll. mommy & baby are now home, resting and adjusting comfortably.

mr. dryden got the chandelier up on the front porch :)

working on his car (yes, we are a cadillac family)

today blake  is building a white fence out front for the dogs, it's finally raining here, hallelujah, and i am spending my saturday watching reruns of ghost whisperer and hoping to have an evening bike ride with the frups and the hubs.

how are you spending your saturday?

what i am loving wednesday: 7/27/2011

link up

happy hump day! wednesday is becoming my favorite day of the week. wa-hoo. so here's what i am loving:

1)

rachel zoe's baby style

2)

mila kunis' shoes.

even if they aren't a real life couple they play one on t.v.

3)

this etsy print

4)

messy braids.

i hate washing my hair (gasp!) yes it's true i am a dry shampoo fanatic and i wish i knew how to braid my hair, yet another girly thing i am incapable of doing...sigh.

5)

shelby from etsy.

her designs are amazing, fresh, and handmade with love.

she is such a doll that she has agreed to a 20% OFF COUPON to her store!

use the code: LIVEBYTHESUN

check out her designs and creativity here

6)

my first niece, duh.

born 7/24/2011 @ 5:05 p.m.

7)

my younger sister, caroline.

she is what i consider a real life carrie bradshaw.

i love her.

don't forget to visit shelby's etsy store & use the coupon code (score!)

what are you loving this wednesday?

what i am loving wednesday: 7/20/2011

i am linking up with jamie for today's post.

i have a lot that i am loving today and the three things at the top of my list are:



my sweet and loving husband



my miracle dog, bella bell

silly girl daisy

our first home!

blouse from forever21

this blazer, the color is auh-mazing from forever21



my new custom pillow covers from thegirlsmom on etsy



cute skirt from forever21

this quote

i am loving (daily) sex & the city reruns on E!

going to get my hair done (finally) later this morning and then more unpacking to do. what are you loving this wednesday?