Take Me Home Tonight

I was unsure about this movie when it was released in theaters (which is why I didn't pay 10 bucks to see it) and still didn't know if I wanted to watch it when it came in on Netflix. BUT the awesome 80's music, hair and clothes was worth it. Oh and getting to see Robert Hoffman dance always makes for some good entertainment...if you haven't seen him, look him up on you tube and rent Step Up 2.

The movie isn't, of course, about 80's music and fashion...ha ha. It's about a kid who graduated college and doesn't know what to do with his life and makes up a lie and does some crazy stuff to impress his high shcool crush.

Oh and that's not Kristen Stewart (aka Bella Swan) on the movie poster. Her name is Teresa Palmer, but they really do look alike...kind of creepy huh?!?! I guess everyone really does have a twin in this world.

Strawberry Middle White Cake

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Barrett has been wanting to make this cake for.ev.er and finally did! Woo Hoo! It's white cake with strawberry goodness in the middle covered in white icing (funfetti icing to be exact). And since I'm super liking my instagram app you get to see the makings of this deliciousness the instagram way.

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Captain America: The First Avenger

Finally saw this! (I've been saying that a lot about movies lately huh?) I really liked it, but the ending I don't really get (disclaimer: I've never read the comics). I mean I get it, but I don't at the same time...I know it's a super hero movie, but really?!?! If someone who knows the story (like really knows it like the back of their hand) would like to explain it, please share your knowledge with me!

I also liked how the movie did a really good job of tying in the Stark company aka future Iron Man. Now I have to watch Thor and The Green Lantern, then I will be good to go for the Avengers movie...woo hoo.

(Incase anyone is curious...I get all the movie posters from imdb.com. I have started adding the link the to pictures...so you should be able to click on the picture and get more info about the movie)

Shepard's Pie

Good ol' comfort food. This is probably the simplest Shepard's Pie I've ever had, but it was still quite tastey.


What you need:

• Ground beef
• Mashed Potatoes (instant or from scratch)
• 1 can of corn
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Tony Chachere
• 9 x 13 casserole dish

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Brown beef 
3. Drain grease
4. Add Worcestershire and Tony Chachere to your liking
5. Add corn and let cook together
6. Make your mashed potatoes
7. Put beef and corn mixture in your casserole dish
8. Spead mashed potatoes on top (doesn't have to be smooth the peaks will brown up better)
9. Bake for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are golden

Note: Most Shepard's pies are made with more vegetables such as peas, carrots and onions. If you enjoy your veggies and have them on hand, don't be afraid to add them!

Country Strong

Finally watched this movie...it's been on the Netflix list for a while...haha. It was an interesting movie, but it moved a little slow for me. Definitely wasn't expecting the ending (well until the end ha ha)! The songs are pretty good too and of course I'm a fan of Garrett Hedlund (Friday Night Lights and Four Brothers) and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl anyone? or am I the only one who still watches it??).

I know Tim McGraw has made a couple of movies now, but I feel as if he plays the same character in all of them. I'm ready for him to change it up a bit. Oh...a little fun fact Tim McGraw and Garrett Hedlund were in Friday Night Lights together as father and son.

Padre's Birthday!

How cute is that monkey?!?!

The doily is one of the cards from the wild card cartridge. The happy birthday and monkey are both stamps...I get so excited to use new stamps. Inside of the card read..."you're never too old to be monkeying around" cheesey I know...ha ha

This is how I wrapped his gift...very incognito if I do say so myself. Do you have any idea what it is?!?!

Oreo Bread Pudding

What is that you might ask? Why it's Oreo bread pudding of course!

If you've never heard of it, don't fret, neither had I until about 3 weeks ago. I think I've had regular bread pudding all of twice in my life and wasn't impressed. However, this looked so good at the cafe I was at with my Aunts that we had to get it!

It was deeeeelicious!

Since then I've been thinking about it and how I want to eat it again, so I did a little research and found this recipe from Kraft and decided to try it. Below is it right out of the oven all nice and warm...yum!