Valentine's Day 2013

Cyrus & Craig had some beautiful flowers delivered on Valentine's Day-Cyrus told Craig he HAD to give his "Mama" some flowers! Sweet-Sweet-Boys! 

My little buddy Cam testing out my Valentine's Day strawberry cupcakes! 

Cyrus showing off the goodies he got me! 

p.s. Check out the stuffed dog-he talked Craig into 

getting this for me and promptly told me it was for himself! 

Lavender & Pink Strawberry Valentine's Day Cupcakes! 

Craig & I finally got to have a "date night" & enjoyed dinner together at Ruby Tuesdays'. 

Cy snapped a photo of us once we got home. 

zucchini bread

My family & I love zucchini bread so much it never lasts too long in the house.
I think it's time I made some. It's kid & picky husband friendly!
Here's a recipe that I originally got from
http://www.allrecipes.com/ & altered just a 'bit.

ENJOY!

This makes 2 loaves...

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups grated zucchini (Press grated zucchini in strainer to remove some of the moisture)
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Sift together flour, salt, soda, cinnamon, baking powder.
3. Beat eggs. Add and mix well sugar, vanilla, and oil. Add zucchini to egg mixture. Add dry ingredients, mixing well. Stir in nuts if desired. Pour into 2 ungreased loaf pans.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.