I'm back at it with my stand mixer. This week I baked oatmeal raisin cookies for Sunday dessert at Connor's grandparents. Now that we're married and living in Fountain Inn I like being able to contribute to Sunday dinners, even if it's just a batch of homemade cookies! This time of fellowship with his family is so special to both of us because we know it won't be like this forever. Going to see his grandparents each weekend has been a tradition since we first started dating, even when we were in college we did our best to visit home on Sunday afternoons. Personally, I don't care for oatmeal or raisins, so I didn't eat any of these cookies, but Connor assured me they were delicious. The dark brown sugar and hint of cinnamon had my kitchen smelling just like a bakery! The consistency of this batch was very soft and chewy... they paired well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This recipe is another from Sally's Baking Addiction, and I followed her instructions exactly. Just remember these need to chill before baking, so they're not my first choice if I'm in a hurry!
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I have been joining the McCraw family on their annual beach trip for the last six summers (Remember our engagement last year?). This past June we were unable to go because we were saving our vacation days for our honeymoon. We were both so disappointed that we couldn't walk the streets of Charleston and continue our dessert tradition at Kaminsky's. By August, Connor's mother was already talking about how much she missed Kiawah, and how she wasn't quite ready to let go of summer, so they decided to make another quick trip down to the coast for Labor Day. Luckily for us, Connor had Labor Day off of work and had enough overtime logged that he was able to leave early that Friday. Connor's siblings weren't able to come this time, so it was only his parents and us who rode together to Kiawah. Even though we were only there for the long weekend we had an absolute blast! With school back in session, the beach was clear of people and the weather was perfect. We spent both Saturday and Sunday on the sand and went into Freshfields for dinner one night and Charleston the next. On our way out of town Monday afternoon we stopped by Bohicket Marina to look at the boats and grab lunch. This trip was so relaxing and casual. We really had a great time loafing around with no schedule or itinerary. Spending quality time with my in-laws was very special and something I will treasure forever! Monday afternoon we stopped by Bohicket for lunch. We found a new restaurant called Lokal, and decided to try something different. The food was phenomenal! I had the Lowcountry Fried Chicken Sandwich with Roasted Poblano Mac & Cheese while Connor ate the Chef's Blue Plate Special which was a Lowcountry pasta with cream sauce. Each table also gets a basket of hush puppies to snack on.
This seabar had such a great atmosphere; it's our new favorite place to eat on the island! About a week after we returned from our honeymoon (post coming soon!) I made the decision to cut my hair. No big deal, right? Well, I had been growing my hair out for the last two years in preparation of the wedding, and it was time for a change. I have been wanting to try the pixie look for a while now, so I decided to chop it all off. Fifteen inches of long blonde hair gone in about 30 seconds. I asked around on social media for a salon and stylist that specialized in short hairdos and was led to Urban Nirvana in the Greenridge shopping center on Woodruff Road. My stylist is Cori, who also rocks an awesome pixie, and she is absolutely amazing with those scissors. I really love my hair and can see myself keeping it short for a long while. While my haircut was all about me adjusting to newly graduated and married life, I wasn't about to let my hair go to waste. I knew I had plenty of length and no color/chemical treatment so I was a prime candidate for hair donation. After a lot of research, I decided to donate my hair to Wigs for Kids. Their cause is really great, and my hair met all of the qualifications, namely being longer than 12 inches. All I had to do was print out the donation form and instructions for my stylist. Cori cut my hair in four ponytails and I mailed them in the next day. The whole experience was very rewarding, and it makes me happy to know a little girl will be putting my hair to good use. She needs it more than I do!
If you're feeling led to donate your hair, I suggest you research the different organizations who accept donations. Each one has different qualifications for the hair, and send their wigs to different groups of people in need. |
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