In case you missed it...

Life just keeps getting busier, I tell ya! I've recently started my summer semester at the university. I'm taking an education course (I'm studying to become a teacher), and I'm loving it so far! Unlike the last few years of general course that I've been taking, this ed course is the beginning of my future career. It's truly inspiring! Keeping busy has been a blessing in disguise.

Anyways...this week on the blog, I posted:

• an interview with Kelly from Today Was A Fairytale
• how thankful I am for the encouragement I received last week about long-distance marriages.
• the photos from our very unique Mother's Day gift for my mother-in-law. I'm so blessed to have two moms!
• an interview with Adriana from Dog Hair Is An Accessory

one of our engagement photos from a looong time ago!

Have a wonderful weekend!

:)

Sponsor Interview: Dog Hair is an Accessory

Today I am interviewing Adriana from Dog Hair is an Accessory. Adriana won a giveaway that I was a part of, and then won my April giveaway! This girl has been seriously lucky. Adriana blogs about her future goals (dream closet, anyone!), her dogs, and her issues with packing. We both always pack way too many shoes! I like to think I'm being prepared. My favorite posts on Adriana's blog include this recipe, which I know my hubby would love, and her post on fitness motivators. Learn more about her here :)

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I am blessed to have two moms!

Of all the negative stereotypes surrounding mother-in-laws, none of them apply to mine. Cade's mother, Deborah, is one of the most genuinely kind-hearted people I know. She has supported Cade and I from the very beginning, and has made me feel incredibly welcome in their family. I am so blessed to have Deborah as my mother-in-law!

This year for Mother's Day we surprised her with a few photos. We found three childhood photos of Cade and his brothers and re-created them, which included an in-depth search at Value Village for 90s clothing, and getting the boys to practice their goofy faces. The re-creations turned out great! The family came over to our place to open gifts, and then we all went out for dinner. Here are a few photos :)

For my mother, her birthday is so close to Mother's Day that we usually combine the two events into one. This year we gave Mom a pearl bracelet that had a charm with her name and our step-father's name engraved on it. My sister Face Timed me so I could 'see' Mom open her present! I wrote a letter to my mother for her birthday, which you can read here :)

I am blessed to have two encouraging and beautiful mothers!

Thankful for encouragement!

Cade and I are currently going on week three of our long-distance summer. I recently blogged about entering into a long-distance marriage, and was so encouraged by the comments and emails I received with tips and tricks on how to handle being away from my spouse. Thank you to everyone for your ongoing and ever-present support :)

Here are a few photos from a recent date at a local restaurant. They have mashed potatoes baked in some sort of crispy paper-like coating (like wonton wrappers or something), and they are so yummy! I think this meal is the only one we've ever tried off their menu. So good - even as leftovers. 

Having fun date nights (like this one) makes long-distance a little bit easier ... but only just a little bit!

Sponsor Interview: Today Was A Fairytale

Today, I am interviewing Kelly from Today Was A Fairytale, whose blog I love! We have a lot in common: we both love sweets (check out her recipe for chocolate chip cookie cups), photography (adorable family shoot here), and DIY projects (monogram craft here). And, we're both newlyweds! Learn more about Kelly here :)

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In case you missed it...

• On Monday, I interviewed Andrea from Fluent in Sparkle
• On Tuesday, I posted the first few photos from my friend Sarah's surprise birthday party
• On Wednesday, I posted the photo-booth photos from Sarah's party
• On Thursday, I interviewed Sue from Limefreckle
• And yesterday, on Friday, I posted a recipe for slow-cooker pineapple chicken

Have a wonderful weekend! :)

Recipe: Slow Cooker Pineapple Kitchen

I love slow-cooker recipes, especially this one for pineapple chicken. This recipe is delicious, simple, and my house smelled great after a long day at school and work. If you have any slow-cooker recipes that are popular in your household, please share! I would love to try :)

STEP 1: Gather your ingredients. 

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup soy seasoning sauce
• 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 can pineapple chunks (keep the sauce)
• chili flakes

STEP 2: Spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom, and layer the rest of the ingredients.

STEP 3: I cooked everything on low for eight hours, but you could also cook it on high for four hours. Shred the chicken, and serve over rice with vegetables.

And enjoy! We used the leftover shredded chicken to make sandwiches. Yum!

Recipe adapted from Six Sisters.

Have a wonderful weekend! :)