The Sweetest Valentine of All

Happy Valentine's Day!

&

Happy 10 mos. to my sweet Jackson.

I couldn't ask for a better Valentine. Life feels pretty darn great. I hope all of you have a special someone to share this day with.

friday night we had mexican food at our favorite local spot. Jackson loves rice and beans, and sitting on daddy's lap.
taken a break from all the activity.

Sunday at the park. Yes, he is walking, and running.

He loves rocks, and showing mommy his finds.

XO
SHS

first image via WeHeartIt

Food Friday!

♥♥♥ Valentine's Day recipe ideas ♥♥♥

Are you still searching for a yummy dessert recipe for Valentine's Day? Here's a few that I came across during my search last night. I'm sure I'll end up going with the cupcakes, you just can't really go wrong. Who doesn't like cupcakes?

Chocolate Strawberry Heart Shaped Ice Cream Sandwiches

Brownie Heart Cupcakes
Heart Shaped Raspberry Napoleons

Chocolate Filled Bon Bons Pink Tinged Martini

Have a wonderful Valentine's Weekend.

xo

shs

images via Martha Stewart and Canadian House and Home

Food Friday! Treats for My Sweet!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I've been trying to decide if we should go out to dinner, or stay in. If we go out- I want Italian, but if we stay in I was thinking crab legs! We'll probably spend the same amount either way- so we'll see. I think the real determining factor is finding an outfit to wear to dinner. I'm guessing I shouldn't show up in my yoga pants and husband's sweatshirt???

Anyway, you should know by now that I have a love of sweets- or maybe an addiction. That is the first thing that pops into my head during any holiday... what kind of dessert will we have?? Options are endless, but here are a few that I am contemplating. I've included two red velvet cupcake recipes. One is without frosting, and the other is with. If you are like me I take my cupcakes with extra frosting, then I separate the top portion from the bottom, eat the bottom first and then stuff my mouth with all that frosting! Gross I know!

Red Velvet Cupcakes (image BHG)

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake (image BHG)
Raspberry Nut Sundae (image via BHG)

Fudge Brownie Tartlets (image via BHG)

Orange Kissed Churros with Hot Chocolate Sauce (image via Woman's Day)
Strawberry Valentine's Cake (image via Woman's Day)

Valentine's Lollipops (image via Woman's Day)

Cupid Cake (image via Woman's Day)

Red Velvet Cupcakes (with frosting!) (image via Woman's Day)

Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!

XO
SHS

It's Food Friday! (What are you craving for Valentine's Day?)

It's Food Friday and Valentine's Day is one day away! Are you having a hard time deciding what to bake?Hopefully, you are baking and not purchasing your goodies. Baking your treats is much more romantic than store bought, plus the scent will linger in the air for hours and hours- Yum! I was talking to my sister yesterday about our Valentine's menu, and I decided to steal her idea of crab legs, salad, french bread and chocolate dipped strawberries for dessert! My friend Steph was tempted by s'mores brownies- that sounds really yummy, yum too! To help inspire your baking adventure today or tomorrow I have compiled a few photos of some D'lish desserts!

(IMAGE BELOW: courtesy Sprinkles Cupcakes)

(IMAGES BELOW: Courtesy Country Living magazine)

Just in case your daydreaming about a comfy, romantic spot to snuggle up I added this photo!

Enjoy- xoxo SHS!