June

June 20th, you crept up on me.

Besides work being massively chaotic, its been a busy but good month.

This month was Mom's birthday and Father's Day! I have the best parents!

Plus 2 of my good friends 1st year anniversary! Congrats Brittany and Allison!

We went to another friends wedding (Rachel T) in Auburn and visited with my brother, sister in law and niece, and my sweet friend Sarah got engaged Sunday! Holy moly people!!

We also started a newly married small group with 4 other precious couples. We are studying John MacArthur's study guide to Ephesians! It has been so much fun meeting with these friends and learning more about our Lord!

June 10th also marked Stephen and my 3 month of marriage mark! What an amazing time it has been. I am so thankful for my man!

Things that make me smile

Little things that can make a girl happy.

A zucchini bread cake.

Coffee with a friend.

New coasters I made.

Having a good laugh showing them to my husband. 

Thanks for stopping by :)

How to make iced coffee

Stephen and I LOVE iced coffee. I would rather have an iced coffee than any other dessert (well, strawberry short cake might rival it)and I never knew how to make if before. I tried pouring hot coffee into ice - yuck. Idon't enjoy watered down coffee. So, here is a recipe that works!

You will need:

1. whole beans

2. Coffee grinder

3. Jar with lid (mason jars work well)

Measure out 1 cup of coffee beans and coarsely grind them.

Fill 8oz jar with  ground beans and fill with water. If you are great at pouring things into jars, by all means don't worry about a funnel. But for people like me, take a piece of paper or a funnel to pour beans into jar (or else you will have a huge mess) Seal the lid and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator for 12 hours.

 Its morning! So, take a coffee filter and place over a cup.  

All the beans will catch and the coffee will land in the cup.

Add in creamer, sugar and ice and stir to mix.

*Lighten things up in this drink by using nonfat milk... or fat-free half & half. Use your desired low/no calorie sweetener in place of sugar.

*Another option is to add a flavored creamer, which will cover both the cream and the sugar.

Enjoy!