Fall Oreo Truffles

YUM! Today we are having one of Aaron's co-workers and his family over for dinner after work to grill. In Iowa today it's mid-70's and perfect warm fall grilling weather. Burgers with garden tomatoes, cheesy potatoes that I just mixed up, along with green bean casserole and a pasta salad is the menu. Had it been last week... we also would be having homemade apple crisp- with apples from my grandparents backyard! This week... what to make for dessert was on my mind. Now, I have about 15 boxes of brownies still in my pantry from my coupon raid this summer, but I wasn't feeling those. I wanted something more "special". Fall Oreo Truffles it is. Easy, quick, and ohhhh soo fulfilling for those chocolate after-dinner cravings. Wanna make some? Herreeee it issss! Enjoy.

1 package Oreos (Halloween orange cream filled ones)
1 package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 packages Bakers semi-sweet chocolate squares, melted
Sprinkles in your fave fall colors

1- Crush Oreos. I just throw 'em in my blender and turn it on, stir, turn on again. Done.
2- In medium bowl, combine soft cream cheese and Oreo crumbs. Mix with spatula until all evenly blended.
3- Roll cookie/cream cheese mixture into about 1-inch balls.
4- Melt chocolate in bowl in microwave until all smooth
5- Roll Oreo balls in chocolate- place on cookie sheet/wax paper.
6- Sprinkle on your sprinkles!
7- Refrigerate until hard, at least 1 hour. Then, store in sealed container.
8- Eat one to make sure it turned out okay.
9. Repeat step 8, above.
10. Share!

*Recipe adapted from Kraft Recipes.

Sienna Lynn is {almost} THREE months!

I am starting to take photo's for others, as well as keep on with more and more of Sienna. This weekend we were busy with lots of "mini shoots"! She turned 12 weeks yesterday, and I can't believe it! Smiling constantly is my absolute favorite thing these days! Enjoy the pics!

Stationery card

Elegant Lace Girl Birth Announcement

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"Remember You're Her Daddy"

Remember you're her daddy
when she's crying late at night,
when she needs a little loving
to know that it's alright.
Remember you're her daddy
when dolly's lost an arm,
when you take the time to fix it
because you can't resist her charm.
Remember you're her daddy
when she's had a real rough day,
when school's been pretty tough on her
and nothings went her way.
Remember you're her daddy
when she goes on her first date,
when you tell her to be in by ten
and she's not home 'till late.
Remember you're her daddy
when she makes you very proud,
when in a very awkward way
she stands out in a crowd.
Remember you're her daddy
the first man she's ever kissed,
and when you go away
you'll be very, very, missed.
Remember you're her daddy
remember I'm your wife,
we know that you'll love us
for the rest of your life.
 Copyright 2002
Christine Michaels
www.WelcomeBaby.com

Dress Clothes and FREEBIE!!!

Alright everyone- lets have a little fun!

For all the men out there or the man in your life needing some new dress clothes- I have the perfect place for you to do so! Shirts, pants, suits, ties, etc- these are top of the line AND, come with some awesome discounts! Visit Dardis Clothiers. THEN, in order to get the promo code (discount!) enter Griffin Hatten as your rep and he'll hook you up! ("Like" the Dardis Clothiers Des Moines Facebook page or email him for extra info)

BONUS- not only will you get the great clothes you need.... the FIRST person to make a purchase through him will also receive a FREE Old Soul Charm hat for a little one ($25 value!). Hurry on over!! First one!!

Remember, enter Griffin Hatten as your rep for your discount, and let him know you were referred through Old Soul Charm.

Rue La La Free $10 credit w/link! :)

Since I am into some "super-couponing" lately- here is a link to a free $10 credit! :) Head on over to http://www.ruelala.com/invite/hhatten01 and get yours! :) Anyone who signs up for a new account here a FREE $10 credit. Please note that this credit could take up to 48 hours to show up in your account. You can use this credit to purchase anything on their site and the deals change daily, so if you don’t like anything you see when you get your $10 credit, you can check back later (in the past, Rue La La has even offered up some great deals on gift cards. They also have really cute Little Rue kids’ section with lots of bargains on great brands! http://www.ruelala.com/invite/hhatten01

Before I was a Mom

Before I was a Mom

I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.

I didn’t worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.

I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom- I had never been puked on,

pooped on, chewed on, peed on.

I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.

I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom-

I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do

tests... Or give shots.

I never looked into teary eyes and cried.

I never got gloriously happy over a single grin.

I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom-

I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn’t want to put

her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces

when I couldn’t stop the hurt.

I never knew that something so small could affect my life so

much.

I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom. Before I was a Mom-

I didn’t know the feeling of having my heart outside my

body. I didn’t know how special it could feel to feed a hungry

baby.

I didn’t know that bond between a mother and her child.

I didn’t know that something so small could make me feel so

important and happy.

Before I was a Mom-

I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10

minutes to make sure all was okay.

I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the

heartache, the wonderment,

or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn’t know I was

capable of feeling so much,

before I was a

Mom.