High Five Friday

Happy Friday!

I'm hooking up with Lauren from My Grey Desk today for her High Five for Friday party!

This week started off with a very special event then the rest of the week was full of personal achievements...those always feel good don't they?

1

My first high for this week is truly my #1 high for the week!  This past weekend we attended one of the most beautiful weddings I've ever been to!  From the location to the people it was just amazing!  To top it off I don't know any two people how are as much in love as these two!  It was a very fun and special day! Congrats to two of the most beautiful people I know!

Isn't this a beautiful setting for a wedding?  The reception was in the open air barn! 

2

My boat re-upholstery project is coming along!  I have finally figured out the correct settings on my machine and I have embraced the zipper foot!  There were moments when I was ready to give up, but I didn't!  I'm glad I pushed myself and won the sewing machine battle!

3

My carrots and chives are sprouting!  I've never planted anything from a seed before so I am very excited!!

4

I had the opportunity to do a photoshoot for a friend this week.  I was quickly reminded of how much I enjoy photography - especially of children!  I absolutely love capturing them in natural moments.  

I thought about sharing a photo from the shoot, but I am paranoid about my images being stolen...I wish we didn't have to worry about that, but we all know the reality of "image stealing." 

5

The lightening bugs have been coming out at night - I love them...I don't know what it is about them, but they just make me smile!  However, I have never laughed about lightening bugs till tonight when the dog came in from outside with one stuck in the fur of her ear.  We kept the lights off so it kept blinking, yet the dog had no idea why we were laughing at her!  It was definitely one of those moments where you're reminded that the little things in life can really make you laugh and enjoy the world around you! (Sorry we couldn't get a picture...but imagine this cute face with a flashing bug on top of her head!) 

I hope everyone had a wonderful week!  

Star Muffins

During a trip to Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago I picked up some super cute cupcake liners for the patriotic season.  I am not that big of a fan of cupcakes though, we much prefer muffins!  I try to make the muffins as healthy as possible so i'm always looking for good recipes.

This time I had bananas and apples that needed to be used up.  I'm so glad I did because that led me to finding a great new muffin recipe!

I adapted the recipe slightly but if you're interested the original recipe can be found here.

Star Muffins

Ingredients:

1 C whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

6Tbsp coconut oil
1/3 C agave syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 mashed bananas
1 apple - cored and diced

Optional Frosting
2 oz cream cheese softened
2 Tbsp agave syrup

Mix all the dry ingredients.

Add the oil, syrup, vanilla and mashed banana.  

Beat until the mixture is smooth.  Stir in the apple.  

Fill your muffin tin or liners and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes.  

While the muffins are cooling prepare the optional frosting. 

 Once the muffins are completely cool, add the cream cheese frosting and enjoy!
I added some red sugar to the frosting hoping it would make it red, but instead it's a bit pink.  I just sprinkled the red sugar then to at least get a bit of red on the tops!  

These were great for breakfast!  

We actually think there's no need for the frosting they are packed with flavor and sweetness without the frosting! 

I've added these Star Muffins to the Patriotic Link-Up Party I'm doing with suzyhomemaker!  

Be sure to stop by and check out all the link-ups!