Winter Hiatus

Winter.

Is.

Finally.

Over.

Yes!

So- now I can be a normal human being again.

I baked some cookies here and there this winter.

Most were for others.

And I have no good photos of the cookies I baked.

No proof of the work.

Because- trying to take photos in sunlight..

in Ohio...

in the winter..

Is kinda like trying to to catch a flying pig with both hands tied behind your back...

Don't ask me how I came up with that last thought.....

If you want to see some phone pics of the cookies I have done-

Check out my instagram.

Instagram/marcijjohnson

Things are finally looking up now that spring is here....

So- I may decide to use my camera again.

I leave you all with a couple of random things that make me smile.

Smiles,

Marci

Snowflake Cookies, ankles, and brand new babies.....

Whew....

The past few weeks have been crazy....

Good and Bad...

I became an auntie again to cutest little guy ever....

I adore him so much I am even posting a picture of myself..

on the internet...

the horror...

I have been getting over a cold...

one that was generously shared with me by a cutie pie....

Then I fell down the stairs a sprained my ankle..

My foot is literally bruised on both sides and on the bottom of my foot..

Have you ever seen bruises on the bottom of the foot before?

not pretty...

I did get to spend some time with the cutest twins ever.

I had a wonderful Christmas with friends and family.

I participated in my first swap with a fellow blogger- Jenny.

She sent me the sweetest package of goodies!

I did bake a few cookies but not nearly as many as I had hoped to.

I kept it simple with the sugar cookies I made and only made one kind.

I hope everyone is enjoying the new year.

Mine has been off to a rough start with my ankle

but- I am hopeful that things will turn around!

Smiles,

Marci

A little bit about me.... and Minnie Mouse Cookies

I decided to shake things up a little and share some fun facts about myself....

I am a Social Worker (gasp!)

I mean there is no surprise there right?

I love my job.  I really do.   I just have days where I need to remind myself that I do.

This week was filled with those days.  

I bake for fun.  

I love to bake and decorate cookies.

But, I also love to bake all kinds of sweets.

Decorated cookies take time, so it is fun to make other kinds of cookies

that are quick to make and just as tasty.  

I love to make cupcakes but really don't like to bake cakes....

riddle me that...

And fancy cakes.... not my thing.

Fondant- yuck!

I love all animals, but have two cats.

I drink coffee and tea.

I sometimes eat store bought cookies (gasp!)

I refuse to eat certain things like margarine and diet soda....

But think nothing of eating Cheetos.

I went to OSU (Ohio State University) for graduate school. 

So, I am a true Buckeye...

But, my true love is for Miami University (Love & Honor)

where I completed my undergraduate degree.

I went back there recently with some of Miami Girls and had so much fun!

I am the auntie to three adorable nephews.....

with a fourth on the way. 

They fill my heart with joy.

I will eat leftovers, but once I have eaten something two or three times..

I am done with that food for a while.  

Which means I tire of foods quickly. 

I may love something one day.... and not want it the next.

But- in a few months- I will love that food again.  

I hoard napkins.  They are everywhere.  In my desk drawer...

In my glove compartment of my car....

And....

Fun facts to be continued.....

Enjoy your weekend.

And enjoy Minnie Mouse cookies. 

Smiles, 

Marci

Happy Monday......

Happy Monday.......

Yes...

This does make it a happy Monday....

What makes me sad...

is waiting till April to see the second half of season 1.

Hope everyone has a happy Monday and a great rest of the week!

Marci

Summer Wrap up....

Instead of me making a list of excuses...

excuses for why I have not baked...

or decorated cookies...

I thought it might be better if I show you...

So here it is...

Summer in a snapshot....

Hope everyone had a great summer.  

Pumpkin Season is almost upon us.

Smiles,

Marci

Beach Boys.....

Beach Boys....

Two cuties.

One beach party.

plenty of water guns and water balloons...

Cake, cookies and snacks galore.

It was a perfect party!

I think my sister should be a party planner.

She throws amazing parties.

I want to get engaged or something..

just so she can throw me a party.

Maybe she will have one kicking 80th birthday party for me...

Here's to hoping I can do that inner tube course as well as I did this day...

Which was not impressive at all....

What is impressive...

This party!

If social work doesn't work out for me...

You will find me and my sister in Cleveland...

opening our party planning business...

It was a pretty humid day.  

But, it was perfect weather for swimsuits and water games.

Favor pails filled with summer goodies.

The cakes... 

There were two of them.  

Delicious.

My contribution.

Cookies.

I didn't even get to eat one.  

They were gone.

Gone. Gone.

It was a beautiful day.

One I hope my nephews remember.

I know I will.

Smiles, 

Marci

Aka- Aunt CiCi

There's correct and there is incorrect.....

How to correctly eat a peep......

Yes. There is a correct and incorrect way to eat a peep.

My scientific and well researched methods only apply to the bunny variety...

Don't get me started on the chick variety.

A sadist must have created them.

There is just not a good way to eat the chick peeps.

But the bunny ones... 

I have you covered.

Let's get started.

First bite the ears.

Chew and enjoy.

The slight sweet crackle from the sugar should be hitting your taste buds now. 

Next bite the body part of the bunny. 

Just think of him like a snow man with three parts.

Only a snowman never tasted this good.

Lastly, pop the last piece of bunny peep into your mouth.

Savor.

Enjoy.

And repeat 11 more times until you realize you consumed the entire package of peeps.

In one sitting.

In three minutes.

Hope you all are enjoying Spring.

Ohio is not. 

I am still waiting for it to come.  

Smiles, 

Marci

The Day after Valentine's Day.....

So...

Happy Valentine's Day...

the day after...

Cause that is how I roll...

I planned cookies...

And then I procrastinated the cookies...

In fact, my nephews won't receive their Valentine's cookies and surprises until...

well after Valentine's....

Oh well....

welcome to my world.  

I truly hope every one of you had a day filled with love...

romantic love, furball love, family love or friends are my family love.

Love,

Marci

2014.....

 The past few months have been a blur.

I have been so busy at times...

and so not busy at times.

I decided to take an unofficial "break" from blogging.

I was still baking some.

But, my heart just wasn't in the right place.

It felt good to take this break.

So good, in fact, I wonder if I should even continue this blog....

I still love this little space of mine...

But, I am conflicted. 

So, I plan on taking it day by day.

Who know what I will do.

Maybe I will blog three times a month...

and maybe I won't blog at all for a month.  

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.  

I will keep you all posted on what happens with Suzy Social Worker.

Hugs,

Marci

Random Things

I am writing this as a storm is passing through.  

A very bad storm.

The kind that makes you say things like...

There is no place like home...

There is no place like home...

There is no place like home....

Only minus the sparkly shoes and plus one sock with a hole in it...

I thought about hiding in the basement..

Sirens tend to do that..

But, when I saw the giant spider web collecting in the corner of the laundry room.

I changed my mind.

I realized a few things these past few weeks.

I have been a little bit stressed...

No, a lot stressed.

So stressed... that I have stopped baking..

Wait!  That's right.

There is a baking- stress threshold.

Usually, baking is a stress reliever....

Unless..

You are so stressed that all you can do is come home..

wash your face, brush your teeth.

and fall into bed...

and even with ten hours of sleep..

you wake up feeling like you had three...

But, I hope the end is in sight..

If not..

I am going to need cookie reinforcements...

Pronto..

So instead of lovely baked goods...

I am bringing you smiles.

Cause everyone needs smiles.

Cat logic is so true... 

I have most definitely not been keeping up on my veggies...

Surely string cheese and pretzels count as a healthy dinner somewhere....

Butter... enough said.

I need this chair.

Because my couch told me it needs a break.

I hope it doesn't want to break up with me...

I might cry..

and then buy this chair....

And lastly, I need this....

Not sure why since I just admitted eating string cheese and pretzels for dinner..

But, surely if I had this all would be better....

Smiles and have a great week everyone!

Marci