Sometimes...

sometimes....I catch myself looking into the mirror and not recognizing this bump!  it's REALLY starting to pop right now!

sometimes....I eat an entire bag (like the full-size) of Frito Scoops on the way home from the grocery, because I simply can't stop myself.

sometimes....no, all the time, I wish I lived closer to my fam and best friends.

sometimes....I just stare at baby boy's clothes in his closet, and picture what he'll look like wearing them.

sometimes....I catch myself watching Lifetime Movie Network.....for 5 hours straight.

sometimes....I run out of gas in my car, and my phone dies while trying to call someone for help.  yep, that "sometimes" happened this week, and will hopefully never happen again.

sometimes....I walk into Target for toilet paper, and end up spending $100 on who-knows-what.

sometimes....I wonder why I blog, and I wonder if anyone out there even is reading it.  

sometimes....I forget to wash my makeup off before bed.  I know, gross.

sometimes....my hubby and I play footsie in bed before we fall asleep, like little middle schoolers flirting on the playground. 

whats one of your "sometimes....."?  do share :)

Sweet Summertime

John and I have been soaking up the last couple of weeks - enjoying this ammmmazing weather, and spending pretty much all of our free time outside and with friends!

Here's a peek into our outdoor lives - via iPhone pics :)

Day trip to Point Pleasant Beach, NJ:

Bocce-Balling with the Bump:  

Picnic and Music on the Lake: 

We have had the most GORGEOUS sunsets lately!

Isn't is amazing to see the work of our Creator!?

And to think, no matter we where all are, across the country, we are all seeing the same sunset!

Hope you're enjoying these last weeks of sweet sweet summertime :)

Skinny Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

I recently needed to whip up a dessert to bring to a dinner party, and I found this gem, and gave it a shot.  I had the day off work to prepare, giving myself plenty of time to make and freeze beforehand.  

I haven't been craving rich or chocolaty desserts at all through this pregnancy.....I've been more of a sour candy and gummy bear lover.  So I thought I wasn't going to be the biggest fan of this dessert.  

But midway through preparing it, as I was licking the spatula testing the batter, I think I may have gasped aloud.  

This filling is to.die.for.  

Not to mention, it's nestled between an OREO crust, layers of Reeses Pieces and chocolate syrup.  

It's kind of dangerous.  And it might just be my new favorite dessert.  

Perfect for summer, dinner parties, birthdays, or just to have in your freezer to nibble away at a little (or a lot) at a time.   

Skinny Frozen Peanut Butter Pie

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Ingredients:

Oreo Cookie Crust:

24 reduced fat Oreos 

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) light butter, melted 

Filling:

1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup milk

8 oz reduced fat cream cheese, softened (may also use fat free)

8 oz fat-free thawed whipped topping (I used Cool Whip Free)

1/4 cup chocolate syrup (I used Hershey's Sugar-Free)

1 cup crushed Reese's Pieces, divided

Instructions:

First, make the Oreo cookie crust by crushing the Oreos into a fine crumb using a food processor or blender. Using your hands, mix the crushed Oreo crumbs and melted butter together. It may look like there is not enough butter, but it will come together. Place into a 9 or 10 inch pie pan, pressing the crumbs onto the bottom and up the sides as much as it will fit. Try to make the crust 1/8 inch thick all around. It does not have to be perfect, though. Set in the freezer as you make the filling.

Prepare the pie filling in a large bowl by mixing the peanut butter, sugar, cream cheese, and milk. An electric mixer would be easier, but I gave myself a good arm workout, and used a wooden spoon. Mix until the mixture is completely smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping.

Remove pie crust from the freezer and layer 1/2 of the pie filling onto the crust. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the crushed Reese's Pieces. Layer with the rest of the pie filling, swirling to make it completely smooth on top. Top with chocolate syrup and remaining Reese's Pieces.

Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. 20 minutes before serving, remove from the freezer and let sit out to gently thaw. This made the pie much easier to cut.

Enjoy!  And then come back, and THANK me for introducing you to this slice, errr - slices, of heaven :)

(P.S.  Don't be fooled by the title...this pie will not make you skinny.  But there are a ton of ways to lighten it up, if you so desire.  I used fat free and sugar-free ingredients wherever I could, so I felt better about eating 1/2 of this pie by myself.  And it still tasted DI-vine.)  

The BEST Banana Muffins

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We go through bananas like crazy...from smoothies, to cereal, smeared with peanut butter, or just plain!

This week, I had a few bananas that were past the "sliced over cereal" stage....and almost past the "blend into smoothies" stage.  I decided to whip up some banana muffins, and I just HAD to share the recipe!  These were SO good y'all. I make banana bread a lot, and I like to use different recipes to find my favorite...and this might be it.  Moist, flavorful, and filled with ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge/pantry.  

Try them out the next time you have some black ripe bananas, and are in the baking mood!

Amazingly Easy (& Delicious) Banana Muffins 
Adapted from: Cat Can Cook
Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients:
4 large, ripe bananas, mashed 
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour

*chocolate chips

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix the mashed bananas, sugar, egg and butter together in a small bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour. 

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.  Pour into greased muffin tins, and bake in preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes. 

**I added chocolate chips to half the batch, so yummy!!**

Cook's Notes:

These are much more flavorful the next day, and they freeze very nicely too!

ENJOY!!