Cooper Street Shenanigans

 Well, its official. This semester has gone by so quickly! But I wouldn't have expected anything other than this. I am officially home in my own bed and let me tell you... there's nothing like sleeping in your bed you grew up in. I have been getting the best night sleeps. Not to mention the food, and on my parents bill ;) This week we made (my specialty) buffalo chicken sandwiches. My brother had just got home from U of I and he wanted them so of course I gave in. And not to toot my own horn, but they are always delicious. Here is how I made them: First you get chicken breasts, doesn't matter what kind just make sure they are thick enough so you can butterfly cut them. You basically cut your four chicken breasts into 8 thinner chicken breasts so they will cook evenly without getting too dry. Once you get your chicken cut you put them on a pan on the stove. Sprinkle your favorite wing rub, mine is this Dry Heat wing rub from Schnucks, and then pour some buffalo Frank's r...

 I know, I know... the worst news I could possibly bring you guys is here. It is Humble's last day at our little house on Cooper street. To say we are sad is an understatement.  The past couple of months have been nothing short of awesome with this little puppy and all of the memories we have gained from him. He started out as a tiny little pup that was not even big enough to grow into his paws but now he is a big ole dog.  What I learned from him is this: Whenever you are feeling down about a certain assignment - Talk about it with Humble. Whenever you need to unload your stress and get some fresh air - Take Humble on a walk. Whenever you get sad about the situation we are in and having to stay home all the time - Snuggle with Humble. Not only is he a great listener but he is also the best snuggle buddy ever.  This past week, Humble and I went on a walk alone on Grand View drive. A couple of people stopped to pet him and he would just sit politely and wag his tail a...

 You want to know what gets me up in the morning? Knowing that if it is a sunny day we will have a beautiful sunset to look forward to in the evening. I could be in a terrible mood all day and then right when I see a sunset, I instantly am in a better mindset.  Maybe it is because we are all cooped up and have to stay inside but God has been bringing us the best sunsets lately.  I looked back and a year ago I took this picture: This was at my house and the sky was absolutely beautiful that night. It stayed that way for a small amount of time so I am glad I got the picture when I did.  Which brings me back to present day, I took this picture this weekend: Obviously a different sky but still as beautiful. I hope this makes your day as much as it brightens up mine. We will get through this together and the days we have ahead of us are only going to look brighter and brighter.