Mouthwatering Monday

When you look at a cupcake, you've got to smile, originally uploaded by Design.Her.

This past weekend we celebrated Mike's Birthday with a day of treats. I made him these red velvet cupcakes [yum!] topped with cream cheese icing and sprinkles. If you are up to the task and willing to risk a bloodstained kitchen, these cupcakes are a great guilty pleasure.

This recipe, along with many other delicious baked goods, came from the online blog Pinch My Salt. Blogger Nicole has some very sweet and well guided recipes that everyone is sure to love.

These cupcakes have a delicate chocolate flavor and a strong punch of red color. I have learned how to be VERY careful with the two bottles of red food coloring in the recipe that give the batter its brilliant color. Now what are you waiting for? Get out and bake!!

Joyeux Anniversaire

Joyeux Anniversaire, originally uploaded by Design.Her.

Today is the welcome to another year on this Earth; here comes twenty three! My mom, my sister, and I went to the bosque to take some photos today, birthday balloons in tow. They were remarkably patient with me as we stumbled and walked precariously through the fallen leaves and roughage. We all took some pretty close calls when a seemingly steady surface turned out to be a sinkhole of leaves. They were good sports, and I cannot thank them enough for being such amazing helpers.

Maggie - "How does the photo look Miranda?"

Miranda - "....you look.... cool."

Oh, teenagers.

Not only was today my birthday, but also the anniversary of getting my camera one year ago. The last year of photo taking has been such a great adventure. I have learned so very much and developed a love for photography. I hope my camera and I have many more years of photos.

Farewell to Twenty Two, originally uploaded by Design.Her.

This was taken yesterday to celebrate the last day of being twenty two.