My first homemade bread

I made bread! It turned out okay considering it was my first time with regular bread I guess. I think I let it raise a bit too long because it overflowed the pan slightly. I forgot to butter the top before baking so the top was a bit dry, but I liked it kind of crusty. It was edible to say the least. And to say the most it tasted pretty good. Especially toasted with butter and strawberry jam. The recipe is from Pantry Secrets sold at Alisons Pantry. I got all the ingredients from Alisons Pantry. Theres all kinds of other types of bread you can make with it. Anyway, it wasn't as hard as I thought. Using a kitchen aid and halving the recipe really helped. The original recipe makes 4 loaves. Do you have any tips for me next time I make bread?

Oh yes and Mckayla sat patiently in her high chair eating carrots durning the process. Isn't she sweet?

We've been married five years!

Can you believe it's been that long??? I can't. Life has changed so much. (For the better). Josh brought this beautiful vase of star gazer lilies home yesterday on our actual anniversary and I didn't mean to, but I cried a little. It was so very sweet and such a surprise. My husband is awesome! I love you honey ;) Tomorrow we get to go out to Cheesecake Factory and to see a movie. Probably G.I. Joe. Life has been good lately. Mckayla is the best and sweetest baby girl and Alisons Pantry is doing well, and I have a lot of fun with my photography. I have so much to be thankful for!