Saturday Smiles {Posted on Monday}

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Zucchinni Skillet...reminds me of home :) 


Believe it or not, these coconut cookies are actually Gluten, Grain, Dairy, and {kinda} refined sugar free.  They're pretty addicting! 


Everyone tells me that I'll be flooded with baby blankets...buuuut...I couldn't resist trying out making a baby blanket.  Afterall, if I ever have an excuse to try quilting something, now is the time, right?  


Annnd...it's been 4 years now with this handsome guy.  Happy Father's Day! 


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