Let Them Eat the Gluten-Free Cake!

Oh life has been the best lately. And no, that is not sarcasm. Can I just put a shout out to my wonderful husband and all that he does?

We got a new bed! (Thank you Susan and George, we are so well-rested!!) Because we went from a full-size to queen-size, we also had to get a new bed set which was okay because our last one as a Big Lots clearance one that had the stuffing coming out on a corner. Oh it's so nice to have a new bed and stuff... it's amazing too how much more you appreciate things.

What's funny is we found out just two days after eating a gluten-free tasty tasty cake for my birthday, we found out I was gluten intolerant haha! There's more about that .:here:.

Of course us foodies are taking it as a new cooking conquest. So far I learned to grind my own rice into rice flour and make bread! Also, Austin has been making dinners such as this salad that became a Café Rio salad (no tortillas!) SO good. I wish you could have seen the end result. But look at those tomatoes! This pic is actually toned down believe it or not....

Lastly, here's some fun photos thanks to all my art friends and Carla who threw us a party! It was so sweet of her -three of us had birthdays all next to one another! Drew, Betsabé, and myself! And I swear I was more amused than I looked in this photo LOL.

If anyone wants the recipe to this lovely cake, I shall post! It's hazelnuts, coconut milk crème, and goodness. I promise. I've had this thing 3 times already because the Art Night group can't get enough of it. Oh! And it's Cassy's recipe, she is amazing at gluten-free food. But even that doesn't matter because it is the gosh-dang best cake you've ever eaten.

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To Be Honest.

I've been thinking a lot, and a lot has been going on. Lorde radio on Pandora is a good way to zone out. So is sewing, and doing all those other mindless activities I love, and that keep me happy. I haven't written on this blog because to be honest, it's been difficult lately. To get the sob story quick and out of the way, I've been in a self-pity mode, and super down on myself. I had a very difficult time at BYU because of a crappy life occurrence that made the decision to leave the best decision of my life. It was hard to get my BFA between the BYU's when I transferred, and I couldn't work on a second diploma I was seeking. I ended up with the most amazing BFA situation though, and that has been a blessing. (And the most awesome thing happened too, obviously. --marriage! I would never ever change that!) The last year into my BFA I found out definitive stuff about my dystonia, including no children. And the nursing program chase has not be

Grateful.

Austin has been the best support. I definitely married out of my league. He's been very proactive in finding lots of healthy things for my recommended diet (by the neurological disorder peeps, and an intolerance.) because my hemidystonia has had less spasms and cramps. As of lately, brown rice bread! Seriously, it's great even if you don't need wheat-free. It's a nice change of pace! It's sweet and light. .:Recipe Here:. We grind our own brown rice to save money. Winco here in Idaho has the best deal for bulk brown rice :) Here's a crazy picture of my hand, this was actually the first spasm/cramp I've had in a bit. (Haha, least my nails are painted ;) ) This is actually why (for those of you who've asked) Intaglio will not be my last degree. I was informed that I've got a good chance of this happening to my right side too. Art might get interesting! But I plan to keep doing it as a career too, no matter what!

Moonrise Bunnies

Thank you for the chocolate bunnies Carmen Family!! we may or may have not remembered it was easter? Such a Surprise! In sad news, our favorite video store is going out of business. We loved getting recommendations from the people who worked there. Austin and I had no idea our favorite date spot was going out and went to go get a movie.... and we ended up with this sweet stack!! (They sold them waaay discounted. We got all of these for the price of two new DVDs!) It was funny because when we walked in and realized what was going on, we freaked out because we wanted our favorite movies! Everything Illuminated and Moonrise Kingdom (among others but these were the first ones that came to mind) And Everything Illuminated was gone! Austin freaked because he couldn't remember what Moonrise Kingdom was called. He said... EDWARD NORTON. WHICH ONE WAS THAT?? Of course I look at him like wtf are you talking about the Hulk or the Painted Veil or something? Fig

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