The Best of The Bartons: June 2012

Monday, June 18, 2012

Granola bar cookies...

Remember my granola bars and how good they are...

well these are just like them but in cookie form...

they are sooo good and sooo addicting so I suggest you should try them this very instant!

pictures from my phone = low quality (phone pictures are just easier to upload)

Granola bar cookies:

Cream together:

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup sugar

1 cup peanut butter

Add:

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

2 cups flour

2 cups oatmeal (I used quick cooking)

Mix well.

Add:

1 cup mini chocolate chips (or more if you like)

Use the medium pampered chef scoop and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet. They don't spread so you can load up your cookie sheet pretty good, I did 16 to a sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. They are better a little softer so adjust your baking time accordingly. Makes approx. 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

And don't forget to pace yourself...you will most definitely be addicted like we are!

Friday, June 15, 2012

Fact:

Fact: I love my family. They are truly the only thing that matters to me.
Fact: I am figuring out myself once again on this path we call life. How many times does one have to 'find' themselves in a span of 70 ish years. I'm tired of 'finding' myself. I'm tired of fake people. I'm tired of feeling that we (in general) always have to one up each other. I am a simple person living a very simply scheduled life and I don't need to feel like I am always in a competition...this is why I never participate in said competition...but I get sick of seeing everyone else compete.
Fact: I'm tired. So very tired. I don't know if I have ever slept through the night un-interrupted since Taylor was born. So tired.
Fact: I miss my Mom. I wish she lived right by me sometimes.
Fact: I'm tough. I act tough. I give it to you how it is. I'm rough around the edges. I'm outspoken. I'm aggressive. But most of all, I'm very sensitive. I just put up a tough exterior.
Fact: I'm a wreck. If you see me and my hair is disheveled and my eyes are a little red, don't ask. Speaking of hair, I have decided that every day should be 'National go without product in your hair day'...has a nice ring to it don't you think.
Fact: I love hangin with teenage girls. They are so full of life and so fun to be around. Their enthusiasm is contagious and they make me feel young. I just love them.
Fact: It's hard to accept how some other people deal with things because you deal with those same things differently. I have learned to always try to see situations from all perspectives and respect how people handle things, but it doesn't make it any easier. I'm always saying 'to each his own' but sometimes I'm not sure I really feel that way.
Fact: I know what I know and I believe what I believe but I'm not sure I like the surroundings sometimes.

There are so many things I want to say but can't...
Fact: I'm not sure I should even post all this...but it's how I feel right now. And, I needed to write it down and get it out of my head.