Family Photos.

My dear friend Andrea, who I only met this summer, took these beautiful photos for our family. Andrea and I met through a photography group on FB and we've been following each other's blogs and IG for a couple years now. Its so fun to actually meet someone in person after only knowing about them through social media. We have a ton in common and we've become great friends in such a short time!  She and her family have only been here for the summer and are leaving next week to go back home to Utah.  :( We will miss them!

Photos by Andrea Mehner

Bridge Favorites.

Before I had even married into the Bridge family, I had already heard all about these amazing cookies.  When I finally tried them for myself I instantly realized what all the hype was about.  These cookies are delicious and there's a dang good reason why they're called Bridge Favorites!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Cream together
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter softened

Add
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups oats
2 cups raisins
2 cups coconut
(raisins and coconut may be substituted for 2 cups chocolate chips)

Mix all ingredients together

Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown on top.