Ahh, Spring!

It finally feels like it has arrived. I am ready for skirts, tank tops, and wonderfully strappy sandals. I always get inspired by the seasons changing- new colors, styles, and photoshoot opportunities. This summer Brian and I are actually going on a REAL vacation- yay! We're doing an Eastern Caribbean cruise, and I am already excited to fluff my wardrobe with a few new pieces from Ruche. It is Anthropologie-esque clothing for way cheaper.
Now I just need to make sure that I work out plenty before then, and maybe tan a little so I don't scare people away with my incredible whiteness. With this warmer weather it has been much easier to get inspired to go running, so no more excuses for me!

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Mini Cheese Tarts

Last week my parents came from Sugar Land and my sister came from Denver to stay with us a few days. The day before, I whipped up these little babies, and a few minutes before serving I topped them with fresh kiwi. Here is the recipe...

Easy Mini Cheese Tarts*

INGREDIENTS:

·       1 dozen vanilla wafers

·       2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese

·       1/2 cup granulated sugar

·       1 teaspoon vanilla

·       2 eggs

·       fruit topping of your choice

PREPARATION:

Heat oven to 325°.

Line muffin tin with foil liners. Place a vanilla wafer in each liner. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar; beat until well blended. Beat in eggs until blended. Pour cream cheese mixture over wafers, filling each liner about 3/4-full. Bake for 25 minutes.

Top with preserves, fresh sliced fruit, pie filling, sugared pecans, toasted coconut, or shaved chocolate. (I used fresh cut kiwi and blueberries.)

*found the recipe HERE

Ridiculously easy, and pretty darn tastey too! :-)