love my momma.

I'll be the first to admit it, my Mom drives me crazy quite frequently. She's a nonstop talker and doesn't have a censor button, which can be embarrassing at times. But she's also one of the most quirky, funky, and unabashedly honest people I've ever met. And she raised two little people all on her own! I'm so glad she's my momma. Like Andra said once, "it's hard to believe Carla is a real person!" After all, how can you not love someone who gives advice like this: 


"Caley, whenever you're homesick, just make sure you give yourself a big hug and kiss yourself on the arm, like I do when I'm on the toilet." 


Truly a gem. :) This old family Polaroid I found in a notebook is also a gem:

Me on the left, MOM, and Kimmy; circa 1994?

Check out those eyeglasses! Love! Another love connection? These Carrots 'n' Cake vegan cookies! I came across this recipe late yesterday afternoon and I just HAD to make them! I was happy that I had all the ingredients, sans the coconut oil, so I simply substituted canola oil. I also used agave syrup, instead of maple and topped these babies with coconut flakes. The coconut toasted in the oven, giving the cookie a nice nutty-like flavor. Overall, they were super filling (only needed one!) and just slightly sweet. I will definitely be making these guys again. YUM!

They kinda look like little hamburgers, right? But fear not, these are definitely meat free! :) Happy Mother's Day!