New Orleans Fourth of July

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Washington, DC Part One

This year's annual Father Daughter trip was to Washington, D.C. instead of our usual Chicago. This was only the second time we had ever gone to Washington for this trip. I decided I wanted to try Washington again this year and I loved it! There was so much to see and visit. Even though I had seen the monuments this time I actually got to tour them. The last time I went was after the 2011 earthquake and may of them were closed to the public for repairs. Even though many of them still had some reconstruction going on it was nice to be able to go inside them and see just how amazing and majesty they really are. I cannot decide if The National Cathedral or if The Washington Monument was my favorite. If you ever get a chance to go to Washington make sure to visit both of those! The National Cathedral is absolutely breathtaking! I hope you enjoy the pictures below! See you tomorrow!

Lots of Love,  Natalie

Caramel Topped Apple Pie

Caramel Topped Apple Pie:

Ingredients:
1 whole Pie Crust

6 cups (to 7 Cups) Peeled And Sliced Granny Smith Apples

1/2 whole (juice Of) Lemon

1/2 cup Sugar

4 Tablespoons Flour

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/2 cup Flour

1-1/2 stick Butter

1 cup Brown Sugar

1/2 cup Quick Oats

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/2 cup Pecans, Chopped

1/2 jar (or More) Caramel Topping

Directions:

In a bowl mix peeled apples, lemon juice, sugar, flour and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside. For crumb topping, cut the butter into the flour with a pastry cutter, then add in brown sugar, oats, and ¼ teaspoon salt.

Add apples to prepared pie shell and top with crumb topping. Cover crust edges with aluminum foil and bake in a 375 degree oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil from crust and place back into the oven for another 30 minutes. Chop pecans, and when five minutes remain, sprinkle them over the pie. Finish baking. Quiver with anticipation.

Remove the pie from the oven and pour ½ jar (or more, if you’re feeling dangerous and naughty) of caramel topping over the top. Allow to cool slightly before serving, or don’t if you can’t wait. Enjoy!

via The Pioneer Woman


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A Very Anthropologie Christmas

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