Clouds & Cookies

Ok, so sometimes I want someone to pinch me and tell me I am really planning my wedding. I am trying not to get too crazy with the planning; however, I would like to get some things finished before I go away on vacation and start working again. Courtney said "let's go dress shopping Tuesday" and I looked at her like she was insane. Mom thought it sounded like a great idea since Julie, Courtney, and Dad could go too!! So we made an appointment in Allentown and...I have a dress. YES! Engaged July 16- wedding dress ordered July 19. The place I went to was awesome. I was the only bride in there, had a long appointment, a sweet lady helping me, and it was quiet in there- not a zoo. I tried on maybe 8 or 10 dresses, but as they say the 3rd is a charm. Actually, I ended up designing my own dress and ordered a part of a different dress that it was a tie between and they will put them together. I have a VERY unique custom-designed (by me) dress!!!!!! I AM IN LOVE WITH IT.

To be honest, I was not even that excited to look for a dress...it has never been what I looked forward to, but now that I found "the one" it is a different story.
The dress is top secret because I like surprises!

Also, since soon I will need to watch what I eat, I am pigging out now. I made these awesome double chip cookies today from my Simple & Delicious magazine!! Soooo good! Julie ate 4 today. Hehe! :)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup butterscotch chips

How-to:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chocolate and butterscotch chips.
• Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown (tops will feel soft). Cool for 3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 30 cookies.