Day In The Life | We Had Our IVF Appt, Baking Christmas Cookies, & Try On Haul

[@pagehermanson5712]

I love how you get so excited about the little things and I love how festive you are! It definitely puts me in a better mood to watch you get so bubbly in your Christmas sweaters!

[@gerryryan1372]

Mindy I'm so happy that you could still go through the process of IVF again xx

[@colinburke3758]

Mindy, I do xmas cookie boaxes every year and I love watching you make new recipes. Just a tip: put butter out on counter and let it sit for an hour before using. Room temperature butter is better for creaming with sugar in cookies. The butter should be soft to the touch, if you need it in a hurry, run a glass under hot water and place wrapped butter under glass, this softens butter as well. This just a tip thatwill save you in future and make bakingmore enjoyable. Liam is soooo cute!

[@lisapuckett4948]

Yes!!!

[@theresa9925]

Been following you for years & I think this is my first time being the first viewer on a vlog! Always so happy to spend time with you guys!

[@MindyMinx]

Awe thank you for watching Xoxo❤

[@jessicaprenovost4478]

I love Larry's sweater in this video!

[@MindyMinx]

The Best!

[@kimberlywalsh3435]

Use your kitchen aid❤ throw it in there and let it beat and it will cream up… and let work for you 🤗 I loved seeing Liam this morning! He’s so adorable! Hope all goes well for you all and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@britsmiley5409]

Watching your blogs has become a family affair over here ! My husband will walk by and say oh is that Mindy and Larry when I’m watching , my almost 11 year old loves your try on hauls, my just turned two year old boy waves whenever Liam is on and my other two are here for the cat haha !

[@SNguyener]

I think when you were trying to cream the butter and the sugar you're supposed to let the butter get to room temp. That way it's softer and then it mixes with everything easier.

[@missy0919]

That and when using flour need to over fill the measuring cup and scrapping the top off to make sure it is a full cup of flour.

[@danaferguson462]

Liam is such a doll baby!! He's got soft baby curls and gorgeous eyes!! JS.

[@MindyMinx]

Awe thank you so much ☺

[@TaylerLeonard]

LIAM IS SO ADORABLE GEEEZ 😍😍😍🫶🏼 Also love that haul from halara!!!!

[@MindyMinx]

Thank you Tayler ☺

[@stacytownsend8657]

So happy you have Larry’s supplies on hand so no other procedure for him. Egg retrieval and fertilization is a better option. I was thinking you had no options and was praying for options for y’all. So happy!!! Also I’m hooked on Halara’s Curve sizes. They fit so well and look really dressy for work. I want some crop tops in plus sizes so hope they add them soon.

[@lisamerrell9475]

Those kind of cookies usually call for confectioners sugar not granulated. Also refrigerating dough for an hour or so helps!

[@twilaklense5202]

Good morning Mindy, with your Russian cookies, make sure you use only confectionary sugar in the cookie batter and also to roll them in. That confectionary sugar holds the ingredients all together. Have a Happy Holiday!!!!🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅😊😊😊😊

[@felecia972]

Hieeee 👋🏻 Love all the clothes ! Y’all have a beautiful family 😊 So for the snowball cookies , butter that's too soft or melted can also lead to flat cookies. Also letting the dough refrigerate in an air tight container for one hour or even overnight. Hope this helps ❤️

[@MindyMinx]

Thank you so much! I think I messed up by over mixing it with my hands, I think the butter was too warm. Thank you so much for the tips ☺

[@felecia972]

@@MindyMinx You are very welcome 🤗

[@sylviaalford440]

Mindy, I so adore you! Your mama is lucky to have you as a daughter! I enjoy your expressions, your ideas! I love that you are so real! I appreciate the Larry is such a sweetheart and so supportive to you! You are a very sweet family!❤ Thank you for this video! By, the way, the baby is getting so much curls! What a cutie!

[@MindyMinx]

You made my day, thank you for being so sweet! Xoxo✨☺

[@sherylgreen3212]

The more you practice at baking in time you will get the hang of it I love watching you baking and cooking

[@simplygabby25]

My 1 year old is watching with me and I swear y’all are family to him hahaha since always watch. He waved back at Larry and smiles the whole time lol

[@MindyMinx]

That melts my heart! Give him big hugs from us ❤☺

[@simplygabby25]

@@MindyMinx he had open heart surgery at just 3 months old, he has a colostomy bag and a Gtube. One of our favorite things to do on our down time (which is rare lol) is to watch you guys! I’m sure my baby would love a shout out from y’all! His name is Ian 💙

[@alittlebitofmary]

@@simplygabby25I’m so sorry you all had to go through that!! He’s in my prayers 💕

[@desiflor1]

Creaming the butter and sugar is usually done with softened butter. Then it mixes/ creams together

[@carolyn683]

I love watching Mindy bake 😊

[@MindyMinx]

Lol I enjoy it but man something always happens haha

[@zz5022]

You can only cream butter when it’s room temp!! lol. Trying to mix/cream butter when it’s cold from the fridge means it won’t cream and will just clump 😅. Does anyone think the dough should have chilled to let the flour hydrate before baking? Would they have baked differently then?

[@deanadolph1922]

Definitely I think she should have chilled the balls before baking and they would have stayed ball form

[@Strawberryfields27]

💯 room temp softened butter and chill dough before baking

[@sarahd621]

Came here to say all this!

[@cheesychickensmile]

Also, I know we were all trying to help find where you went wrong with baking, but I just wanted to give you props for sifting that flour! Haha

[@nataliewingate6475]

Try the cookie recipe again! Room temp butter, confectionary sugar and mixing it by hand always works for me. I like them more dry then wet...so when i make the dough and it looks to creamy, I add a bit more flour. But, I'm sure they still tasted GREAT!

[@TrishHennessy-f9h]

No disrespect but I thought u said all embryos were gone in some of videos. SO Glad u have some left

[@RabittsGal]

I thought that's what I heard also 🤔

[@kelliewonch6055]

The embryos are gone...she said she'd have to go for another egg retrieval. That means they'd have to take eggs out and use Larry's sperm to make more embryos

[@meglud8681]

From what I understand, retrieving the eggs is what she will need to do again. Which means she will need to do IVF again. It def is like shocking your body into doing what you want it to do, which is cool but I can imagine very draining at the same time. Good luck if you choose to do that you guys. ❤ sending all the good vibes your way. Also love the Halara haul. Never bought from there but I’ve only seen good things. They have some pieces I do really like.

[@Peyyytonxo]

She did. An egg retrieval would give more embryos in theory. That’s why the process starts over

[@naturegirl5681]

I believe they are going to go through the whole process again collection and all. They had been pondering over it.

[@teresadickerson1788]

Hi Mindy I think it because you used regular sugar and not confectionery. Also the dough should be crumbly, not so creamy. Don’t be discouraged, it happens. 😊 Wishing you and your family a wonderful and Merry Christmas.

[@1ampreps]

best answer!!!

[@heatherk1792]

The unadulterated joy I felt at hearing you might be moving forward with another egg retrieval! Praying for your journey, Mindy.

[@mikahbowden8320]

Why do you think he is delayed? He walks, he talks, he feeds himself etc. He is only 14 months old

[@heatherk1792]

@@mikahbowden8320 I never mentioned a delay. That isn’t something I would ever suggest to a parent, as it’s no one’s business. My comment was only about them discussing the possibility of doing another egg retrieval. Were you meaning to reply to someone else?

[@mikahbowden8320]

@@heatherk1792 sorry I was reading the thread and accidentally responded to the wrong comment sorry friend

[@heatherk1792]

@@mikahbowden8320 No worries. Hope you’re having a good day, friend!

[@leighthubakgala7562]

I am happy that you are trying again.❤

[@mompowers7187]

My recipes for Russian Tea cakes/Mexican wedding cookies etc only call for 1 cup of nuts, or the same amount as butter then double that for flour, or 2 cups. So I am thinking too many pecans. That would be why they fell apart. Try it again with 1 cup chopped pecans (half the work for Larry) but keep everything else the same. Oh and like many others have mentioned, soften the butter by setting it out at least one hour ahead of time. Love the holiday memories you are creating!

[@Linda-in9ns]

Such a cutie just like mom & dad! Enjoy your day, Mindy and Family! 🎅🏻🧑🏻‍🎄🤶🏻🎄⛄️❤️

[@MindyMinx]

Awe you are too sweet, thank you!

[@carmensamone]

Why does everything have to be cropped all the time!? 😭 I really wanted that pink and black layered coat.

[@m.webb1301]

I am looking so much forward to seeing your updated painting project in the living room 😊 a light grey tone would look nice on the walls and white shelves 😊

[@amandaaykanian8585]

I’m pretty sure you used a half cup measure when measuring the flour, so you only added one cup instead of two. That would prevent them from holding their shape when baked.

[@normagwenwatson5767]

Liam is adorable!! I love watching you and Larry!

[@MegaDreamer87]

Both of the sweaters you wore in the video (the sweatsuit and the pink sweater) are beautiful. I find it interesting that Liam actually likes the vacuum, because many young kids and animals don't like the sound of them.

[@beth835]

It’s that time of year again 🎉🎉🎉loving your vlogs but I miss your vlogmas 😢😢

[@brittanybrittany194]

Omg Liam’s laugh is seriously the CUTEST sound in the world!

[@brittanyhohenberger4268]

Next time, put the dough back in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour. That lets the butter get cold again and will hold the round shape better when baking.

[@MindyMinx]

Im definetly going to try that next time! Thank you ☺

[@bonnieletson3043]

When there’s is a Will there’s is a Way!!!!! Until next time 💕

[@evabaiza2522]

I miss seeing little Liam .why are you not showing him anymore?

[@karisamaiden1549]

Every time I hear your clock chime the hour in the background, it reminds me of my grandfather. He passed away this year and he had a clock that sounded exactly the same. It makes my heart smile

[@andrealynn1976]

My grandparents also had one that sounded exactly the same and whenever I hear it my mind transports me back to the 80s and spending the night at their house 😊

[@kellyrosenthal2821]

My mom is coming home to Michigan from Florida for a Christmas visit this year and I was telling her that she's going to be so cold because of living in Florida! But 40 for you guys is probably chilly

[@MindyMinx]

Awe yes haha poor Mama is going to freeze up there in Michigan! Enjoy every moment this holiday season with you Mom ☺

[@DomanickGrimes]

Girl!! OMG the faux leather pants outfit would be the best looking one!! No. 1 favorite one out of all of them!!!!

[@barbmilam6405]

I love watching you guys! Such a beautiful family. Is Liam walking yet? He's such a cutie pie ❤

[@Bekikiki11]

Nut chopping hack…place nuts in plastic baggie & pound with kitchen mallet (not tenderizer side lol). 🌰 🥜 Quick & easy. 🤓

[@sarahhayes693]

Aw so happy to hear that the hope of a other baby is there if you want it. have a merry Christmas and good luck with any other baking I’m not so great with it either

[@melissatercero3645]

Good morning happy Wednesday I am very happy for you Larry and baby Liam!!😍❤️

[@MindyMinx]

Good morning and happy Wednesday!

[@lavenderbutterfly2160]

I make the peanut butter version you have to roll the balls and putting the cookie sheet in the freezer just for a few minutes to firm them up and then bake them and they won't spread

[@marisacastronuovo8643]

I loved this video! 33:48 For the cookies, I believe the butter needed to be very soft at room temperature in order for it to creamed. Cold butter is usually used for a pie crust.

[@KatelynMrsBamaIngle]

My Christmas Eve boys 15th bday party Tomorrow! :-) so much to do before tomorrow at 2 I’ve cleaned heavy all week and we have cute decor that’s we naturally had transformed our home into a lodge. (Deer hunting theme/outdoors). Then finish Christmas decor and wrapping next couple days and whew rest!

[@AprilAdams-r6n]

Aww better luck on the cookies .. practice makes yumm yumm . Congratulations on the clothes their cute and sweet news on doing IVF again..oh n liam is thee cutest. ❤ Happy holidays to you three n Lexi

[@kerstinbak8039]

It did sound in the past that all they gonna have are 2 embryos all together! But happy that they can have more!😊

[@Shanun313]

Tessa Bailey books have been my favorite reads currently!

[@Caliyope]

One tip with the baking, the butter needs to be softer than that and you cream it with the sugar, it should look like frosting, and then you add your vanilla, eggs, mix and then flour, you should never overmix your flour with cookies, should be folded in!

[@joannetwaddle4662]

I thought you said everything was done if this embryo didn't work

[@observer6421-ds8uu]

Did you remember to CHILL the dough in the refrigerator for approximately one hour before baking?

[@sunnyd6931]

Hey Mindy Happy Wednesday ☀️ Those are my favorite cookies. Whatever you decide to do I Will be praying for you and your family. I can't believe how big Liam is getting his curls look absolutely adorable. is he trying to say more words?? I bet Christmas is going to be such a blast.

[@ChristineShelley]

We’ve always called them Russian Teacakes and use walnuts instead of pecans. We always chill the dough for a few hours at least before rolling them into balls.

[@gingerclark3438]

Looking forward to seeing the new paint job.😊 I think maybe you should have stopped in the butter in the microwave for a couple seconds. Maybe the better was too hard.

[@tammyrichardson8207]

Would you mind letting me know where you bought your living room and bedroom furniture? God Bless

[@hannahagee9819]

Im praying for gods gift of success for you guys if you go through with the ivf process again❤🙏🏻 may the Lord hug your womb

[@jacquelineforsythe-sr9lh]

Behind but love Larry’s sweater ❤

[@mariaavina1304]

Ca t wait to see your new shelf’s ❤

[@personincognito3989]

The pink and black looked really good on you

[@anndaye-x8o]

Hi Mandy and Larry I just wanted to say I hope that you have a wonderful holiday season this year and your baby boy is absolutely beautiful take care I enjoy your vlogs and wish you the best of everything

[@odetteperez310]

Mindy, I make those cookies every Christmas. Next time let the dough chill in the fridge for at least 30 mins before forming the balls for baking. Love your videos!! 💕

[@danielagarita8769]

Don’t open the oven before the time goes off. The more you open the oven door the flatter they get.

[@chrissybabysiefke1866]

Mine said u had to put the cookies in fridge for 1 hr first before cooking them.

[@CrusaderFam]

Fourth wing was amazing. I finished it on audible is 2 days. Almost done with the second book. Omg. I think you may like Brandon Sandersons books. There is one called warbreaker that is a good start to his cosmere. So good as well

[@Alyssachat]

Have you ever had david's cookie?? They make the snowball cookies and OMG! I have tried to make them from scratch and nothing matches them! Sooo good and yummy with coffee!!

[@teejac717]

After you mix your cookie dough, chill it in the icebox for around 30 minutes before you bake them. Sometimes they bake better after they chill.🍪

[@cheesychickensmile]

Oh snaps! You really do get it when you bake! Hahaha but there are some good tips and tricks in there! Really enjoyed this vlog!

[@nicholeann2886]

The outake at the end!!! 😂 love it!!

[@deanadolph1922]

Hi Mindy, house looks great, you and Larry look wonderful and Liam is so handsome ! Not sure what the recipe says about softening butter before baking but chill the balls before baking and they would have stayed in ball form I believe!

[@janetatum8966]

Idea! Did you happen to set the pans atop the stove when it was pre-heating? Hectic wk & haven't watched whole vid. B/c it could make em hot before they cook, melt the butter in the cookies, & cause premature spread before the cookies actually are baking/cooking at correct temp to cook & crisp up the flour in ball shape. Also, I never have issues w/ not sifting or using dip-level pour method etc for flour. But maybe flour was too fluffy and so air took up some of flour measurement...so not enough flour? Or too much? Recipe issue? Eggs...enough, egg size correct w/ recipe...large vs small? I don't think temp of eggs really matters but some have opinions on that. Butter not hard/cold...enough? Maybe some measurement tool you have is off/incorrect? I don't think the flour externally would make such a huge difference, either. Oven temp correct?...like oven itself is cooking things ok, correct thermostat? Our oven thermostat part went out a couple times & would be just barely warm up. Not cook correctly. Cookies can spread from not cooking hot enough, fast enough. It's like melting em/butter in em before the flour cooks & crisps it into place. So, consider if other items are cooking appropriately per instructions on like store-bought cookies or frozen pizza etc. If getting to correct doneness in time they alot/give. Baking soda vs powder used? Seems some binder/substance issue OR temperature issue.

[@tammyleblanc4437]

I think you used the 1/2 cup measuring cup for the flour and you only put two when it called for 2 cups ( but I might be incorrect, that is what it looked like on video 🤷🏼‍♀️)

[@eroberts2521]

I’ve heard that butter manufacturers have changed the recipe to cut costs and the butter now has more moisture in it causing cookies to go flat. No idea if it’s true but I’ve heard it a lot recently with lots of failed cookies ☹️

[@keioshabrice6984]

The tennis 🎾 skirt super cute glad 2 see u guys are doing great great video Mindy & Larry I love Christmas cookies 🍪

[@amandawright4410]

The temperature of the butter has a lot to do with the flat cookies. Should have creamed it at room temp. 😊

[@marianieves6798]

Mindy thanks to you iam hooked on Christmas sweaters 😂😂 every time I buy a new one my husband says " let me guess you were watching mindy'' it was so funny. 15:14

[@hogdgz]

Be sure to unplug your mixer before you put anything near the beaters - especially your fingers!

[@ericachewbacca9947]

Ok ok the jokes Larry’s got are like amazing lol the cans and cons lol I think it depends where we live!

[@sarahgreco9282]

So I've never made the cookies you were making but I've had the same fail with other cookies - culprit (I don't remember which one of these it was) but it was either my salt /baking powder/baking soda. One of them was expired by a few days and I'm sure that was it. Those are the ingredient that help the rise of the cookie. That particular cookie was pancake flat!

[@breannacatmom7139]

that pink sweater with bedazzled christmas trees on it😍😍 where did you get it? i neeeeed! love your videos as always. i don’t comment much, but have been watching for over 3 years! love your content and so happy to see where you are now in life!

[@andrealynn1976]

Not positive but it looks like the kind that Cracker Barrel sells

[@MindyMinx]

Thank you for watching and commenting!! & the sweater is from Cracker Barrel ☺

[@andrealynn1976]

​@@MindyMinxyou're welcome 🙂 I have several of their sweatshirts. I love them

[@desiraehackett7648]

Room temp butter only! I use my hands for all the mixing with those cookies

[@reffitt8705]

You used regular granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar… ❤ also mix all of your wet ingredients in one bowl and your dry in another and then combine them into one bowl.

[@rubigomez15]

Hey Mindy! Idk if you figured this out already, I was pretty busy during the holiday season (actually made about 6 batches of these cookies) and i’m barely catching up on your vlogs now. I’m Mexican and grew up making these cookies, we have them at every wedding. I was looking at the amount of flour and the “cups” you use seem to be 1/2 cup, just from eyeball its doesn’t look like you added a full 2 cups but just 1. I may be wrong but the measuring cup just looked too small and seems to be 1/2 cup. I’m sorry if I’m mistaken. Also the butter should be soften meaning you leave out on the counter for 1-2 hours before starting. Lastly we never do the flour on our hands to roll them out, the mixture should be wet enough to roll together but not wet enough to stick to your hands, you shouldn’t need extra flour. I hope you read this and it helps!

[@NatalieSmith79]

Cute outfits I love wearing denim jeggings you will love them ❤

[@MindyMinx]

Thank you so much! They are so comfy!

[@annjtanj3628]

Hi Mindy! Love your channel! I was wondering if your cookies went flat due to the dough wasn't refrigerated before rolling them out? Just a thought.

[@NicoleeAsia]

We actually, here in southwest Louisiana pronounce it as “pahkhan (pecan)”

[@naturegirl5681]

You look so fabulous in the cropped hoodies!!!

[@MindyMinx]

Thank you so much!

[@cheesychickensmile]

She does! It makes me want to get one but then I realize I would not look the same lol

[@ashleyreynolds2134]

Is your baking powder old? That could be why your cookies didn’t rise.

[@ChristineS-sf3rc]

you look lovey! Your Combo (Pink/Black) suits you!!

[@duliriv5380]

You do such a great try on haul- that's your next thing- we heart you

[@Hazeleyesx2]

Love the green sweat pants and the cropped hoodies.

[@bailey1493]

WHY do your videos give me life?!? 😂 😭

[@tracyoliver2242]

Good morning beautiful people ❤

[@MindyMinx]

Good Morning!

[@ChristineS-sf3rc]

such fun to watch you with the baking... 😂😂

[@carebear1155]

I’m laughing so hard. You have to keep beating the butter until it creams lol you don’t need to use your hands. You are supose to take the butter out of the fridge like 30min to an hour and it will cream faster lol We call those Mexican wedding cakes

[@KatelynMrsBamaIngle]

Rumballs! Making them too! 😊

[@jodylee8821]

Hello morning Mindy ' Sending positive uplifting vibes your ways!! Always sending you and your beautiful family so much love. May you have a wonderful day!! Hugs

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

Since you like Fourth Wing you might like We Hunt the Flame or Dance of Thieves duology. I couldn't put them down. :)