tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595016185875969212024-02-19T00:14:42.391-08:00Keeping Up With the Kimball'sFollow us as we live our crazy life and share bits and pieces with you!Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-32776567295394711382011-11-20T10:20:00.000-08:002011-11-20T10:25:34.164-08:00This Christmas...We are starting a new tradition. The boys are so excited (and so am I) to take each day in December and perform a Random Act. We found this idea through Pinterest (did I say I am addicted?) from this blog: <a href="http://tsjphotography.com/blog/random-acts-of-christmas-kindness-advent-2010/"> http://tsjphotography.com/blog/random-acts-of-christmas-kindness-advent-2010/</a>. What a great way to share the love of Jesus with others around us, and what a great way to teach my boys to give our joy away, as we so often sing in this song:<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BGAuiaNCZ6A?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="480" frameborder="0" height="270"></iframe>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-39963103129807133692011-11-07T16:53:00.000-08:002011-11-07T16:55:52.619-08:00Wait for Me!This was put together by one of the wives in the FRG! I think I've found a new favorite song: Wait for Me by Theory of a Deadman<br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/g6BFF-3la-Y?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="459" frameborder="0" height="344"></iframe>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-38753097109159069222011-11-07T16:35:00.001-08:002011-11-07T16:43:16.670-08:00Fall is Fun!!Spending time at area farms is one of the highlights of Fall around the Kimball house! Cider, doughnuts, rides, and more keep us going back each year.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uwKhjD5f5uzwzfwsC7S5aAn0-pKmyU6Rp4CaA4vqXXSV5RxxVPiBPavDVuJe2Akbd_jUWzavDewRhxtl0mg7euRzP-pwiexbocOMLs0pYenBVuBUZ4oF8mdZxd0cG3Wu1ahWke_P3aY/s1600/IMG_5148.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uwKhjD5f5uzwzfwsC7S5aAn0-pKmyU6Rp4CaA4vqXXSV5RxxVPiBPavDVuJe2Akbd_jUWzavDewRhxtl0mg7euRzP-pwiexbocOMLs0pYenBVuBUZ4oF8mdZxd0cG3Wu1ahWke_P3aY/s320/IMG_5148.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672417995678790050" border="0" /></a><br />Michael getting ready to ride on the cow train at Schwalliers.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf84w0Qh1hdTMGt-oAvEC8p32HeZ4fBtM8oVzy9BkoByZLNIwlkbYWuBsQ6Kbs4ESiYpUNKrImLrpVgRBRqUgU7b4B_IdyPv-Qs0kcLFLF-Us59LGmFcQ9RuX0azcfbJRubLU-CYHwQrI/s1600/IMG_5152.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf84w0Qh1hdTMGt-oAvEC8p32HeZ4fBtM8oVzy9BkoByZLNIwlkbYWuBsQ6Kbs4ESiYpUNKrImLrpVgRBRqUgU7b4B_IdyPv-Qs0kcLFLF-Us59LGmFcQ9RuX0azcfbJRubLU-CYHwQrI/s320/IMG_5152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672417983345153090" border="0" /></a><br />Andrew waves as he prepares to ride!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGI89QRAHZ8SdhgRsU5oKNNoBUiMDOXyefy4R5ceJe62F6-dsxQxovpGbfR9jrM49jaqhzfgbNHvIArBYEyzjo8zTGomBt1Lke4u2qYGYkLqyg6jNxpqWwl5F2rb5o8Kzt4VA0_GgFtWw/s1600/IMG_5171.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGI89QRAHZ8SdhgRsU5oKNNoBUiMDOXyefy4R5ceJe62F6-dsxQxovpGbfR9jrM49jaqhzfgbNHvIArBYEyzjo8zTGomBt1Lke4u2qYGYkLqyg6jNxpqWwl5F2rb5o8Kzt4VA0_GgFtWw/s320/IMG_5171.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672417981015157234" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Zoo goes Boo was another hit!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We've had fun this Fall, and although we aren't ready for snow quite yet, we are ready for Daddy to come home for Christmas!<br /></div></div>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-70052078155274898242011-10-22T10:18:00.000-07:002011-10-22T10:31:07.190-07:00A Paper Hug!<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I ordered some books for Andrew and Michael to read while Ryan is away. The one that we loved the most is called </span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" >A </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" >Paper Hug</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> by Stephanie Skolmoski. 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align="center"><span style=";font-size:130%;" >And you’ll feel my special gift.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="center"><span style=";font-size:130%;" >I know you’re far away</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="center"><span style=";font-size:130%;" >And I know you’ll need a hug.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="center"><span style=";font-size:130%;" >Until you’re home one day</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="center"><span style=";font-size:130%;" >These hands will keep you snug.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="center"><span style=";font-size:130%;" >Tuck them in your pocket</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; font-family: trebuchet ms;" align="center"><span 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The boys and I went up Thursday and spent the night with him in Cadillac. It was very nice to spend some time with him. We attended the send off ceremonyin Cadillac Friday morning, and then came back and went to the big ceremony at Caledonia High School that afternoon.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZr6SKCbXEKG3ksgqIiMt52ASyt_cEvYRdfbr_zMVeRpGKXjaFMRPwram0G7W89NRrnwF12O1bHBXowowaVV5YAEP_m3nbmrXUrCGlnNC7FhENKdYuB-tbeMMe6b68Nb1VBg6kN-QmwqY/s1600/IMG_5106.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZr6SKCbXEKG3ksgqIiMt52ASyt_cEvYRdfbr_zMVeRpGKXjaFMRPwram0G7W89NRrnwF12O1bHBXowowaVV5YAEP_m3nbmrXUrCGlnNC7FhENKdYuB-tbeMMe6b68Nb1VBg6kN-QmwqY/s320/IMG_5106.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660111229667950770" border="0" /></a><br />My sweet Andrew waiting for the ceremony to begin!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GKuUBsCMZeEj1MUSJHMMWFsMHkRHAOSJkRGNeJQaUOxjmVqsFq_5VP-dnAit5YRnouElPun7QWklpvfBu_RAUio2-aMZPNSiTm1nzaBJ5klPJo4XdSJJcFduUIeVGPhYup3TG7BRtEE/s1600/IMG_5111.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5GKuUBsCMZeEj1MUSJHMMWFsMHkRHAOSJkRGNeJQaUOxjmVqsFq_5VP-dnAit5YRnouElPun7QWklpvfBu_RAUio2-aMZPNSiTm1nzaBJ5klPJo4XdSJJcFduUIeVGPhYup3TG7BRtEE/s320/IMG_5111.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660111233017019954" border="0" /></a><br />Ryan MC'd the ceremony and Andrew was so excited to think Ryan was the 'leader' because he was the one talking.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tEA7_uQbDL0lNJFe8DkMXDrNLqLSlEWyXVUNCxBQtw4KG7TOC5jE8EPdErJfN0ThV-hWz_FEldc-niIEqIvU-drUG24Eq5hYhqe2mE9S7six_99exjrcohaPRmmIZ0cABUDoxDrd46c/s1600/IMG_5103.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tEA7_uQbDL0lNJFe8DkMXDrNLqLSlEWyXVUNCxBQtw4KG7TOC5jE8EPdErJfN0ThV-hWz_FEldc-niIEqIvU-drUG24Eq5hYhqe2mE9S7six_99exjrcohaPRmmIZ0cABUDoxDrd46c/s320/IMG_5103.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660111221015555266" border="0" /></a><br />My little troopers with their daddy!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8iV6zkrlrDvGHTToGmzQtvH-3mqd6K-x5Aj5jc4O1rNnbADSGgisaJjGWfd_6BoLUj8Re9qUXw9u8KzYYR_QuogVnS7mOhRNjZcLq8ZnKDgvXQh5LG7eY-MzhVh4c9pm6HTjxAfLJpo/s1600/IMG_5137.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8iV6zkrlrDvGHTToGmzQtvH-3mqd6K-x5Aj5jc4O1rNnbADSGgisaJjGWfd_6BoLUj8Re9qUXw9u8KzYYR_QuogVnS7mOhRNjZcLq8ZnKDgvXQh5LG7eY-MzhVh4c9pm6HTjxAfLJpo/s320/IMG_5137.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660111238959081730" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Please pray for our soldiers as they prepare for deployment to Afghanistan!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-53495936661188873352011-09-22T13:04:00.000-07:002011-09-22T13:25:42.645-07:006 years old already?Time sure does fly! I can remember, like it was yesterday, the day Andrew was born...all 5 pounds 14 ounces of him. He is a great kid, and I am thankful everyday for him...his quirks and all! 6 years old already!<br /><br />Here are some pictures from the celebration:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9CnYeZwHeUMufwI03VnuNxvh0B7PUSYhsp1RBpA90e3IrHVozHdGJgigDiFZQNWkwzIOdi0yHTfTXfUnt9GseDGmJi0PgCP5SC02_OnsWj2ZFXvB0JQsG3wAR8P6cw1S4iVb2KlOfvw/s1600/IMG_5075.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9CnYeZwHeUMufwI03VnuNxvh0B7PUSYhsp1RBpA90e3IrHVozHdGJgigDiFZQNWkwzIOdi0yHTfTXfUnt9GseDGmJi0PgCP5SC02_OnsWj2ZFXvB0JQsG3wAR8P6cw1S4iVb2KlOfvw/s320/IMG_5075.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655281119272718626" border="0" /></a><br />So excited about opening presents!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvHkGv1CNbXSo08Ck6IcXy4BUg04oUpwev2QRQMmKbSYLCcj8OuVCMyvZURx3kghQgHL0XYXz3Tjg4bMNoTiUvuBPL2Op2Q_JgUnDkrMre5_6wJ02JVqGZR34tuZvPyzG74Xhsa5suZk/s1600/IMG_5079.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvHkGv1CNbXSo08Ck6IcXy4BUg04oUpwev2QRQMmKbSYLCcj8OuVCMyvZURx3kghQgHL0XYXz3Tjg4bMNoTiUvuBPL2Op2Q_JgUnDkrMre5_6wJ02JVqGZR34tuZvPyzG74Xhsa5suZk/s320/IMG_5079.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655281159135991058" border="0" /></a><br />Andrew always loves his presents! This was a big hit!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58h54WCZeprGtgTJiuP4EmHkNKZ0VynkTQ0kJbluBK90Pq4iwnbHZkt-vo55ewnXKO3llb0Jvq0320rZlvdA-S9l5h9jQO8WUo4Ch0_DZJeqQ0vY5M3Gkzzuv9hBTCWWxMKj0A625Hsw/s1600/IMG_5082.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi58h54WCZeprGtgTJiuP4EmHkNKZ0VynkTQ0kJbluBK90Pq4iwnbHZkt-vo55ewnXKO3llb0Jvq0320rZlvdA-S9l5h9jQO8WUo4Ch0_DZJeqQ0vY5M3Gkzzuv9hBTCWWxMKj0A625Hsw/s320/IMG_5082.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655281129116368914" border="0" /></a><br />Singing Happy Birthday! Look at his sweet face!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHyFmx9raPCo1RAC5DMX6NpzwEc4uAAvcPkJaz4NPwHqXsvVkwSWTpadkEDWYcD61BqPOHuXydgYTeHcNkZYRdGQMXAy1QxA2dXE5emJeWDPnI9IAG3YpAEKdILf3q-UL9URlJ3Mfz60/s1600/IMG_5084.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHyFmx9raPCo1RAC5DMX6NpzwEc4uAAvcPkJaz4NPwHqXsvVkwSWTpadkEDWYcD61BqPOHuXydgYTeHcNkZYRdGQMXAy1QxA2dXE5emJeWDPnI9IAG3YpAEKdILf3q-UL9URlJ3Mfz60/s320/IMG_5084.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655281136651632018" border="0" /></a><br />Blowing out the candles!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">He even got to talk to Daddy at his party! We are now counting down until we get to see Ryan; September 29 is right around the corner! YAY! <br /></div></div>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-33889283802682186342011-09-09T13:33:00.000-07:002011-09-09T13:40:20.076-07:00Kindergarten Here He Comes!!Andrew started Kindergarten on Wednesday, and he was so excited! Thankfully Ryan was home and could bring him to the bus stop and snap a few pictures!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjadRM1MQ8fiMdpxRohiVQ6BEE5hyphenhyphenyHHt7zG0f7Fzul7lNfDnYshuIt9c_yo083XjtGiPri16UYtZlYJn_Itzmw-mPW9FI3Xw5QT2cWbGPQMMV2bKackkn6Ls0CylehqP-2knqR4p6OYRk/s1600/IMG_5067.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjadRM1MQ8fiMdpxRohiVQ6BEE5hyphenhyphenyHHt7zG0f7Fzul7lNfDnYshuIt9c_yo083XjtGiPri16UYtZlYJn_Itzmw-mPW9FI3Xw5QT2cWbGPQMMV2bKackkn6Ls0CylehqP-2knqR4p6OYRk/s320/IMG_5067.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650461008126950050" border="0" /></a><br />Waiting for the bus!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGtwOuASG2nZrPGsZmgvtVXYXWDUdnVfdNGsc1BVEnR-InI6E71G8SopYaRUY9OOdoIauIUMMQftTt9i0IAUIDFnjeQELMMQjxGaRRpheUxVcIypPpCuGpk7mN1oGjQxIfn_dhj8l8kQ/s1600/IMG_5070.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGtwOuASG2nZrPGsZmgvtVXYXWDUdnVfdNGsc1BVEnR-InI6E71G8SopYaRUY9OOdoIauIUMMQftTt9i0IAUIDFnjeQELMMQjxGaRRpheUxVcIypPpCuGpk7mN1oGjQxIfn_dhj8l8kQ/s320/IMG_5070.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650461489186881074" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Getting on the bus!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Lots of changes have been happening around the Kimball house....school starting, me back to work at two buildings, and Ryan leaving....but I'll write about that a bit later.<br /><br />Right now it is time to start the weekend with my two busy boys!<br /></div></div>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-13135822951840543582011-08-27T16:11:00.000-07:002011-08-27T16:32:23.385-07:00School Already?I can't believe summer break is over, and school is about to begin. We've had a great summer filled with lots of fun adventures! I have to be back at school on Monday, so let the busyness begin!
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<br />These are only some of the highlights from the summer:
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<br />Pentwater Fun!
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<br />Playing in the beaver den at <a href="http://www.meijergardens.org/">Frederik Meijer Gardens</a>!
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<br />Swimming in "Sam's Grandma's pool"!
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<br />Petting a baby alligator at <a href="http://www.boulderridgewap.com/">Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park</a>.
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<br />Spending the day with Uncle Steve and Aunt Amanda who came to see us from Hawaii.
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<br />Camping in Ludington!
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<br />Visiting the Pickle Barrel House Museum while camping in Grand Marais!
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<br />Watching the beautiful sunset over Lake Superior!
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<br /><div style="text-align: left;">When I get sucked into the craziness of life, I will treasure these memories we made with our boys this summer!
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<br />Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-25962776568728044012011-07-28T13:36:00.000-07:002011-07-28T13:41:43.504-07:00Praline Chocolate Dessert!! Yummy!Celebrating is always so much fun! It is even more fun when there is good food and more importantly good dessert! This is one of Ryan's favorite desserts...not the best picture but you get the idea! AMAZING is all I have to say about the taste of this delicious treat!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsYktL3mTsNMFjt1fuDJh3uyas0dcM_hDU80bsijC9J7bSnxB1DAYuR1Pu7LXvA6NeCyyZl6y6ia-KD_5-_NZf1woy1b99bq9ZGbU6JQcs5qFN6-WlPubNBRdpE_sKT-F_uV1PZ27lyY/s1600/IMG_4453.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVsYktL3mTsNMFjt1fuDJh3uyas0dcM_hDU80bsijC9J7bSnxB1DAYuR1Pu7LXvA6NeCyyZl6y6ia-KD_5-_NZf1woy1b99bq9ZGbU6JQcs5qFN6-WlPubNBRdpE_sKT-F_uV1PZ27lyY/s400/IMG_4453.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634505041854782562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span class="ingredient"><h2>Ingredients</h2> <ul class="ingredients"><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">2 cups </span><i><span class="name">cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs</span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 cup </span><i><span class="name">butter, melted</span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 cup </span><i><span class="name">chopped pecans</span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"></span><i><span class="name"><br /><b>PRALINE:</b></span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1-1/2 cups </span><i><span class="name">butter, cubed</span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 cup </span><i><span class="name">packed brown sugar</span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 teaspoon </span><i><span class="name">vanilla extract</span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"></span><i><span class="name"><br /><b>FILLING:</b></span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"></span><i><span class="name">2 packages (8 ounces <i>each</i>) cream cheese, softened</span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 cup </span><i><span class="name">confectioners' sugar</span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/3 cup </span><i><span class="name">packed brown sugar</span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"></span><i><span class="name"><br /><b>GANACHE:</b></span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1 cup </span><i><span class="name">(6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips</span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount">1/2 cup </span><i><span class="name">heavy whipping cream</span></i></li><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"></span><i><span class="name">Pecan halves</span></i></li></ul></span> <span class="instructions"><h2>Directions</h2> <ul class="directions"><li>In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with pecans. </li><li> In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring butter and brown sugar to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over pecans. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set. </li><li> In a large bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth. Spread over praline layer. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set. </li><li> For ganache, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until set. </li><li> Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Garnish with pecan halves. Refrigerate leftovers.<b> Yield: </b>14-16 servings.</li></ul> </span> <p class="editorNotes"><span id="ctl00_ctl00_MainContent_MainContent_RecipeLeftColumn1_lblEditorNote"><br /></span></p>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-13656458618430479592011-07-19T15:38:00.000-07:002011-07-19T15:50:04.862-07:00One of My Favorite Summer Desserts!!<div style="text-align: center;">Easy, Refreshing, and Delicious Strawberry Pie! <br /></div>This one has an almost-like-sugar-cookie crust and it is so much better than graham cracker crust.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilRun9gGDtNKkwCSRaA49TOukldM_UYcVyrFeZ4wuaOq_YFYdyvkpdU-GklzpZnuK-qEpsrmZ7tsx00tKnrBEwCA97uXKklvADXO8FTU8ksgBD2fR0Zrt09LH2dMH0quKua2Q_2gyqv5U/s1600/IMG_4663.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilRun9gGDtNKkwCSRaA49TOukldM_UYcVyrFeZ4wuaOq_YFYdyvkpdU-GklzpZnuK-qEpsrmZ7tsx00tKnrBEwCA97uXKklvADXO8FTU8ksgBD2fR0Zrt09LH2dMH0quKua2Q_2gyqv5U/s400/IMG_4663.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631196988844291234" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Crust<br /><br />1 cup flour<br />1/2 cup butter<br />3 TBSP Confectioners Sugar<br />1 tsp vanilla<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees<br />Mix above ingredients and pat into a greased 9 inch pie plate<br />Prick all over and bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes<br /><br />Filling<br /><br />2 Quarts strawberries, cleaned and sliced<br />1 cup sugar<br />3 TBSP corn starch<br />1 cup water<br />1/2 package of 3 oz. strawberry Jello<br /><br />Add strawberries to cooked crust<br />Combine sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Add water and cook on Medium- High heat stirring occasionally. When mixture starts to thicken, remove from heat, and stir in jello. Pour over strawberries. Chill and Serve. Yummy!Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-45792828090537536472011-07-08T06:21:00.000-07:002011-07-08T06:23:57.719-07:00Halloween in July?Yup, this is what our morning was like...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTdrkRvX079GcyV1WCDvgxBqDgr8TVxSHjwQ5vf9JxGJPxqtFKQFruVLtxtWoE93BbiMHOlEv8MYOpZO6hbtCic9ETn_R0Xa0obprWXHv9RViWQY6LKSsIP5g0-4twemy11Go0bNZv9Q/s1600/IMG_4660.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTdrkRvX079GcyV1WCDvgxBqDgr8TVxSHjwQ5vf9JxGJPxqtFKQFruVLtxtWoE93BbiMHOlEv8MYOpZO6hbtCic9ETn_R0Xa0obprWXHv9RViWQY6LKSsIP5g0-4twemy11Go0bNZv9Q/s400/IMG_4660.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626971302004504210" border="0" /></a><br /><br />...all ready for Halloween in July because that is how we roll in the Kimball house!Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-26526194002844664452011-07-07T12:41:00.000-07:002011-07-07T12:48:40.141-07:004th of July FUN!!The celebration of our freedom was a day filled with a parade, lots of yummy food, time with friends and family, and a fireworks show put on by Daddy! We wouldn't want it any other way!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRHuvZu-4V3qYD2lW19kKG8u2HhH18KsOkfzfOMH_BocFkJ2vVcoOWkPq4YMldorBLfGAFYtgLcO9Io_2hQQsOX7jTz3Gc-jg3xQsfvDxx0sFdB2rcTUj3gDCyYjnov1k7yqzkmh0eKo/s1600/IMG_4639.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRHuvZu-4V3qYD2lW19kKG8u2HhH18KsOkfzfOMH_BocFkJ2vVcoOWkPq4YMldorBLfGAFYtgLcO9Io_2hQQsOX7jTz3Gc-jg3xQsfvDxx0sFdB2rcTUj3gDCyYjnov1k7yqzkmh0eKo/s320/IMG_4639.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626699454037001426" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEileaysAWRtcEm7cDTsgnLJkL6fksbY5P7qrDrpu3UT0B13urs48Ep7hlkrfxDiW-PyqfNiv12suLM33Sb3ALJnDXgutmm4ZzI2TrxxA6fYg6Lkj5_dQEFPa1S7I7W62CB3hlGwZRY9uyM/s1600/IMG_4641.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEileaysAWRtcEm7cDTsgnLJkL6fksbY5P7qrDrpu3UT0B13urs48Ep7hlkrfxDiW-PyqfNiv12suLM33Sb3ALJnDXgutmm4ZzI2TrxxA6fYg6Lkj5_dQEFPa1S7I7W62CB3hlGwZRY9uyM/s320/IMG_4641.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626699446455225266" border="0" /></a>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-63264495176297925142011-06-16T09:46:00.000-07:002011-06-16T10:57:06.300-07:00Father's Day Crafts!!We love our DAD, and in order to honor his love and dedication to his family, we made him this super hero box:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPyr4ufXj412GbQmHeQcPPxq9-7w-rjqODybydpGc-2bqbU0i7gryFK-S1eRPRulCo7JP-S8Xu-qtdqtqaspd94zNwqH2kCkHRBCJmPaxORI-fbf9LXFL-f2biWTwNRpLlgR8yKiUPEH8/s1600/IMG_4409.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPyr4ufXj412GbQmHeQcPPxq9-7w-rjqODybydpGc-2bqbU0i7gryFK-S1eRPRulCo7JP-S8Xu-qtdqtqaspd94zNwqH2kCkHRBCJmPaxORI-fbf9LXFL-f2biWTwNRpLlgR8yKiUPEH8/s320/IMG_4409.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618874866617727682" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I found this great idea <a href="http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/diy-fathers-day-gift-superhero-craft/">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyX7EQ8O0loudJB1U1hSy3kLyndJbGfxjNVohsKpzOXv4JVpChCNfihJMQTX8HGOpEmcPMiC03_IsOJxyR_I69FV2z8hjegJ3KDS2f9DJsqj3b1SwGggnvB7tgwBLXTE_fSHbMo4FXLIM/s1600/IMG_4412.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyX7EQ8O0loudJB1U1hSy3kLyndJbGfxjNVohsKpzOXv4JVpChCNfihJMQTX8HGOpEmcPMiC03_IsOJxyR_I69FV2z8hjegJ3KDS2f9DJsqj3b1SwGggnvB7tgwBLXTE_fSHbMo4FXLIM/s320/IMG_4412.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618874875045968850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />We filled each bag with goodies that Ryan likes, and the boys were so excited to help! Now they have to wait to give it to him until Sunday!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6UewLxa-4Vj4V42L-gUB63k1ebliV1s-JUvXopR_hhJANuonTdKJm9Ej3-dj2Lt7jh1qyiA2D3p3chULRkd0L6YfE3e0wcAd5h-AyQq8TCIJ9JoB060EQHfFLw4_ddt7EwUnVOnYn4A/s1600/IMG_4412.JPG"><br /></a>We also made these super cute tie boxes for Ryan and the papas! So easy and so cute!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnHs-2RnJseq1HJdNCs1vWqwdWqrVF6k4nZcHcIiRlAY5a2mW0G6j2L95ICymrpqs8Oot8mPK9X8J9sKjC_leKDoxtwXr-nxv908gV5VDOdSZ7-UyDWskC0F2-NACRUwAj6gSryb2cQA/s1600/IMG_4417.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnHs-2RnJseq1HJdNCs1vWqwdWqrVF6k4nZcHcIiRlAY5a2mW0G6j2L95ICymrpqs8Oot8mPK9X8J9sKjC_leKDoxtwXr-nxv908gV5VDOdSZ7-UyDWskC0F2-NACRUwAj6gSryb2cQA/s320/IMG_4417.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618876185907423362" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We found this idea <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2011/06/fathers-day-tie-box.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNXiW8h-JBSZ-BUOhBlliDv0MKBXP3_0Q4CbnizLTdOkq-EVDCx-tmj3drgefi4bgWL6ieZgBsbVe-Ir-M5WjufNDmkNkBg30Cb6hZdO7YXd5bX7CmScaRTUQ_bGxd3mWf0tFCJk59lw/s1600/IMG_4416.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNXiW8h-JBSZ-BUOhBlliDv0MKBXP3_0Q4CbnizLTdOkq-EVDCx-tmj3drgefi4bgWL6ieZgBsbVe-Ir-M5WjufNDmkNkBg30Cb6hZdO7YXd5bX7CmScaRTUQ_bGxd3mWf0tFCJk59lw/s320/IMG_4416.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618876186549213154" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The boys and I made tags to glue on the top of the boxes!<br /><br />Another fun craft we made:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBbL5dCrqV3RHm8vNGemjfzCaRkrk36VXz8LS_hXuVIyCOw7A2SjhfoaMgrg29c1zfxVWDU2dl0JoCgyDahS3MPOXhHnfBCpwSloOx4XdTj68xJ9sw94-vrCVbYVGd6jqfgYuKSQuh0U/s1600/IMG_4418.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBbL5dCrqV3RHm8vNGemjfzCaRkrk36VXz8LS_hXuVIyCOw7A2SjhfoaMgrg29c1zfxVWDU2dl0JoCgyDahS3MPOXhHnfBCpwSloOx4XdTj68xJ9sw94-vrCVbYVGd6jqfgYuKSQuh0U/s320/IMG_4418.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618876883421318130" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We bought flavored soda from World Market, and then added these tags thanks to <a href="http://www.whipperberry.com/2011/05/printable-fathers-day-pop.html">WhipperBerry</a>!<br /><br />We've had a blast today making crafts for Father's Day!Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-21094837511008746442011-06-13T12:30:00.000-07:002011-06-13T12:39:29.376-07:00My T-Ball Boys!The boys are finishing up t-ball this week Friday, and I am so proud of them!! They did awesome, and they enjoyed it tremendously! They will definitely be playing again next year!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_Ak3SIumurgrGneXjDYOVK_Ut1zJNk6w-RYYhIN5kJSNnBIhDkVuSZUH_OstI_sfn2TrisoEFnDGG_5LCbHm9byAYvb0alMJfAddPahQUfvcvcEIIUo45fhiKtpJDSX8E0mQRzGd8HA/s1600/2011-06-109518.44.42.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_Ak3SIumurgrGneXjDYOVK_Ut1zJNk6w-RYYhIN5kJSNnBIhDkVuSZUH_OstI_sfn2TrisoEFnDGG_5LCbHm9byAYvb0alMJfAddPahQUfvcvcEIIUo45fhiKtpJDSX8E0mQRzGd8HA/s320/2011-06-109518.44.42.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617790006841814066" border="0" /></a><br />Michael playing catcher! It was hilarious to see such a little boy wear all that equipment!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8gfLi8xOfVz82omPFNMR9DESVDv66DRpn66WOp-HzNLOPyamI6UFBlzOp8gNMbw3j1tvvE5IgDHyfboBwY-KHEtN7sBVsqUDtEdLEKDbXxD8wlvvPobtxZYyB4DHphI10xR-JQN8IXf0/s1600/IMG_4384.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8gfLi8xOfVz82omPFNMR9DESVDv66DRpn66WOp-HzNLOPyamI6UFBlzOp8gNMbw3j1tvvE5IgDHyfboBwY-KHEtN7sBVsqUDtEdLEKDbXxD8wlvvPobtxZYyB4DHphI10xR-JQN8IXf0/s320/IMG_4384.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617789998534935378" border="0" /></a><br />Michael all ready!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OhVxGY3j2z5gQNHTxamL2Ac1RZtK4bS5RQASTzEQ-eLhDEvsMAD_-TYwAOQJElz4EpOEm1_8awzSS1XXjCY6l3-PyeDtxL_fDQxl_4fmW56y0HXn9xFYP6kzRAwFFtT5sabhW1fRJFI/s1600/IMG_4380.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OhVxGY3j2z5gQNHTxamL2Ac1RZtK4bS5RQASTzEQ-eLhDEvsMAD_-TYwAOQJElz4EpOEm1_8awzSS1XXjCY6l3-PyeDtxL_fDQxl_4fmW56y0HXn9xFYP6kzRAwFFtT5sabhW1fRJFI/s320/IMG_4380.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617789994328581234" border="0" /></a><br />Andrew all ready to catch a fly ball. ;)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimaGqXQkU63KNL1AJtBSBn1eoh-d2oAKJb77lSZC-0xT4QSyWEG4a2nmeGFAyHLUPvk11lMecX1Wm87SqBaPrTEUe9jB1spoP8v4bd8WKgfgKHxZ70-iYdAkHIWlxVb5z-qasq53rPqIk/s1600/IMG_4377.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimaGqXQkU63KNL1AJtBSBn1eoh-d2oAKJb77lSZC-0xT4QSyWEG4a2nmeGFAyHLUPvk11lMecX1Wm87SqBaPrTEUe9jB1spoP8v4bd8WKgfgKHxZ70-iYdAkHIWlxVb5z-qasq53rPqIk/s320/IMG_4377.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617789989725465858" border="0" /></a><br />Michael batting...and yes they have to take the top of the tee off so that it is short enough for him!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcO2SAkQg5cz76RMDopnRd0MD0uTp3EUMlWu5eIJmkFyVDminNo8zz4eAft3GwZXgHtxh8o5dUC0imTDEPMAaO2VtRBb0kBZ4iWvzEAxn8lZcp8BYXle_2911QPWx9_80wayuU6TzxQw/s1600/IMG_4374.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZcO2SAkQg5cz76RMDopnRd0MD0uTp3EUMlWu5eIJmkFyVDminNo8zz4eAft3GwZXgHtxh8o5dUC0imTDEPMAaO2VtRBb0kBZ4iWvzEAxn8lZcp8BYXle_2911QPWx9_80wayuU6TzxQw/s320/IMG_4374.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617789985689949234" border="0" /></a><br />Andrew is a pro! Left handed like his mommy!<br /></div>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-68099255327001213542011-06-04T05:47:00.000-07:002011-06-04T15:58:54.174-07:00My Smart Boys!!The end of the school year is quickly approaching for Andrew and me, and Michael finished up preschool in May!<br /><br />Michael spent his last day of school at the park, and Daddy went with him. He did awesome in preschool and impressed his teachers. He is one smart boy!<br /><br />Here is his class photo from his party in the park:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCivRY8GMunuiQ5w9SP01ddUnoB-lxTbyI0hHCAzBLCZrlghwe7SUUBbeCmFFbZBoyzhcOAQ66quxzUVVhQGhCh_X1RM1E82l2uz5g9_p2K86A4grGmZ5C-3BiL4x6x-zDTHIhFpiJCDo/s1600/3preschool2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCivRY8GMunuiQ5w9SP01ddUnoB-lxTbyI0hHCAzBLCZrlghwe7SUUBbeCmFFbZBoyzhcOAQ66quxzUVVhQGhCh_X1RM1E82l2uz5g9_p2K86A4grGmZ5C-3BiL4x6x-zDTHIhFpiJCDo/s320/3preschool2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614465801972770674" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Andrew is finishing school Tuesday and has really enjoyed learning! He is also one very bright boy! I am so proud of him! My mom and I attended a Work Night for him where he showed off some of what he has learned this year.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ct2r1Wopk7S-WMwjb6xJIRzzRNy7ASlTAWjz7DSmWwRLbixHVuao6GkerCQgMAQ1Gmi0TOiBACBMxSXk58J5qAcvNS48PrMWWzk6TUA9CoySp4cuelo8OKvFhkmW6y80PgiQO8B15N8/s1600/IMG_4357.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ct2r1Wopk7S-WMwjb6xJIRzzRNy7ASlTAWjz7DSmWwRLbixHVuao6GkerCQgMAQ1Gmi0TOiBACBMxSXk58J5qAcvNS48PrMWWzk6TUA9CoySp4cuelo8OKvFhkmW6y80PgiQO8B15N8/s320/IMG_4357.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614467102729209362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnf07alhPMJ3oeXsPAuDoOtv43new6FMJmK-Oqqi4TMzlrF_QyLs1QfLn9SpvzM0Ogk-yF5S674elRNovbapHIwVXB9aOdQD2u5k2UOBKPRwJos3Is9DfVcKhZTGqNiKnKIV1tUg05YfQ/s1600/IMG_4367.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnf07alhPMJ3oeXsPAuDoOtv43new6FMJmK-Oqqi4TMzlrF_QyLs1QfLn9SpvzM0Ogk-yF5S674elRNovbapHIwVXB9aOdQD2u5k2UOBKPRwJos3Is9DfVcKhZTGqNiKnKIV1tUg05YfQ/s320/IMG_4367.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614467115956922130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3QMl4-skBsqH5dYbEseos8MiPSrTjZPcNgZNaAJM307I1m2_OipePA1E2cX4sABL_ZYPDV-Ukl40x-WGXSxwaPu353teHBxAukxHr1FFZZfFAT6ba4aRfUKT7ThuTYyCL1iZP3Jb0Of0/s1600/IMG_4360.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3QMl4-skBsqH5dYbEseos8MiPSrTjZPcNgZNaAJM307I1m2_OipePA1E2cX4sABL_ZYPDV-Ukl40x-WGXSxwaPu353teHBxAukxHr1FFZZfFAT6ba4aRfUKT7ThuTYyCL1iZP3Jb0Of0/s320/IMG_4360.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614467106989256178" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGeg-OVHiY3vxs2p7sg4LZTL9zzy6MIj_pn7gxKGgoGO2plJJgIq2JxJ1lcI7gLQFfTiSzn3EujVixOhbNYzBZkuCf4Fa4_ER1pqmj3QHxLSIN7hnXEueL6vLll1HNhBgnuAqvbFwCdQ/s1600/IMG_4356.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGeg-OVHiY3vxs2p7sg4LZTL9zzy6MIj_pn7gxKGgoGO2plJJgIq2JxJ1lcI7gLQFfTiSzn3EujVixOhbNYzBZkuCf4Fa4_ER1pqmj3QHxLSIN7hnXEueL6vLll1HNhBgnuAqvbFwCdQ/s320/IMG_4356.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614467099945721314" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Andrew showed us how he could lay out the numbers 1-20 in order. He wrote a given number on the whiteboard, showed us how he fills in his calendar, and he recited all of his memory verses from the whole year with his classmates.<br /><br />These two boys are growing up way too fast! I am so proud of how they are doing in school!Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-14009284513501030482011-05-28T06:53:00.000-07:002011-05-28T06:55:14.943-07:00The Grand Rapids LipDub (NEW WORLD RECORD)What a great video to promote a city that is <span style="font-weight: bold;">not</span> dying!! Go Grand Rapids! <br /><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZPjjZCO67WI?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="295" width="480"></iframe>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-34268103895404881462011-05-17T06:24:00.000-07:002011-05-17T13:17:38.935-07:00Easy Eggplant Parmesan!This is the best Eggplant Parmesan I have ever eaten...even if you think you don't like eggplant, I guarantee you will like this dish!<br />I have adapted the recipe (original recipe from Cooking Light magazine) a bit so that it is easier but just as yummy!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-3aO1RSq12NUldmGnDdsyukUWDgq3qK2mwhTBPhS-DIxoK0SdtlOlopouwsIrU7OKUTMrZ6pPicaob8EzCsOsJT6Aj095hyE3VsVMYsbUEmdtFEaV5Ee53gy496chf6GCDr2YayyuDQ/s1600/eggplant-parmesan-ck-l.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-3aO1RSq12NUldmGnDdsyukUWDgq3qK2mwhTBPhS-DIxoK0SdtlOlopouwsIrU7OKUTMrZ6pPicaob8EzCsOsJT6Aj095hyE3VsVMYsbUEmdtFEaV5Ee53gy496chf6GCDr2YayyuDQ/s320/eggplant-parmesan-ck-l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607675694464722530" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Ingredients needed:<br /><br />2 eggplants (peeled and sliced..half inch thick)<br />3 egg whites<br />1 cup Italian bread crumbs<br />1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce<br />1 cup mozzarella cheese<br />1/2 cup Parmesan cheese<br /><br />Steps to making this delicious dish:<br /><br />1. Line two cookie sheets with foil and spray with Pam.<br />2. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with Pam and set aside.<br />3. Whisk egg whites in a small dish until foamy/frothy<br />4. Put breadcrumbs in another small dish<br />5. Dip eggplant in egg whites and then in the bread crumbs. Lay them on the cookie sheets.<br />6. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes, flip them over and bake for another 15 minutes.<br />7. Put a cup of sauce on the bottom of 9x13 pan, put one layer of eggplant, another cup of sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat. <br />8. Finish it off with the Parmesan cheese.<br />9. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.<br />10. Enjoy!!Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-3711577567256766762011-05-15T14:34:00.001-07:002011-05-15T14:57:55.398-07:00Summer Break is around the corner...literally!!As another school year comes to a close, I find myself amazed at how fast it flew by! It seems that every year starts and ends quicker than the last! I love my job and the people (including students (on most days)) I get to spend my school days with, however, I long for summer days when the boys and I can spend the morning at the park with friends or splash around in the kiddie pool in the backyard. Those summer days are just around the corner, to be more specific, 18 more school days!! I am so thankful that my job allows me to have so many great breaks to enjoy my boys, because they are growing up way too fast!! Here are just some memories that we hope to recreate again this summer:<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0C1DBPfVx0WowJY7Z-dMGqaGZXTGDES0Ahoo_Gg6pAEweNyZfqDS5k3ZEUdgozNIDcU0Qdep3eUEAXVmm1dJAZ7wFp7qmH5nop-7XQhyG3Af2IDYsiuV_ss5JNtvkzxB18-KN7EuTCc/s1600/IMG_3752.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO0C1DBPfVx0WowJY7Z-dMGqaGZXTGDES0Ahoo_Gg6pAEweNyZfqDS5k3ZEUdgozNIDcU0Qdep3eUEAXVmm1dJAZ7wFp7qmH5nop-7XQhyG3Af2IDYsiuV_ss5JNtvkzxB18-KN7EuTCc/s320/IMG_3752.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607063529526291186" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Playing in the sand at the beach!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNLBr2UqRh2hyJbTFFCgeFEBCV47OGsZe5q0Sul2wjiOnsU50cPwpZYRJ7jfyI6gd1jy6N5zoOHYEAG4prK971IhD5LbOTfcoV8PxCQjc2hBMLGyvQz24FgbtTGez1YgwdQhIulXgEadI/s1600/IMG_3705.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNLBr2UqRh2hyJbTFFCgeFEBCV47OGsZe5q0Sul2wjiOnsU50cPwpZYRJ7jfyI6gd1jy6N5zoOHYEAG4prK971IhD5LbOTfcoV8PxCQjc2hBMLGyvQz24FgbtTGez1YgwdQhIulXgEadI/s320/IMG_3705.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607063972566740386" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoying a raining day at the Children's Museum!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKaPxwsvujyS-GnDV8_KuLU1sNOpZgaQosdfRliCYE_vWZyoLqp3RiMyLCsV9cxXBYCrMa5MyxP2dBF_pfRlntlpFZCu7jLnmpDJml7T6GxkPuOhET7u3pO6gvkzjdCNWshEijZiFR7Y/s1600/IMG_3387.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKaPxwsvujyS-GnDV8_KuLU1sNOpZgaQosdfRliCYE_vWZyoLqp3RiMyLCsV9cxXBYCrMa5MyxP2dBF_pfRlntlpFZCu7jLnmpDJml7T6GxkPuOhET7u3pO6gvkzjdCNWshEijZiFR7Y/s320/IMG_3387.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607062972123275858" border="0" /></a><br />Looking for animals while on a walk at the Fredrick Meijer Gardens!<br /><br />Fun summer days are just around the corner! YAY!!<br /></div>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-92134343008898864332011-05-07T05:45:00.001-07:002011-05-07T05:52:18.751-07:00Let's Play Ball!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhInNx7xasU1gC3RSqNJCCWGIrx6RZhOaAM8E-D04h5sEwnWISDlJLy1fN25FvvEgKjvvM5Hty6URnD8VlvQH1jAvB09pjm1kFRa9uqHF4mkac1kSaoTVLo8dKWMsU_1Ho5RoZMMpZgA/s1600/IMG_4353.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhInNx7xasU1gC3RSqNJCCWGIrx6RZhOaAM8E-D04h5sEwnWISDlJLy1fN25FvvEgKjvvM5Hty6URnD8VlvQH1jAvB09pjm1kFRa9uqHF4mkac1kSaoTVLo8dKWMsU_1Ho5RoZMMpZgA/s320/IMG_4353.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603955345632196594" border="0" /></a>Andrew and his new t-ball buddies!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtpGp_1SpqA-u6tyNmGzxzN7FEAlxnjelqZTPNVPpqofcf0bLSqqSUie-TVL0IqwJ9VwlA4xsLCcfjuzb3XsSV8nRTnZZNaoFs14HqtO0sSVF3bD54W5T2intxT3V1WR_uJkJYFzrFHE/s1600/IMG_4352.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtpGp_1SpqA-u6tyNmGzxzN7FEAlxnjelqZTPNVPpqofcf0bLSqqSUie-TVL0IqwJ9VwlA4xsLCcfjuzb3XsSV8nRTnZZNaoFs14HqtO0sSVF3bD54W5T2intxT3V1WR_uJkJYFzrFHE/s320/IMG_4352.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603955344394832386" border="0" /></a>Michael waiting to bat!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRWn4WuXm8yLwABCV3W67JlbGnsH9aliK7XpPLFbZbaIbRtggUQnMNZZjmi9OLZmCgCo522IWYp_2rqe-ZtSEKuPRtHp5a-QnPQ5cKnKsHt9yox9nweew53URlVF_kgSwkl24wZPAWII/s1600/IMG_4351.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPRWn4WuXm8yLwABCV3W67JlbGnsH9aliK7XpPLFbZbaIbRtggUQnMNZZjmi9OLZmCgCo522IWYp_2rqe-ZtSEKuPRtHp5a-QnPQ5cKnKsHt9yox9nweew53URlVF_kgSwkl24wZPAWII/s320/IMG_4351.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603955337170497042" border="0" /></a>The boys getting ready to get their team picture taken!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The boys have started their first year of t-ball and are loving it! They are learning the basics of the game of baseball and making lots of new friends! <br /></div></div>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-25917729059768183562011-04-24T15:11:00.000-07:002011-04-24T15:18:54.135-07:00Happy Easter!!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:130%;" >Christ has Risen!! He has Risen Indeed!!</span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:130%;" >HAPPY EASTER!!</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOm6ep3zdpUqlhaUP_ccPBafLuIzzryKbl9Kt52AS_cA2MRgV7qA6S2oIwvZAANLdGbEUgUbwXwChsfr3tmEhYRVM9Cdh1SfnD-vyLbbi_M4pUxsV3vjPtIHw2TO4dAjEnv1KmQzzWzxU/s1600/IMG_4333.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOm6ep3zdpUqlhaUP_ccPBafLuIzzryKbl9Kt52AS_cA2MRgV7qA6S2oIwvZAANLdGbEUgUbwXwChsfr3tmEhYRVM9Cdh1SfnD-vyLbbi_M4pUxsV3vjPtIHw2TO4dAjEnv1KmQzzWzxU/s400/IMG_4333.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599277793914136338" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-57707562616997102332011-04-18T13:19:00.000-07:002011-04-18T13:22:23.566-07:00How Adorable!?!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXGNE8ViUSkicZhlpyfiUZmTqqATmV-iqKUPpKFK-S28tnNCV9LGycJbGXUj2Ey2HAiaD9Z1n_lhaMBpm1gr-aTUO4RDYgCQcwfav59WhR6qL7o1xo0Nd3sCS-TmlhrwRftDzoziAiTM/s1600/IMG_4320.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJXGNE8ViUSkicZhlpyfiUZmTqqATmV-iqKUPpKFK-S28tnNCV9LGycJbGXUj2Ey2HAiaD9Z1n_lhaMBpm1gr-aTUO4RDYgCQcwfav59WhR6qL7o1xo0Nd3sCS-TmlhrwRftDzoziAiTM/s400/IMG_4320.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597021444426277138" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">How adorable are these two boys wearing stylish tie-shirts made by my friend Lisa?<br /></div>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-86835332687041087942011-04-10T12:28:00.000-07:002011-04-10T12:36:13.663-07:00Spring Break Take Two!!What a great week we had in Alabama! Weather was perfect, boys had a blast and we got to enjoy family time at the beach!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNl-QnVe6dfR6n79oyvz111NHzPYVQ0eTjz3zIFPALdtvez00L7_Uy3hIUDJeENqkiL6tEQUUbtEwxmbd1pDcPvaQ6-kc1nQl76QjOgC1B5At8fHOMzQAhnEybdKHbehjSdKkKQEJ5LM/s1600/IMG_4301.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNl-QnVe6dfR6n79oyvz111NHzPYVQ0eTjz3zIFPALdtvez00L7_Uy3hIUDJeENqkiL6tEQUUbtEwxmbd1pDcPvaQ6-kc1nQl76QjOgC1B5At8fHOMzQAhnEybdKHbehjSdKkKQEJ5LM/s200/IMG_4301.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594040102613468514" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUinp3iqZVIbUsyv0FaTvUYDDEFE3tHLVuLPR_rR-mPPi22pON5y4_ZAckBwUk2L95BLvo2iNf7cnUoNQl_Z_l2-9sZFKtpUyaEdF_XAzNOmH-TBy05G1uj9kzzwkOyuBwvWaBQkoGqM/s1600/IMG_4311.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtUinp3iqZVIbUsyv0FaTvUYDDEFE3tHLVuLPR_rR-mPPi22pON5y4_ZAckBwUk2L95BLvo2iNf7cnUoNQl_Z_l2-9sZFKtpUyaEdF_XAzNOmH-TBy05G1uj9kzzwkOyuBwvWaBQkoGqM/s200/IMG_4311.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594040103925601826" border="0" /></a><br />Playing games, riding on airplanes, and racing go-carts was so much fun!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2PJwWRc_ZyayJY2orUfx-jPFWEiKyo4qxX2Ss2Tnd5DS9u9rymCIk6gcMayz0AQNMflaHgqsVqhfb3iaJkvPOAEZCkYPwBRH287hyphenhyphenCDZMMxlQGZyOUg_cdfJDVBsqNwIX109CMoc-WI/s1600/IMG_4275.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2PJwWRc_ZyayJY2orUfx-jPFWEiKyo4qxX2Ss2Tnd5DS9u9rymCIk6gcMayz0AQNMflaHgqsVqhfb3iaJkvPOAEZCkYPwBRH287hyphenhyphenCDZMMxlQGZyOUg_cdfJDVBsqNwIX109CMoc-WI/s200/IMG_4275.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594040088900602658" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70jNJQ3jPwMHzfjVKnJTdFqzCb4s1nW1EDXQl3xZi9jTTZ7P7Lk0lWpRmZqIi7e4YQeuhG7T8h5inY46_7oHdNel_6i4AG-k52dIw9OsADsfZGOwp-B9JhYe_aMt9RlSKpcBVSkL1-qk/s1600/IMG_4278.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70jNJQ3jPwMHzfjVKnJTdFqzCb4s1nW1EDXQl3xZi9jTTZ7P7Lk0lWpRmZqIi7e4YQeuhG7T8h5inY46_7oHdNel_6i4AG-k52dIw9OsADsfZGOwp-B9JhYe_aMt9RlSKpcBVSkL1-qk/s200/IMG_4278.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594040097494118610" border="0" /></a><br />We had a blast watching the Blue Angels practice in Pensacola!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFYAT6oK682krDDDngjeSFX0xFVabx_pJ67LrPkh4lOYGASJBqxzsv4A3T34-uCpasBJtw57bOKr1aQlruAWxJ3bE4BR8JJzPQWgvtADxgaUpXBpQtfqmStlS6MDOf6v94Qx7uPz_jl4/s1600/IMG_4313.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoFYAT6oK682krDDDngjeSFX0xFVabx_pJ67LrPkh4lOYGASJBqxzsv4A3T34-uCpasBJtw57bOKr1aQlruAWxJ3bE4BR8JJzPQWgvtADxgaUpXBpQtfqmStlS6MDOf6v94Qx7uPz_jl4/s200/IMG_4313.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594040108216316898" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Being silly in the sand waiting to eat at Lulu's!Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-44276070391306724172011-04-06T05:13:00.000-07:002011-04-06T05:31:54.515-07:00Spring Break 2011 Take One!!We have been having a great time in Orange Beach! The weather has been perfect and we've been soaking up the sun and enjoying family time!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYrfCXuUK67ZS75d272syjhWsPhxX-V9CVp9jt7aZGjPiybxmqJ7GCyBn-EbneYqT5r4SMKkIQOAjEmzYahQJB0DtRXJnRJFKYk3Qojj_cmx-2SxI7_jb3Ss8WVWf2beImVAB6gMh0_0/s1600/174.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYrfCXuUK67ZS75d272syjhWsPhxX-V9CVp9jt7aZGjPiybxmqJ7GCyBn-EbneYqT5r4SMKkIQOAjEmzYahQJB0DtRXJnRJFKYk3Qojj_cmx-2SxI7_jb3Ss8WVWf2beImVAB6gMh0_0/s320/174.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592445044817701490" border="0" /></a><br />Building sand castles! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgru7VSExe-K0lFPTN_ZWGzcCq14AXce6tNxl8glTkBmh-hdT3dG0H9oecBqXqozwlviMwh2rYdFrDB3jF099l36GaJHD0Kt1a9SobeIoGIeQ6FcXsVpJyMP3EwHSLoivQEgD-Lqhmivm0/s1600/155.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgru7VSExe-K0lFPTN_ZWGzcCq14AXce6tNxl8glTkBmh-hdT3dG0H9oecBqXqozwlviMwh2rYdFrDB3jF099l36GaJHD0Kt1a9SobeIoGIeQ6FcXsVpJyMP3EwHSLoivQEgD-Lqhmivm0/s320/155.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592445042039904850" border="0" /></a><br />Looking for crabs with headlights!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeTjMeJwtK6mH6LldRxlo5sQJgl7Pcx4cENbmXQ6IIOUUhs0KFA5hdiX3WWXFp8jyrxo5uUpI3n0to3-jqqc0GV8GNfrByCajtAAS8GiUSxrVhHJPp7DU1GHGu6LJUw_2OkOTP3-uBHE/s1600/148.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDeTjMeJwtK6mH6LldRxlo5sQJgl7Pcx4cENbmXQ6IIOUUhs0KFA5hdiX3WWXFp8jyrxo5uUpI3n0to3-jqqc0GV8GNfrByCajtAAS8GiUSxrVhHJPp7DU1GHGu6LJUw_2OkOTP3-uBHE/s320/148.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592445041302337554" border="0" /></a><br />Eating at Tacky Jack's! Gator nuggets....yum! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_r2bwHKDxfOlf3cdLq9_fM5llJCprRr0ddr2xCd33lbnMFuh1dq4cj3dNPqV_JvJfZqooWEA5omdr2cqrnq33MUuMJiOuZJw1E834wgMVH_O7_5OIALLhayIkoFsvqyW7q7z4YWo6T0/s1600/175.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_r2bwHKDxfOlf3cdLq9_fM5llJCprRr0ddr2xCd33lbnMFuh1dq4cj3dNPqV_JvJfZqooWEA5omdr2cqrnq33MUuMJiOuZJw1E834wgMVH_O7_5OIALLhayIkoFsvqyW7q7z4YWo6T0/s320/175.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592445032974694994" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkuixZu_MydrhFn8q6D7YIWq57Y86zeUnpg-Xae9FAQM_gOEX_4F-lOuaf5RY2fhx53Kbv-xwoT9SxEiuI_G8riGPxNhpi9TplT5iqPvju-5nrQ3KyP13493PdToGxc-3L9SXZOQ5dIU/s1600/145.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSkuixZu_MydrhFn8q6D7YIWq57Y86zeUnpg-Xae9FAQM_gOEX_4F-lOuaf5RY2fhx53Kbv-xwoT9SxEiuI_G8riGPxNhpi9TplT5iqPvju-5nrQ3KyP13493PdToGxc-3L9SXZOQ5dIU/s320/145.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592445035885523906" border="0" /></a><br />The boys riding the waves!Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-38318695249950103272011-03-27T08:21:00.000-07:002011-03-27T08:26:23.628-07:00Birthday Celebrations!!In celebration of my mom's and brother-in-law's birthdays, I made this amazing Turtle Cheesecake:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSL31ACbCeEnhWwgCe8gMJG9Sa1VFhg09Ng6hlTHI_sorUvqiJ_mqeDPQwvec1q2i4uk9BWJecIOsLOAAtdE5jYDKYe6pcmZ0oGWTze30Zk_QKWfdybH4qLVU5cPYDXuSKM0ytXjH17m8/s1600/IMG_4216.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSL31ACbCeEnhWwgCe8gMJG9Sa1VFhg09Ng6hlTHI_sorUvqiJ_mqeDPQwvec1q2i4uk9BWJecIOsLOAAtdE5jYDKYe6pcmZ0oGWTze30Zk_QKWfdybH4qLVU5cPYDXuSKM0ytXjH17m8/s400/IMG_4216.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588780915564013394" border="0" /></a><br /><div class="ingredients" style="margin-top: 10px;"> <h3> Ingredients</h3> <ul><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 6 tablespoons unsalted butter</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 14 ounces individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 cup chopped pecans</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/2 cup white sugar</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 2 eggs</li><li class="plaincharacterwrap"> 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips</li></ul> </div> <div style="border-top: 1px dotted rgb(204, 204, 204); width: 300px; margin-top: 20px;"> </div> <div class="directions" style="margin-top: 10px;"> <h3> Directions</h3> <ol><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 9 inch springform pan. </span></li><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Toast the pecans at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 6 minutes. Remove pecans and set aside. Leave oven at 350 degrees C (175 degrees C). In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter. </span></li><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Combine vanilla wafer crumbs with the melted butter then press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Place the pan onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove and allow to cool. </span></li><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> In a double boiler, or a bowl set over barely simmering water, melt the caramels in the evaporated milk. Stir until smooth. Pour this over the cooled crust. Sprinkle the nuts over the top. </span></li><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> In a bowl, combine the cheese, sugar, and vanilla and beat until smooth, scraping down the bowl several times. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat until smooth. Melt the chocolate chips in the double boiler and mix into the cheese mixture. Pour the batter over the caramel layer. </span></li><li><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"> Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until barely set. Chill over night in the refrigerator before serving.</span></li></ol>ENJOY!!<br /> </div>Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-759501618587596921.post-87563837389997895212011-03-26T12:20:00.000-07:002011-03-26T12:30:20.060-07:00Spring Break!Spring break is almost upon and we are starting to dream about warm weather and sandy beaches around our house! We are heading to Orange Beach, AL and we are praying for warm weather...I think it will be warmer then here in Michigan. It has been in the 20's and 3o's around here so anything is better than that! We can't wait to make these memories again:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiitylE23I9IHz-t3BHikP88TmtpviJnPv3P3oB4rC9SNknOGX1H5dMK-4KM3slqHtzjKXY_Kc2caMl2fwalIsuDdEvE6OuiJLBxh7Cv7RGpmyla43b9WydO0mkGepZl643NnTuxPEk7YQ/s1600/IMG_2988.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiitylE23I9IHz-t3BHikP88TmtpviJnPv3P3oB4rC9SNknOGX1H5dMK-4KM3slqHtzjKXY_Kc2caMl2fwalIsuDdEvE6OuiJLBxh7Cv7RGpmyla43b9WydO0mkGepZl643NnTuxPEk7YQ/s200/IMG_2988.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588472479833911794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-n2sJYuDuBnodvPLJNc6RUQsiIYzF59yAQ6yD2zwlceHj9zyI_lOHzzczKk7HuvRtOnmUdLIK6IhsugbqrM9hiLVKhaAymcLX8n5bSmsKGDAvGeSnzKGOoq0zdg-wvyESTvOJPsD81ls/s1600/IMG_3063.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-n2sJYuDuBnodvPLJNc6RUQsiIYzF59yAQ6yD2zwlceHj9zyI_lOHzzczKk7HuvRtOnmUdLIK6IhsugbqrM9hiLVKhaAymcLX8n5bSmsKGDAvGeSnzKGOoq0zdg-wvyESTvOJPsD81ls/s200/IMG_3063.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588472476030872114" border="0" /></a><br />Playing at the beach! Watching the Blue Angel's practice!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt6WXIXgweKtg4WNLVgMdtP2mfDYhGAarJ9VuWcfXp3712O2yJc59RyOJFKoP1G08mvLWXN0TNczxX7mG_s0_4sD1RWGZ8xsti4gUCzQ_tX78pgcehJ0xbmm5Scdyt-f2JahvotaUU-oA/s1600/IMG_2978.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt6WXIXgweKtg4WNLVgMdtP2mfDYhGAarJ9VuWcfXp3712O2yJc59RyOJFKoP1G08mvLWXN0TNczxX7mG_s0_4sD1RWGZ8xsti4gUCzQ_tX78pgcehJ0xbmm5Scdyt-f2JahvotaUU-oA/s200/IMG_2978.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588472464711765314" border="0" /></a><br />Having a blast last year and hoping to have just as much fun this year!!Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15880894016768522477noreply@blogger.com1