tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189706242024-03-20T23:53:46.240-07:00Blessed Beyond BeliefThe life and times of me, my hubs and my adorable step daughter.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger639125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-71030611005336896902011-05-23T13:21:00.000-07:002011-05-23T13:29:50.683-07:00SNOWBOARDING - ARNETTE STYLE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ASARXGHxS5VmL3CSGVHtK2h8uMhnCXAs7kPPvwJH_vRi4aP75Tcxr0YkhhWEVlhsMcJwss9-cs3zQhRe19CltiCmM4dD0C4Z7dzf5MfFB5GmMcGuimr8EIrG8wzYF8BLYZCN/s1600/oakely+truck.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 256px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610009818449712946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8ASARXGHxS5VmL3CSGVHtK2h8uMhnCXAs7kPPvwJH_vRi4aP75Tcxr0YkhhWEVlhsMcJwss9-cs3zQhRe19CltiCmM4dD0C4Z7dzf5MfFB5GmMcGuimr8EIrG8wzYF8BLYZCN/s320/oakely+truck.jpg" /></a> How do you get up a mountain when you're going with the crew from Arnette? Well since they don't have their own rig yet... you take one of the Oakley trucks. We loved it! we got pointed at, people gave us thumbs up and hang loose signs and the guy at the snowboard shop called out the rest of the staff to gawk at the rig... I'll admit it, it was fun.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrolViWzkbskLpDgLUK49RCuk9oDD6CCN-wNIHffuXvS0fz9sJmTZupXgfl2kesmxAN-CEfe26E5pbG0Oeb9n4rnF01YZsNn7gjV1tsi0zW-TwGyYVuH9HXoidj6L85DNxACX/s1600/188826_1929117148215_1250791642_2248178_7682862_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610009797832111762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrolViWzkbskLpDgLUK49RCuk9oDD6CCN-wNIHffuXvS0fz9sJmTZupXgfl2kesmxAN-CEfe26E5pbG0Oeb9n4rnF01YZsNn7gjV1tsi0zW-TwGyYVuH9HXoidj6L85DNxACX/s320/188826_1929117148215_1250791642_2248178_7682862_n.jpg" /></a> Day two of our trip of a lifetime was with the Arnette crew, John from Oakley had outfitted us properly (yes we ARE in Oakley from head to toe... ) and Arnette hooked us up with their brand new goggles which haven't been released yet (you have to admit that's cool) we loaded up the rig in Forest Hills and headed up to the bunny slopes at Mountain High. it was a beautiful drive about an hour out of town. Brent took us up and once there we met up with Joe (global brand manager for Arnette) and they geared us up with rentals and took us to the slopes. I won't lie and tell you I mastered snowboarding, in fact by the end I sucked so bad I walked my board off the hill but I will tell you, I aim to try again and conquer this!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2_aRRsWb1CrVyvArGwGCq_NRukib7H0_et1ambHZw_oQkcgLvtTp1uO7w_CBnPooOVOl8tnkxNWAdMa0gvEbpbdqfcxO1JiFghnSbgjmZ8pMDVH6kcShrFfuN3xvbZcSWh-k/s1600/195882_1929547518974_1250791642_2248710_1841498_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610009791200791058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2_aRRsWb1CrVyvArGwGCq_NRukib7H0_et1ambHZw_oQkcgLvtTp1uO7w_CBnPooOVOl8tnkxNWAdMa0gvEbpbdqfcxO1JiFghnSbgjmZ8pMDVH6kcShrFfuN3xvbZcSWh-k/s320/195882_1929547518974_1250791642_2248710_1841498_n.jpg" /></a><br />Checking my chapped hands. learning to snowboard without gloves is a bad bad bad idea....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcPgwftp6rcuyE1luy4V1Yh6DZKcUsz6cqXYREtU2ydTC1w56VkyiRcA_SYmKr_I0Be49ZeAaISgC2iIIVC_ZHJgM9tDbPo5fQ6XsS0AXBLE-Qz5usNX6CIbiyGMTCZndKvZA/s1600/198203_10150449898955471_561795470_17681884_544147_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610009784534579202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcPgwftp6rcuyE1luy4V1Yh6DZKcUsz6cqXYREtU2ydTC1w56VkyiRcA_SYmKr_I0Be49ZeAaISgC2iIIVC_ZHJgM9tDbPo5fQ6XsS0AXBLE-Qz5usNX6CIbiyGMTCZndKvZA/s320/198203_10150449898955471_561795470_17681884_544147_n.jpg" /></a><br />Keith and I on the chairlift with our goggles ready for fun!<br /><br /><br /><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" /></p></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-78907126733330731942011-04-07T09:04:00.000-07:002011-04-07T09:25:05.769-07:00zipline - piholo ranch<div><br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592874897171882290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9BYabUjgMBNQqITcfUF2_8dxWGiBx10n6CofUtMuuqoDsHgNf2DHbp1TC8exzEZ3Ui306UVdfVXxzfP2sN3uNuzlhDGFMqjOfmJjgBbJdUfYslquBv3QME1CKkqPIZ9MvO1e/s320/P1000057.JPG" /></div><br /><div>We chose to enjoy an adventure (on Maui Jim) at Piholo Ranch Zipline. It was stunning, amazing and some of the most fun I've ever had! I conquered some of my paralizing fear of heights, started to feel more comfortable not being strapped in 100 ft up and climbing up a moving bridge... started...but once they strap your trolley on the line, it's the safest feeling ever! They take their roles extremely serious but we all still had a blast! safe was good!!</div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592876834058826754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLIUdJCnZNeuUcz72ZgdkhWUZW3f8i28fwE-4yh-EW-BJx7Qj3SekVC98G4KOEPs06t8m18vrRULiXhJA_i7lYycuZ692-1UW94Y1I14nguu_hB9ZkvjJDLsWiMy2svDZS7sI/s320/P1000077.JPG" /> <br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592876944230291058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLnJk2k4RX5-jdf9dHUbBymqqb7B8Js2YksVAmyg5xNz_iW3AfAmsPqQqE5YD0c52yC9yVq4Qh6hy1g5Hd_20BGz1ICTnA4lOc-JVipT-AvCa83GwXCiVWnxP85LwtJjvss7o/s320/P1000060.JPG" />Keith and I both posing for the camera! What a fun sunny perfect day! <br /><div><br /><div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592876828427050210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFV4LrAeqSrqlXAmXGNFYsMkBEUwYeQX21z7nk6PDatwIDhEC-0EwiSJgnUnXIPJA9xZnLjE1q6vjh5PbTwVDQ-Lgyzi1_P3774-zCuaRHZteOZnTJN8iVkpnUrxhisHgBQIB/s320/P1000075.JPG" /></p><br /><p>The gulch that we zipped across in Makaoa, leads right to the ocean, such a beautiful sight! the bazillion colors of green, the bring orange flowers in the trees, just spectacular!</p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592875921943590402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiRKNV2SIFagxghCwNxgdELlCl34hCYfKgyTZwLih5M2nyei3KEtAzMzG-TNKU6P9mIWiXfRo0DyOd16e_lUh70etpMOPDa_07T4_uoBNHDiuvrS27t_tSPpQLipkVECUFCR1/s320/P1000065.JPG" /></p><br /><p>You want me to climb up WHAT? 2 at a time so you don't rock it off... um...</p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592875913807960178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNj6ETscayZXfgWhOllBHWGEzKP-JSDm5aCVJhJ7a7uIqFVxaO-LA_dPngRFkWu1BMmBZ-Pc2GcFm0erLC5YuKQiaYYfj6SIOLipXRFeEAStR803rnavMfdf_9v5ZWa-hVbg-/s320/P1000056.JPG" /></p>the first and easiest tower...cause it had stairs. LOTS of stairs!! this is easy?? <br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592875138863340898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCeoaiaotTkvudnkpIoJ0eMz9Gs4hBKa5uRyrb_F2VA4824WyN4z94dwQyeHhBJxhyphenhyphenpsJoEJkLpdj4t7t5V1Mt0_n09ZYfM2RGoxSlw9lLCIMDoi2_G_5PG7bgUHpd1ygHKGN6/s320/P1000073.JPG" /></p><br /><p>This is actually US zipping down the line at an insane rate. I'm in HIT THE BLOCKS form and Keith is still rockin a starfish... starfish is SLOW DOWN, you spread your arms and legs and push your chest forward. I'm in landing form so I don't hit anyone with my legs and so that my trolley doesn't come back and wack me in the face after I hit the brake ;) </p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592875130438409346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30-TICObncDDqZIuCp15kZQLVDQMCzZs3JJKtasUiM8baSeOkksuP-gK01yq6-5rmm9VHKWBqbmZwwzNAsQrToNOK4oSSCR33CNJxSusRYlWNLi-EyO7PDJIplITFr_zSccIT/s320/P1000052.JPG" /></p>all of our trolleys and gear waiting for us! KNOW YOUR NUMBER was what we were DRILLED on. <br /><p></p><br /><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" /></p></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-87069820865801676402011-04-07T09:03:00.000-07:002011-04-07T09:04:34.422-07:00The trip - highlights!<p>this is going to be scattered, not in order and I just don't care! I mostly DON'T want to forget all of the amazing things we did/saw/experienced and scattered and picture descriptions will be an easy fun way for me to capture it all!</p><br /><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-41996233062952863932010-08-02T18:29:00.000-07:002010-08-02T18:48:46.931-07:00Mikayla's party!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500990030602833714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aKvjnaqhZ9SGhbsK_vQLGtjdpKtwJDsp_nLes37fL-PiNR2LeDrg7T7n5yuM0lKevcVeYR8_vPgxz7lDbL8PXdJB51jmKML1yR7EWT-ZWgh7I9zuGwaQUlOZ8uGdfkZKt2wX/s320/IMG_6379.jpg" /><br />The LAYOUT! I think it actually came out pretty cute! some purchased, some handmade and all fun. I made the happy birthday mikayla banner with scrapbook paper, hand cut the lettering and hand tied all the pieces to each other. I also hand tied the cartoon to all of the bags and hand tied ribbons on all of the 125 lollipops, then I painted the styrfoam blocks and tied eyelet tagged tags to them to mark which flavor of lollipops. insane amounts of ribbon (thank goodness for sales at Michaels).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsXQbF1L8JTrccx2vWDzv3lnpZpgiEqxF6Y4QkSEU206zv2_fO0NkzVzPQjvZyRaWMY8gm_XGCl9IL8tOH8Hi8SH15VjnDWyp3ehlOzUO0aX135J2U-Fnd9gdlTMKHgqzdL8l/s1600/IMG_6388.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500990061165953874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjsXQbF1L8JTrccx2vWDzv3lnpZpgiEqxF6Y4QkSEU206zv2_fO0NkzVzPQjvZyRaWMY8gm_XGCl9IL8tOH8Hi8SH15VjnDWyp3ehlOzUO0aX135J2U-Fnd9gdlTMKHgqzdL8l/s320/IMG_6388.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinFKiybMriwhncGnZUmfsw7nBHOyyuk0S09xoHT9b7n3caENSk5hB4SL55-dRJapJjEGcBR2n-nL_dCack44W7-LAkLP_stZo5RIZDwhuju5hGMJhwX-spGrPilu-YRA6ANZDE/s1600/IMG_6383.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500990051367738690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinFKiybMriwhncGnZUmfsw7nBHOyyuk0S09xoHT9b7n3caENSk5hB4SL55-dRJapJjEGcBR2n-nL_dCack44W7-LAkLP_stZo5RIZDwhuju5hGMJhwX-spGrPilu-YRA6ANZDE/s320/IMG_6383.jpg" /></a> I purchased the lollipops on etsy.com, I'll have to say they came out amazing! what a great look!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgKqHc5xq7TOxdhBlwRrGk90qk2SsH_bgHQKjY6bIFrTAQMAv83XDncZe-eHavLoApA5_5xS59rRwrHRf3mQ6MLGxCKADv8_b1UkjR3uaRid-Cl1sGvPeWCHPLYyAGBXaBep7/s1600/IMG_6387.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500990048756580706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgKqHc5xq7TOxdhBlwRrGk90qk2SsH_bgHQKjY6bIFrTAQMAv83XDncZe-eHavLoApA5_5xS59rRwrHRf3mQ6MLGxCKADv8_b1UkjR3uaRid-Cl1sGvPeWCHPLYyAGBXaBep7/s320/IMG_6387.jpg" /></a><br />I purchased the cakes from a gal I met on craigslist, they were green and purple inside, homemade fondant and super super cute.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFHQkrnbwEO_PIqogHH5ea3q7TAoEVs5oyAnYVRh99O3Qg7NLYCVGuHh1D39_4okhP16VbF4_uKX4xw-7E8Zjn9md7dsJGT8NURe4niDgjuxC8w6-_Oj9ZsCiT5wI90fN6dv9/s1600/IMG_6380.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500990039307152674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFHQkrnbwEO_PIqogHH5ea3q7TAoEVs5oyAnYVRh99O3Qg7NLYCVGuHh1D39_4okhP16VbF4_uKX4xw-7E8Zjn9md7dsJGT8NURe4niDgjuxC8w6-_Oj9ZsCiT5wI90fN6dv9/s320/IMG_6380.jpg" /></a> the treatbags with the cutest cartoon of Mikayla jumping! wished I could have made a poster of this cartoon but just ran out of time<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" /></p></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-6035647691245468882010-07-27T07:57:00.000-07:002010-07-27T08:06:12.119-07:00Mikayla birthday prepMikayla's party work in progress!<br /><br /><br /><br />The candy bar is just about done, I'm about 75% done with projects but I have some cutting still to do... the lollipop stands are done, Mikayla's M is done and the table cloth is done as well. I have a little bit of decoration left to do to the candy containers but we're doing great!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1ZqqpJMvf18V7CKLlJ9HWpwWeZ-RBwMrnQGYz-tkYOn6UyiGGMcFWlbBZdwstzyeJsLgBMFZkIAZ_BSUzsKGz4KyO2WkrB7tZ5lqEXt71Y_ZX3O8j3yaae0HP6LcJQ2Kb8AS/s1600/mikayla+bday.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498600516076083186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1ZqqpJMvf18V7CKLlJ9HWpwWeZ-RBwMrnQGYz-tkYOn6UyiGGMcFWlbBZdwstzyeJsLgBMFZkIAZ_BSUzsKGz4KyO2WkrB7tZ5lqEXt71Y_ZX3O8j3yaae0HP6LcJQ2Kb8AS/s320/mikayla+bday.bmp" /></a> the lollipop stands (with tags) the giant M and the happy birthday Mikayla banner.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigl1zV8o7KPhnIZpH34m8t3VdNBZ70XnIefwi0qs0_spq6kq3bxs2KKhfXGSMG10Hc_tkMe6u0HphN73z61Afv4hlaNIsn0xqitzeQ_NQgg5sJZOJcDuhBDBa0tSc2CLJsdxYW/s1600/mikayla+bday+m.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498600512568680962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigl1zV8o7KPhnIZpH34m8t3VdNBZ70XnIefwi0qs0_spq6kq3bxs2KKhfXGSMG10Hc_tkMe6u0HphN73z61Afv4hlaNIsn0xqitzeQ_NQgg5sJZOJcDuhBDBa0tSc2CLJsdxYW/s320/mikayla+bday+m.jpg" /></a> The M is one of the 12 inch cardboard letters from Michaels, I painted it green and then with a chopstick painted light green, white and purple dots over the entire thing.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNY8UY_1YwuCAQPm69zbMYf4s9ay9BNRYBJ24nWoDqSoiKwXID6hjdB6-jfShfJZvbD7Iewtojcu-JNiydTQlJUyOdo5Pi8JrYSZ_4FTpEuZ0FTJDo0EoYjWaiiTkPMZk9Y1U/s1600/mikayla+bday+lollipop.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498600505935514082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHNY8UY_1YwuCAQPm69zbMYf4s9ay9BNRYBJ24nWoDqSoiKwXID6hjdB6-jfShfJZvbD7Iewtojcu-JNiydTQlJUyOdo5Pi8JrYSZ_4FTpEuZ0FTJDo0EoYjWaiiTkPMZk9Y1U/s320/mikayla+bday+lollipop.jpg" /></a> the lollipop stands! 4 styrofoam bricks that I painted and then made tags for with the flavors 0f the lollipops and then tied on. the lollipops will be stuck into the top. I still have to tie ribbon on the lollipops (tonight late maybe?)<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" /></p></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-63576125905862268852010-07-07T14:58:00.000-07:002010-07-07T15:02:43.319-07:00cheap and effective ways of doing a cake/candy table...Alright my brilliant bloggy friends. I ordered the lollipops (lime green) and the invites are lime green, purple and yellow... I love the idea of having the cake and goodies all as a focal point. here's the inspiration pics to get you started<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDvwaZlwvUo4tNYVxPocTbKMZC32mNoheODLkqBCEQwxsxxF__ScXb0b7cVXroMFfuMia1Swid53O6lpurM1vxNiidf0zfRVZLwK-SkifY1lNjZYkdeEDHAd3UTdMM5mGxrMM/s1600/fun-candy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491287214300999922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDvwaZlwvUo4tNYVxPocTbKMZC32mNoheODLkqBCEQwxsxxF__ScXb0b7cVXroMFfuMia1Swid53O6lpurM1vxNiidf0zfRVZLwK-SkifY1lNjZYkdeEDHAd3UTdMM5mGxrMM/s320/fun-candy.jpg" /></a> stealing the paper banner from this one.... and kinda like the lollipop presentation.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzxPTd_3eRfXkQsTEVJEzXW69EjzhUbJ-2SP600ifRe5knZRVGK_5pMxBwjGVXXeWKDt5f4jCIMVjewdyWn3icvbWMO23v9TIjNJ9jJjiv_hgvcCwiwRM35tw-fXzCbZOANjN/s1600/2654_139942245283_736440283_6084019_3597339_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491287200799720578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikzxPTd_3eRfXkQsTEVJEzXW69EjzhUbJ-2SP600ifRe5knZRVGK_5pMxBwjGVXXeWKDt5f4jCIMVjewdyWn3icvbWMO23v9TIjNJ9jJjiv_hgvcCwiwRM35tw-fXzCbZOANjN/s320/2654_139942245283_736440283_6084019_3597339_n.jpg" /></a> the smaller stuff is what appeals here, with the tablecloth hung as a background...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTuBI3QkbE5OLqfEJWPlp8BmcfOxyKj70fnpDotZbgyH6h2n7Kr4IUav8zupk0uZxAGjU40l1ZVW1kMwhMfoC4qJg2S4c6e_YmHfKQPmTvrGDnoEz9BzUZZiABpsSXWjP9UW5z/s1600/candy+table2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491287196452037394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTuBI3QkbE5OLqfEJWPlp8BmcfOxyKj70fnpDotZbgyH6h2n7Kr4IUav8zupk0uZxAGjU40l1ZVW1kMwhMfoC4qJg2S4c6e_YmHfKQPmTvrGDnoEz9BzUZZiABpsSXWjP9UW5z/s320/candy+table2.jpg" /></a> LOVE the table cloth. love the tall pixie sticks and the colored containers.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYSeg-Hde1aZYGXYSxXHQYCP9kjoMVEegn81TYhrxMAPctws2INNigGPokOPOeSMF9_v5dHIH_ArAKZA_YHQgkD-7UYp-5mdp2n2C6o6ksb5dAVzWBpYdblMLSlmihydoFospN/s1600/4711_1141286301718_1514272999_34042.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491287186154526786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYSeg-Hde1aZYGXYSxXHQYCP9kjoMVEegn81TYhrxMAPctws2INNigGPokOPOeSMF9_v5dHIH_ArAKZA_YHQgkD-7UYp-5mdp2n2C6o6ksb5dAVzWBpYdblMLSlmihydoFospN/s320/4711_1141286301718_1514272999_34042.jpg" /></a> freaking out about the lollipop presentation...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh611j4PqtSFIdFYuqr3Bg0qqaTtNtjIV-ppOnvmuY7iOOU2RxJlnemPeujoLxYTthD2_qtOffgGMvatSMaNGL4dSAR9g227DEA2yhyphenhyphenDErrF_AGfnF8k9ZBbM4IhvLDPerOiuVJ/s1600/CandyBuffet1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491287182135790498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh611j4PqtSFIdFYuqr3Bg0qqaTtNtjIV-ppOnvmuY7iOOU2RxJlnemPeujoLxYTthD2_qtOffgGMvatSMaNGL4dSAR9g227DEA2yhyphenhyphenDErrF_AGfnF8k9ZBbM4IhvLDPerOiuVJ/s320/CandyBuffet1.jpg" /></a> OVER THE TOP!!!</div><div> </div><div>I need ideas on how to present the lollipops, how to make things tall and fill space and what cheap fun candy I can get to fill containers...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" /></p></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-35617649974580082792010-07-06T19:25:00.000-07:002010-07-06T19:41:05.744-07:00Mikayla party idea 2!Mikayla party idea 2!<br /><br /><br /><br />We're going to have a candy bar, not too over the top but some colored candies and such and I was on etsy and found this!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490985318764978786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ZiBkbSWsyJ9-KRIJBISd4Jp9jR5R7NVGFiCAYty26bt8OfTM8yOrQSoe7EW7muUM1L2zEThxoCil3aJL8W6ACjJu9uayUflcS6vgnATL0E9NqvEoI3p0eQet0m5_3Y9tKQfr/s320/lollipop.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AmysSweetDream?ref=seller_info">http://www.etsy.com/shop/AmysSweetDream?ref=seller_info</a><br /><br /><br />she's going to make lime green lollipops in the COOLEST flavors! Cherry Limeaid, Keylime Pie, Watermelon and MOUNTAIN DEW!!<br /><br />we're going to tie them off with bright purple ribbon (I think) and now I'm trying to find a cool way to present them. sticking out of a spray painted stryofoam shape? in a vase? I'll hit the web for some inspiration! anyone have ideas?<br /><br /><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-33455198018059702902010-07-01T17:22:00.000-07:002010-07-01T17:29:35.889-07:00ideas for Mikayla's bday...in part one of this series.... just kidding. I'll be posting a few ideas I have for Mikayla's party. this however is supposed to be a fairly hands off party as we're paying a "place" to do the party. I'm responsible for treats, cake, basic decor and drink (the easy stuff!)<br /><br />so we're going with Purple, Green and Yellow.... no real theme other than fun bright colors at this point...<br /><br />I'm ordering candy and treats in those colors but I think I'm going to go handmade on some of the treats. My recent candy making experience has me thinking I could handle this...<br /><br />so idea number 1:<br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489098724713755810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3P_3OPgkwZbH9FVFF20KzXsTDDAlQ5vWDXnz3Gf7NhCjbga6E4h24BcN9CIVN-qqh6TctGW5NqSmkCRXj4sSDaE0btGiQfT9CfXRbE5xkkzsLfY5CLXq3I5p6kdbk2_blXjPt/s320/DSC_0102.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2010/06/chocolate-dipped-rice-crispy-popsicles/">http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2010/06/chocolate-dipped-rice-crispy-popsicles/</a> </p><p>ripped off from one of my favorite websites (twig and thistle) is these really cute rice crispy treat popsicles. I think I'll use dyed white chocolate (purple and green) to dip them in and then I'll wrap them in cello bags tied off with ribbon as a take home treat. </p><p>I'm also working on little boxes of colored candies and treats (HUNTING FOR GREEN BOUNCY BALLS!!!) and little prizes and such in the right colors for favors. </p><p>Stay tuned, more ideas to come.</p><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-53971059156252089262010-06-24T10:02:00.001-07:002010-06-24T10:15:16.626-07:00Vancouver/Whistler Part 2The next leg of our journey (after a very big breakfast...) was to Granville Island. I don't know how I've gone this long in my life without going there. rediculous! It's like Pike Place on superdrive!<br /><br />The poppies had JUST arrived (first of the season) when we arrived and I nearly lost my mind. These pics are just my phone pics, my camera pics are even better!<br /><br />Granville has all the "market" feel of Pike with the addition of MUCH more prepared food, meats and salads, etc as well as hand crafted items. I could seriously spend a week going through the place but Keith hit his max at a little over an hour. it was a great trip!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/449fc977.jpg" /> also there... lily of the valley! gorgeous!<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/2181212f.jpg" /></div><div>Next stop on our journey was to Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. it's a little smaller than Capilano, but free! and the hike on the other side of the bridge was fantastic! We hiked DOWN (and down) to a spot on the river that pooled up this beautiful color, blue, green, I don't know how to describe it other than the most beautiful deep rich color of aqua! we knew it was going to be a bear to get back up after climbing down the hill and the stairs but about half way through...</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/4b6493c3.jpg" /></div><div>THIS started getting real old... climbing back up these stairs nearly did me in, but it was gorgeous and totally worth it, the weather was great and spending time with Keith was fun, he was in rare form... </div><div><a href="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/12672b36.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 600px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 800px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/12672b36.jpg" /></a> and can I just say KUDOS to me... I hate heights, hate bridges over water and I walked tentitively at first over the suspension bridge but by the time we were leaving I was running across it, not thinking about my fear, just enjoying the beautiful place. YAY!<br /><br /><div> I highly suggest Lynn Canyon, the visitor center was amazing, the suspension bridge is stunning and the hikes around are great and fairly easy.<br /><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" /></p></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-76470460914644981282010-06-07T14:22:00.000-07:002010-06-14T11:20:35.560-07:00the ultimate cake!<p>I have to share my latest creation...</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 422px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 632px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/c0735190.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 460px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 357px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/587deff3.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 460px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 665px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/e4d8a0f7.jpg" /> <p></p><p>Chocolate cakes filled with homemade strawberry rhubarb jam topped with vanilla whipped cream and the topped with fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries.</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 455px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 667px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/5b617421.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-48144402134527433312010-05-26T08:13:00.001-07:002010-05-26T08:32:29.683-07:00Vancouver - Part 1<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 442px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 556px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/d1796e04.jpg" /><br />We started our adventure to Vancouver with a trip to the Everett clinic to get Keith cleared for travel after his fun day with Kidney Stones, they gave us the all clear and off we went!<br /><br />We took the scenic route up Chuckanut and it did not disappoint! The tide was super low so at the first view point we could look out and see the oysters at Taylor Shellfish, I've never seen that before. So great. We had a nice time chit chatting and heading up to the border.<br /><br />We made it up and through the traffic and got to our hotel, interesting story, when using priceline make sure you're sure about which area of town you want your hotel in, ours was ok, not fantastic but we had fun anyway. We stayed at the Coast over by Stanley Park, the rooms were like little apartments with small kitchenettes and living rooms. Definitely doable. We only had one night so we took a recommendation from a friend for dinner and Keith was a trooper, we headed to Sha-Lin noodle house, I loved it, Keith wasn't thrilled. Lesson learned, when in a strange town, don't go for the most exotic thing you can find...<br /><br />We finished the evening with a walk down to the safeway a couple blocks from our hotel to get Mikayla her special Canada request: Pickle potato chips and Ketchup potato chips. I rounded it out with tim tams (my fav) and ketchup. why ketchup? it's sweeter in canada and I love it. I stocked up and we're set for a while...<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 396px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 607px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/26e29541.jpg" /><br />Friday morning I took Keith to a breakfast place I had researched... Paul's Omlettry. It was delish! Keith got a pancake breakfast and I got blackstone eggs benedict (bacon on the eggs benedict instead of ham) it was killer!<br /><a href="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/4ecf9582.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 371px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 575px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/4ecf9582.jpg" /></a> My favorite part of the breakfast? when you order coffee or tea, you are asked if you want milk or cream. HECK YES! CREAM! I'm moving.<br /><div><a href="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/fd8f9d20.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 279px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 442px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/fd8f9d20.jpg" /></a> <div><div><br /><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" /></p></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-86337066224006715802010-03-18T13:32:00.000-07:002010-03-18T13:53:28.440-07:00things I should have posted... Halloween 09!See I'm catching some things up!<br /><br />This halloween I had the bright idea of Mikayla and I making her costume... to save money....<br /><br />yah right. we ended up spending a bit more than we would have just buying her something but I will say, she loved what she had, it was unique and really pretty easy (and quick)<br /><br />Here's the run down.<br />We purchased 6$ worth of red swim suit fabric, about 10$ in tulle and a little bit of elastic at the fabric store. We also bought a 1$ headband and I had black pipe cleaners and yarn.<br /><br />Mikayla sewed the red swimsuit fabric into a tube with the sewing machine following my pins (yay!), we then took a sharpie and drew the circles (dots)<br /><br />I read instructions on how to make a tutu, your warning... it takes forever, you feel like you've tied tulle onto that string for eons, that and you cut the tool into about 1000 pieces. but it did come out really really cute.<br /><br />I made two little pom poms with yarn and wrapped them with a pipe cleaner around the headband. actually came out super super cute!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTp2TLZSMxlJ0HZkOLEo6EvbtV2nCuMuFPd-NqQIc868jJjWT8cbrJAXcYWSWBHVrXJ3a11PNifuffxHUftgDxfranJBUBjJrn1jrndc0mBeH8_smAF1OeNcd-LTYpvEr0WU2/s1600-h/IMG_5771.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450075437903168162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHTp2TLZSMxlJ0HZkOLEo6EvbtV2nCuMuFPd-NqQIc868jJjWT8cbrJAXcYWSWBHVrXJ3a11PNifuffxHUftgDxfranJBUBjJrn1jrndc0mBeH8_smAF1OeNcd-LTYpvEr0WU2/s400/IMG_5771.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here she is!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyULHvtlTEJuujf3V9RSE_VDVFUAj1yydk6I05WyvkQsJWhNDKhjoss58Pigcq9gX9xGSatv5p-0Wkpf0TiBi56ROtRh6N8eKAJlIlD_V2cD48VCS30SRW9Pkw85nTXZqSaW_N/s1600-h/IMG_5780.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450075437157866658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyULHvtlTEJuujf3V9RSE_VDVFUAj1yydk6I05WyvkQsJWhNDKhjoss58Pigcq9gX9xGSatv5p-0Wkpf0TiBi56ROtRh6N8eKAJlIlD_V2cD48VCS30SRW9Pkw85nTXZqSaW_N/s400/IMG_5780.jpg" border="0" /></a> The makeup was a little over the top, red lips and all. don't you love her eyes! liquid eyeliner is NOT fun to take off of an 8 year old though. you've been warned.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildKeIdO2Qwk17SJRG28KzGZysb6I6h0I0_9FFJlZWFD1vvz6tsvS60LkSe5jJNqwdnPYf2xgwVpxegfCocg4j9A5ueFSisfYZpG5SoPsja-EL3M15nUUEoSwSb-QLsiVBY51D/s1600-h/IMG_5785.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450075425148114082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEildKeIdO2Qwk17SJRG28KzGZysb6I6h0I0_9FFJlZWFD1vvz6tsvS60LkSe5jJNqwdnPYf2xgwVpxegfCocg4j9A5ueFSisfYZpG5SoPsja-EL3M15nUUEoSwSb-QLsiVBY51D/s400/IMG_5785.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIXbh3RWWWOKukrMIeczI50NG_ruwBMxpfA3zNf7SnL8jFREE1uKrrXxkLMfGCo_NBGvVO3oySuAToVgRkzKm_3q9jA4X36hyphenhyphenKW8rUQf6vgZPVYbWUa5ljNAZOiJiT4y1fK7f/s1600-h/IMG_5787.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450075418541065250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPIXbh3RWWWOKukrMIeczI50NG_ruwBMxpfA3zNf7SnL8jFREE1uKrrXxkLMfGCo_NBGvVO3oySuAToVgRkzKm_3q9jA4X36hyphenhyphenKW8rUQf6vgZPVYbWUa5ljNAZOiJiT4y1fK7f/s400/IMG_5787.jpg" border="0" /></a> our very cute family carved pumpkin guarding our fireplace.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJ3SnMar-kW72aEuBeDYBPV7sxF6t0kD-fqQ4tBSoLNe7b6oTI__PkyvzsHEvKsAAyXRxhVciEWqdxtUZFHp94pEKQKufnDlv9N8YzV1U5klEZqlh8AWIvpcxg443ntOasu_1/s1600-h/IMG_5788.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450075412682075410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJ3SnMar-kW72aEuBeDYBPV7sxF6t0kD-fqQ4tBSoLNe7b6oTI__PkyvzsHEvKsAAyXRxhVciEWqdxtUZFHp94pEKQKufnDlv9N8YzV1U5klEZqlh8AWIvpcxg443ntOasu_1/s400/IMG_5788.jpg" border="0" /></a> We had a blast, we went to my Mom's early to say hi, then to the church for our big festivities (with Keith AND Marina) then we went over to my Aunt Dewey's and trick or treated in her neighborhood, it was Marina's first trick or treat experience and a total blast!<br /><p><img height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-70003695870094521982010-03-06T07:42:00.000-08:002010-03-06T08:43:50.228-08:00some new favorite blogs!<p>So I HAVE to share! I found some blogs that are fantastic and just have to share!</p><p><a href="http://secretsofasupermommy.blogspot.com/">Secrets of a Super Mommy</a> - oh my gosh! from a recipe book for her daughters easy bake oven to the cutest ideas for taking care of her family. this is hands down my favorite blog right now!</p><p><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/">Skip to my Lou</a> - a great site for ideas, easy crafts, and just plain CUTE!!</p><p><a href="http://loveactually-blog.blogspot.com/">Love Actually</a> - a fantastic site with lots of cute ways to show love to your husband. I've been loving this site for a couple weeks now and holy cow it's GREAT!</p><p><a href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/">Twig & Thistle</a> - crazy finds and fantastic crafty goodness! </p><p><a href="http://www.fistfulofcoupons.com/">Fistful of Coupons</a> - my favorite coupon blog, it's cute, there's a specific safeway page and it's well laid out and lots of links. LOVE IT!</p><p><a href="http://www.frugallivingnw.com/">Frugal NW Living</a> - the best local frugal website ever. coupons, deals, ideas, just great </p><p></p><p>HAVE FUN EVERYONE!!</p><p><img src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" height="97" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-6455056559585392932010-02-23T10:57:00.000-08:002010-02-23T12:21:20.895-08:00Portland trip<div><div><div><div><div><div>This falls into the category of things I should have blogged but didn't...<br /><div></div><br /><div>In January we made the trip down to Portland to see my bro in law Mike with his Cavaliers<br /></div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441515479624914066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjkteMYhyzx8mSfGIGdX6WN3QNtGpt3Vnf1Dbe_iE1lNQPBCyl1g4k1c7g7_uF4gAe1TGZ_PfN8WCNQYAU0-nrcinHGVzBb4HktE3TCcMP1I7cC1vjdmjZzfMpW02OOU9K3FU/s400/Mike+2009+002.jpg" border="0" /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441515493928662818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUBnNdLhf1PoGVzva_X-3h0LLYC0B2uExa6UEWd-stAQs7VMLZ2Ixg0DF_aizn9CbYz5RI6mTJI8gdpscDPQ7U5VwNRER1encurFHoItS_j6P0vfdP-NFr_DNPiE85WpC_VCC0/s400/IMG_5835.jpg" border="0" /><br />some exciting things that happened (besides the Cavs winning)...<br /><br /><div>1. it was my first time to see Shaq in person.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441515937323824226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nCpot9UnI4NvIBReovMLbAsij9ep7iyw4hWjfiFttmpI-jF4-zsnpgLex3RDSwkrI6jJoGHUVy1pA8AbrVvSmBRWXKzkuV70QydN_AQSSeoy3aBQ9B2lANepcAKWsgagXhmW/s400/IMG_5829.jpg" border="0" /></div>That is one big boy. I actually think I stared at him the entire game like he was a circus freak or something... I made the comment to Mom and Keith that now I think I know what David must have felt like when he saw Goliath. danggggg.<br /><br /><p></p><p>2. it was my first time in the Rose Garden and let me tell you, Portland loves their Trailblazers and it was a GOOD time, everyone was friendly and getting to the game on the max was AWESOME!</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441517852431199250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwuHzTI92rGW8MtfHK9SGgJi82riOnraKFRjKgp743mmFXZH4lGh_MWx3PZObd-m2-AtrwSVNXdzv5xufV6JATBACPghVEH7GvN8REt1QGz1C9M7W_pivJMxPwsNX5KGMY9_vT/s400/IMG_5839.jpg" border="0" />3. The MAX. public transportation done right. wow. pick up the train outside of the hotel, get dumped at the arena and then scoots you back to the hotel after. loved it<br /><p>4. Our first trip to VooDoo Donuts. I don't think this place was around when I was in Portland more often and if it was the locals who took me around Portland should be shot (that was '94)</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441527885526344434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjHv3gMG-W7gEbcqSfVERbCltlUkQabIGX4ooIKfvi6LQNTkR6m0j3TH55IKIUlp3lmtmq-jHYYqoqAVUbcWTWuUi2IfkamWG9i_vB9ksjs8NaPHn2b4QMzuKLuEIQ2HW1Dhsd/s400/voodoo.bmp" border="0" /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441517838371428546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibyt7_Cq9nCXSZjc6RDVdnS2ZXYDTMLIoB5r94_eWWWwarjHbkZ2nod4_dzTNSWFXtbEyNUD7F7xZGLkRsmU6PT3HBy38GKbLOSFtordcFyl0ic87VWyRUeHUlJ9WstgOFVmD-/s400/IMG_5841.jpg" border="0" />5. Breakfast at the hotel restaurant unlike any I've ever had before (the Original <a href="http://www.originaldinerant.com/index.php">http://www.originaldinerant.com/index.php</a>) </div><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441519790914622546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJSe27vRhcdQJP9DQ6mI8xEyWA82luCSVJJ8hIRMGeuvHUdwcSIHbWY4Udr6R8UPLf4D03CzViZumjbuyMLexhigUnSIc4192mWcqrMkzpTECyaBVLqTCG-0R8CVlgrqY5SqaL/s400/ph5.jpg" border="0" /> great eggs benedict, the place is like an upscale old diner but the most delicious food ever! </div><br /><div></div><div>6. Our hotel! Courtyard Marriot city center. the place was gorgeous! great everything. we'll be back. LEED Gold and great artwork and the bedding was fantastic. loved every minute.<br /></div><br /><div>7. Our Waterfall trip - on our free day we walked around Portland in the morning and everyone bore with me while I scooted up to see if my pursemaker was open (not yet boo!) and then on a whim we decided it would be fun to head out to Multomah Falls. It'd been a long time between trips for me. The last trip would have been on the way from Portland to Walla Walla in '95? yowsa! It's a gorgeous drive along the Columbia river to the most beautiful waterfall I've seen in some time! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441520520964734066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTFTN5YSEqIsuHtUXsPbXQIj3PQxL0SOC_lqPZYqMYsQ9dDCzAsbZOztUf4pj2vCHd1N2b_yAyHsNkKUi34h2eGPMU9bfXPrz0XXLAMbITaiXeEOnDg3UmbhfqkJqE-lVd-Bd/s400/IMG_5852.jpg" border="0" /></div><p>Keith and Dad and I walked up to the bridge and Keith continued on to head to the top of the falls, he almost made it before he realized he was fully out of communication from the rest of us and as he wasn't sure how long it'd take and how long we wanted to wait he came back down. We had a great bite to eat at the lodge and then hit the road for home.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441520544037476434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjoKq716By2ULeZUzx56QQhnHyjpWswDXhVmJDuJl9ULq1Vfp-YlqBQ3sdSks9stIT65vFuMtTIWjfcfnaUlnhqLqgYE20unHBiUEpLmp_o9vbJvzSa5wIh8TyN4WtHtumADlI/s400/IMG_5863.jpg" border="0" />8. the food... We had a big breakfast (the original) then a snack at Multnomah and then I forced my family to try German food (eh they say but I loved it) then we headed north to Spiffy's for the biggest, baddest, most awesome banana cream pie EVAH!!!</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441527881450613106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwgH3cAgZC-1IJ79WZ9i1EGg7Do1noJirsVj9WiDDSngcBtyg1TkyfHUEpdUUGXAPbNl0HUzTXMieQu3_jHjCqzrha41P4fzOxNMNIYWtEvdu3vVJqlinWdZz5FhiUd1OXZXaZ/s400/spiffy's.bmp" border="0" /><br />9. A trip to Cabella's... Mom and Dad hadn't been yet and I knew they'd freak! it was great! Dad could have made that his destination for the day and Keith and Mom and I had a blast! i heart you Cabella's.<br /><p>We had a blast on the trip, it was so fun to see Mike and such fun with my parents! And Portland, you're pretty dang cool. I can't wait to get back!<br /></p><p><img height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-84898046527894111552010-02-17T08:49:00.000-08:002010-02-17T09:23:45.961-08:00Dining room lighting delimaOk, I'll admit it, I'm frugal. some would say cheap. but I like to get alot of bang for my buck and I'm a careful girl! <div><div><div><div><br /></div><p>Our dining room has a cap where lighting can be installed (say a chandelier or what have you) and I've got a great idea but no idea how to implement...</p><p>here's what I LOVE...</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439263290804112722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 390px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkiPORY9tyPH71e-vzV7oNkp5zpM6lOr2B4B5JZf9x-QfgMfj_INH3Bxk4buIBjA38ovyE4aQBEV-IHThzXq0hHDo4w0S9qHJ1hQ1cjIxiCsjhhnxyoafFv3g4CKAsDLzo3CI/s400/31903863d383.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439263289596812066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgFJ3FTY775fh5TnxatCWExfN-7lAxjBb4_fKgX2mRULMQaBqJqk_j8Qu18xHq6Z9S1Thl7BiwqOeOXfKEnS6_yNCuZWwkW-gJZM0n0wgXvYz8dBPIaWelAdm6p0_uQXI58_6d/s400/14039435.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439263303031083202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtYBXEnwzQEpaPRgE3E3o6SseqMWv42uGJxyJLcMOxrRzdlEfRbiVGk588Zz1uYD6hJZBnzqlb3-xVXG30dSczL79wTqJp4aoYmo073s3GrvYAXR4HqofxLqOZF5Nhyy1ru3k9/s400/drum-shade-pendant.jpg" border="0" /><br />The top two are my absolute favorite but I love the versatility of the third...</div><div> </div><div>I found a tutorial on the one below:<br /><br /><br />her inspiration:<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439263305686905858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWEuLaw4aTX3lsaYSfWkkhje8aSOvUVdGo2Q9Beep40cLXAnCPnwwedxd98ILpENcN7yLFNmIeGUMSo5s4ziw3IwWZnIs7VDz8qJwgaHTwsQnIHKOOSg8PE1h_xsTdTwRxmzz/s400/horchow_light.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><a href="http://www.apennysavedblog.com/2009/06/diy-chandelier-tutorial.html">http://www.apennysavedblog.com/2009/06/diy-chandelier-tutorial.html</a></p><p>What she came up with:</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439263313259826242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzqRoeEyDUFCA97N3seBvd8XO7fGU7LKcag49qBqjbMcV0p-CGu0tUuAWbOPFoy2TMls8rxmPwm2SZrwqUeuZ3YAEyxlIY4AaZ5YyVKnPIPpySRf-w5CGnoYu0nnZ1Vpv3ZQq/s400/P1030489.JPG" border="0" /><br />have any of you messed with lighting? it looks like with a few parts and some muscle this is possible. have you seen anything? I'd like to keep the project under 50$ so that I have some room in the budget to paint the dining room wall and do an inexpensive window treatment in there too... </div><div> </div><div>HELP!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><p><img height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-15505174066573011342010-02-08T16:03:00.001-08:002010-02-08T16:05:38.398-08:00A contest is a coming!!!<p>I HAVE OLYMPIC FEVER...</p><p>and I have been contacted with a neat proposition...</p><p>so... to start the fun, please respond with what you're looking forward to MOST about the Winter games in Vancouver? Apollo? Ice Skating? Curling? </p><p>and make sure you check back later as I'll be putting up the contest details tonight!</p><p><img height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-26584873868757035512010-02-08T12:51:00.001-08:002010-02-08T12:53:45.531-08:00Mikayla quotes...<p>So I was at the church all day saturday so Mikayla was with Mom and in the evening on our way to the grocery store was the first time she had to talk to me... one of those moments that I just love!</p><p>She asked me "Kim did God really have us planned out 100 years before we were born?" </p><p>we talked about that for a while, she asked a few more questions and then busts out</p><p>"Isn't it weird that canadian bacon tastes like ham and not bacon?" </p><p>now that's a random change in conversation...</p><p>gotta love the little moments where she's so free to talk about anything and everything but dang she threw me off! ;) </p><p><img height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-80437023551936838292010-02-08T11:01:00.000-08:002010-02-08T11:04:56.039-08:00favorite things about this weekend...the quick version<p>1. I got to ring the bell at our church...</p><p>2. I had the pleasure of meeting a new couple at our church and coordinate (helped anyway) their reception.</p><p>3. I got to help with a wedding all at the same time (two events at the church at the same time)</p><p>4. I saw a 4 month old on a potty.</p><p>5. I saw groomsmen walk into the star wars theme, but cool</p><p>6. I saw a photography team of 4 photographers shoot quite a wedding. yes 4. </p><p>all in all a great Saturday ;) feel free to ask questions, I dropped some bombs out there ;) </p><p><img style="WIDTH: 94px; HEIGHT: 63px" height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-69679568154176717072010-02-05T13:06:00.000-08:002010-02-05T13:09:26.209-08:00fun hilarious customer comments...<p>Occassionaly I find something hilarious. thought I'd share...</p><p>These are real customer Reviews on Real products and man do people get creative and have FUN!</p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Three-Wolf-Short-Sleeve/product-reviews/B002HJ377A/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1">http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Three-Wolf-Short-Sleeve/product-reviews/B002HJ377A/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1</a></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Zenith-Tourbillon-Titanium-Chronograph-96-0529-4035/product-reviews/B001K3IXW8/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1">http://www.amazon.com/Zenith-Tourbillon-Titanium-Chronograph-96-0529-4035/product-reviews/B001K3IXW8/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1</a></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Sapphire-Diamond-Necklace-ARPELS/dp/B0029T4GAU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1265397482&sr=1-2">http://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Sapphire-Diamond-Necklace-ARPELS/dp/B0029T4GAU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=jewelry&qid=1265397482&sr=1-2</a></p><p>have fun!</p><p> </p><p><img height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-65029066339042960122009-12-01T08:46:00.001-08:002009-12-01T08:51:23.255-08:00formal shots - the beach<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410310443906235234" style="DISPLAY: block; 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Two locations, two "changes" of clothes and some amazing pictures later! This was our first stop at a little league field not far from our house. we couldn't get into the field without breaking in so these are outside the actual field. I was hoping for a recreation of the proposal picture (Keith kneeling on third base is a pretty good shot) but these came out pretty fabulous!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410304357051477602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHX5wxvncUTntrokxfEqp7n5zKVSO7_uHBXKTh32XJP5dybjvRyKUgVdFOglq75flNEoKouJ_ahUf02rOYtmd3uYr6Wrz_GOyt_HcZzO79eEa3R5u6qERZquZMF_CKf-JIDg8/s400/Johnson-0067.jpg" border="0" /><br />Hannah scaled the fence and took some shots through the chain link, they came out really cool!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVZZCaZJuxxpZCa5ZmlA7_YnAzSXnIlA5Pr6hbtQRfloSMyflwzrxPd7vuEgBUmbrxWB0LjNEjwIfS7LFBZDsv0glpjbw6Oh_IK7k-5orKRcRsFWBH1pr9SNQKsB5hokaGvDM/s1600/Johnson-0107.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410304381595327490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVZZCaZJuxxpZCa5ZmlA7_YnAzSXnIlA5Pr6hbtQRfloSMyflwzrxPd7vuEgBUmbrxWB0LjNEjwIfS7LFBZDsv0glpjbw6Oh_IK7k-5orKRcRsFWBH1pr9SNQKsB5hokaGvDM/s400/Johnson-0107.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here's us teaching Mikayla the toss the bat, one hand over the other to see who goes first trick. that was a new one. I win by the way. ;)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrtJb8BdchD57Gfp0Fo7r2lSe4tpNwFT8C1qf5I62pQIQm1fi66ORrOmzLK8SPAkLZWJNERsp4celPVGMj5Cuw9yf1-4cTGuq9Jc70RZ64VI3z0bvKJFSEuoJjQ7b_7y2_7iF/s1600/Johnson-0134.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410304374454781986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrtJb8BdchD57Gfp0Fo7r2lSe4tpNwFT8C1qf5I62pQIQm1fi66ORrOmzLK8SPAkLZWJNERsp4celPVGMj5Cuw9yf1-4cTGuq9Jc70RZ64VI3z0bvKJFSEuoJjQ7b_7y2_7iF/s400/Johnson-0134.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqc2y9tOXkdp7DnNaEI7smPJ4F2zMJlbPHV2yX6fa-i83hzpOxIjYkMSdP_P-rff4lR2U2SS9xchgQj1acIlRZ6f5-GLEv7K69dP7eiyLD3x2vGtq1xlOdKUEiZnIUKfDI7ywo/s1600/Johnson-0091.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410304364458717570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqc2y9tOXkdp7DnNaEI7smPJ4F2zMJlbPHV2yX6fa-i83hzpOxIjYkMSdP_P-rff4lR2U2SS9xchgQj1acIlRZ6f5-GLEv7K69dP7eiyLD3x2vGtq1xlOdKUEiZnIUKfDI7ywo/s400/Johnson-0091.jpg" border="0" /></a> this one is going next to my bed. I love it.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbHPnZ-teQ3OOngfkmiCk-qAaubQrgpp9Gsz-9MzGbiy12-3UiXia9EfPgCD68t1LAHpWMUF1_cuGIn1H9pIgzCa1M8rf8_BFasNQOgRvexnQ-fVMB2mWmYA9W3FnbeUioA6H/s1600/Johnson-0081.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410304348060417106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbHPnZ-teQ3OOngfkmiCk-qAaubQrgpp9Gsz-9MzGbiy12-3UiXia9EfPgCD68t1LAHpWMUF1_cuGIn1H9pIgzCa1M8rf8_BFasNQOgRvexnQ-fVMB2mWmYA9W3FnbeUioA6H/s400/Johnson-0081.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />One last daisy of the year and I'll have to say that this pic is the money shot.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-27287765008623503842009-08-28T15:29:00.000-07:002009-08-28T15:53:09.198-07:00Insta Snow experiement at Mikayla's 8th BdaySteve Spangler you have done me proud!<br /><br />I purchased a container of the insta snow and it was such a hit! We started by gathering all the kids around Matthew and I talked to them about what a polymer was (teach Kim!) we talked about the inside of a diaper, how it works and then we got to show off the insta snow!<br /><br />I put a small amount of the powder in Matthews hand and started pouring the water. It was so fun to see the kids explode with squeals and then RUN to go do their own!<br /><br />This one is a winner!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375145708074163250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDcnA75BmIebr5bP_l-nGXpNrkw7eoCPWnJ1d95Au9IJEtcD87258EtC5lw988tVhH5bIo0nrj_8ItX1ViyY6UKoDK6FiIwx4X0V19mKkolrWuQrKlMg3CHuHZ_n3Llvkv1SxY/s400/5416_242153020470_561795470_8027773_1155022_n.jpg" border="0" />Matthew taking one for the team! can you believe how much water goes into that!<br /><div> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375145700283319442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6nBX9UklH-aL-9jtQYCAMia7fKXTyQtKGGcTVjXWovvmhK_wzP0dPdNqPYnmRmv9UTp7iW04SurZAEzCqtifPvZBi-ZpJyUmg7Mrb6HhvEjrQcFw_hACsH8l-WDn6n95NtYAS/s400/5416_242153075470_561795470_8027775_2550459_n.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>I love Caroline's face in the pic, seriously made the party for me! they loved it.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375145727813097778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAmGn5ElFhMHLnYFGEONy2HknJcMDQ54RbMv8b5tyJJqCc70YJE1-dqnk16n8InLbDqDlPh9FYBAI1ve41TdsNKzazY3Ht39MGYyxlwEZIZAh4npO8zHPThW46xU95RUFId50X/s400/5416_242153085470_561795470_8027776_4538926_n.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKb83sxnOCo9yZEkoKoRZ3gPwbyi1sC3MZY6cv6MdFfRW9UlXzNV1wo8jRCk5QT3Uu-l34Im9hMUL1zynhDqBlHs-3Pt-aNGqRAZ4bUnRaX4kLts6FyWyRl0e0lrYZ0DjpUdj/s1600-h/5416_242153035470_561795470_8027774_2496137_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375145718401500242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKb83sxnOCo9yZEkoKoRZ3gPwbyi1sC3MZY6cv6MdFfRW9UlXzNV1wo8jRCk5QT3Uu-l34Im9hMUL1zynhDqBlHs-3Pt-aNGqRAZ4bUnRaX4kLts6FyWyRl0e0lrYZ0DjpUdj/s400/5416_242153035470_561795470_8027774_2496137_n.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375145730822937458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCqSFU_MelY00COr6RkIzD4PoIBDGFkVJ7XjyflLjobY0lZU2Zn0SM9VJE4Z64JAGNCYAsAqiI-sgjXh2Z6tH3c-efS_sDOmbchg7eMdonI8qvYoOGezlerOlzX65gVYu1dKy9/s400/5416_242153150470_561795470_8027779_811444_n.jpg" border="0" />Keith helping his table with their "snow"<br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-70762156011179585622009-08-05T11:11:00.000-07:002009-08-05T11:13:28.349-07:00dry ice rocks!First photo of the party and the one I'm going to blow up and frame! The first kids showing us their excitement with the dry ice in the punch! This one got an amazing reaction didn't it!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOv389kD4BhIWrHK5db7TNV40O2s9ucBBJLKB_vNZWoG-BegDXlMpCAERRc4F4nomRVW38KeiKwWdEeqvIPtOgDTnsltHS2dtQeUmfy_WEfA1dBzkt_YPLTM_qQyTtC9THBQXR/s1600-h/5416_242153105470_561795470_8027777_4544621_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366544127733333714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOv389kD4BhIWrHK5db7TNV40O2s9ucBBJLKB_vNZWoG-BegDXlMpCAERRc4F4nomRVW38KeiKwWdEeqvIPtOgDTnsltHS2dtQeUmfy_WEfA1dBzkt_YPLTM_qQyTtC9THBQXR/s400/5416_242153105470_561795470_8027777_4544621_n.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Josiah, Mikayla and Bekah<br /><br /><p><img height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-3584097423862289482009-07-31T10:09:00.000-07:002009-07-31T10:13:28.013-07:00It's almost party time!!!!<p>last of the shopping and set up tonight (made tissue poms at 6am this morning, now that's dedication!) and then.... party time.</p><p>Wish me luck, I'm playing science teacher Kim tomorrow. A role at one time in my life that I thought would be my daily adventure! let's see if I really did have it! ;) </p><p>I'm so excited to teach 20 kids about polymers in a real way and what the real world application is! so fun! </p><p>Thanks SO much to Steve Spangler who has made science fun for me again, it's been amazing to see my kiddo get excited about our world and why and how things work! </p><p>Also lauging that the science experiments that I picked out over a month ago are PERFECT for this hot week, making ice cream and insta snow. it's like Christmas in August! </p><p> </p><p><img height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18970624.post-47583721704674045662009-07-29T16:10:00.000-07:002009-07-29T16:15:31.401-07:00party timeline and script. what do you think?<p>Party timeline and script.... CHECK! </p><p>I'm feeling good, feeling organized! this is going to be a great party and... we're in an air conditioned room for the party! WOHOO! </p><p>Mikayla's party is in full swing, I've pre portioned all the experiements, everything is boxed and ready to go to the cabana, I've lined up tables and help and I'm SO excited! this is going to be quite an event!</p><p>I have bracelets (like what you get for passing the swim test at camp) in different colors to show who is in which group, I have signs for the tables and all the paper stuff ready. </p><p>Here's the lineup of what's going on!</p><p><strong>PARTY TIMELINE<br /></strong><br />As children enter give bracelets, with table numbers</p><p><br />Ice cream on each table to shake while waiting for all the kids to show up</p><p><br />Take one shaken ice cream apart to take tastes, then move buckets into the kitchen </p><p><br />Insta snow experiment with partners</p><p><br />Play time (with the snow on their plastic plate)</p><p><br />Put snow into their zip lock bags (sharpie to write name on their bag), Wash hands in kitchen by table number</p><p><br />Ice cream and singing (still on debates on this, looking for an easy thing to do since we’ll be taking tastes of homemade ice cream??thoughts?? Mikayla wanted ice cream with nerds on them but she’s not totally sold on it, I want something EASY!!!)</p><p><br />Presents</p><p><br />Wipe down tables and reset for next experiment (quick wipe and bring out next bucket)</p><p><br />Slime experiment</p><p><br />Send home with bag of goodies<br /><br />Each table to have favor bags with experiments in separate tubs<br /><br /><strong>Ice cream experiment</strong></p><p><br /><em>Jugs, ice, ziplock bag, milk mixture, rock salt<br /></em>The science of it all…<br />Fill the coffee can or large plastic jar half full with crushed ice.<br />Add about 6 tablespoons of salt to the ice. Seal the container and mix for a few minutes by rolling the container back and forth on the floor. Hey, you might even have to wear gloves! Why? Measure the temperature of the mixture with a thermometer. The salt and ice mixture gets down to about 14 degrees F (-10 degrees C)!<br />Use the quart size zipper-lock bag to mix the following ingredients:<br />1/2 cup of half & half cream<br />1 tablespoon sugar<br />1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />Seal tightly, allowing as little air to remain in the bag as possible. Too much air left inside may force the bag open during shaking.<br />Place the bag inside the coffee can with the ice mixture and seal and place the lid on tightly. Here comes the fun part... find someone who will roll the can back and forth on the floor with you. Only the people who help get to enjoy the ice cream! Roll it everywhere... on the floor, over the bed, under the table, on top of Uncle Bill... just keep rolling it. Five to eight minutes is adequate time for the mixture to freeze into ice cream. You might need to check on your ice cream concoction after 5 minutes to see if it's frozen. If not, keep rolling.<br />Remove the bag from the can and rinse it well with water. You don’t want any salt water accidentally getting into your ice cream.<br />Use your spoon to eat the ice cream right out of the bag!<br />How does it work?<br />What does the salt do? Just like we use salt on icy roads in the winter, salt mixed with ice in this case also causes the ice to melt. When salt comes into contact with ice, the freezing point of the ice is lowered.<br />The lowering of the freezing point depends on the amount of salt added. The more salt added, the lower the temperature will be before the salt- water solution freezes. For example, water will normally freeze at 32 degrees F. A 10% salt solution freezes at 20 degrees F, and a 20% solution freezes at 2 degrees F.<br />When salt is added to the ice, some of the ice melts because the freezing point is lowered. Always remember that heat must be absorbed by the ice for it to melt. The heat that causes the melting comes from the surroundings (the warmer cream mixture). By lowering the temperature at which ice is frozen, you were able to create an environment in which the cream mixture could freeze at a temperature below 32 degrees F into ice cream.<br /> </p><p><strong>Insta Snow experiment</strong></p><strong></strong><p><br />Premeasured snow<br />Premeasured water<br />Plastic plate<br />Ziploc bag with name<br /><br />Does anyone know what this is (Diaper)<br />What does it hold, how does it work? (pour bottle of water in it)<br />These are both excellent examples of a polymer!<br />The science of it all:<br />put the premeasured powder in your hands (over your plate)<br />Have your partner pour the premeasured water into your hands (over your plate)<br />Quickly pour all of the water into the cup with the Insta-Snow powder. Don’t take your eyes off the erupting snow!<br />Go ahead... put your fingers in the fluffy fake snow. It looks so real that special effects artists are now using it in movies. If you let the snow sit out, the water will evaporate and the once fluffy snow will turn back into the dry powder. That’s right... it’s reusable!!!<br />How does it work?<br />Insta-Snow® is actually derived from the superabsorbent polymer found in baby diapers. The only difference (and it’s a big one) is that the Insta-Snow polymer not only absorbs water but the long chains of molecules swell to an enormous size. The polymer soaks up water using the process of osmosis (water molecules pass through a barrier from one side to the other). When water comes in contact with the polymer, it moves from outside the polymer to the inside and causes it to swell. The polymer chains have an elastic quality, but they can stretch only so far and hold just so much water.<br />The Insta-Snow reaction is a great example of a physical reaction - a reaction where the substance itself does not change. When an ice cube melts, a physical reaction takes place where the solid ice turns into a liquid, but the substance (water) never changes - it's still water! However, in a chemical reaction, a new substance is formed and energy is either given off or absorbed.<br />If you think of the Insta-Snow powder is millions of tiny sponges, it's easy to see that neither the Insta-Snow powder or the water was changed. If you allow the water to evaporate, the Insta-Snow powder dries out and returns to it's previous state, ready to be used again.<br />How long does the hydrated snow last?<br />The snow will start to dehydrate after a few days due to evaporation. Just spray the top of the snow with water and fluff the snow with your fingers to give it a fresh, fluffy look. You can also let the snow completely dry out to use it again. The dry form of Insta-Snow powder will last forever!<br />Why does the snow feel cold to the touch?<br />Since the snow is almost entirely made up of water, and the water is bound to evaporate. The process of evaporation produces a constant cooling effect. That's why it's so much fun to touch!<br />Will the snow ever turn back into water? No, the fake snow will not melt since it is not really ice. However, the water can be released from the superabsorbent polymer by adding salt. The addition of salt destroys the water absorbing properties of Insta-Snow® forever.<br />Does Insta-Snow have to be on a special surface?<br />No, Insta-Snow can be used on almost any surface except untreated wood. Keep the snow off of any surface that might be damaged by water. Surfaces that are ideal include tile, plastic and glass. Insta-Snow will not stain fabric, but normal care should be taken when applying this water-based material.<br />Can Insta-Snow be thrown away in the trash?<br />Insta-Snow is very easy to clean up and can be disposed of in the trash. Just brush the surface clean or use a vacuum to pick up the snow. Eventually the hydrated snow will turn back into the dry powder and can be easily swept or vacuumed. Insta-Snow powder is a non-hazardous, non-toxic, environmentally safe polymer.<br /><br /><strong>Slime Experiment</strong></p><p><br />Test tube (baby soda bottle)<br />Premeasured ingredients<br />Plastic plate<br />Talk about the baby soda bottle, show what it can do, give them the website to check out more experiments <a href="http://www.stevespangler.com/">www.stevespangler.com</a></p><p> </p><p><img height="97" src="http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/kimpem22/signature.jpg" width="138" /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0