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Wednesday, February 28th

Happy Birthday Katie...

"If you want to be happy, be."

Let's all wish Katie a Happy Birthday!
klds on 02.28.07 @ 01:39 AM CST [link]

Hope...pass it on...

“Never let go of hope. One day you will see that it all has finally come together. What you have always wished for has finally come to be. You will look back and laugh at what has passed and you will ask yourself... 'How did I get through all of that?”

klds on 02.28.07 @ 01:37 AM CST [link]

Tuesday, February 27th

News I missed...

"Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not,
but we will be judged by only one thing, the result."

I was talking to Kelly last week and found out that Nick has started a new job at Clark's union- what a great opportunity. They will be lucky to have you Nick-congratulations!
klds on 02.27.07 @ 01:22 AM CST [link]

Trying to wrestle up some news...

“Media: 99,99% of what happens is not on the news”

* Nana & Poppy are back home
* Kevin put an offer in on a house- soon a place of his own
* Mark your calendars...
.....May 20 Farley graduates
.....May 22 Kameron gets confirmed
.....Labor Day 2007- looks like Erin is getting married
* Kameron is signed up for baseball and football already
* Karen is still working every night
* Kelsie wants to eat donuts for dinner (mommy won't let her)
* Delaney is in to swimming again...that girl is a fish
* Matty won her game this past weekend
* What's up with you?
klds on 02.27.07 @ 01:12 AM CST [link]

A-B-C's...

“By phonemic trans-formation into visual terms, the alphabet became a universal, abstract, static container of meaningless sounds.”

These are the alphabet cards I made Delaney so she can learn her letters- each card has 2 pictures for each letter. Delaney is in everyone!
klds on 02.27.07 @ 12:59 AM CST [link]

Valentine's gift...

“Every gift from a friend is a wish for your happiness.”

Here is a picture of the mosaic mirror we got for the hearth for Valentine's Day...adds color to the room.
klds on 02.27.07 @ 12:57 AM CST [link]

Sunday, February 25th

Nicknames...

"Come on Chicklet."
"Come on Biglet."

klds on 02.25.07 @ 09:28 PM CST [link]

Friday, February 23rd

Don't work too hard...

klds on 02.23.07 @ 10:56 AM CST [link]

Monday, February 19th

More great news...

"Successful people begin where failures leave off
Never settle for 'just getting the job done.' Excel!"

Kelly is on a roll- first she hears from a man who owns a radio station and wants to hire her to work for him (she knows this stuff- good call on his part) and she also gets the job in billing at the hospital that she interviewed for...good stuff. Congratulations on showing them how to do it right. We are all so proud of you!!!
klds on 02.19.07 @ 04:04 PM CST [link]

A NC treat...

The gang from NC would like to share some of their beauty secrets...to help us stay thin...

2 Melissa's Ready to use 9 Inch Crepes (can be found at most Harris Teeter stores)
1 Jell-o Sugar free Pudding snack in Chocolate/Vanilla
1/2 Cup Cool Whip Free
Berries (optional) or sugar free Chocolate syrup (optional)

Cut each crepe in half.
Mix pudding and cool whip until blended and put 1/4 of the mixture in each crepe half.
Fold crepes like an envelope so that no mixture is coming out and freeze for 1 hr
*can eat directly out of the freezer but, try this....
Spray skillet w non-stick cooking spray and place over medium heat
Put crepes on their thinner side down for 1 minute and then CAREFULLY turn onto other side for 1-2 minutes
The crepe should be slightly brown and toasty on the outside but will remain cool and creamy on the inside
Top with Berries or syrup as desired
*** each chocolate-y crepe is only 55 calories and 1 gram of fat!!!!!!!
klds on 02.19.07 @ 01:49 PM CST [link]

Presidents Day ...

According to the federal government, the holiday observed on the third Monday in February is officially Washington's Birthday. But many Americans believe that this holiday is now called "Presidents Day," in honor of both Presidents Washington and Lincoln, whose birthdays are Feb. 22 and Feb. 12, respectively. It turns out that whether you honor one or the other or both of these presidents may depend on where you live. While the name change has never been authorized by Congress, it has gained a strong hold on the public consciousness, and is generally used on calendars, in advertising, and even by many government agencies.
klds on 02.19.07 @ 03:42 AM CST [link]

Night out...

Last night we went to the theater with Linda's sister and husband and saw, "Leaving Iowa" which is a warm and nostalgic comedy about a middle-aged writer searching for the perfect spot to scatter his father's ashes; along the way, he relives the summer vacations he spent trapped in the family station wagon as a boy.

Remember some of our family vacations?
klds on 02.19.07 @ 03:15 AM CST [link]

One year...

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart,
and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that
which has been your delight."

It hardly seems possible that she has been gone a year- I miss her.
If you want to do something in remembrance- donate to Cure Cancer...see the side bar.

Here is my donation- I hope everyone will make a small donation in memory of Lu or a loved one lost to Cancer,lets help find a cure. If our badge is one of the top 6 in donations- Kevin Bacon will donate $10,000 to our cause. I am sending this out to my schools- right now we need 77 donations (your name only counts once).
klds on 02.19.07 @ 02:12 AM CST [link]

Sunday, February 18th

New home...soon

"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort."

Kevin Michael will soon be able to do dishes in a new home... he sold his house in Florida so he will soon be able to get his own place in North Carolina. Congratulations Kevin!
klds on 02.18.07 @ 01:34 AM CST [link]

Saturday, February 17th

Looking for Quotes

In the heart of scrapbooking, I am looking for all the funny things that the two little girls have said since they were born... I figured their mommies would be good sources for this info. I am looking for the quote and possible date (or at least age), circumstances around the quotes, and of course pictures that go with the (if there are any). I few I can think of:

"I not evil! I a fairy princess!" - Kelsie (age 2)

Mom says, "Delaney, let's go run some errands." As they are out, Delaney says, "Mom, where's Erin?" - Delaney (age 3)

Kelsie, what do you want for Christmas? "Toys" What kind of toys? "Lellow" Kelsie (age 2)

I am also looking for the Delaney stories from Myrtle Beach - the "widgie" story and the "smack my bootie" story, along with pictures.

Please post or e-mail me with as many as you can remember. I would like to document these.

Or maybe we should do them for all the kids... I think everyone's favorite is:
"Quit your bitchin' Barbie!" - and we all know who said this one, Little Miss Dee-bird! (age ?)
Or how about: "Who Rang My Bell!" Nicholas quoting the Wiz of Oz. He used to say that one a lot!
Then there was always Beth's "dot-gos" (hotdogs) and her "I love you 2 lots."

Anyway, let's remember these! Send 'em my way if you can think of some.
Erin on 02.17.07 @ 11:57 AM CST [link]

Getting better...slowly

"When a person is down in the world,
an ounce of help is better than a pound of preaching."

Kelsie still has a cough and Kenny is still feeling slugish. Kelsie feels better by dressing up as...Belle (who else) and Kenny by trying to relax- Kelsie's hug is for go measure!
klds on 02.17.07 @ 01:53 AM CST [link]

Cutie...

"Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another."

She got dressed all by herself in the outfit Erin got her for Christmas- she loves to dress up and loves to dance through life.
klds on 02.17.07 @ 01:48 AM CST [link]

Thursday, February 15th

Hey it's 50 degrees here...

“Some folks like to get away, take a holiday from the neighborhood.
Hop a flight to Myrtle Beach or to North Carolina.
So I'm driving , looking for a Route 81 sign
Cause I'm NOT in a New York state of mind.”

Nana and Poppy are enjoying 50 degree weather with NO SNOW and just putzing around.
They went out to dinner for Valentines Day, will go to the Library on Saturday and Kevin is coming for a visit this weekend.
klds on 02.15.07 @ 12:49 AM CST [link]

Not the peanut butter our mother use to give us...

A salmonella outbreak that has slowly grown to nearly 300 cases in 39 states since August has been linked to tainted peanut butter. About 20 percent of the 288 infected people have been hospitalized, but none has died. The Food and Drug Administration warned consumers not to eat certain jars of Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter because of the risk of contamination.The affected jars have a product code on the lid that begins with the number “2111.”

Now you might think that the chances you have these are small- Linda and I had 2 jars with this number- one full, one almost empty. I now have a jar of Jiff!
klds on 02.15.07 @ 12:34 AM CST [link]

Wednesday, February 14th

We got the blues...

“Winter is the season in which people try to keep the house as warm as it was in the summer, when they complained about the heat”

After more than a month of cold weather, Kansas City residents are starting to feel the effects.A Kansas City cold wave triggers the winter blues, which one in five people experience. We got a snow storm Monday night. Tuesday and today- schools were/are closed. I don't know about others- but that helps my blues (along with Vit. D).
klds on 02.14.07 @ 02:11 AM CST [link]

And she wins...again...

"In soccer there are no time outs, helmets, shoulder pads, commercial breaks,
half time extravaganzas so, if that's what you need...go play football you big wuss!"

Matty played in a game this past weekend that Nana & Poppy got to watch- she won!
klds on 02.14.07 @ 01:50 AM CST [link]

Happy Valentine's Day...

"Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love and you fall forever."

klds on 02.14.07 @ 01:47 AM CST [link]

Tuesday, February 13th

Worth sharing...

"Time passes, Life happens. Distance separates. Children grow up.
Jobs come and go. Love waxes and wanes. Men don't do what they're supposed to do .
Hearts break. Parents die. Colleagues forget favors. Careers end.
BUT.........
Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are between you.

A girl friend is never farther away than needing her can reach.
When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley's end.
Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you...
Or come in and carry you out.
Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended family, all bless our life!
The world wouldn't be the same without women, and neither would I. When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we would need each other.
Every day, we need each other still."

Kelly shared this poem and I thought it was wonderful and wanted to make sure others saw it too. Thanks Kelly- I really enjoyed this!
klds on 02.13.07 @ 01:01 AM CST [link]

Monday, February 12th

"Happiness lies, first of all, in health."

Well the whole family has colds- Kameron was home last week sick in bed (and no Nana to take care of him) so we need to say a little prayer that all feel better soon.
klds on 02.12.07 @ 01:30 AM CST [link]

The Love of Laney...

"Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."

She just loves to go around spreading smiles and hugs making everyones day brighter!
klds on 02.12.07 @ 01:23 AM CST [link]

Sunday, February 11th

Lala & Linda as M&M's...

Originally made as a high-energy field snack for American soldiers, because "they melt in your mouth, not in your hand." M&M's were named after Forrest Mars and Bruce Murries, the inventors.

Red M&M's were discontinued for 11 years from 1976 to 1985 after the FDA banned Red Dye No. 2, even though M&M's did not contain this dye. They have always used Red #'s 3 and 40!

Many consumers protested, and a student at the University of Tennessee (Paul Hethmon, the photo editor on the student newspaper, the Daily Beacon) started a society for the Restoration and Preservation of Red M&M's. Eventually the company relented and began producing it again. It was reintroduced it at about the same time as glasnost and the crumbling of the anti-Red scare. Focus groups were held to decide the correct proportions for the gradual reintroduction of the banned variety during the Christmas season of 1985.

The new proportions were 30% brown, 20% red, 20% yellow and 10% each of orange, green and tan for plain M&M's.
You want to turn yourself into an M&M...click Become an M&M
klds on 02.11.07 @ 02:32 AM CST [link]

Saturday, February 10th

Happy Birthday Kay...

Don't forget to wish Kay C. a very Happy Birthday today!
klds on 02.10.07 @ 02:09 AM CST [link]

Friday, February 9th

And the resumes are off...

My website is finally done. To see it, view http://www.bethculver.com.

I've started sending out the resumes, but it's a time consuming project by the time you research a company and think of the perfect opening paragraph for my cover letter. I did my first 14 today. Tomorrow I will tackle the remainder of the stack (yes I printed out 40 jobs to apply to).

beth on 02.09.07 @ 06:08 PM CST [link]

Thursday, February 8th

Project 365: How to Take a Photo a Day and See Your Life in a Whole New Way ...

People will often say that their whole lives flashed before their eyes after they experienced a traumatic event. Perhaps it’s a bit morbid, but we think that sounds pretty incredible.

When Taylor McKnight started taking a photo a day on January 1st, 2004, he never imagined the project would not only serve as a way to remember a year, but also help him understand what was important to him in his life.

The challenge is deceptively simple: Take a picture a day. It can be of you, what you are doing or some other object you wish to take (like Delaney or Kelsie).

So...let's try this.
There are enough cameras out there- for more ideas...click link.
klds on 02.08.07 @ 02:40 PM CST [more..]

Snow...lots of snow!

"A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.

While the northern Plains and Northeast shiver in dangerously cold temperatures, the folks in upstate New York are keeping warm shoveling snow -- lots of snow. The snow is falling at a rate of 5 inches an hour at times. This has forced state police to temporarily close Interstate 81 between Central Square and Pulaski, a stretch of about 15 miles. (Looks like mom & dad got lucky).
Hey everyone- stay put, stay warm, drink lots of hot cocoa.
klds on 02.08.07 @ 01:03 PM CST [link]

Tuesday, February 6th

They're off...

"Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind."

Mom & Dad are heading South- first to Kris's and then to the beach...pray for safe travel, warm weather and much relaxation.
klds on 02.06.07 @ 01:50 AM CST [link]

Monday, February 5th

Let's make a difference...

You've probably heard of the Six Degrees concept. Any one person (mainly, Kevin Bacon) is connected to any other person through six or fewer relationships, because it's a small world.

Six Degrees is about using this idea to accomplish something good. It's social networking with a social conscience. Through this web site, you can learn about and support the charities of celebrities and your friends, as well as fundraise for the causes close to your heart.

As you can see on the side bar- I have added a badge to help fight cancer
(in memory of Aunt Lu). I figured as the first anniversary of her death is upon us- we all might want to make a donation in her name. I listed several organizations who fight cancer- choose the one you like because I believe when one breaks the mystery- they all will succeed.
klds on 02.05.07 @ 07:53 PM CST [link]

Sunday, February 4th

A Blessing...

“May your days be many and your troubles be few.
May all God's blessings descend upon you.
May peace be within you may your heart be strong.
May you find what you're seeking wherever you roam.”

Kay C. received news that she got a new job at Xerox. The good news came with sad news that many in her old department were being laid off so this move comes at a good time. Though there is sadness in friends leaving their is congratulations to you for working hard everyday. Really, she is excited!
klds on 02.04.07 @ 02:54 AM CST [link]

Let's celebrate...

“Celebrate what you want to see more of.”

Kay C. wanted to celebrate her birthday with Mary- she is picking her up today, going to church with Father Nellis and then having lunch. Many family members will be joining the celebration.
To help celebrate- Delaney and her mother baked banana bread.

klds on 02.04.07 @ 02:44 AM CST [link]

Saturday, February 3rd

Perfect moments...

"There is no such thing as a perfect image, only a perfect moment".
nicksmile (143k image)

Let's make sure to capture them!
klds on 02.03.07 @ 02:17 AM CST [link]

Pass it on...

“The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on.
It is never of any use to oneself.”

Kam loves to help Kelsie with her art- it must run in the family!

We do have a bunch of creative folks.
klds on 02.03.07 @ 01:11 AM CST [link]

Friday, February 2nd

Phil Says Spring is Right Around the Corner!

Phil's official forecast as read 2/2/07 at 7:28 a.m. at Gobbler's Knob:
El Nino has caused high winds, heavy snow, ice and freezing temperatures in the west.
Here in the East with much mild winter weather we have been blessed.
Global warming has caused a great debate.
This mild winter makes it seem just great.
On this Groundhog Day we think of one thing.
Will we have winter or will we have spring?
On Gobbler's Knob I see no shadow today.
I predict that early spring is on the way.
klds on 02.02.07 @ 05:10 PM CST [link]

THe NEW 7 wonders

Did you know they were picking new 7 wonders of the world??

Cast your vote http://www.new7wonders.com
beth on 02.02.07 @ 09:00 AM CST [link]

Thursday, February 1st

Our little Rainbow fish...

"Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree,
but in the hearts of true friends."

Well it's that time again when the children have to dress as there favorite book character- Delaney choose the Rainbow Fish- here she is, fish face and all, swimming once again into our hearts- Kay you are too clever! When she was done- she shared rainbow fish crackers with her class.

klds on 02.01.07 @ 11:34 AM CST [link]

It's coming...

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the last of seven installments of the boy wizard's adventures, will be published July 21.
beth on 02.01.07 @ 09:41 AM CST [link]

Talented Girl...

“Great things are accomplished by talented people
who believe they will accomplish them.”

Erin opened up her own store on Etsy- named Airzinnn's Artwear.
She put up 13 items and has sold 3!
Very cute stuff, check it out Airzinnn's Artwear

klds on 02.01.07 @ 01:08 AM CST [link]

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