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Monday, April 30th

Wish it could be this easy...

"You gain strength, courage and confidence
by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.
You are able to say to yourself. "I lived through this horror.
I can take the next thing that comes along."

klds on 04.30.07 @ 12:45 AM CST [link]

Sunday, April 29th

Kevin's new home...

"Home is the one place in all this world where hearts are sure of each other."

Here it is...9916 Davis Lake Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28269.
Kevin is pretty happy with his new house. He can grill outside in his backyard and sit on his deck or enjoying watching TV in his living room. On those chilly nights he even has a fireplace. He has two bedrooms, his main room and a spare plus a party room and a den to work out of. He has lots of room to cook and spacious room to eat. Now to work off all that great cooking, he works out in his garage. He has lots of space and a place to finally call home.
klds on 04.29.07 @ 01:06 AM CST [link]

Saturday, April 28th

You go girl...

* Delaney is becoming a very good diver!
* Kim and Beth are in VA looking for an apartment for Beth
* Karen & Linda had their counter tops replaced and resanded today, now we can replace the tile
* Kameron starts baseball this weekend
* I asked Kelsie how old she was? She told me she is 3,4,5,6,7- that's old
* Katie scored another another goal and her team won!
What's up with you?
klds on 04.28.07 @ 12:53 AM CST [link]

Friday, April 27th

Say lots of prayers

"Is solace anywhere more comforting than in the arms of a sister."

Linda's sister Joann had a Pet scan this week that confirmed (90%) that she has cancer. She will get the biopsy this week to find out what type, what stage and the prognosis. It is looking like it started in the lungs. This showed up back in December but that Doctor choose to do NOTHING (asshole). Linda is very sad and this will be a very difficult time for her so please keep her in your prayers. Thanks.

klds on 04.27.07 @ 08:52 PM CST [link]

Thursday, April 26th

Good for a laugh...

Having a bad day- this will make you laugh (if you are at work please be carefully).
klds on 04.26.07 @ 01:05 AM CST [link]

Wednesday, April 25th

*77

My mom sent this to me and asked me to post for everyone:

I knew about the red light on cars, but not the *77.

It was about 1:00 p.m. in the afternoon, and Lauren was driving to visit a friend. An UNMARKED police car pulled up behind her and put his lights on. Lauren's parents have always told her never to pull over for an unmarked car on the side of the road, but rather to wait until they get to a gas station, etc.

Lauren had actually listened to her parents advice, and promptly called *77 on her cell phone to tell the police dispatcher that she would not pull over right away. She proceeded to tell the dispatcher that there was an unmarked police car with a flashing red light (!) on his rooftop behind her. The dispatcher checked to see if there were police cars where she was, and there weren't, and he told her to keep driving, remain calm and that he had back up already on the way.

Ten minutes later 4 cop cars surrounded her and the unmarked car behind her. One policeman went to her side and the others surrounded the car behind. They pulled the guy from the car and tackled him to the ground. The man was a convicted rapist and wanted for other crimes.

I never knew about the *77 Cell PhoneFeature - did you? - but especially for a woman alone in a car, you should not pull over for an unmarked car. Apparently police have to respect your right to keep going to a safe & quiet place. You obviously need to make some signals that you acknowledge them (i.e. put on your hazard lights) or call*77 like Lauren did.

Too bad the cell phone companies don't generally give you this little bit of wonderful information. Conversation with a service representative at Bell Mobility confirmed that *77 was a direct link to
state trooper info. So, now it's your turn to let your friends know about *77.

Send this to every woman (and person) you know; it may save a life.
Erin on 04.25.07 @ 02:30 PM CST [link]

They did it again...

Katie scored to tie the game- they lost the game but wow was it exciting to see her play!
Mattie scored in her game as well- her team won the tournament.

klds on 04.25.07 @ 12:49 AM CST [link]

Tuesday, April 24th

The Story...

"All of these lines across my face tell you the story of who I am
So many stories of where I've been and how I got to where I am."

klds on 04.24.07 @ 11:44 PM CST [link]

Earth Day...

Our greatest untapped source of energy is still the energy we can conserve
by not using so much of it.

Well the site was down but I think we need to think about ways we can help, so I'm making a belated post...
* TURN DOWN THERMOSTAT
* TURN DOWN WATER-HEATER SETTING
* INSTALL 2 COMPACT-FLOURESCENT BULBS
* TURN OFF UNNEEDED LIGHTS
* INSTALL ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHTING AND/OR DIMMER SWITCHES
* CARPOOL
* WEATHERSTRIP WINDOWS AND DOORS
* IMPROVE HOME INSULATION
* TURN OFF TV
klds on 04.24.07 @ 01:45 PM CST [link]

Problems...

We are experiencing problems- bare with us!
klds on 04.24.07 @ 01:02 AM CST [link]

Saturday, April 21st

Mim's Graduation - Save the Date!

Mim will graduate on June 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York. Please try to attend, as this is a very big event for her and our family and we are very proud of her! Not only that, but we need the numbers so that we can be loud enough to cheer and she will hear us! Way to go MIMMY!
Erin on 04.21.07 @ 03:13 PM CST [link]

Remembering Virginia Tech

I haven't posted anything on the recent events at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007, because I didn't really know what to say. It is a tragic thing to lose so many lives, and especially so many that are so young. One of the girls was from my town here. It hit us hard because we live only 2-3 hours away from where this took place. VCU is nearby and they have been honoring those fallen. Yesterday was Virginia Tech Day and everywhere that you went people were wearing maroon and yellow. Even the Boston Red Sox carried a small VT logo on their uniforms yesterday. It is scary and unfortunate and I will never understand what could bring someone to do something so cruel. Right now I just want to ask people to pray for the families, friends, and faculty of Virginia Tech. There are some amazing photos on the front of their website, which has now changed too. They thank everyone who came to help, list the names of the fallen, and this quote:

We will continue to invent the future through our blood and tears and through all our sadness ... We will prevail ...
-- Nikki Giovanni, University Distinguished Professor, poet, activist

Erin on 04.21.07 @ 02:51 PM CST [link]

We had a little fun...

We sipped on wine and listened to music and laughed till it hurt...
klds on 04.21.07 @ 12:51 AM CST [link]

Friday, April 20th

Remembering Columbine...

"May nothing evil cross this door,
And may ill fortune never pry
About these windows; may the roar
And wind go by."

klds on 04.20.07 @ 11:50 PM CST [link]

Job update

I got offered both jobs in Virginia. I think the job I’m going to take is the management group job. They offer slightly higher pay, more creative work and I get the week between Christmas and New Years off paid vacation time! Yea! So now, the apartment search and big move is underway! I have less than a month to figure everything out and get my butt to Virginia!
beth on 04.20.07 @ 05:03 PM CST [link]

She's here...and looking great

* Kris made it safe and sound to Kansas City
* Kris got here new job promotion, nice raise- Congratulations!
* Kelly started her second job this week- sounds like she enjoys it
* I plan to have a fantastic weekend with Kris!
klds on 04.20.07 @ 12:40 AM CST [link]

Thursday, April 19th

The Oklahoma City National Memorial

"We come here to remember those who were killed,
those who survived and those changed forever.
May all who leave here know the impact of violence.
May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity."

klds on 04.19.07 @ 01:46 PM CST [link]

Wednesday, April 18th

Shopping for Bridesmaid Dresses

So my sister ended up coming into town this weekend because she had two interviews in the area… so we took part of the day yesterday to go try on some bridesmaid dresses. We came up with two very simple styles that we like (8567 and 8007), which are shown below. And the funny part is that they are actually more formal than I thought I was going to like. Because Beth has a figure that is not easy to work with, we tried on about two dozen and these two looked the best. Now, orginally I wanted the champagne color because it matches part of my dress, but we decided the darker latte color might be better so that everything does not blend as much. And then Beth tried on one in cinnamon because it was in her size (they keep several in the colors/sizes but you may have to try them on in a different color just for size) and we kinda like it. If you look at the colors below, it is more like the color in the second dress (on the bottom)… the first looks kinda light. Orginally I would not like an orangy colored dress, but this one is more of a rust and is truly beautiful and different. So now we are torn between the two colors and styles. We think we like the first style best, minus the ugly diamond pin thing, but it is more expensive ($150 vs. $99 on special), but that wrap over really made my sister look stunning. So we thought we would put it out there for people to comment on which they think because I am truly torn. Latte would be easier to match things too and many of our decorations will match (we got stuff in red), but the cinnamon is different and would really add some color for a fall wedding… and I could get my red/orange calalillies that I loved form the beginning. I don’t know… I need your imput.

s05_8567_psd (27k image) s05_8567_psd-cin (30k image)

s05_8007_psd-latte (25k image) s05_8007_psd (25k image)
Erin on 04.18.07 @ 06:22 PM CST [link]

Erin's dresses

I tried to post on your website but I did not have some of the information that they wanted so I am posting here. I love the latte color. That is so cool and you can do so many things and use so many colors with it. Either style is good, I think you need to go with what looks the best on the girls. Maybe you could go into this website and post the dresses. I think everyone would love to see them. Also, keep putting the resemes. for some reason, I can't spell that today. Anyway keep putting them out because you will get something. It is not easy right now and the ones that get the jobs are the ones that push, push, push. Wouldn't it be great if Beth got a job near to you! Good luck. Think Latte! Love Nana
Hot Mama on 04.18.07 @ 11:06 AM CST [link]

Little Things...

"Little stones make big mountains,
Little steps can cover miles,
Little acts of loving-kindness
Give the world it's biggest smiles...

Little words can soothe big troubles
Little hugs can dry big tears,
Little candles light the darkness,
Little memories last for years...

Little dreams can lead to greatness,
Little victories to success,
It's the little things in life
That brings the greatest happiness."

klds on 04.18.07 @ 12:01 AM CST [link]

Tuesday, April 17th

The Benefits of a Catholic Education...

Little Zachary, a little kid, was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried everything: tutors, mentors, flash cards, special learning centres; in short, everything they could think of to help his mathematics.
Finally, in a last ditch effort, they took Zachary down and enrolled him in the local Catholic school.
After the first day, little Zachary came home with a very serious look on his face. He didn't even kiss his mother hello. Instead, he went straight to his room and started studying.
Books and papers were spread out all over the room and little Zachary was hard at work.
His mother was amazed. She called him down to dinner, to her shock, the minute he was done, he marched back to his room without a word, and in no time, he was back hitting the books as hard as before.
This went on for some time, day after day, while the mother tried to understand what made all the difference.
Finally, little Zachary brought home his report card. He quietly laid it on the table, went up to his room, and hit the books.
With great trepidation, his Mum looked at it and to her great surprise, little Zachary got an "A" in math.
She could no longer hold her curiosity. She went to his room and said: "Son, what was it? Was it the nuns?" Little Zachary looked at her and shook his head, "No"
Well, then", she replied, "Was it the books, the discipline, the structure, the uniforms? WHAT was it?"
Little Zachary looked at her and said, "Well, on the first day of school, when I saw that guy nailed to the Plus Sign, I knew they weren't fooling around."
klds on 04.17.07 @ 09:56 AM CST [link]

Monday, April 16th

Hanging with family...

“Family is God's way of taking care of us”

Delaney chillin' with Ali, showing off their hoodies.
* This weekend- Bob painted, Kay cleaned, Delaney relaxed (she's the sweetheart)
* Family is back from Myrtle Beach- safe and tired!
* Karen & Linda got up the new gazebo, weeded, cleaned hot tub of winter dirt (it was 67 today) and got all the outdoor furniture out. This week will be 70 + all week- we are going to enjoy it.
* Karen is ready to send back Flat Stanley back to Devin's class. View it here: Stanley
* It has been very quiet around here- Baileys, Scutellas, Culvers- What's happening?
klds on 04.16.07 @ 12:50 AM CST [link]

Sunday, April 15th

New neighbor...

The neighbors down the street put up a fence on their side yard and got a horse. The neighbors behind them have camels- they like each other, follow each other around and hang out together. Flat Stanley thought it was cute (it really is!)
klds on 04.15.07 @ 01:56 AM CST [link]

Saturday, April 14th

What's up...

* Here is Flat Stanley as he participates in one of my 2nd grade groups. He goes home April 20.
* Mom, Dad, Kenny, Sue & kids return home today- they had fun!
* Beth is in Virginia on a job interview and visit with her sister
* Kris is coming to Kansas City April 20th
* Linda's test showed "nothing" so now she is going to see a GI specialist to see if a colonoscopy or scope is next.
* Linda's sister had a Cat scan and they think she has cancer- not this road again.
* Kelly is still having numbness in her hands and legs- keep her in your prayers and give her a cheer up call
* It is suppose to snow 1-3" tonight in Kansas City- my poor plants!
* Monday is income tax deadline...do you have your taxes done?
klds on 04.14.07 @ 01:30 AM CST [link]

Thursday, April 12th

Happy Birthday Buffett...

Happy Birthday Buffett! Can you believe that Buffett is 9 years old, let's let Buffy know how much we love her!
klds on 04.12.07 @ 12:05 PM CST [link]

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...

On Jeopardy the other night, the final question was:
How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns?
All three missed it ...
The answer:
21 steps. It alludes to the twenty-one gun salute, which is the highest honor given any military or foreign dignitary.

For more interesting information on the guards, click link. There are some very fascinating facts!
klds on 04.12.07 @ 09:54 AM CST [more..]

Tuesday, April 10th

Rapunzel...

Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your long hair...I said let it down not cut it off!

Kelsie cut a "huge" chunk out of the right side of her hair yesterday...that's our girl!
Oh, she was watching Rapunzel on the TV at the time of the crime.
klds on 04.10.07 @ 01:39 AM CST [link]

Sunday, April 8th

Easter Sunday...

Throughout all of history, people of faith have clung to the belief that there is a God who understands the human dilemma. That the pains we endure on Earth are not meaningless. That our prayers are heard. In Passion, we Christians focus on the supreme event when God demonstrated for all time that he knows our pain.
For a reminder of his time here, Jesus chose scars in each hand. That is why I believe God hears and understands our pain, and even absorbs it into himself—because he kept those scars as a lasting image of wounded humanity. He knows what life on earth is like, because he has been here. His hands prove it.
klds on 04.08.07 @ 12:19 AM CST [link]

Saturday, April 7th

I can help...

Delaney loves to help and Bob is so patient to teach her...here she is sanding and painting along side her daddy.
klds on 04.07.07 @ 01:27 AM CST [link]

Friday, April 6th

Good Friday...

We may not literally crucify people any more, but poverty and oppression are a form of crucifixion. Hate and racism and other "-isms" are forms of crucifixion. We perjure ourselves when we say we want to spread the good news of the kingdom of God and yet work hard to exclude those who aren't just like us. The Passion narrative certainly does have a great deal to say to us about our own complicity in the passion and death of Jesus. "They shall look on him whom they have pierced" applies to us, too. We really do need this time to reflect on this most sorrowful story.
klds on 04.06.07 @ 11:24 PM CST [link]

Tuesday, April 3rd

Too cute...

This is my first try at knitting a toy! I think it came out pretty cute! I made these for my cousins, Delaney and Kelsie, for Easter. I made them with Paton’s wool yarn, knitting in the round on size 7 DPNs (double-pointed needles for the non-knitters), and felted them from this pattern on Etsy. As you can see, I changed his colors because I was trying to use some yarn that I had on hand and he is felted where the orginal pattern is not (I am big on felting right now). I also added several extra rows to adjust for the felting process (felting shrinks more in length than width). Now I just need to get them in mail before Easter! Yikes!
klds on 04.03.07 @ 12:37 PM CST [link]

What's new...

* Nana & Poppy leave for Kevin's today- drive safely.
* They captured Shauntay L. Henderson, FBI 10 most wanted in North Kansas City- too close for me.
* Kansas City Royals won their home opener, 7-1 against Boston.
* It was 82 degrees in Kansas City yesterday- WOW!
* Since many are looking for jobs I found this...To please a would-be employer, say 'thank you'. Most hiring managers say they expect a note of gratitude post interview.
* Are your eyes watering, itching, swollen, your nose running, sneezing? This spring, according to the Web site- Pollen.com, high allergy levels stretch from Washington state to Washington, D.C. In Atlanta, a count of 120 would be extremely high, but yesterday it was 5,768. Take care.
* Lala received a Flat Stanley in the mail- how fun.
* Linda is suffering from severe pain in her left abdomen- she has had several test, is on pain meds and goes in for another test tomorrow- please keep her in your prayers.
* Kris is going to make it out to Kansas City- Judging by this picture, I say she could use a break.
* What's new with you?

klds on 04.03.07 @ 12:51 AM CST [link]

Well done...

"Well done is better than well said."

And well done is what he did...he received a 100% for his Benjamin Franklin project at school. Next he has to do a project on the planet Uranus. Way to go Kam!

klds on 04.03.07 @ 12:18 AM CST [link]

Monday, April 2nd

Yes Erin I smile....

19 (80k image)

And have more to include but only have figured out how to upload one....what is the secret to more than one in a post???
bailey on 04.02.07 @ 10:40 PM CST [link]

Sarah's Junior Prom March 31,2007

She certainly did look beautiful but then I am her mother and sorry she is! She really had a great time with her friends. She had her hair done and yes Karen she did the glue on manicure and still has them on. She had a beautiful dress and I bought her flowers.
She left early as there were a couple of boys driving her nuts but by the look of the pictures attached she has a smile so go figure! Just wanted to share my BEAUTY!!!

At Prom with a friend.
Ohhh...
Full dress with a friend.
bailey on 04.02.07 @ 05:29 PM CST [link]

New faucet...

Well we bought our faucet and the countertops go in Thursday. We had to get a faucet that had one hole- there are not a lot and boy are they expensive- who knew? It's almost done, can't wait!
klds on 04.02.07 @ 01:32 AM CST [link]

Dance...

"Don't let the clocks dictate your time, leave it to your soul and spirit."

klds on 04.02.07 @ 01:29 AM CST [link]

The moon last night...

"Without darkness there is no illumination."

klds on 04.02.07 @ 01:13 AM CST [link]

Happy Birthday Sue...

Let's all wish Susie a very happy birthday!
klds on 04.02.07 @ 12:48 AM CST [link]

Sunday, April 1st

Peace Assembly...

"It is possible to live in peace."

Friday we had an assembly at school to celebrate "No Name Calling Week" at our school which is part of our No Bullying/Peacemaker theme. Here is a poster I made for the school.
During the assembly we had all our ELL (English Language Learners) introduce themselves and what country they came from and then say PEACE in their native langauge. I made a movie with kids and staff talking about "What Peace means to them" and each grade level sang songs. Kids got excited and tired but it went well. We will have a PEACE Festival called, "One Earth-One Sky" in May to help celebrate taking care of the earth.
klds on 04.01.07 @ 02:06 AM CST [link]

New hobby...riding a scooter

Delaney got a scooter for Christmas- she went out this week with Sarah & Anna and tried to keep up- she will be soon! She is also being very good and wearing her pads and helmet- go get them Delaney.
klds on 04.01.07 @ 01:55 AM CST [link]

And the winner is...

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

Remember I told you about sixdegrees.org? Well a scrapbooker named Ali Edwards made a badge to fight Autism which her son Simon has...she makes every class she teaches a charity event...and she put the word out and looks like she won with 2406 donations which amounts to- $47,840. Now Kevin Bacon will donate to this cause as well. People stepped up to the plate and gave- sometimes it feels good.
klds on 04.01.07 @ 01:39 AM CST [link]

Happy April Fool's Day....

"April 1st: This is the day upon which we are reminded of what we are
on the other three-hundred and sixty-four."

klds on 04.01.07 @ 01:27 AM CST [link]

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