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Linda
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Matthew
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Darian
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Delaney
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Sunday, November 30th

Send a Christmas card...


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This Christmas, as we remember the men and women who are serving our country all over the world, especially those in harms way in Iraq, take a moment and send a Christmas card, a special thank you, to a soldier injured in the war, during his/her recovery.

A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001
klds on 11.30.08 @ 11:54 AM CST [link] [No Comments]


Chocolate Peanut Toffee


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Ingredients
* 4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
* 2 cups sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 4 cups whole cocktail peanuts plus 1 cup chopped (1 pound 10 ounces)
* 7 to 8 ounces 70%-cacao bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
* Equipment: a 15- by 10- by 1-inch baking pan; a candy thermometer; a metal offset spatula

Preparation
Butter baking pan and put on a heatproof surface.

Bring butter, sugar, and salt to a boil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat, whisking until smooth, then boil, stirring occasionally, until mixture is deep golden and registers 300°F (hard-crack stage; see Kitchen Notebook, page 240) on thermometer, 15 to 20 minutes.

Immediately stir in whole peanuts, then carefully pour hot toffee into center of baking pan. Spread with spatula, smoothing top, and let stand 1 minute, then immediately sprinkle chocolate on top. Let stand until chocolate is melted, 4 to 5 minutes, then spread over toffee with cleaned spatula. Sprinkle evenly with chopped peanuts, then freeze until chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces.
klds on 11.30.08 @ 12:50 AM CST [link] [No Comments]


The Carrolls- all of them!


When it said make 5 elves- I thought that was the most you could make- not 5 at once or in this case three...so Kay here is you family!

Send your own ElfYourself eCards


klds on 11.30.08 @ 12:37 AM CST [link] [No Comments]

Saturday, November 29th

Buyer Beware...


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I wanted to give everyone a heads up that if you tend to give gift cards around the holidays, you need to be careful that the cards will be honored after the holidays. Stores that are planning to close after Christmas are still selling the cards through the holidays even though the cards will be worthless January 1. There is no law preventing them from doing this. On the contrary, it is referred to as Bankrupcy Planning.

Below is a partial list of stores that you need to be cautious about.
Circuit City (filed Chapter 11)
Ann Taylor- 117 stores nationwide closing
Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug ,and Catherine's to close 150 stores nationwide
Eddie Bauer to close stores 27 stores and more after January
Cache will close all stores
Talbots closing down specialty stores
J. Jill closing all stores (owned by Talbots)
Pacific Sunwear (also owned by Talbots)
GAP closing 85 stores
Footlocker closing 140 stores more to close after January
Wickes Furniture closing down
Levitz closing down remaining stores
Bombay closing remaining stores
Zales closing down 82 stores and 105 after January
Whitehall closing all stores
Piercing Pagoda closing all stores
Disney closing 98 stores and will close more after January.
Home Depot closing 15 stores 1 in NJ
Macys to close 9 stores after January
Linens and Things closing all stores
Movie Galley Closing all stores
Pep Boys Closing 33 stores
Sprint/Nextel closing 133 stores
JC Penney closing a number of stores after January
Ethan Allen closing down 12 stores.
Wilson Leather closing down all stores
Sharper Image closing down all stores
K B Toys closing 356 stores
Loews to close down some stores
Dillard's to close some stores

Thanks for the info Kelly!
klds on 11.29.08 @ 06:29 PM CST [link] [No Comments]


Happy Anniversary Nana & Poppy...


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Let's all wish Nana & Poppy a happy 45th anniversary...
klds on 11.29.08 @ 06:18 PM CST [link] [1 Comment]

Thursday, November 27th

What a Great Thanksgiving!


Kameron and Clark went hunting and Clark gave Kam the ultimate memory... His chance at a 7point buck- and he got him! First shot! Kam had a great experience, thank you so much Clark! Pictures will come!
kskkd on 11.27.08 @ 10:16 PM CST [link] [1 Comment]


Kay C. wanted in on the fun...


Send your own ElfYourself eCards


klds on 11.27.08 @ 01:11 AM CST [link] [1 Comment]


Happy Thanksgiving...


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klds on 11.27.08 @ 12:39 AM CST [link] [No Comments]

Tuesday, November 25th

Little by little, bit by bit...


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The sign finally got done and is up- looks good!
klds on 11.25.08 @ 12:30 AM CST [link] [1 Comment]

Monday, November 24th

Why is Kam dancing...


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* They played East Rochester tonight and won making them 8-0!
* Or maybe because he got to see Clark's 9 point deer!

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LIFE IS GOOD!
klds on 11.24.08 @ 09:10 PM CST [link] [3 Comments]


And finally...Kameron brings down the house!


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klds on 11.24.08 @ 07:55 PM CST [link] [2 Comments]

Sunday, November 23rd

Culver Thanksgiving...


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Kim, Clark, Beth and the rest of the Culver clan gathered in Lake George to celebrate Thanksgiving- nothing better than family!
klds on 11.23.08 @ 12:51 AM CST [link] [1 Comment]


Way to go Katie...


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Got a letter from the high school today that on Monday December 1st at 7pm Kate will be inducted into the National Honor Society!!!! She rocks this girl does. She is thinking at this time to go to St. John Fisher for Pre-pharmacy! She got a 95 in chemistry for the first quarter and it was recommended she consider pursuing this area. So this is what she is thinking....hopefully with her awesome grades and her great lacrosse she can get a descent scholarship! Way to go Kate!
klds on 11.23.08 @ 12:48 AM CST [link] [7 Comments]


Kelsie's turn to dance...


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klds on 11.23.08 @ 12:33 AM CST [link] [8 Comments]

Friday, November 21st

Toys for Tots...


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The school sent home a letter from a Marine asking children to draw a picture about Toys for Tots and that they would be selecting 2 kids from each grade to go shopping at Toys R Us (with a parent) for gifts for needy children. Delaney and I discussed this project and why it was important and she really wanted to participate. So we went to the website and we discussed how the program got started and what it does today and then we looked at pictures of Marine's collecting and providing gifts. She then drew a wonderful picture that I wanted to share with everyone, because SHE WON. She is very excited and I am thrilled that she can participate first hand in the True Meaning of Christmas. We are going to have lots of fun tomorrow morning at Toys R Us. And I didn't realize that the Marine who sent home the letter is the father of one of Delaney's friends in her class (they actually sit at the same table together). So, tomorrow morning, Delaney and Samantha will be out helping other children have a wonderful Christmas! Great Job Delaney!

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klds on 11.21.08 @ 04:28 PM CST [link] [6 Comments]


Dancing Delaney...


Send your own ElfYourself eCards


klds on 11.21.08 @ 12:17 AM CST [link] [5 Comments]

Thursday, November 20th

Home for Christmas...


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I'm dreamin' tonight of a place I love
Even more then I usually do
And although I know it's a long road back
I promise you

I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
And presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams


klds on 11.20.08 @ 12:37 AM CST [link]

Wednesday, November 19th

Good dad...


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When you have nothing else to do or are bored (Kelsie-is that you?), you can always have someone paint your fingernails...what a good sport you are Kenny!
klds on 11.19.08 @ 12:33 AM CST [link]

Tuesday, November 18th

High honor...


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Two sports, honor classes and great grades...a great reason to be proud!
klds on 11.18.08 @ 12:06 AM CST [link]


Winters on it's way...


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“People don't notice whether it's winter or summer when they're happy.”


klds on 11.18.08 @ 12:04 AM CST [link]

Thursday, November 13th

Basketball begins...


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Basketball has begun, Kam has played in 3 games and they have won them all! Nana says he is much more aggressive this year- go get'em Kam!
Edited: Kam has now won 7 games and lost 0...way to go!
klds on 11.13.08 @ 10:51 AM CST [link]

Wednesday, November 12th

What is YOUR favorite song about family?


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klds on 11.12.08 @ 12:27 AM CST [link]

Tuesday, November 11th

Veteran's Day


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"Thank you for protecting our country James Carroll"


Today is Veterans Day. When you think of – or thank – veterans of the current Middle East war, think of this: U.S. soldiers are fighting in Iraq today in part because of an event that ended on this date 90 years ago: World War I.
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, a defeated Germany signed the armistice ending four years of the bloodiest war in human history. In America, we honor all veterans on this solemn day, and rightly so, because despite the convulsive changes occasioned by war across the decades and centuries, there is one constant: the willingness of patriots in every generation to answer their country's call to arms.
Let's follow Delaney's lead and Thank a veteran today!
klds on 11.11.08 @ 12:01 AM CST [link]

Monday, November 10th

Cooking for the holidays...


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Sensational Double Layer Pumpkin Pie
Makes about 6

4 Ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk or half and half
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 cups whipped cream topping
1 graham cracker crust
1 cup cold milk or half and half
2 small vanilla flavored instant pudding packages
1 can pumpkin pie filling -- (16 oz)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 Teaspoon ground cloves

Beat cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of milk, and sugar with wire whisk until smooth. Gently stir in the whipped cream topping. Spread on bottom of graham cracker crust. Pour 1 cup milk into bowl, add pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk for one to two minutes--mixture will be thick. Stir in pumpkin and spices with wire whisk. Mix well. Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate four hours, or until set.
klds on 11.10.08 @ 12:02 AM CST [link]

Sunday, November 9th

Too cool and for a good cause...


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I went to Hallmark today to get my yearly ornaments and found this one and just loved it. (RED) was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver to raise awareness and money for The Global Fund by teaming up with the world's most iconic brands to produce (PRODUCT) RED-branded products. A percentage of each (PRODUCT) RED product sold is given to The Global Fund, to invest in African AIDS programs, with an emphasis on women and children.

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Starbucks and (RED) announced a multi-year partnership that will give coffee lovers a chance to do good every day. Throughout the holiday season, Starbucks will contribute five cents from the sale of any of (Starbucks) RED Exclusive beverage (the three beverages that make up the Starbucks popular holiday trio) at all of their US and Canadian stores to the Global Fund to invest in AIDS programs in Africa.(Starbucks) RED Exclusive Holiday beverages go on sale November 27, 2008 and continue through January 2, 2009. So this holiday seasons- drink up and help a charity at the same time. It's a good thing!
klds on 11.09.08 @ 12:30 AM CST [link]


Beware...virus


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The newest virus circulating is the UPS Delivery Failure. You will receive an email from UPS Packet Service along with a packet number. NOTE: The word packet is mis-spelled on this line. It will say that they were un-able to deliver a package sent to you on such and such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage in the past few days. Snopes confirms that it is real:http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp.
klds on 11.09.08 @ 12:00 AM CST [link]

Saturday, November 8th

We all need a little...


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klds on 11.08.08 @ 12:25 AM CST [link]

Thursday, November 6th

Happy Birthday Darian...


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Let's all wish Darian a very happy 19th birthday!
klds on 11.06.08 @ 09:59 AM CST [link]

Wednesday, November 5th

Start your planning...


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When: November 27, 2008- THANKSGIVING
Where: Sue & Kenny's house
CALL: ASAP to let Sue know if you will be there so she can plan how many and know what size bird to get. Also...find out what you can bring and what time to show up.

klds on 11.05.08 @ 09:40 PM CST [link]


YES WE CAN...


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Barack Obama, a 47-year-old first-term senator from Illinois, shattered more than 200 years of history Tuesday night by winning election as the first African-American president of the United States.

“If there is anyone out there who doubts that America is a place where anything is possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. Young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled, Americans have sent a message to the world that we have never been just a collection of red states and blue states. We have been and always will be the United States of America."
klds on 11.05.08 @ 12:45 AM CST [link]

Tuesday, November 4th

Don't forget to Vote...


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klds on 11.04.08 @ 12:29 AM CST [link]

Monday, November 3rd

What's up...


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We saw the move- The Secret Life of Bees- It was a great movie and a fantastic book (bring tissue).

* The Chiefs self-destructed in the fourth quarter and lost 30-27 in overtime to Tampa Bay today at Arrowhead Stadium. We don't watch because it is comical- to think some of these guys make millions- here's what's wrong with the economy!

* Changed some rotating pictures and am working on updating birthday pictures...as always, a work in progress.

* Kelly starts her new job today- have a great day!

* Finished decorating the den. Still have trim and door to work on but the room, desk and bookshelves are back together. We have the new desk and picture, bookselves and mirror on the wall (this was on the hearth but looked good with the brown colors, splash of color).

* My 11 year old car got new brakes, rotors, tires, windsheild wipers and an oil change- runs like new!

* New Christmas music is coming out- I got Melissa Etheridge and Yo Yo Ma (cello)- one rock, one classical- both very good!

* Nana has been under the weather. Give her a call to cheer her up.

* Maybe this Chocolate Delight will help!
klds on 11.03.08 @ 01:12 AM CST [link]

Sunday, November 2nd

Did you remember to fall back...


fall_back (25k image) It's time once again for time to fall back. Daylight savings time will end Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00 AM. Don't forget to set back the clocks Saturday night when you go to bed.

Everyone also needs to remember to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors. Doing so could save your life or the life of someone you love. Remind your family and friends.
klds on 11.02.08 @ 02:06 PM CST [link]



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