tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9916116307113121552024-02-21T10:30:50.151-06:00the driveway of LifeKimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.comBlogger402125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-5385498731114083962013-01-07T06:44:00.000-06:002013-01-07T07:31:26.904-06:00The Best From MeI love this time of year.<br />
Not that I love January so much, but I love new beginnings.<br />
I love moving from one house to another.<br />
I love the first day of school, the first day of summer, the first day of the week.<br />
I love change. I crave it.<br />
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By the same token, I tend to ignore endings by getting too wrapped up in the beginning of something new. That's not super healthy, and I'm working on changing that about me.<br />
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I read the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Paris-Love-Story-Kati-Marton/dp/1451691548/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357433767&sr=8-1&keywords=Paris+a+love+story" target="_blank">Paris: A Love Story</a> over Christmas break. The author loses two great loves in the course of her story. At one of the funerals, a friend offers this question for all who remain to ponder:<br />
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<i>Now who will get the best from me?</i></blockquote>
I look back at 2012 and I think, "Who have I given my best to this year?"<br />
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As I move into this next year, I mull it over, "Who will get the best <i>from</i> me?"<br />
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Like many of you, my new years resolutions involve my family, my friends, and a little bit of exercise. As I think about who will get the best from me, I have thought about this blog. I don't post as often as I used to, but I still think about this space a lot. I like thinking about it and you, but I've decided that I need to let go of it.<br />
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In 2013, I want throw the best of my words and deeds into my family, my friends, and try a few new things, too. I will miss this little space, no doubt.<br />
I will miss you.<br />
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I feel so blessed to have been the recipient of <i>your</i> best as I have learned to know so many of you over the past couple of years. Thank you for spending time here, for encouraging me, and for loving my family through your kind comments and emails.<br />
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Happy 2013, friends.<br />
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Love,<br />
Kimberlee<br />
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PS. I have made it easier for you to find the recipes that I get asked for.<br />
My favorites are in the side bar where "Love It" used to be.Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-81600259133800109372012-12-24T10:19:00.002-06:002012-12-24T10:19:45.708-06:00Merry Christmas. {Our Christmas Card}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I can't tell you how blessed I am to know so many of you and have you in my life. Whether you are a friend I can hug in person, or a friend that I only know via this internet thing, I count you all as a beautiful gifts. I pray that wherever you are, you might experience some true rejoicing this season. <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians+12:10&version=NIV" target="_blank">In our weakness (and weariness) He is strong. </a><br />
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Merry Christmas!Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-62113492821968610432012-12-17T21:38:00.003-06:002012-12-17T21:41:09.937-06:00A good story.I love a good story.<br />
My friend, <a href="http://jupinfamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Amy</a>, along with her husband, John, have been living a long, hard story trying to adopt their son, Davis, who lives overseas and happens to have Down syndrome. Today, they were able to meet him.<br />
Amy's post will make you cry tears of joy, and it will give you hope.<br />
Don't we all need a little hoping today?<br />
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Go and read it <a href="http://jupinfamily.blogspot.com/2012/12/davis.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">here.</span></a><br />
Be blessed by their story.<br />
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<br />Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-3224195465095247042012-12-16T08:21:00.000-06:002012-12-16T08:26:49.981-06:0012.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><br />We are celebrating 12 years today of marriage today. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Although we haven't laughed all day every day, knowing him, and being his wife, have been the best part of my life. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I'm so glad we chose each other, and still do.</span></div>
Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-59494488819641570112012-12-13T16:00:00.001-06:002012-12-14T03:38:20.329-06:00PinterTest Kitchen: Spaghetti Squash with Bacon, Parmesan and Garlic and Sugar Cookie Bars {Not necessarily together} Nothing quite says Christmas as spaghetti squash.<br />
No?<br />
I had one in my pantry, and I needed to use it.<br />
A few weeks back I pinned <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/75927943689411987/" target="_blank">Spaghetti Squash with Bacon, Parmesan and Garlic</a>, and I knew that someday I would make it.<br />
I just didn't know it would be in December.<br />
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This recipe was so easy.<br />
1. Bake squash<br />
2. fry bacon in garlic<br />
3. Shred squash into "spaghetti" with a fork.<br />
4. Add bacon.<br />
5. Add parmesan.<br />
6. Add salt and pepper.<br />
7. Eat.<br />
It's that easy! And it was amazing. Real comfort food.<br />
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The only downfall, is that it doesn't make much. It's most definitely a side dish that <i>might</i> serve four. On this particular night, it was the main dish that served two adults. One kid wouldn't touch it and the other one said she liked the bacon, but not those "weird noodles".<br />
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I loved it and could have eaten the entire thing if I didn't have any manners.<br />
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<a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2012/10/24/spaghetti-squash-with-bacon-garlic-and-parmesan/" target="_blank">Click here for the recipe.</a><br />
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PinterTest Kitchen number two: Sugar Cookie<br />
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Bruce <i>loves</i> sugar cookies.<br />
I think that making sugar cookies is painful, and I'm horrible at it.<br />
Frosting them and trying to make them pretty <span style="color: red;"><i>stresses me out. </i></span><br />
Stress, I tell you. Tension headache, ibuprofen inducing, I need to soak in a hot tub while eating <a href="http://www.schwans.com/products/productDetail.aspx?id=51730" target="_blank">Schwan's Peppermint Stick ice cream</a> kind of stress.<br />
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So when my friend, Sara, told me about this recipe that her family had been making (and devouring) I <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/75927943689394583/" target="_blank">pinned it </a>immediately.<br />
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I suggested to Talia that we make a big Christmas tree.<br />
She decorated it herself. (Smart girl not to ask me for much help.)<br />
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She dug through the old Halloween candy and found a yellow Starburst for the star. "It has to have a star!"<br />
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Ella came home from school and dug into our trunk supply.<br />
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I think her creation turned out really cute.<br />
Everything about this recipe is yummy.<br />
The frosting is tasty.<br />
The crust is made of butt-ah.<br />
It makes a ton for sharing, or not.<br />
<a href="http://www.crunchyrock.com/2011/01/sugar-cookie-bars.html" target="_blank">Get the recipe here.</a><br />
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Thank you, Sara, for sharing the recipe with me.<br />
My entire family thanks you.<br />
Especially Bruce.<br />
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I spent the entire day at home.<br />
That doesn't happen hardly ever for me.<br />
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I have been craving quiet lately, and this morning hit the spot.<br />
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I wrapped a few gifts, ordered a few more, and watched a favorite Christmas movie while I checked a few things off my list.</div>
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I spent time thinking about how hopeful I feel this season, and how weary I felt a year ago. In my heart I rejoiced. <br />
Print from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/115918136/a-thrill-of-hope-8x10-chalk-art-print" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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I cleaned closets, and listened to some old friends like Bing and Diana Krall.<br />
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This afternoon Talia and I tested a new recipe. (More on that later this week)<br />
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I made Turkey Noodle Soup for dinner. Are we the only people <i>still</i> eating Thanksgiving turkey?<br />
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This little nativity found a home on a Fiesta plate in my kitchen tonight. I bought it years ago in Ecuador, and the blond Jesus still makes me smile.<br />
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If anyone is ready to open presents, it's Ella. She was very interested in what appeared under the tree today.<br />
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She won't have to wait much longer, which panics me slightly.<br />
I am not quite ready.<br />
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Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-89518554042935609942012-12-03T17:05:00.002-06:002012-12-03T17:06:18.475-06:00WORD.I posted this Word on Instagram and shared it with a few friends last week. I came across this notecard again today and wondered if somebody else out there needs this reminder today like I did?!<br />
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Because I so often don't know what I am doing, it gives me great joy knowing that he loves to help. I hope you are encouraged today. He loves to help you, too.Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-2754299148014369022012-11-22T07:26:00.000-06:002012-11-22T07:27:01.765-06:00WORD. {Happy Thanksgiving}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-14815720298126673762012-11-21T09:49:00.003-06:002012-11-21T14:28:31.500-06:00Date Night & What I watched on TV last night.It's been a crazy couple of days since I last posted.<br />
Saturday night I went on a date with these two in Kansas City.<br />
I said, "Give me, Casanova." Ha.<br />
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We dined at a <a href="http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/" target="_blank">favorite place</a> of ours. I ate almond crusted trout over a lemon orzo that was so good, I woke up and craved it for breakfast the next morning. Remember that scene in the parent trap when they are camping and the dad's girlfriend says that she'll wait for breakfast because she doesn't eat trout, and then she says, "What's for breakfast?"and the girls yell, "Trout". I could never imagine eating trout for breakfast until this weekend. Now I dream of it. And I ate it alongside my favorite twins. :)<br />
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After dinner we went to see Bruce Springsteen.<br />
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We have recently caught on that the best seats are really behind the stage. They are generally less expensive and they are the best seats to see the band and backstage.<br />
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I posted this pic on Instagram that made a few wonder if the Boss needed a "bro".<br />
Bruce is ripped, I tell ya---Springsteen and Jost. :)<br />
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A couple of weeks ago a local tv station asked if they could interview Meg and me about Craft Weekend, and last night it aired. I couldn't decide if I was going to watch it, or not. My stomach hurt and I turned the tv off more than once right before it aired. In the end, I am so happy I watched. <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Meg</a> looks great, and the ladies all look so happy. I miss those girls. Here's the story that Kakenews did on <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/craft/" target="_blank">Whatever Craft Weekend.</a><br />
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If you wanna get on the waiting list to come, email us at whatevercraftweekend@yahoo.com. It would be so fun to have you join us!<br />
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I need to keep moving this morning---did I mention that I have 25ish people coming to our house for a Thanksgiving meal this week? I've only been waiting 12 years to host and this year that turkey dream is coming true!<br />
Happy Thanksgiving Eve to you!Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-34258054986192441882012-11-15T14:00:00.000-06:002012-11-15T15:08:12.471-06:00Family Pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A couple of weeks ago my friend Megan, of <a href="http://www.meganheinphotography.com/" target="_blank">Megan Hein Photography</a>, stepped up to take our family picture. We're not an easy bunch. Ella doesn't love to have her picture taken, Talia strikes a pose a little too easily, I am exhausted and grumpy before we even get there, and Bruce just rolls with all of us girls. It's<i> work</i> to get it done. Megan conquered all of our issues, and I am happy. Head on over to <a href="http://www.meganheinphotography.com/2012/11/14/jost-2/" target="_blank">her blog </a>to see what I've seen so far.<br />
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By the way, she also took our Christmas picture, but you won't see that today. You'll have to wait for that one. ;)Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-28105081715581276872012-11-14T16:56:00.000-06:002012-11-19T10:53:06.483-06:00Pumpkin Cheesecake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been a pumpkin cheesecake fan for as long as I can remember.<br />
I'm not someone who wants to eat it in February. I certainly don't think about it in August, but around September 28th I can't stop thinking...<br />
Pumpkin Cheesecake.<br />
PUMPKIN cheesecake.<br />
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE!!!<br />
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I <i>craaaaave</i> it.<br />
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In October, I start saying things to Bruce's mom like, <i>"I really hope you're okay with pumpkin cheesecake at Thanksgiving again because I'm making it even if I'm the only one who eats it." </i><br />
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Guess what? I'm not the only one who eats it.<br />
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I <i>wish</i> that were the case because then I could eat it for breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner on Black Friday. <i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">A little known not quite truth is that it's called black friday because you're supposed to wear head to toe black the day after that much food is consumed. </span></i><br />
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This fall, I have been making this cheesecake (and <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/photos/recipes/lt1gzh.html" target="_blank">this one!</a>) for all of the <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/craft/" target="_blank">Craft Weekends.</a> In the past 30 days I have eaten more cheesecake than I care to admit. This is why I am declaring the entire month "Black November". Head to toe black all of November! Anyone with me?<br />
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It's that good.<br />
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Adapted from: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kirby-House-Cookbook-Meta-Newell/dp/0971319502/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352931978&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Kirby+House+cookbook" target="_blank">The Kirby House Cookbook</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">30 gingersnaps or 1 3/4 cups
gingersnap crumbs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">¼ c. white sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2 Tbs. butter melted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(3) eight ounces packages
Philadelphia Cream Cheese<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(3) large eggs<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 1/2 cup white sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">½ cup brown sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 15 ounce can of pumpkin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2 ½ Tablespoons cornstarch<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 teaspoon cinnamon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 teaspoon ginger<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">½ teaspoon cloves<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2 tablespoons whipping cream<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Whipped Cream<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 half pint of whipping cream<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">¼ cup white sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon maple flavoring<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">To make the crust:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Place gingersnaps in food
processor and pulse until fine. In a bowl, stir gingersnap crumbs, butter and
sugar until all are mixed very well. Line the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan
with parchment paper. Spray the
paper and the sides of the pan with a cooking spray to coat. Place crumbs in
the bottom of the pan and pat down for an even crust.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Making the filling:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Beat the cream cheese,
sugars, and eggs in a large mixing bowl for two minutes. Add the can of pumpkin, cornstarch,
cinnamon, ginger, cloves, whipping cream, and vanilla. Beat until just mixed
all together. Then pour over the crust.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. When the cheesecake middle doesn’t wiggle
much it’s done. Take it out and let it cool for 20 minutes. Run a knife around
the outside of the cheesecake then release and remove the springform. Let the
cheesecake cool completely. Don’t worry if the cheesecake has a crack in it.
Whipping cream covers a multitude of sins.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Place the cheesecake in an
airtight container until you’re ready to serve. This cheesecake can be made up
to three days ahead of time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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beat a half pint of heavy whipping cream, a generous ¼ cup of white sugar, and
a teaspoon of vanilla. Or for fun, try a teaspoon of maple flavoring instead of
the vanilla!</span></div>
Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-48775092210981058452012-11-10T23:28:00.001-06:002012-11-11T18:20:39.090-06:00Ten on Ten:: November 2012<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><i>It's <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/craft/" target="_blank">Craft Weekend</a> once again on the 10th! I spent a lot of time in the kitchen today, </i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;"><i>but we also ventured out for some fun away from the house, too.</i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 19px;">I'm usually the first one up at the house, but not so today. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">After my coffee, I made the <a href="http://thedrivewayoflife.blogspot.com/2012/02/cinnamon-rolls.html" target="_blank">cinnamon roll</a> frosting. Yum!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Every single apron made impresses me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">We spent some time at our <a href="http://www.bearlymakinitantiques.com/" target="_blank">favorite antique store.</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">At the barn, I noticed this faucet. We used to have one pretty similar on the farm I grew up on in Minnesota. I thought of the many times I would stop to get a drink out of it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">We made a thrift store stop and I scored these glass christmas ornaments for a dollar! </span></span></div>
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Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-50442108460719090422012-11-05T11:22:00.000-06:002012-11-05T11:27:35.879-06:00WORD. {Warning, I'm not wearing any makeup}<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Post run today I gazed up at the gorgeous maple in our yard. I had no idea when I took this picture how close I would seem. Oh well.<br />
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Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-79611293222440814142012-11-02T10:29:00.000-05:002012-11-02T10:36:27.143-05:00InstaFridayIt's been a crazy couple of weeks around here: a birthday trip, my mom and dad staying four days longer because of the hurricane, lots of Craft Weekend, and just trying to keep up in general. I love having my camera phone with me.<br />
It's not always the best picture, but it is captured. In years to come I will be reminded the good...and not so much. You'll see.<br />
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1. He was speaking my love language that Friday night.<br />
2. God bless the farmers that get up before the sunrise.<br />
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3. Parents day at gymnastics class. Go Tal!</div>
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4. Apparently, I never said, "Don't draw on the couch."<br />
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1. Stingrays always seem to have a smile on their faces.</div>
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2. Cupcakes for the birthday girl from <a href="http://www.babycakeskc.com/" target="_blank">Babycakes.</a></div>
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4. Rainbow girl. Reminds me of <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/" target="_blank">someone else I know.</a></div>
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1. Harvest sunsets are gorgeous this time of year.</div>
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4. Ready to "Gather" in November. My cousin Rachel made this for me at the <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2012/10/craft-weekend-is-pretty-rad.html" target="_blank"><span id="goog_1498922840"></span>October Craft Weekend.<span id="goog_1498922841"></span></a></div>
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<br />Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-28093649165702954302012-10-24T08:43:00.001-05:002012-10-31T03:05:13.084-05:00Five.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This morning I said, "Happy Birthday! Do you feel different now that you're not four anymore?"<br />
She replied, "When I have fun, I'll feel like I'm five."<br />
Good thing our day is full of fun over <a href="http://www.visitsealife.com/Kansas-city/" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
I'd hate for her not to feel her age.<br />
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Happy Birthday to my favorite five year old!Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-33204089225464539402012-10-22T15:46:00.004-05:002012-10-22T16:00:31.937-05:00Ella the RunnerElla entered <a href="http://wp.fmchillsboro.com/?p=619" target="_blank">The Great Pumpkin Race</a> again this year. (I posted about her first run <a href="http://thedrivewayoflife.blogspot.com/2010/11/great-pumpkin-race.html" target="_blank">here</a>.) She told me she wanted to be a butterfly. She wanted wings, and she even let me put in pigtails as her antennas. Usually, she doesn't want me to come near her hair with a hairbrush.<br />
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She ran most of the half mile. And I ran beside her. Like my costume? I'm a butterfly catcher. I put a lot of time into it, so please don't laugh. :)</div>
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Fun fact about Ella: She likes to hold hands when she runs.</div>
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Maybe I would like running more if someone held my hand when I did it??? </div>
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I know I like almost anything when her little warm hand is holding mine. </div>
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Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-67356613170837678212012-10-16T10:05:00.000-05:002012-10-16T21:51:17.060-05:00Who We Are<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I never get SOS texts from Bruce when I'm at <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/craft/" target="_blank">Whatever Craft Weekend</a>. He totally handles <i>everything </i>while I'm gone, but on Sunday morning when this text came to me, I was pretty sure it was time to get home. "Talia the clown" was all he wrote.<br />
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The eyebrows <i>kill</i> me.<br />
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It also explained the text that I got earlier that said, "We are not doing church this morning."<br />
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I can't believe the clown will be five next week.<br />
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Months ago we gifted a family portrait to Bruce's mom with my friend Megan, of <a href="http://www.meganheinphotography.com/" target="_blank">Megan Hein Photography</a>. Our goal was to have a classic family picture and have fun. I think Megan did a great job!<br />
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Go over to her blog to see <a href="http://www.meganheinphotography.com/2012/10/15/jost/" target="_blank">our family preview.</a> Tell her how amazing she is. She was able to get the best expressions out of my girls. In the pictures I see who they really are. (Just to clarify, Bruce is in the plaid shirt and Travis is in the orange. I love that picture of Travis and the girls. It shows how much they all love each other!)<br />
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In a few weeks we're doing pictures of just Bruce, the girls and me. Taking all those pictures in one night would have been too much for Ella. (And probably all of us, really!) I can't wait.<br />
I've got a few ideas. As soon as I see them, you will too.<br />
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I've gotta run.<br />
I'm taking the clown out for some pre-birthday fun right now, and she's waiting.<br />
Don't worry, I already hid the markers.Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-54902918767554879432012-10-10T18:13:00.001-05:002012-10-10T18:24:10.327-05:00Ten on Ten:: October 2012<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love a little fog on the prairie</span>.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">This wood pile stacked in our garage makes me feel so loved because the one who stacked it knows how much I love a fire going in the fireplace. This speaks to me as much as flowers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">I made a pumpkin cheesecake for Craft Weekend and it cracked. Nothing an unhealthy dose of whipped cream can't cover. :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Every time I make <a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/photos/recipes/img_6666.html" target="_blank">these chicken enchiladas</a>, I always want to take a picture of how pretty this step is. Today, I did.</span></span></div>
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Someday we are going to paint our house. I love pouring over this rainbow.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">It makes me so happy that Ella has the strength to hold herself on a rope. This is no small feat for her, </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">What I continue to love about the Ten on Ten days is that when you start out the day on the wrong foot, or one of your kids does, (which in my opinion is the same thing) there are still beautiful things to see. Ten on ten reminds me of it month after month. After two years of participating in the project, I am still blessed by looking and finding the beauty in the day. </span></span><br />
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Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-81845363904486758182012-10-09T14:59:00.001-05:002012-10-09T18:43:19.794-05:00PinterTest Kitchen: Crockpot ApplesauceI love it that <a href="http://keepupwiththejohnsons.com/2012/10/happy-birthday-pintertest-kitchen-candy-corn-fudge-and-a-giveaway/" target="_blank">Jess</a> gives me an excuse every month to actually make something that I saw on Pinterest. I don't always know which thing to make, but when I saw how easy this was, I decided this was the <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/75927943688919048/" target="_blank">pin</a> that needed to be tested last Saturday. It was freezing out, my fireplace was roaring, and I needed a little project.<br />
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The recipe calls for: apples, lemon rind, brown sugar, and a cinnamon stick. I substituted ground cinnamon because I was sure I didn't have cinnamon sticks. Guess who found cinnamon sticks hiding out in her spices today?<br />
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I think you can use about any kind of apple you want. I added a few granny smiths to my galas to give my sauce a little zing.<br />
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I also left the peels on because I know that all that ruffage is good for me.<br />
It makes me feel like I am being healthy.<br />
And who wanted to peel that many apples? Let's just be honest about that.<br />
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When Talia heard I was making applesauce, she wanted to help. I put her to work counting out the teaspoons of brown sugar. (You can use agave if you have it.) I added the lemon peel, lemon juice, and more cinnamon than was necessary. It's good for your heart, ya know.<br />
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And my girl stirred it up.<br />
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We put the lid on and it cooked on low for six hours.<br />
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Six hours is a long time to wait, when you're at home at waiting for it to get done. By about hour four, it started smelling like apple pie in our house. For the next two hours both of my girls were asking when it was going to be done.<br />
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At hour six, I took the lid off and this is was she looked like.<br />
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The recipe states that you can process it further in a blender. I like chunky applesauce, so I just left it in the natural state.<br />
As you can see, natural doesn't necessarily mean pretty.<br />
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There's nothing fancy about applesauce, but there's something about warm sauce that really hits the spot.<br />
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Everyone at our house loves it, and that doesn't happen very often, I promise you.<br />
I would absolutely make <a href="http://mommymakesitbetter.blogspot.com/2012/04/crock-pot-applesauce.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a> again.<br />
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If you're interested in seeing what other people are testing, head on over to <a href="http://keepupwiththejohnsons.com/2012/10/happy-birthday-pintertest-kitchen-candy-corn-fudge-and-a-giveaway/" target="_blank">Jess's blog.</a> You just might find something to pin over there. ;)<br />
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Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-35735410788645605062012-10-02T09:07:00.002-05:002012-10-02T09:20:13.517-05:00Life by Design {Lisa Leonard reality series!!!}<div>
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My friend, <a href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Leonard</a>, has been working on a new project... a TV reality series!!!<br />
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A few months ago a production team approached her family about creating a faith based reality show, and the Leonard family agreed! I am super excited for them as they step out in faith with this project. Oh and by the way, I am in love with their sons. Check them out.</div>
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I know a lot of you already love and are fans of <a href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/" target="_blank">Lisa's jewelry</a>. You can show your support for the show by: praying for them, liking the clip on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJXJq4-2YDE" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, you can <a href="http://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> it, <a href="http://twitter.com/" target="_blank">Tweet</a> it, or <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pin</a> it. Get the word out that you want to see Life by Design on television.</div>
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When the show gets picked up, I will be watching.<br />
In the meantime, head over to <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/family/crazy-news-a-reality-tv-show" target="_blank">Lisa's blog</a> </span>and give her a little encouragement in the form of a comment today. I'm guessing it's slightly stressful to know that world will be watching. :)<br />
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Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-87608615223739005002012-10-01T21:10:00.002-05:002012-10-01T21:10:14.947-05:00October.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Until today, I was sort of denying the fact that summer was over, but this morning when I turned the calendar to October, I decided I had to wave goodbye to summer and jump into the fun of fall.<br />
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It was chilly, so I threw on the new pair of <a href="http://www.loft.com/loft/product/product%3A286906/LOFT-BCRF-products-100112/Marisa-Straight-Leg-Corduroys/286906?colorExplode=false&skuId=12115907&catid=cat580052&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=3114" target="_blank">grey cords</a> I bought last week.<br />
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I lit a Mulled Cider candle from Wal-Mart and burned it for six hours straight. I know it'll be the best five bucks I'll spend this week.<br />
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I made my mother-in-law's chili for dinner, and listened to the wind whip through the trees in our front yard.<br />
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I dreamed of taking the girls to a pumpkin patch and loading up the van full of pumpkins of all sizes and colors.<br />
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Tonight I skipped yoga class and made <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/10/pear-crisp-with-vanilla-ice-cream/" target="_blank">this pear crisp</a> instead. I made the right choice, FYI.<br />
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I am throwing an extra blanket on my bed tonight, and I will fall asleep feeling happy that it's October. There are so many things to enjoy and look forward to: soccer games, candy corn and peanuts, Talia's birthday, leaves changing, finishing the first quarter of school, and trying some of the pumpkiny yumminess that can be found just about everywhere you go.<br />
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I love thinking about all things that bring us joy during the fall.<br />
What are some of your favorite things about this season?Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-50426153601197777072012-09-19T15:27:00.002-05:002012-09-19T15:34:47.128-05:00WORD. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-44522289000248358562012-09-11T08:42:00.000-05:002012-09-11T08:48:52.502-05:00Ten On Ten:: September 2012<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Coffee really does taste better in a new mug. </span><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks <a href="http://polkadotsandricrac.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brooke</a> and Rebecca.</span></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I hung this <a href="http://www.close2myart.com/shoppingcart/" target="_blank">Michelle Allen</a> clock in my kitchen.<br />My girls LOVE it. I love it. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I finished a craft I started over the weekend!<br />They are wood and the other side I painted with chalkboard paint.<br />If you want to make one too, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/103332465/diy-wooden-flag-banners-small-set-of-15" target="_blank">you can buy them here.</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And listened while Ella told us about her day. <br />"Pizza for lunch!"</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">A sweet neighbor brought me cookies and oh. my. goodness. They were good!<br />That same neighbor showed up at my house with a Happy Hour Sonic drink.<br />She's pretty much my favorite right now.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ella worked hard at her spelling homework...and guess what? She's loving it.<br />This is an answer to our prayers!!!!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">The girls and I poured over the book order forms. Tonight we'll get our markers and make dream lists for birthdays and Christmas.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">It was a very low key Monday. Praise the Lord for those.<br />They really are few and far between, so when they come, they are thee best gift ever. I hope your Tuesday turns out to be that kind of gift, too.<br /><br /><a border="0" href="http://www.rebekahgough.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="ten on ten button small" border="0" src="http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k578/rebagough/Screenshot2010-10-11at31227PM.png" /></a></span></td></tr>
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<br />Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-21439512233346506652012-09-07T17:29:00.001-05:002012-09-07T17:33:58.646-05:00Right now...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 25px;">Right now I'm at the </span><a href="http://megduerksen.typepad.com/craft/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 25px;" target="_blank">Craft House</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 25px;">...</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>listening</i> to Meg and <a href="http://www.close2myart.com/shoppingcart/" target="_blank">Michelle Allen</a> laugh in the Craft Room. I wonder what they are talking about???</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>sitting</i> at the kitchen farm table.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>drinking</i> a margarita</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>thinking</i> in 20 minutes 12 new friends are going to walk through the door!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>wanting</i> to serve them with everything I have.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>needing</i> to brush my teeth</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>thankful</i> for friends who pray for us every time we host a Craft Weekend </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>wearing</i> a maroon shirt from Banana Republic Outlet that is five or more years old (and thinking, who wears maroon anymore?) and skinny jeans.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>praying</i> for my girls who are at home</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>feeling </i>happy that we are celebrating our one year Craft Weekend anniversary this weekend</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Craft Weekend September 11, 2011<br />
Our first group.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>dreaming </i>of what <a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/2012/09/06/washi-tape-in-guangzhou-somitape/" target="_blank">Ashley's</a> welcome home party with her new daughter will be like</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>wondering</i> if I will get time to craft this weekend and...</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>hoping</i> I do! We are doing some amazing new things! </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 25px;"><i>loving </i>that it's the season for candy corn and peanuts again. Guess what we're snacking on this weekend?</span><br />
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Kimberlee Josthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03606969480506671056noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991611630711312155.post-74895223058088288152012-09-05T16:53:00.005-05:002012-09-05T18:36:56.876-05:00Back to Preschool.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Talia was up, dressed, teeth brushed, hair combed, socks and shoes on, wearing her backpack and begging to be photographed by 7:15 this morning. Today was the first day of preschool and this girl was ready.<br />
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At 7:50, I walked into her classroom (Bruce was a minute behind us) and asked Talia if I could take a picture.<br />
That was a mistake.<br />
I should've never asked.<br />
I was denied.<br />
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DENIED HARD.<br />
Well, guess what?<br />
I will not be denied.<br />
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"All kids in the United States get their picture taken on the first day of school in their classroom. It's the rules, " I said.<br />
And then I snapped a picture.<br />
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She then hugged me and shooed me out the door before Bruce could even make an entrance. I met him in the hallway and told him we were "dismissed".<br />
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Dismissed, dropped, burned, dumped, left out in the cold, deserted, passed over, yesterday's news...that was us today.<br />
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It could've been a lot worse.<br />
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