tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-290249232024-03-07T17:49:34.496-05:00In the ATLLife for me in and around AtlantaKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-89611132703559273492015-05-10T16:40:00.000-04:002015-05-10T16:40:55.457-04:00Happy May!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
In April we had Spring Break. It was SO NICE and relaxing! We played with Hayden and Stephanie. We spent the day with my Gramps. We strolled through the grocery store. It was nice to have time and freedom to do whatever we wanted. We were also able to fit in a few doctor's appts. I had so much energy this week, even to cook dinner! =) I love, love, love teaching, but it's so hard to keep going full-speed at 4pm.</div>
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We had our annual AGAPE picnic at the zoo. I've taken A before, but she was not interested. This time around, she was slightly more interested. But not much! =/</div>
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Speaking of A, she is absolutely delightful! She's a good sleeper, aims to please, and loves to love. She's a JOY to be around. God definitely blessed me with her.<br />
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One day at school, we had a mobile petting zoo. I was able to hold this baby goat for at least 10 mins.- just snuggling. I was in heaven.<br />
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My girls and I met in Nashville. I carried my camera around everywhere yet neglected to get a good picture. Here's a phone shot. I haven't been to our alma mater since we graduated. It sure has been updated! Lipscomb has a beautiful campus, and I was flooded with warm feelings. Being there with my girls made me tear up a couple of times. Here we are in front of our dorm.<br />
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AND I finished my gifted endorsement. Whoo-hoo! And next year I'm moving back down to Kindergarten- where my gifted certification will be useless to my school. =/ But I'm so happy to have this under my belt.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-18954004432803331622015-03-27T20:29:00.001-04:002015-03-27T20:32:00.161-04:00I sure can't keep up!Anyone out there?<br />
It's nearly been a year since I posted. I've been updating my teacher blog... not so much this one.<br />
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I went to Dallas for my birthday. I bought myself a camera, so I took lots of shots of the babies. Notice Jake's eyes. =( He is now completely blind. He also had one eye removed. It has relieved him of massive migraines. He feels much better now!!<br />
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I wanted to go to the zoo for my birthday. They had 2 baby elephants celebrating their first birthdays. I was so excited to see them. I could have watched them for an hour. Dad tolerated my swooning for about 15 mins.<br />
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In the fall, my girls and I met up outside of Cincinnati for a cabin weekend. One one of our days we went for a beautiful hike.<br />
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But we got caught in a rainstorm with about a mile left! I've never run a hike quite like that. =)</div>
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At school, we got to dress up as book characters. This is my 2nd grade team. I chose Disney's Pocohontas. You can also see Fern (<i>Charlotte's Web</i>), Ms. Frizzle (<i>Magic School Bus</i>), scarecrow, <i>Freckle Juice</i>, Amelia Bedelia, Fern, and the Grouchy Ladybug.<br />
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For Christmas, we went to Dallas again. Most of my pictures recently, have my little sweetie in them. (I'm not really interested in plastering her face on the Internet though.)<br />
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Ben and I in Gaylord's ICE. The scenery is all ice sculptures in 9 degree temperatures. Yikes!!!<br />
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<br />Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-17597937235401467942014-08-24T21:02:00.000-04:002014-08-24T21:02:06.635-04:00Life as I Know It...has changed. Things change in a few years. =) I'm still super-happy in my life.<br />
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My parents moved to Florida and then Dallas a few years ago. I just wish they'd move back to the South!!<br />
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Still meeting up with Lipscomb friends... cabin weekend</div>
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Steph had another boy, Hayden Christopher.</div>
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Ben graduated from North Georgia, with a degree in Political Science, minor in International Studies. He's currently in law school at GA State in Atlanta.</div>
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Ben got a dog (a Husky mix), named Chuck.</div>
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My beautiful Gran-Gran went to meet our Lord. I miss her painfully.</div>
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Visiting our favorite place in the world!!</div>
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Lipscomb girls visiting Pennsylvania</div>
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My sweet friend, and teaching buddy, Kelly got married!</div>
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I finally got to go to the shooting range. So fun!!</div>
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Lipscomb girls in Atlanta</div>
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Filling out my Dave Ramsey chart: I have all my debt (so many student loans!!) paid off!!! (except my house)</div>
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I will begin my Gifted endorsement this year. It's another year of graduate-level classes to add to my certification. But more classroom work... oh joy. =)</div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-50492528179392856862014-07-19T11:44:00.002-04:002014-07-19T11:44:32.470-04:00New Teacher BlogInstead of changing this blog, I just added a new blog: <img alt="Practical Primary Ideas!!" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vuQOLooKzlpxA7K5ASd1enPzobuxcYolypzpS5zangrji0hqFBkZUsGrPfitqXnHJs1DK5lupe92ehcZtKeWJtXYeJ2khkR2zSTvWFWp6set1iXfmfN64XUDZl6OyJ2N-zl4/s400/banner.jpg" width="400" /><br />
Click <a href="http://practicalprimary.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a> for the new blog!!Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-83163591014739219972014-06-13T21:55:00.001-04:002014-06-20T17:15:59.527-04:00Gwinnett County's Connect 4I just finished a 3-day conference, and my head is spinning with ideas. Keep in mind that each session was 1.5 hrs. I have a lot written here, but hopefully something will be helpful. Here are some of my notes:<br />
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<b>Keynote</b>: <b> <a href="http://gregtangmath.com/" target="_blank">Greg Tang</a>:</b> Base 10 blocks are good models, but students need to get away from proportional models. Once they have a grasp on place value, use cubes, pens, and post-its to represent ones, tens, and hundreds. These are just models. Begin to use chips (we have red/yellow plastic chips)-- write 1, 10, 100 on these. They are all the same size. Tang then discussed bar modeling when solving word problems. I find <a href="http://www.mathplayground.com/thinkingblocks.html" target="_blank">Math Playground's Thinking Blocks</a> to be an extremely helpful tool for students.<br />
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS:<br />
<b>STEM: Understanding Engineering:</b> Free curriculum found at <a href="http://eie.org/engineering-adventures" target="_blank">http://eie.org/engineering-adventures</a> We also discussed their Engineering Design Process:<br />
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/>There should be fluidity to move between steps. Groups will create "blueprints." Each member of the group has the same plan. The teacher will listen to the plan before students begin creating. Once the time allotment for "create" has expired, groups will test. All groups should discuss what was successful, even those that were unable to test. The teacher could ask them, "What were your challenges in building?"<br />
<b>Math Differentiation:</b> Differentiation can occur in the content, process, or product. A helpful book to use is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Differentiate-Instruction-Grades-Multimedia-Resource/dp/193509940X" target="_blank">How to Differentiate Your Math Instruction</a>. I noticed some excellent surveys to give students. (If you're a Gwinnett teacher, every school should have this book.)<br />
<b>Text Complexity/Close Reading:</b> Determine with students that we don't "close read" everything; my examples are confusing parts of a novel, nonfiction, a manual. In this class, we read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Day-Crayons-Quit-Drew-Daywalt/dp/0399255370/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_har?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1402706803&sr=1-1&keywords=the+day+the+crayons+quit" target="_blank">The Day the Crayons Quit</a> and were given some great questions and lessons. We also read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Summer-Celebrating-50th-Anniversary/dp/1481422987/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1402706729&sr=8-2&keywords=freedom+summer" target="_blank">Freedom Summer</a> (what an amazing book!!) and came up with questions of our own, along with follow-up lessons.<br />
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DAY 2</div>
<b>Keynote: <a href="http://www.wphillips.com/" target="_blank">Warren Phillips</a>:</b> He is a Science guru. He gave us lots of strategies to get the kids up and moving. I saw him in an extended session, and he had lots of fun, exciting experiments. My mouth was dropping, so I know kids' mouths would too! He also has written many science songs that help kids memorize tough concepts (more upper grades).<br />
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DAY 3</div>
<b>Keynote: </b><a href="http://www.kristinziemke.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Kristin Ziemke</a>: She used <a href="https://todaysmeet.com/" target="_blank">Today's Meet</a> to ask us various questions. We logged on, using our devices, and kept conversation with her. She uses many websites to aid in her instruction. She loves <a href="http://www.edmodo.com/" target="_blank">Edmodo</a> for students to have a discussion. Ziemke also had students watch a PBS television show and comment using <a href="http://www.padlet.com/" target="_blank">Padlet</a>. Her students blog, using <a href="http://www.kidblog.org/" target="_blank">Kid Blog</a>. She also visits <a href="http://www.wonderopolis.org/home" target="_blank">Wonderopolis.org</a>. Each day there is a different "I Wonder" question. What a great way to develop curiosity! Ziemke also has students record themselves to share their learning for the day. To review a lesson, she may show a slideshow of students' work throughout the week.<br />
BREAK-OUT SESSIONS:<br />
<b>Singapore Math:</b> Two books to note: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Step-Model-Drawing-Problems-Singapore/dp/1934026964/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1402710149&sr=8-1&keywords=step-by-step+model+drawing+solving+word+problems+the+singapore+way" target="_blank">Step-by-Step Model Drawing</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Why-Before-How-Computation-Strategies/dp/1934026824/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1402710197&sr=8-1&keywords=why+before+how" target="_blank">Why Before How</a>. When students are working on word problems (or exemplars), students should not explain the order of what they did for problem solving. They need to explain <i>why </i>they chose the method. Remind students not to erase- just draw a line through errors. Students should write the equation <i>before </i>they solve the problem. This may seem difficult for students at first. For example, if I have 3 red balloons and 2 fly away, I may be tempted to draw the balloons and X 2 of them out. However, students should get in the habit of writing the equation first. When our students move to the writing piece of the exemplar, they should answer, "Why did you solve it this way?"<br />
<b>Flipping the Classroom Using eClass</b> (just applicable to Gwinnett teachers): Go to your eClass --> Self-Directed Training --> Content --> (on sidebar) GCPS Training Materials --> Elementary School... There you will find the training manual. Any questions you have should be found there. However it's an extremely long manual!!<br />
When assigning homework in eClass, "flipping" would be to assign a preview video. Students will come in the next day, ready to learn. You can check to see if a student did his homework. (Content --> Edit Course --> View User Progress)<br />
Helpful Links found along the way:<br />
<a href="http://safeshare.tv/" target="_blank">safeshare.tv</a>- no ads pop up while watching youtube!<br />
Brainbreaks: <a href="http://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">GoNoodle</a> and <a href="http://www.learningstationmusic.com/blog/2013/10/23/20-brain-breaks-action-songs-lets-move/" target="_blank">Learning Station Music</a>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-9035692024882291142014-06-13T17:16:00.001-04:002014-06-13T19:26:11.511-04:00Teacher BlogI do believe I will start updating to help my teacher friends have visuals. This will be a great place to share websites and ideas for 2nd graders in Georgia. Warning! Any posts older than this are from my personal blog.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-67500008930850636902011-07-25T18:44:00.017-04:002011-07-25T23:13:19.219-04:00Boston!!<div>My mom and I have not done a girls' trip in a few years. She's always wanted to go to Boston, so I thought that'd be a great place to go. A BIG thanks to my dad who gave us Delta tickets and 2 free nights at the Marriott!! We were able to stay there for 5 days, and I PACKED in the activities. Besides the millions of pictures here, I probably have another 20%. We also saw lots of gravestones- Winthrop, Revere, Hancock, Mary (Mother) Goose, Sam Adams. We saw lots of churches. The first day we flew in, checked in, and were out by noon.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is Old South Church, near our hotel.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vKEOR5xeSzv0FROFvae_EAXfPZz2RyaZa1VnY-zjNYC_veLoz9_t8YvqE25Pidy9AxMQj34te5GO-dJLi1YK2INTmZH09Mkk3FlTpq34gkjBcXER9RTHTku1b1CVf5yf04ycWQ/s1600/CIMG2085b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vKEOR5xeSzv0FROFvae_EAXfPZz2RyaZa1VnY-zjNYC_veLoz9_t8YvqE25Pidy9AxMQj34te5GO-dJLi1YK2INTmZH09Mkk3FlTpq34gkjBcXER9RTHTku1b1CVf5yf04ycWQ/s320/CIMG2085b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633480869177122514" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Faneuil Hall, originally a town meeting place</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyPCTUUkfi_Pqshbm_lyGuDtvkVJJJbmryxmUsdpvFTJow0YoBnVZIjdpKLM4OOuqCFQCXgvX1_FWi8Bs1RxtW2XZuqrlqVlbyY8U7ObbizJKAVW-wSYG8uHn2fDDATD7v-CSVQ/s1600/CIMG2086.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyPCTUUkfi_Pqshbm_lyGuDtvkVJJJbmryxmUsdpvFTJow0YoBnVZIjdpKLM4OOuqCFQCXgvX1_FWi8Bs1RxtW2XZuqrlqVlbyY8U7ObbizJKAVW-wSYG8uHn2fDDATD7v-CSVQ/s320/CIMG2086.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633480864226145762" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGamoiJ6W7nhJbi-IgAJ2N5qpT3pthSDDkmi1Ve45RgkcQBUxOmUNZr5_CI-nx24qBzxHJSJyb8XgIMoDev-Xp5hcD9GEI2aiUXQ-i5Lrug3-jn497yDNlqE0O5wX91NutHcZSlQ/s1600/CIMG2087.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGamoiJ6W7nhJbi-IgAJ2N5qpT3pthSDDkmi1Ve45RgkcQBUxOmUNZr5_CI-nx24qBzxHJSJyb8XgIMoDev-Xp5hcD9GEI2aiUXQ-i5Lrug3-jn497yDNlqE0O5wX91NutHcZSlQ/s320/CIMG2087.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633480858291217314" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Quincy Market- still a place to buy fast foods and souvenirs</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9IkCBDWb3GPcPH1gVZSipMvJxt_Ts-BvKMjBRsAgq63gQzoh92w2QvK8irdKgGxHOuZEOHL3JxGy6PM-TkyU7Glz_YXwXRRNOLv8G7cp8_VjOTHatZR8XDMhKrjTZnnoAiXVrbg/s1600/CIMG2090.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9IkCBDWb3GPcPH1gVZSipMvJxt_Ts-BvKMjBRsAgq63gQzoh92w2QvK8irdKgGxHOuZEOHL3JxGy6PM-TkyU7Glz_YXwXRRNOLv8G7cp8_VjOTHatZR8XDMhKrjTZnnoAiXVrbg/s320/CIMG2090.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633478128405506802" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Old State House: Declaration of Independence was read from the balcony. Also the site of the Boston Massacre.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPDNigMDLLSf1C-Hz9Azs7HSTJC9dSGAabCnFMsdFtr0G8mZLV06h51b6bj8bylTGtLZOjVEfu4-FYxs0MCQCKHESmje_wuS5pxeW4CU_U-TdobFO0OqujwCeSZx2jLuFZM7Ogw/s1600/CIMG2093.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPDNigMDLLSf1C-Hz9Azs7HSTJC9dSGAabCnFMsdFtr0G8mZLV06h51b6bj8bylTGtLZOjVEfu4-FYxs0MCQCKHESmje_wuS5pxeW4CU_U-TdobFO0OqujwCeSZx2jLuFZM7Ogw/s320/CIMG2093.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633478122663377042" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I love the Beacon Hill area, near the park (Boston Common).</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq18XwPDIoWESs98PSdZhZOhfOSiC39orm8155eotZwmRHebtHA88OpFoR21ueDen0zVqTB9g8cgbXlAYqcauwGM5SjdiQA2vBBdK7PH75z-deF5NtIrj6jEWzShWz_f_ieBc9Yw/s1600/CIMG2095.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq18XwPDIoWESs98PSdZhZOhfOSiC39orm8155eotZwmRHebtHA88OpFoR21ueDen0zVqTB9g8cgbXlAYqcauwGM5SjdiQA2vBBdK7PH75z-deF5NtIrj6jEWzShWz_f_ieBc9Yw/s320/CIMG2095.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633478120334578066" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Public Garden</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJPg1engEZ3XQGl9XWpFlnQ9_mfSLOlI57l10-HQxOxr1nxiAd4zG9frkQeZvhbNJ4qDygibMlFESWZAWcOy3yGMTQdxzobX8wjjtKlrFdW3tkFYilOM0ZnUsA6jRJIudQ58fv-g/s1600/CIMG2096.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJPg1engEZ3XQGl9XWpFlnQ9_mfSLOlI57l10-HQxOxr1nxiAd4zG9frkQeZvhbNJ4qDygibMlFESWZAWcOy3yGMTQdxzobX8wjjtKlrFdW3tkFYilOM0ZnUsA6jRJIudQ58fv-g/s320/CIMG2096.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633478119404911554" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We also saw the <i>Make Way for Ducklings</i> statues here.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VGxKDbNKl1vk-fFQrkFm5kyMfW7kajuIRjNWQXnscX3pFdzczm4mKKqN_cVyEmpgFKV5Ta_SSOi32-puicqZRXTlbPrnf5B38jLscePTsH4RttKNluIot-JuzwSgGPbiJcTBbQ/s1600/CIMG2100.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VGxKDbNKl1vk-fFQrkFm5kyMfW7kajuIRjNWQXnscX3pFdzczm4mKKqN_cVyEmpgFKV5Ta_SSOi32-puicqZRXTlbPrnf5B38jLscePTsH4RttKNluIot-JuzwSgGPbiJcTBbQ/s320/CIMG2100.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633478113199434578" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesdays after 4:00 are FREE at the Museum of Fine Arts. Whoo-hoo! We were <i>quite</i> tired at this point (woke up at 4am for our flight), so we split up. Mom went to American art; I headed for European art. I was able to find my favorite French artists. =) </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is one of Monet's <i>Water Lillies</i>.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhkVD2OjBPM-GOX2KwwLt68tEEYNOj5rUaHRiKLIHSYrk2GY9QKUSCbh2kj2dxKwEFVimGjRsBqD7K0VYiuXSRCKVlcdJEEN3GpYZ-riSpxS2EpX0JOcyf3MLnqCoYVgfSOMeEA/s1600/CIMG2107.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyhkVD2OjBPM-GOX2KwwLt68tEEYNOj5rUaHRiKLIHSYrk2GY9QKUSCbh2kj2dxKwEFVimGjRsBqD7K0VYiuXSRCKVlcdJEEN3GpYZ-riSpxS2EpX0JOcyf3MLnqCoYVgfSOMeEA/s320/CIMG2107.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633474123051546258" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Walking back to the hotel. This is such a beautiful city. They definitely appreciate greenery.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PUrHp_Zo4VWaPPzHIi_6iiUZQPiHbsJEFApYojDOM7Hdwm0-Kp2lPRkA3MuCgr7lN9h93JykpL8Eu3w0vndwOr3Nv-BXIDlfPZFZLSHs72LemHDYYtgieQN0D_QIt1KgjDgJkA/s1600/CIMG2110.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PUrHp_Zo4VWaPPzHIi_6iiUZQPiHbsJEFApYojDOM7Hdwm0-Kp2lPRkA3MuCgr7lN9h93JykpL8Eu3w0vndwOr3Nv-BXIDlfPZFZLSHs72LemHDYYtgieQN0D_QIt1KgjDgJkA/s320/CIMG2110.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633474118427848418" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The Christian Science Museum. We didn't go in, but we thought it was a beautiful area.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecJYJbZyvXL3Tb1Iqpbpo7hcYKiWLxhsGXFp57Mg1_85fjgdlfvWRyxAw-lx-RBr4KtEgI8lXi21QKgLZTHniaxA9EPuP3NvHO6zsO3bTJ3wWodbQoy5s9JFmu-sBeXB_kHoAoA/s1600/CIMG2112.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjecJYJbZyvXL3Tb1Iqpbpo7hcYKiWLxhsGXFp57Mg1_85fjgdlfvWRyxAw-lx-RBr4KtEgI8lXi21QKgLZTHniaxA9EPuP3NvHO6zsO3bTJ3wWodbQoy5s9JFmu-sBeXB_kHoAoA/s320/CIMG2112.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633474117825189154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Day 2: The Boston Public Library is across the street from our hotel. SUCH a beautiful, free touring spot.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEj7BKcB5iDIQ5rOai30cWJP_1aYtIdluRtTdOdHm4DDEj8bjea2Z3_SZzy-pgvYl4XGTzekH2kZ-vAgn5YcPymZZJPe1Rt2VSI9YS0hUdcWF73w4YOKI7nrxl7sxXHBd1iLYRjw/s1600/CIMG2118.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEj7BKcB5iDIQ5rOai30cWJP_1aYtIdluRtTdOdHm4DDEj8bjea2Z3_SZzy-pgvYl4XGTzekH2kZ-vAgn5YcPymZZJPe1Rt2VSI9YS0hUdcWF73w4YOKI7nrxl7sxXHBd1iLYRjw/s320/CIMG2118.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633474112904943282" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSYX-PHi6ZX6E2zx54ZRkNSdQ6Y8mu0xCBWSIrLnAr1Je2ILuJ9rtlEUDi10BUquRl5mCv9i9iQqFSBd7uxN-0cqAb46YJnq1UDX4nRQ3fCWaCk9pmhWt6XGt78q2VQ248ytGrg/s1600/CIMG2114.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSYX-PHi6ZX6E2zx54ZRkNSdQ6Y8mu0xCBWSIrLnAr1Je2ILuJ9rtlEUDi10BUquRl5mCv9i9iQqFSBd7uxN-0cqAb46YJnq1UDX4nRQ3fCWaCk9pmhWt6XGt78q2VQ248ytGrg/s320/CIMG2114.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633474107700312626" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQbUO07K8Y2nltumSmkXw2rOtYfT96u78ipI38Pdw3Lqb8MKFSJcCEszDCyd6eYpGj6PMI3ye-G4dueb6Ex2xzj87KlvizeT7vaMWFIYCAYM88_x-JLttNok978adB3olFq5WUGA/s1600/CIMG2116.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQbUO07K8Y2nltumSmkXw2rOtYfT96u78ipI38Pdw3Lqb8MKFSJcCEszDCyd6eYpGj6PMI3ye-G4dueb6Ex2xzj87KlvizeT7vaMWFIYCAYM88_x-JLttNok978adB3olFq5WUGA/s320/CIMG2116.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633470081573354530" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Freedom Trail</div><div style="text-align: center;">We did not walk the entire trail; we picked it up in spots.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1xescJnFJfvm13YM0QBAeo1DtAVSLmHqThvvhYnhmQa6ot48PuIf8O_4hIAFmWhEemXL4uTzHOwD8Jftw4q5SFn7nE7Ze8CapM3aYJ_sbAf0JsrruTjMidi6eSYj_pEWBOzb6fQ/s1600/CIMG2124.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1xescJnFJfvm13YM0QBAeo1DtAVSLmHqThvvhYnhmQa6ot48PuIf8O_4hIAFmWhEemXL4uTzHOwD8Jftw4q5SFn7nE7Ze8CapM3aYJ_sbAf0JsrruTjMidi6eSYj_pEWBOzb6fQ/s320/CIMG2124.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633470077074725906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Old North Church, where 2 lanterns were hung</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1EVEl5ZIXzeyWMD3rpU5osWQ271lzbr-cif2sINnE-0sikA_rThMFxkh6tqEBlepghCSKJlxKAT7m09jm_bCndadWOp8hcBe6IOyIeLMJ4mngaRduHL2yVWSHhr4_i53Rk4Jnw/s1600/CIMG2119.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1EVEl5ZIXzeyWMD3rpU5osWQ271lzbr-cif2sINnE-0sikA_rThMFxkh6tqEBlepghCSKJlxKAT7m09jm_bCndadWOp8hcBe6IOyIeLMJ4mngaRduHL2yVWSHhr4_i53Rk4Jnw/s320/CIMG2119.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633470075323476274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Individualized pews provided for warmth in those harsh winter months. They kept a hot rock/brick in the bottom of the pew box. Families needed to purchase pew boxes. The larger the donation, the closer to the front.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgYubLCe6WD-2s08hWZB9cBB5NY23_HfharUnaE7ZdzhRxH2L_lSLdykxNFGxJegpeG5ZxLYKW5MrVj8cm84dy3N1hWnmbfv-x9hLzQpNTtkg3U7S1aPRclyvwMTEBwtB8vR7Gw/s1600/CIMG2121.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNgYubLCe6WD-2s08hWZB9cBB5NY23_HfharUnaE7ZdzhRxH2L_lSLdykxNFGxJegpeG5ZxLYKW5MrVj8cm84dy3N1hWnmbfv-x9hLzQpNTtkg3U7S1aPRclyvwMTEBwtB8vR7Gw/s320/CIMG2121.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633470071341561122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Paul Revere's home. (No pictures inside.) One room was decorated in 17th century style, while the rest was decorated for when Revere's family would have lived there, in the late 1700's.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5s9mE21GxvppK7Jg_0kDA15CrfA_OS0qibdVp-Bss1HYbBcxbg0A8BPpVrLeo7O4v8CaO5BKv0rCmy3EVn6jvBK8_ZVsfhXriCRbGZkYf4PgMaCEEGEr9i-_s4TZCvKE11iRMA/s1600/CIMG2125.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK5s9mE21GxvppK7Jg_0kDA15CrfA_OS0qibdVp-Bss1HYbBcxbg0A8BPpVrLeo7O4v8CaO5BKv0rCmy3EVn6jvBK8_ZVsfhXriCRbGZkYf4PgMaCEEGEr9i-_s4TZCvKE11iRMA/s320/CIMG2125.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633470064685077874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I definitely wanted to eat at Ye Olde Union Oyster House, the oldest restaurant in America. We really enjoyed the food and ambiance.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSq8nPJN3R5IX6z2qXqcCexemIneL_dw53ZgC38jW-tl-P6I2zi4JT-fYyTZvSB_61d_cZxISfFcJyCV6Kli8otrQPqCWvWcqwk8vPWbRhe2u1a2cLhCa6JCgnIgw2n2769DXfQ/s1600/CIMG2138b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsSq8nPJN3R5IX6z2qXqcCexemIneL_dw53ZgC38jW-tl-P6I2zi4JT-fYyTZvSB_61d_cZxISfFcJyCV6Kli8otrQPqCWvWcqwk8vPWbRhe2u1a2cLhCa6JCgnIgw2n2769DXfQ/s320/CIMG2138b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633465220518416834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We visited Harvard in the afternoon but were not very impressed. I'm not sure what I expected- it was school buildings and dormitories. =)</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65e6HDHPOKtjy6S0TFtkGj8IqKwqzsNPaqR5GMfJ8_6HJB7vk8PMuiJQEOHWK8QJ5_BmIpBLc776h0INSf6iC2Eksuatgp4q9-qzkEI33Q75V9gh6S7RK6TLS_KFf_6N3g9xLTQ/s1600/CIMG2145.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj65e6HDHPOKtjy6S0TFtkGj8IqKwqzsNPaqR5GMfJ8_6HJB7vk8PMuiJQEOHWK8QJ5_BmIpBLc776h0INSf6iC2Eksuatgp4q9-qzkEI33Q75V9gh6S7RK6TLS_KFf_6N3g9xLTQ/s320/CIMG2145.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633465218684481138" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Day 4: (Day 3 is at the end.) We rode the trolley all over town. It was such a fun way to see Boston! Here I am at the home of the Red Sox.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAoP3FAAzuSFQQzBulEKiUdFqaAUMWPEux-sDrldUUeQZWMrEAjc0Wzll5ZdrN4MtC7AGdI587sHaV_SDFYjcGYSyrQK58qgllyKi5n21WtaXs6QhJHA1A-4PeTroLX-qJj4v6DQ/s1600/CIMG2206.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAoP3FAAzuSFQQzBulEKiUdFqaAUMWPEux-sDrldUUeQZWMrEAjc0Wzll5ZdrN4MtC7AGdI587sHaV_SDFYjcGYSyrQK58qgllyKi5n21WtaXs6QhJHA1A-4PeTroLX-qJj4v6DQ/s320/CIMG2206.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633465213194901682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We also took a cruise of the harbor.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinsq_GH7UB1WKZ4S3nr_SYzVhNGmEE_iTHjcpxA9Bxg9NN63hHzCEj_mTsgtMlBVgjGWk3E8rIAZeQYXPBIJYCN0CCbvwr0OwaW6r7I_J7B8P4zkvxhRsmL16jjMRsa_YnyW9ptA/s1600/CIMG2218.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinsq_GH7UB1WKZ4S3nr_SYzVhNGmEE_iTHjcpxA9Bxg9NN63hHzCEj_mTsgtMlBVgjGWk3E8rIAZeQYXPBIJYCN0CCbvwr0OwaW6r7I_J7B8P4zkvxhRsmL16jjMRsa_YnyW9ptA/s320/CIMG2218.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633465208693125362" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRmkkWcWG4_Ma1U5wF2eUoKVCAU7JkIidpvDQs443tRhbUVNM-oZm94iulHlChZGBsk7TsXwY-c8x2aY9nSm3k0axpPHyIMLVK5w6x8je0TdyrDDW7mi599WX19FJxkqW7I2QsdA/s1600/CIMG2220.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRmkkWcWG4_Ma1U5wF2eUoKVCAU7JkIidpvDQs443tRhbUVNM-oZm94iulHlChZGBsk7TsXwY-c8x2aY9nSm3k0axpPHyIMLVK5w6x8je0TdyrDDW7mi599WX19FJxkqW7I2QsdA/s320/CIMG2220.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633465203707318066" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i>USS Constitution</i>, "Old Ironsides"</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2kUEOU8YZDFALOaFQJANlsuOTd7KL66XKNsjCfCnLovLqlnews0pLz7vmFc2iM8Y7zDw5fURwvUvtvW7Rfe3gilnqTOcH-O_LEoEuFeWdu2ktQMUsS82YUvS4KZr9438j6n2hw/s1600/CIMG2224.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2kUEOU8YZDFALOaFQJANlsuOTd7KL66XKNsjCfCnLovLqlnews0pLz7vmFc2iM8Y7zDw5fURwvUvtvW7Rfe3gilnqTOcH-O_LEoEuFeWdu2ktQMUsS82YUvS4KZr9438j6n2hw/s320/CIMG2224.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633462074381628114" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is the park on the roof across the street from our hotel. How neat is that?</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR73lsYLnkaJ2i1PxAjYbIEPpU8aT-_v0o_4pWPJJnzRrO0lhEsu9dzdPhEDMiMMQD2Cxd-hIDrl73l-RhLQuZiV0KQmPcmINh7uVsGW6ZjQUC2BFf4xdEt6lbz1fR3Nm-t0LTMw/s1600/CIMG2228.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR73lsYLnkaJ2i1PxAjYbIEPpU8aT-_v0o_4pWPJJnzRrO0lhEsu9dzdPhEDMiMMQD2Cxd-hIDrl73l-RhLQuZiV0KQmPcmINh7uVsGW6ZjQUC2BFf4xdEt6lbz1fR3Nm-t0LTMw/s320/CIMG2228.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633462073857976642" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Day 5: More downtown</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the site of the first public school; it was a Latin school (1635).</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAOYxkoDWmKI-VdGOXhgwpRc2tR3N2iQDmqjEWUvZkYSyIIcaNsqrQlnGP3yGqXVM_GS-vxV6R7jq1eBcdbKuILyRp1NFiPOcEGGneEsm8KEboU8pFRGMnNQldXqScp6ZnaVcYg/s1600/CIMG2240.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAOYxkoDWmKI-VdGOXhgwpRc2tR3N2iQDmqjEWUvZkYSyIIcaNsqrQlnGP3yGqXVM_GS-vxV6R7jq1eBcdbKuILyRp1NFiPOcEGGneEsm8KEboU8pFRGMnNQldXqScp6ZnaVcYg/s320/CIMG2240.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633462067839601058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">on the trolley</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIeK535cqvh7Ra7Ah8RAKlJBbVNZqRUOneO9adagYmrQtyZpBY-N283REws1G0C8QewG8EJjBI2stUt_OiFhIcWNSFbxUdHc5EKSLqDtrOmqOEHeWYA1ut1D7GC5NgpsLN-z2blg/s1600/CIMG2230.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIeK535cqvh7Ra7Ah8RAKlJBbVNZqRUOneO9adagYmrQtyZpBY-N283REws1G0C8QewG8EJjBI2stUt_OiFhIcWNSFbxUdHc5EKSLqDtrOmqOEHeWYA1ut1D7GC5NgpsLN-z2blg/s320/CIMG2230.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633462065068729570" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Irish Famine Memorial</div><div style="text-align: center;">My mom's family (Quinn) is Irish but came over during the late 1600's.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqU2aHOmpj9PvTYUIcxyQ383-SEjESZ_jXJ-lFQ9xUymCEsdZKInYu2AWnC58-amLwZJyHOX1V6Rtb2pP04coYls2kQGfg2crSimiMvZnDFJQ1OKFnE6ZvrwZDlAySs5HxNY-4XQ/s1600/CIMG2237.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqU2aHOmpj9PvTYUIcxyQ383-SEjESZ_jXJ-lFQ9xUymCEsdZKInYu2AWnC58-amLwZJyHOX1V6Rtb2pP04coYls2kQGfg2crSimiMvZnDFJQ1OKFnE6ZvrwZDlAySs5HxNY-4XQ/s320/CIMG2237.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633462060634212866" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">BOSTON FOOD:</div><div style="text-align: center;">My family thinks I take too many pictures of food. But I love to show off new or beautiful foods. =) Here I am eating Boston Creme Pie for the first time. It was a little unimpressive. We are eating at Mike's Pastry. Some locals told us they all eat at Modern Pastry, across the street. I got gelatto there later. Yummmm!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiro7Wb1emYW5Y1CjX9xQSjzcBq3UQaGuddzxotQu2ISWq_uVl9BHZoJA7rd__b4oNhPizZXamsn4QjxuiU-s-DOvL1a1E6Eq3vjlm9cfNqO8BUqad5Ef-WpqSOmgKI9k1nLMq4kA/s1600/CIMG2126.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiro7Wb1emYW5Y1CjX9xQSjzcBq3UQaGuddzxotQu2ISWq_uVl9BHZoJA7rd__b4oNhPizZXamsn4QjxuiU-s-DOvL1a1E6Eq3vjlm9cfNqO8BUqad5Ef-WpqSOmgKI9k1nLMq4kA/s320/CIMG2126.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633458062774004002" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Cookies at Mike's</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQYSLg7ueNFX85-1PgJtZsdcVspIbXkcMUaK533mWlAZn-rm9Ntl4cJ8A6B0n_bEBp-EGW-QgvivmYwG7O4cHzBGJ_u2pT6rg4KuSGtTi0aqWSXItMpEuLx2KUZ0pQf6igHO65g/s1600/CIMG2128.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQYSLg7ueNFX85-1PgJtZsdcVspIbXkcMUaK533mWlAZn-rm9Ntl4cJ8A6B0n_bEBp-EGW-QgvivmYwG7O4cHzBGJ_u2pT6rg4KuSGtTi0aqWSXItMpEuLx2KUZ0pQf6igHO65g/s320/CIMG2128.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633458059574911186" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Trying clam chowder for the first time (at Union Oyster House). I enjoyed it so much!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFyq8APlj3AcTJDOKeXBonmT1aeQj-QUxXNoe5nJmvleZzyfoTadk66XDSujaxoj9YgkSpyh09Y5Gb8krHEsxUyMnyAqvfJTj-F20eRvzVVCK5TMjfbEn1qHX1vv3E2zjbpk3pfQ/s1600/CIMG2133.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFyq8APlj3AcTJDOKeXBonmT1aeQj-QUxXNoe5nJmvleZzyfoTadk66XDSujaxoj9YgkSpyh09Y5Gb8krHEsxUyMnyAqvfJTj-F20eRvzVVCK5TMjfbEn1qHX1vv3E2zjbpk3pfQ/s320/CIMG2133.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633458028527367282" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Now, you gotta admit that's beautiful food! I bought these in the oldest candy company in America.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1imNnyFL-hjG20pRxXtLO3oVgCHsx9ETti79V-l47FXVqZcS_Ta_hlSpRgT9vuzm9a0qMEztTeYVBFkStCP76wCGQzuyuB7k3XXbzD3e-3FgXnNXdMdNPFwgoGaelpeM1fUKmUw/s1600/CIMG2196.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1imNnyFL-hjG20pRxXtLO3oVgCHsx9ETti79V-l47FXVqZcS_Ta_hlSpRgT9vuzm9a0qMEztTeYVBFkStCP76wCGQzuyuB7k3XXbzD3e-3FgXnNXdMdNPFwgoGaelpeM1fUKmUw/s320/CIMG2196.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633458023948001282" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Day 3: Daytrips to Plymouth & Salem</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is Plymouth. It is beautiful yet would be a little disheartening if I were a Pilgrim.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2SeIBFxIq56K7yHG4vX_hn9q4CO8-w8fVJ7p4NqMH1O4Elvg1j1sYmKgOT0c90eBuN7PvuU8IUrfOpg9dmVWQssw9IfjjaSsvFgKe1DZB0byLrpHfpBioEDIcIuSbSdhiNUmr-Q/s1600/CIMG2147.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2SeIBFxIq56K7yHG4vX_hn9q4CO8-w8fVJ7p4NqMH1O4Elvg1j1sYmKgOT0c90eBuN7PvuU8IUrfOpg9dmVWQssw9IfjjaSsvFgKe1DZB0byLrpHfpBioEDIcIuSbSdhiNUmr-Q/s320/CIMG2147.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633452922318346514" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjTdwcDaudEBd7qHHRpEA0iJhPLFIMJPL6amvVLN3T7PufoeXXetm-uGmS8_XRDHVYoAw23yCDdNwHL4zqNvKjczlFf77LnY3v7DDb8i81w3f2zSxKm0AU1kDty8jrjAeDDvMUQ/s1600/CIMG2149.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqjTdwcDaudEBd7qHHRpEA0iJhPLFIMJPL6amvVLN3T7PufoeXXetm-uGmS8_XRDHVYoAw23yCDdNwHL4zqNvKjczlFf77LnY3v7DDb8i81w3f2zSxKm0AU1kDty8jrjAeDDvMUQ/s320/CIMG2149.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633452916320203042" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigS55rwXv2Q7OQkpdodDzdwihudNRVWNXhYrvGZT9C27OHSbaEKnRadva5qswPBLZK0rMAxjJb_gSo0wxtfTDXemnUc_C3OafhRLvfemD5YD2jbavrwL6R0KBTsLtRhtJMNTPaXg/s1600/CIMG2150.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigS55rwXv2Q7OQkpdodDzdwihudNRVWNXhYrvGZT9C27OHSbaEKnRadva5qswPBLZK0rMAxjJb_gSo0wxtfTDXemnUc_C3OafhRLvfemD5YD2jbavrwL6R0KBTsLtRhtJMNTPaXg/s320/CIMG2150.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633452910901219666" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTw2smANTo_MqwTQJ67QK87jNbkkB-hq-5HEw7sr1kZtFbjOkrjraz48sGTU6oGzngZ6-RsvMqE5TlZexz_iUfTdiTWEv8Qe6ty-T4qJtsEoUT0tVRnprxfSoU8xR9HbooQBq_Kw/s1600/CIMG2152.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTw2smANTo_MqwTQJ67QK87jNbkkB-hq-5HEw7sr1kZtFbjOkrjraz48sGTU6oGzngZ6-RsvMqE5TlZexz_iUfTdiTWEv8Qe6ty-T4qJtsEoUT0tVRnprxfSoU8xR9HbooQBq_Kw/s320/CIMG2152.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633452908369097922" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The <i>Mayflower</i> no longer exists, so this is the re-creation: <i>Mayflower II</i>.</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1IT9502_UHF_fG8UIen23edPTgXVJEQ-bfo_erizYgSrBSoNYSO18FHebdutdk3CgIGQUe1QK4vubceG5Nmpv8QHpFZxsnv9prjfFN5OJyxDq4Z7R9xLwsYxsS5BHtohiVvDUA/s320/CIMG2158.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633449773473076130" /><div><div style="text-align: center;">Inside the cabin where 102 passengers lived for 9 months. Unfathomable. Cramped, smelly, wet.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVMa3IR57KZso3gd2IwvNWiLRg3k8t7KtD_D_dskCkh2zyhF4EJgf9wq9EufKUpn4c-jDivPf2wbvN_CB4mB-P-91KTQgMcjQeU5VrQcEuFlcanslu44GmydNnZWWk7Z9_fb0rA/s1600/CIMG2156.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVMa3IR57KZso3gd2IwvNWiLRg3k8t7KtD_D_dskCkh2zyhF4EJgf9wq9EufKUpn4c-jDivPf2wbvN_CB4mB-P-91KTQgMcjQeU5VrQcEuFlcanslu44GmydNnZWWk7Z9_fb0rA/s320/CIMG2156.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633449774880794034" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">And here's the rock.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfiy2vJSuQRz79CMkl6db9JsgpMVA_T-1V0pmJ8sYJhyfhcTT1lQ0J0-UJaAJkEBPjE5_bEOHSAT9Al_PovnC0A0KyVb8xLVDegz7uzNDYFLuMJqg2R8003CFGuDIWi8PmVkFeg/s1600/CIMG2159.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfiy2vJSuQRz79CMkl6db9JsgpMVA_T-1V0pmJ8sYJhyfhcTT1lQ0J0-UJaAJkEBPjE5_bEOHSAT9Al_PovnC0A0KyVb8xLVDegz7uzNDYFLuMJqg2R8003CFGuDIWi8PmVkFeg/s320/CIMG2159.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633449768094657906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We went to Plimoth Plantation. I was Super excited about this. Note: Plimoth was spelled many ways. They had no official spelling rules and just went with phonics.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, one area is the Wampanoag Village. Descendants of the original tribespeople work there, explaining their culture to us.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPEZCcv17oxhvhth3zXHOw9vE1kDhXi6Tb8-uZ8Wt76gmpMRT6-cMKc9zPz6QYdghddrj6lHGGVEK3-JOZfObkJ3Ivd0DxTflBKgaRKwCSY4lXwdpZeShSwra-0OOSRFVW6KsdA/s1600/CIMG2163.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPEZCcv17oxhvhth3zXHOw9vE1kDhXi6Tb8-uZ8Wt76gmpMRT6-cMKc9zPz6QYdghddrj6lHGGVEK3-JOZfObkJ3Ivd0DxTflBKgaRKwCSY4lXwdpZeShSwra-0OOSRFVW6KsdA/s320/CIMG2163.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633449763230005410" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUZc4hLGhD7lJNCpep0GtcHVVguJW2O1cyvEKoTytnVwIsEnyF3gMYz9sYNgj4kR7vjk2G1pHEmNQ91agq4HJRrR-xQ6hzk1Bk1BQiQM6lZgEuhfAnI-OdHvYM24T4YaXVS45Ubg/s1600/CIMG2164.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUZc4hLGhD7lJNCpep0GtcHVVguJW2O1cyvEKoTytnVwIsEnyF3gMYz9sYNgj4kR7vjk2G1pHEmNQ91agq4HJRrR-xQ6hzk1Bk1BQiQM6lZgEuhfAnI-OdHvYM24T4YaXVS45Ubg/s320/CIMG2164.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633449761587597954" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">And then the 1627 English village. YEA! They even <i>spoke</i> in traditional<i> </i>tongue. It was so much fun to see their homes and speak with them. These role players study their "person" and dialect for 2 yrs. before they come into the village.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiwhE9IURrdQj-ov2YcmhcMO5uxpkG1-68B_hIrOh74S0C_aIf34iDe5AKzsyppACGuGr3AGe9oSBxkeRG2h9ih0SDgKH3p5yujKf4Kk5WkcNdmWt3RMwguuYILHe9UQykok4Ihw/s1600/CIMG2171.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiwhE9IURrdQj-ov2YcmhcMO5uxpkG1-68B_hIrOh74S0C_aIf34iDe5AKzsyppACGuGr3AGe9oSBxkeRG2h9ih0SDgKH3p5yujKf4Kk5WkcNdmWt3RMwguuYILHe9UQykok4Ihw/s320/CIMG2171.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633445732718561666" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">But the temperature WAS 103. Who knows what the heat index was. That made things a little difficult.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVNhIlu_70kK16coxcCHJolMBoqE3v5pfhHxRkzVBQIgWT7lb7-18-SRT_VAs5HTJkMhCW-P80fcpkZZ8obrZSyzEJPGPBLD0NsqrZDUwWGwtwD8SNdOsYnDbVSb4fIH0RbSdng/s1600/CIMG2175.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVNhIlu_70kK16coxcCHJolMBoqE3v5pfhHxRkzVBQIgWT7lb7-18-SRT_VAs5HTJkMhCW-P80fcpkZZ8obrZSyzEJPGPBLD0NsqrZDUwWGwtwD8SNdOsYnDbVSb4fIH0RbSdng/s320/CIMG2175.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633445726349816322" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Inside one of the nicer homes.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wGQyZtJMbm99Mov3iqkY7bJPtOyrZw38XfZinMJKx5GS7vOjOyzgoZCnW14i0oht7fJMC6Q4E-L_JrSKO4LW-U6XCxEofnLNJ6RXLMS9uwNef3Xesbh3gYY3dZ-iAcZbzYzS0w/s1600/CIMG2176.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wGQyZtJMbm99Mov3iqkY7bJPtOyrZw38XfZinMJKx5GS7vOjOyzgoZCnW14i0oht7fJMC6Q4E-L_JrSKO4LW-U6XCxEofnLNJ6RXLMS9uwNef3Xesbh3gYY3dZ-iAcZbzYzS0w/s320/CIMG2176.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633445721648710466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">There were 2 rooms in this one!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhypt0IOPuHE59t3VneuhzEdAVMGh_H0NF9eTZ49vdrieADZiJxUAmh24dSFK7dZGq5UBGjwPOB1_PQydCV8h8f-O_03yermQjSuzVxzbdgKQNhcN60NFlUlfibp9icPNKL8HqB0Q/s1600/CIMG2177.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhypt0IOPuHE59t3VneuhzEdAVMGh_H0NF9eTZ49vdrieADZiJxUAmh24dSFK7dZGq5UBGjwPOB1_PQydCV8h8f-O_03yermQjSuzVxzbdgKQNhcN60NFlUlfibp9icPNKL8HqB0Q/s320/CIMG2177.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633445722756370962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Listening to the preacher in the Meeting House</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KjDtftf3VejB1Mu3VixmMBXm8nL1BflLrIqrUQkjjkgeVr59rTNbRi8DED9rT0B85W78nbqk-6u9p33ukaf_Hqq76tSb6FX-WmKUhwIyPvwiZM2lWdKcEvPjLVGVHC2eA__53Q/s1600/CIMG2182.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KjDtftf3VejB1Mu3VixmMBXm8nL1BflLrIqrUQkjjkgeVr59rTNbRi8DED9rT0B85W78nbqk-6u9p33ukaf_Hqq76tSb6FX-WmKUhwIyPvwiZM2lWdKcEvPjLVGVHC2eA__53Q/s320/CIMG2182.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633445717151776242" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">On to Salem, to visit the Witch Dungeon Museum</div><div style="text-align: center;">This was such a sad part of history to learn about.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJ5TTXB897FzitriE3NF_ckZB-024jF4A38VRchja5te0Rr_h4U0zdw9NW5-OSVR7P2legCWtbQxOfPsvHah-C3wC6sh_F5Wjd4glvNiFp4hxrJlzJdsGFo-PM2Fhnf7XmmkjFA/s1600/CIMG2188.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJ5TTXB897FzitriE3NF_ckZB-024jF4A38VRchja5te0Rr_h4U0zdw9NW5-OSVR7P2legCWtbQxOfPsvHah-C3wC6sh_F5Wjd4glvNiFp4hxrJlzJdsGFo-PM2Fhnf7XmmkjFA/s320/CIMG2188.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633428593105288226" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Nathaniel Hawthorne's House of the Seven Gables</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtiCFnmk20WqDQFXtbC08ND9VE7L20aKp5q40S228ZjnIHo2VjCpHf9GN73b4-nU7a7JeNEcHRceehhk-elOyQR7zwFRwL8kRIVjO8SUbIAprQTySbXnsAxOPhGjFktXAn283HQ/s1600/CIMG2190.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtiCFnmk20WqDQFXtbC08ND9VE7L20aKp5q40S228ZjnIHo2VjCpHf9GN73b4-nU7a7JeNEcHRceehhk-elOyQR7zwFRwL8kRIVjO8SUbIAprQTySbXnsAxOPhGjFktXAn283HQ/s320/CIMG2190.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633428591136371010" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">And finally, thrilled to be inside the Olde Pepper Candy Companie.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj500h2c35MXMWtv6LoWTmB6pLhK0x8fnTDcCUjqISBxw8splgfm6pI8GQztn8YdiU-qyRJ1x6CPN8ojpOR0ceo6C1s9_2uvzYYxm1gp0EuPZH34vn_U4nUvjDKpP_lpUVD4fRW7g/s1600/CIMG2193.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj500h2c35MXMWtv6LoWTmB6pLhK0x8fnTDcCUjqISBxw8splgfm6pI8GQztn8YdiU-qyRJ1x6CPN8ojpOR0ceo6C1s9_2uvzYYxm1gp0EuPZH34vn_U4nUvjDKpP_lpUVD4fRW7g/s320/CIMG2193.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633428586483819362" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">If you ever get a chance to go to Boston, go. Learn about our history. Enjoy the scenery. Eat. =)</div></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-61645945825930926472011-07-15T22:03:00.002-04:002011-07-15T22:25:57.280-04:00So this has been a busy summer...Just saying. Classes for my Specialist 4 nights a week the month of June. Taught 5th grade summer school (Reading ALL day) mid-June to mid-July. Set up my new 2nd grade classroom. Working on an insanely huge project that's due in Oct (for Specialist). And I turned in my Research "Book" in June. So excited! I worked on it in 3 classes, nearly a year. I call it a book because it has chapters. I bound a copy for myself and put it on my bookshelf. =)<div>Mom has been visiting for a month or so. Ben is here for the summer. 2 dogs. An occasional weekend visit from my dad. Nice and crammed. But I love them!</div><div>I got to go for a long weekend to visit my uncle and family at the BEACH. But I got burned after a bad decision to visit the water between 11am and 3pm. I stayed under the umbrella the whole time, but my white skin didn't appreciate SPF 8.</div><div>So today was my first day of summer! Yea! Stephanie took me out for my birthday. I chose a Vietnamese restaurant. Fun, new experience.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2a3CRxdN9oDVQW3C4jg2mOk1i_zQEAn6t4y0zFB0yPGz4ixBx44PG5op4tOQujcLGytd_u1Mjkk-4FmloSvDQZ_h-rT-vwgnKwquy23nl21y5DhB8A7wh0s5AAmJY3H2Rba59Vw/s1600/CIMG2081.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2a3CRxdN9oDVQW3C4jg2mOk1i_zQEAn6t4y0zFB0yPGz4ixBx44PG5op4tOQujcLGytd_u1Mjkk-4FmloSvDQZ_h-rT-vwgnKwquy23nl21y5DhB8A7wh0s5AAmJY3H2Rba59Vw/s320/CIMG2081.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629770500357558962" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHoNUgv_KqbzaAkzhWZNEYcJvwORp_C9iBN9GCWd2M2OlgKat92cBnOIZ-A2V7vXg1Xa9Q-L83kG5ml58wBx6pe-VXN5_-eop24d1x0GnsKHzWswEgHd9cJZeFL7TjELiuVgWv2Q/s1600/CIMG2082.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHoNUgv_KqbzaAkzhWZNEYcJvwORp_C9iBN9GCWd2M2OlgKat92cBnOIZ-A2V7vXg1Xa9Q-L83kG5ml58wBx6pe-VXN5_-eop24d1x0GnsKHzWswEgHd9cJZeFL7TjELiuVgWv2Q/s320/CIMG2082.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629770499324101154" /></a>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-86325875485893738222011-04-09T10:53:00.006-04:002011-04-09T11:27:04.062-04:00Little Rock<div style="text-align: center;">To start off Spring Break, I got to spend time with my lovely Lipscomb ladies. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Tiff is having a baby, so we got together to shower her with love.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNT05DNf63Bhwl2vdgf-B-tFc3m98Q-4BXAg_gJxtoUkBf5jAyz5-sSVHzzH0Zkrnmi2Tc3WRYSLKvpLCIFPTF8_MKjAPSx-WZChBOPmcQ1LWNYWUjHmVApqlQxp1BQGxHSwtNUQ/s1600/CIMG2018.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNT05DNf63Bhwl2vdgf-B-tFc3m98Q-4BXAg_gJxtoUkBf5jAyz5-sSVHzzH0Zkrnmi2Tc3WRYSLKvpLCIFPTF8_MKjAPSx-WZChBOPmcQ1LWNYWUjHmVApqlQxp1BQGxHSwtNUQ/s320/CIMG2018.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593599543080542818" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-DTeQJAo4RLrA9zc2z4VzFOt3ps3kCvfFdbgAGPHWcFIc1tznDE0JIRlG6AkuS1MTRf_drhGKj5vGckcFE9Y2NHZmcgr0mIyR-ILfEbscBg7kIPIqiDtjUoPiCpjqLODjBj95g/s1600/CIMG2019.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA-DTeQJAo4RLrA9zc2z4VzFOt3ps3kCvfFdbgAGPHWcFIc1tznDE0JIRlG6AkuS1MTRf_drhGKj5vGckcFE9Y2NHZmcgr0mIyR-ILfEbscBg7kIPIqiDtjUoPiCpjqLODjBj95g/s320/CIMG2019.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593599533102262258" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gdVnfr98UXOacCqm8liI7Ck2YsV0tGYmJ-Du3f1KkBdQkfqRbTCpCChmaWZ9GJ19HALzFC7UwO8rePfzkIYdcHPtnADbmMmNOHLTBNRRR2kirt40ZqpwiZ-s91zKD_2ZSZ-t5A/s1600/CIMG2023.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div><div style="text-align: center;">We filled our time with eating, pedicures, shopping, hanging out. I just love these girls!!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gdVnfr98UXOacCqm8liI7Ck2YsV0tGYmJ-Du3f1KkBdQkfqRbTCpCChmaWZ9GJ19HALzFC7UwO8rePfzkIYdcHPtnADbmMmNOHLTBNRRR2kirt40ZqpwiZ-s91zKD_2ZSZ-t5A/s1600/CIMG2023.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_gdVnfr98UXOacCqm8liI7Ck2YsV0tGYmJ-Du3f1KkBdQkfqRbTCpCChmaWZ9GJ19HALzFC7UwO8rePfzkIYdcHPtnADbmMmNOHLTBNRRR2kirt40ZqpwiZ-s91zKD_2ZSZ-t5A/s320/CIMG2023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593599534143911250" /></a></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-80957020931102185112011-03-05T19:51:00.006-05:002011-03-05T20:36:50.441-05:00Latest PicsI really have not been taking my camera on my outings in... FORever. I'm just not interested in whipping out my camera. We even had our Ladies' Retreat for the church this weekend, and I only got 2 pictures! My goal is to do much better next year!!<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvFN4gQ02B8lJ9wgDUZHhKthXYYaDX8ywN6xFBXNBJYiEo9-v704dKzWGjhVghc1ZzBZ-YqPt7APk22sL_hVBuHj07_s2WlZgDPOqKsdk6oJB1DgcEKoX3HzW23flU6cqqN9CQg/s320/CIMG2005.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580765500907042306" /><div style="text-align: center;">my friend Christi</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOU7UGc0xUtJyPV_okbYhv_3VeuYy0cUw3p-092zL71a9Ek45Ape_aB__Ig8SBiUSxGvSgSRmlHz-QjIVOUubRPrAozexLC93BRsL2xT88L8WKF7aNcJUlsyM7nHHoYmP-rap5XA/s1600/CIMG2006.JPG"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOU7UGc0xUtJyPV_okbYhv_3VeuYy0cUw3p-092zL71a9Ek45Ape_aB__Ig8SBiUSxGvSgSRmlHz-QjIVOUubRPrAozexLC93BRsL2xT88L8WKF7aNcJUlsyM7nHHoYmP-rap5XA/s1600/CIMG2006.JPG"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOU7UGc0xUtJyPV_okbYhv_3VeuYy0cUw3p-092zL71a9Ek45Ape_aB__Ig8SBiUSxGvSgSRmlHz-QjIVOUubRPrAozexLC93BRsL2xT88L8WKF7aNcJUlsyM7nHHoYmP-rap5XA/s320/CIMG2006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580765497522762354" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">my friend Kim Gibson</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jake got his new Spring haircut. A before/after picture:</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHG8fSlmoBdJRyrR4iAzlnMz5DuVn2lCaGGKh7pLKFMdnh6kAvztsTGWGF2Fx8XDDSskm_Rtk6QCRqtjzrFeMzK79GQWq9IM5lsUvJtjUaMIWCWbkgkJiQnpSLRVBPsiw4M-sVw/s1600/CIMG1993.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHG8fSlmoBdJRyrR4iAzlnMz5DuVn2lCaGGKh7pLKFMdnh6kAvztsTGWGF2Fx8XDDSskm_Rtk6QCRqtjzrFeMzK79GQWq9IM5lsUvJtjUaMIWCWbkgkJiQnpSLRVBPsiw4M-sVw/s320/CIMG1993.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580766775650049010" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4ZUOlSDZNVoMznagXajWIxH3rZy5qPiraqSYRANjxXag4_E-GC_rWkOfOuntMHhKinyOFT8BErMgaV_KjhlVRCDyF6vgg1z3_BnfxvR0zRqBWJSOnOXgjTdeWZUfPM2x8ELUmg/s1600/CIMG1994.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV4ZUOlSDZNVoMznagXajWIxH3rZy5qPiraqSYRANjxXag4_E-GC_rWkOfOuntMHhKinyOFT8BErMgaV_KjhlVRCDyF6vgg1z3_BnfxvR0zRqBWJSOnOXgjTdeWZUfPM2x8ELUmg/s320/CIMG1994.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580766770008951906" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Steph had told me about a burger boutique in Atlanta, and I wanted to try it! It's called Flip, if you're ever here; it's near Atlantic Station (IKEA). It had a modern atmosphere and gourmet burgers. Stephanie's favorite is the Southern Burger- battered and deep fried, with chow chow and pimento cheese. I was not quite so adventurous- caramelized onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. But the BEST part is the milkshakes. I didn't get a picture b/c I downed it in a matter of minutes- Nutella with toasted marshmallows. There's also Rice Krispies and Krispy Kreme milkshakes. Sooooo good!</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72DuVAApl-c9Yg1ddzThtnGTOGnQ9LFxyzhHBrAltgz6ANtgMB-Hx3KbtQ2vf0mGk0UG912OS7nLVv727lVeN4iKY9yOd7t0su0_VdlhmRhqhmQn7lclsEedurVoi6T_n-tjxrw/s1600/CIMG2003.JPG"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi72DuVAApl-c9Yg1ddzThtnGTOGnQ9LFxyzhHBrAltgz6ANtgMB-Hx3KbtQ2vf0mGk0UG912OS7nLVv727lVeN4iKY9yOd7t0su0_VdlhmRhqhmQn7lclsEedurVoi6T_n-tjxrw/s320/CIMG2003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580769906184303314" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ben joined us.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpU41ESleocVRWTtGxRVjL-uN-NzP9kkh8_jzLTV6lDX2Y9KOdF33kxSVkGXD2u6NesJ5bUxM29D4YSfMuRhkPfDuNitJCP3Br7O3-BXZ8mfzBpWBMXmmvs8TeR3rh0nREWnleKA/s1600/CIMG2002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpU41ESleocVRWTtGxRVjL-uN-NzP9kkh8_jzLTV6lDX2Y9KOdF33kxSVkGXD2u6NesJ5bUxM29D4YSfMuRhkPfDuNitJCP3Br7O3-BXZ8mfzBpWBMXmmvs8TeR3rh0nREWnleKA/s320/CIMG2002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580769903225756530" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ella enjoyed a yogurt and banana meal.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBvTs0AYIH2i2u-bUB-Ux567Bd0hyy2toJVYqOeEqAhDuOWyqVqNuHf8ma7y0mydYf8DD-jArZ_EURwHxK2ubmmtNX5sbN-_nQIEabN49DUHbyBXbndToYxFnJaEivvtVmn-a5g/s1600/CIMG2001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEBvTs0AYIH2i2u-bUB-Ux567Bd0hyy2toJVYqOeEqAhDuOWyqVqNuHf8ma7y0mydYf8DD-jArZ_EURwHxK2ubmmtNX5sbN-_nQIEabN49DUHbyBXbndToYxFnJaEivvtVmn-a5g/s320/CIMG2001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580769896280405506" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This one cracked me up!!!!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAWGuT73cjVpcuz5ff0qRzjAZFxIcig5fpUkv2KkTdByi97Y-v6FYmp9k76G_97fc3Tmhsn0B3mlIPoMS3gEkANVRL_J906PXKTDFIJqv5tKTmG0sOsPF1CSUPfM30fqu6iTV1g/s1600/CIMG1996.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAWGuT73cjVpcuz5ff0qRzjAZFxIcig5fpUkv2KkTdByi97Y-v6FYmp9k76G_97fc3Tmhsn0B3mlIPoMS3gEkANVRL_J906PXKTDFIJqv5tKTmG0sOsPF1CSUPfM30fqu6iTV1g/s320/CIMG1996.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580769894319918274" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks, Steph, for the great suggestion!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEkIjYNpkJqgAPUK9EtC_qeGSP3emd88Fzl8Fhrw9up4anit_naHaef3R7hF4QjdPmCeX5ckLc4zfGMEnGFJ5XqFC0Rv8mZd4zeo7GhXXT3hW2FthdIDRH1oouBKMzNOcMTDmCYg/s1600/CIMG1989.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEkIjYNpkJqgAPUK9EtC_qeGSP3emd88Fzl8Fhrw9up4anit_naHaef3R7hF4QjdPmCeX5ckLc4zfGMEnGFJ5XqFC0Rv8mZd4zeo7GhXXT3hW2FthdIDRH1oouBKMzNOcMTDmCYg/s320/CIMG1989.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580772576340233106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Bruiser, the ball phython, has been visiting my class for years. But b/c he's getting so old, he hasn't come to the school in a couple of years. Well this year, Michael (the owner) is in MY class, and he's the youngest in his family... it's the last time for Bruiser to make an appearance. Bruiser is about to pass, so I'm so glad he stopped by for a visit. The kids love watching him.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX65aR-hUde3K5hQwq2Pz9iuXsfX7k0yKTmCpHDefqE9S0ViBJQi3ZiHyR8zhjt2kdjxswlPumIu4pheYOavqQp_9V3bEEdd847JPA6VintkL7igcDkEQPp2bv8KrTQKbzee7vog/s1600/CIMG2008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX65aR-hUde3K5hQwq2Pz9iuXsfX7k0yKTmCpHDefqE9S0ViBJQi3ZiHyR8zhjt2kdjxswlPumIu4pheYOavqQp_9V3bEEdd847JPA6VintkL7igcDkEQPp2bv8KrTQKbzee7vog/s320/CIMG2008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580772575934359602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, my brother has decided to become an expert in Irish cuisine. I'm very excited about this. He came to dogsit this weekend and even made dinner for me tonight. Bangers and mash- He made homemade mash potatoes, sausage, caramelized onions, and a homemade gravy!!! I was sooooo impressed.</div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-5954944524867784902011-02-28T20:48:00.002-05:002011-02-28T20:51:53.815-05:00Moving to a New Grade Level....I will be teaching 2nd grade next year! I am very excited. This was a <i>tough</i> decision. I love the 5th graders, and I <b><i>love </i></b>my co-teachers in 5th. I have had 2nd in the back of my mind for a few years now, and this year I asked for the move.<div>I'm antsy about learning a new curriculum again. I'm also hoping I remember how needy the little ones <i>can </i>be. I'm used to self-efficient students.</div><div>But I have been getting tired of fractions/decimals/percents. =) I miss the time to explore and discover.</div><div>Yea! =)</div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-4798065390747587272011-01-23T18:28:00.003-05:002011-01-23T18:37:53.785-05:00Junk Mail!!My brother's home address is with me until college is finished. Man, did I forget how much junk mail is out there! He gets a credit card offer every day! Many of you may know about this already, but if not: <a href="https://www.optoutprescreen.com/?rf=t">https://www.optoutprescreen.com</a>. I opted out of junk mail a few years ago, and it is awesome!!! And yes, I did the permanent opt out, which means you'll have to mail in a signed document stating so.<div>Another tactic I use: I cut off the top of his credit card offer that shows his address. I write on the top, "Please take me off your mailing list." Then I mail it back in their pre-paid envelope. I heard about that on a finance show; they hate that!! =)</div><div>If by chance you get solicitors on the phone, you can head over to: <a href="https://donotcall.gov/">https://donotcall.gov/</a>.</div><div>Just some ideas to get the clutter out of your life. =)</div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-84560629336095426202010-11-18T21:19:00.003-05:002010-11-18T22:03:26.604-05:00Chicken BreastDisclaimer: this is me getting on my soapbox, and I won't get off. Now, I'm not some crazy girl that wants to be a vegetarian (I LOVE meat.). BUT something's up with our food. Have y'all seen <em>Food, Inc.</em>? Just an incredible, interesting documentary. I've got a friend at church whose cousin is one of those chicken farmers. She says, yep, that's how it really is. And I somehow remember my grandfather saying, when I was young, "The chicken will kill us all one day. They grow 'em too fast and too big." I was terrified and didn't know what that meant. But I tucked it inside my memory. He's a very educated, vegetable-growing pharmacist. Now I know what he's talking about.<br />I've only really been cooking since I was a senior at Lipscomb. Since that short time, I've watched the chicken breasts that I buy grow and grow. Well last night topped it all. I got my boneless, skinless breasts on sale for $1.79/lb. I was cutting the fat off, and could NOT get over the size of these breasts! We're way past double D here. I had to take a picture to show the monstrosity of it. This is ONE chicken breast. The past year or so I've had to fillet them because of their size. And it got worse in the next package! I had to <em>quarter</em> one sucker!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmKZijkjP7Q5h7IY2vMHoofG7KUxQLb6U7zHUSpLG1Gdvy8vThfx56oaeayf9QY5i1_dhP9Y0xMKN8mA2XzJPXfSNFNC40ByTDqKpdLYnSyJnvIVlZ6o6FvVEhoIoh-oW8MFcPw/s1600/CIMG1892.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541084028011370178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmKZijkjP7Q5h7IY2vMHoofG7KUxQLb6U7zHUSpLG1Gdvy8vThfx56oaeayf9QY5i1_dhP9Y0xMKN8mA2XzJPXfSNFNC40ByTDqKpdLYnSyJnvIVlZ6o6FvVEhoIoh-oW8MFcPw/s320/CIMG1892.JPG" /></a> So, what's a girl to do? The nearest whole foods type place is over 1/2 an hour away. Not real eager to "run to the store." Do I save chicken for special occasions and get the "organic," $6.99/lb chicken??? I'm afraid my beloved government is letting me down.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-5468468229925308602010-11-13T09:02:00.002-05:002010-11-13T09:41:44.721-05:00Pumpkin Time!Back in September I was telling my students about all the exploration we got to do in Kindergarten. I told them about all I did with apples- taste testing, baking, sorting, investigating. They were quite jealous. They begged me to do that for them. I preface my next sentence with this: I loooove my students and this age. However, I miss Kindergarten. In 5th there is so much pressure for them and tests. We have to rush through everything to get to everything. I miss the discovery of K. I have no time for exploration if I am to teach all they need to know. I did agree, though, to do something fun with pumpkins when the season came. It needed to be Math related, so we measured, weighed, estimated/counted seeds. We had a great time!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu857osrsP27IhEs13n30twGQnhj_WKSTyx5w1GBMf20QyRlmj-KXuFIHxfsCOAFdpPe49eHKvKF0zSLvwQqQYvSztS4gC7Ru8yirnjB-yCksrSMbEOt_xVG2u22DHgdFx8TYddA/s1600/100_1215.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539039574487325250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu857osrsP27IhEs13n30twGQnhj_WKSTyx5w1GBMf20QyRlmj-KXuFIHxfsCOAFdpPe49eHKvKF0zSLvwQqQYvSztS4gC7Ru8yirnjB-yCksrSMbEOt_xVG2u22DHgdFx8TYddA/s320/100_1215.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFAqUdLmyq-dTCRyBhEgWAJvU9X50nO819dfrdHaPkBOYjbFJjdkIc75h2uE0bl8pQMmgSyHNzN2cQ-RP0UajctYHI4CgzHFlBUoBbDYV4kzGH_NtY8qBjj23SzZ4lgrd5JM0eQ/s1600/100_1217.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539039577803514562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdFAqUdLmyq-dTCRyBhEgWAJvU9X50nO819dfrdHaPkBOYjbFJjdkIc75h2uE0bl8pQMmgSyHNzN2cQ-RP0UajctYHI4CgzHFlBUoBbDYV4kzGH_NtY8qBjj23SzZ4lgrd5JM0eQ/s320/100_1217.JPG" /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539039589999386866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FKd3nQGy1WYhdgNAsl19Pj9kUuqFXca66PJFwvmXqMbB-l9Kh5-f4vTCUk5GUuZeSOkiS2SXuIFYd6oc0kzlTzxxdu1jd9obONt4XscTR_kPvjru42p2PXfv9dkK3lNy9HCLbA/s320/100_1219.JPG" /> This is our intern, Amber. She was with us a couple of days a week for the past 3 months. =)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILqrdXdcnqq_9-m-0lCaF39fl5bnLgrUgnibnzG3AQ7oSKLq4rsg7ZVtKk4gyY9qAMNVZpwP6qnu5ktlK1UvsOCN5Jjq43fmd2WeuDSCuy0USLzGLlzURd6SYLuVTs5HoDG6bBg/s1600/100_1258.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539044076412470306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILqrdXdcnqq_9-m-0lCaF39fl5bnLgrUgnibnzG3AQ7oSKLq4rsg7ZVtKk4gyY9qAMNVZpwP6qnu5ktlK1UvsOCN5Jjq43fmd2WeuDSCuy0USLzGLlzURd6SYLuVTs5HoDG6bBg/s320/100_1258.JPG" /></a>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-7352412887469957682010-08-12T17:53:00.002-04:002010-08-12T18:00:18.512-04:00Freshly Sharpened PencilsWell, the first week of school is almost to a close. We are spending tiresome days going over procedures, rules, and getting-to-know-you activities. I have 26 smiling faces greet me each morning. The Lord has blessed me with another good class, as past teachers quickly tell me.<br />Today they were working on "rules" our class should have. They wrote a few down and then got together with their table group to decide on the 5 most important rules. I overheard conversations with thoughtful suggestions, and others were:<br />"We should get to take home Ms. Collins's books.<br />We should get to walk around during dismissal.<br />We should get to eat/drink when we want."<br />I was afraid their rules were turning into a wishlist- these were all procedures I had taught that apparently didn't sit well with some. I had to ring my bell and ask for reminders of the purpose of rules- all examples had to do with safety and learning. So we'll see... can't wait to read their final copies. Of course, now I take those lists and come up with the "best five rules that would work." I wonder if any notice how often they "come up" with things that I've already set in stone. =)<br /><br />On another note, I myself have started school. I started on Monday, along with my students. I'm getting my Specialist degree. And oh, I'm not sure if I'm ready for that again! The month of Aug. is twice a week, 4 hrs. a night. Then we'll be once a week. But ready or not, here I go...Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-56894325694871837292010-06-08T11:03:00.007-04:002010-06-08T17:03:56.057-04:00Cincinnati<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1qrsrM8xPH1N5xFO2tXQGEZcC1tCEXJnOsVzCnYFwItJu973IAi3rBGSZgVRDMYOfCbFhu7qP4zxsWPbGrMwWXfxbN7AGwibVvXZ3GgQJ9QqAOmZN_51jffdN_SPRm1bd-6ajxw/s1600/CIMG1643.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480432976875282434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1qrsrM8xPH1N5xFO2tXQGEZcC1tCEXJnOsVzCnYFwItJu973IAi3rBGSZgVRDMYOfCbFhu7qP4zxsWPbGrMwWXfxbN7AGwibVvXZ3GgQJ9QqAOmZN_51jffdN_SPRm1bd-6ajxw/s320/CIMG1643.JPG" border="0" /></a>Our annual Lipscomb girls' trip was to Cincinnati this year. Both Kelsey and Maurie live there, and we were able to welcome Kelsey's new baby, Findlay.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">at the baby shower<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480426155248551714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KSoYSY3t26mj_y1Vb6VS1HRZ7XaDz-SJVJpIHg0uLzNcAz0wpqlA8wX8CqLPsFvfSBWp2T0KyebI0pf-mP4iOXuvu731OxCUmVFGi-NgC5rLczKRgOAquet180UcO8MLQLudFA/s320/CIMG1623.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">We then went to a salon for mani/pedis.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Me & my sweet Jodi<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480510829381465970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXhtnifWwaZvypEENvVnaZp3WffLaQGG-krPwXRyFQn6vrE4bnDDPHwavasjf5Ra26kfFhI0rDUjMZ9fDjHjLT9oD8LYdhEd0U0CUiAmgEXt1W6hVCecjeKgqrIWwVQ19zbZ53iA/s320/CIMG1627.JPG" border="0" />Tiffany & Laura<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480426170469404898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUXRtD5gCsQyoyGzwutkQwSqCRg2xns11UtPquxPopy4E8fj1krQB0aQ4LY-M615juD5ZzAg5El2nms-9MUihLqTWjgA74tceRd3dF6ADvyU_ysj1OxLN8d-_mDgc_Joia4a-ijQ/s320/CIMG1628.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Lindsey & Jodi getting pedicures.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480426174745149426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTbUO8uF_QN4_GGUDXsNZeEnV_ZOxTkcnLnZs5CRCW9JuESZizP7Yec20-ezLRbzp3A2ZFE4juRP5BaXLT8UVo_eOplTJB3Pjw21hSznlxTxVOspxVYP0ACt_xg_nA-E_0gs0DBQ/s320/CIMG1629.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Eating Thai at Teak. This picture made us laugh so much. Apparently with the way I was sitting and the angle of the shot- it's just a picture of me and several heads. It was supposed to be a group picture!!! =)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480432967830377682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8gEeAA2Gq1ePF5mNBLjROd6w1VW_eMb18yn0D7sZ49DegCotiN4vakxi1ckgpoUBmNtNFdkqox7qW-1tRqjZ-VPxK5WPiz_U97s3BSB6vrD9nZqtXQWdOnTH_xJZ_95GZeLeNQ/s320/CIMG1642.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">At Skyline Chili. Apparently Cincinnati is famous for "their kind" of chili.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480432990298077970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Kc6dyb6dGAq_9ryjArXXIPp05hXr5NCgDAYIe-k79tRh4ojkNv_u03CPXbCw0TD2CDS_0ZCpFKqhHrtUZCwK6wptZ953gIQ2_t0hCVxknWYqFIj53O1VGiPA4RETMKFUJ6HCdA/s320/CIMG1644.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">I had ordered my chili before Cinci-native Kelsey had come in. She saw my meal and said, "Oh, no, Kim, you've done this all wrong." I just couldn't quite grasp the idea of their kind of chili- on noodles. ???<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480502845159666450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAUCCnXOyPMIabPyKt8-P8V-yWpfvmtXvOyuz5LnDl4ZL5CpMcqJm0FJM1i1GvlZopxWowqZLqRXgH5pi1_mC6v1XiQxvGzNHgK4U1VdbYb_KFDbazBpESrOTwE28FM-vUR4w8Q/s320/CIMG1646.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">This is my new version of the Cincinnati chili- complete with spaghetti noodles, chili, onions, and WAY TOO MUCH cheese. =)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480502851030684274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeoKRpayuLMii1MD71vluxtER8kgi67nD0xj0bwGECBvlpQmTesKqMcJVj3cZVEC2j4PmjWH5BSpgcbug537uzYHYSXJnZnBZmoljZara9dI3DD-zR4pW0d0hn0vLZfvOlWkDZrw/s320/CIMG1647.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Here we are after digging in and being just about finished.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480502862321032098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ImiAFJ7e-kVnGavIMvmCMBh3GJRQDXuROYQXlhXCnZ1NRFQhlO1hitbyit2BDkpLKiABZ1D2dclGmVm26D-gMFNyrWK3rvI03KuXW88XuZ7EWA1dtlnsYsY20JsJfZgo2EwaAg/s320/CIMG1651.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p align="center">Girls, I had the best time with y'all- as usual. Love y'all!!</p>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-34475566542351653932010-05-15T17:47:00.010-04:002014-06-13T18:31:13.777-04:00May in 5th GradeMay is insane at school. Among all the fun, last-year things we do for our 5th graders is the ABC Countdown. Each day is a letter, working our way down to Z (Zee End!). This is a picture of Funky Clothes/Hair Day. They just looked awesome!!! I loved how these students went all out. =) And amid these students are 4 that colored their hair! =)<br />
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<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nz1gskI02Xt90jsn4OoQaxs0Kqix_PSzDUWDBcXBgLdNK1npd-gWyjvBj5xzZSIDaXXPoYe61WnQx4KGDq9btUh3dcoihohGjTDMWKctyey6Uc_ToDV2YSlKkAXO1Wu7MMis1w/s320/CIMG1470.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471653079915061922" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" />Some of my favorite people on Field Day.<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrAV0CkLk4PmGMMmtwz4_YFk-OnLlk-fVwPfHn3XWL8jfkDPqnG5oVsmE_-W7IiGqegJNfHKCadiRhgZ_TrKlJPSi5k1FLUq-6uLnu7U1EtpT9Oq4XJdiNKSzfqnj1bddfJAHQ7g/s320/CIMG1505.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471653092644563746" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /> Today was the first-ever FLARE competition. We're teaching kids how to use renewable energy. The elementary division was creating solar cookers. There were about 22 teams in our division. I took 3 from Winn Holt. This team is The Braniacs.<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdySXNJ0cUppxerB3Wu0Vbw0Dy1I_ozRZggsd2um_So2ezkej0Fe_qPcYC44Zdvye2zM69TLqKf2wDeZlS_hpuT3hyMS57h0q1JYySrSmbXteaNmCYFtDjTKid0J7t7Duezp_J8Q/s320/CIMG1547.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471668929729661394" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" />They made vegetarian lasagna. (I decided to go with meatless items juuuust to be on the safe side.) We were judged on both the design and the tastiness of the food.<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNNYBf0E19TFHvzHAFOAiA1I02YQmjEJQzzvdqYZAZKGS7pCaIVCgSb0a92bFWMymvz0naGzwoRkFCAq4VpfXIEEg_ELK4yhWHuAEyVM-YgaVTCbPs2QJprtYaBkaNLfrEYKYPVw/s320/CIMG1553.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471668936365444690" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" />The Silver Knights<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8a2lJbZtvpLGZXpPXaYEQ1r3YZDX7dynBljfsX71QHew3PaoKEcHYb3SEixUGK7oEMndxKrCNOHJjudMQzCpAMxpDB1FCqHPVjL-2S-0ssmw9HFfw4x4wQbNjyxPeFlrF6Y3Qw/s320/CIMG1551.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471668944082050898" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 213px;" />They made turtle brownies: choc chips, marshmallows, pecans, and caramel topping. Unfortunately when the judges came for the taste-testing, we had to serve half-cooked brownie batter. =( It was still yummy, though! Who doesn't like brownie batter?!<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ZN9gWbKM17TjH_5qRh_Fpk-evrJE3Q_625aEegBl07dvANZq1qslwJGOe9vHqa9ZOgfn1OZRsgySmBCYjubY-ayKJ8JVkcY71S-yAfoJldz0uZVZHD0Hk0v-SScQT2C5Nd911w/s320/CIMG1556.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471668951584336626" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /> My 3rd team: the Golden Chefs. These kiddos are actually in my class. I had another, but she had a soccer tournament today.<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIb3NNL7CObop9UTyNCso31qSBWUAP3WIA_9hX5SqQ_WLoorYm_PjFULb5ohQB9bn62ilIAzY9QfMmecXKhuPlQv2ROpp10lT_FVm6J0TSSEPluKyj_p2kvxaas-Pa99vldQilw/s320/CIMG1552.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471676554421555538" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 213px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dU2b5PGuKkgQZP6-Pnz3HlHuCaNRqDvTX97hKgGJRlXZqVY-vZWLGsb-eNdfKw54S3eDkLBmKTdFip2if6geVaIcUOtEszEf64owDyBE3MiRCsWFOADR_ZWmQSuC7jh4OJ3XxQ/s320/CIMG1555.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471676567042976018" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" />It was so hot, so hot, so hot! We got starting cooking around 9:30, once everyone was checked in, and the area was decorated. Judges came around to check out the design, and then around 12:20 they came to sample our food.<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEpKcHkFgPtjrym2ayMSyLf3nGHC0M0mwJkMUdz5owTwM1m9gq4zA8olKC7vcsm4W-Tp2MvtHnx2HF_Kw1R8CGLWHqYN2crgw-89Oz3Uo2qPZ_BPwws2Nbt0Mu2TiKMJ-NzVe18w/s320/CIMG1557.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471676573893771362" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" />Here are the judges sampling the Golden Chefs' award-winning vegetarian quesadillas!!! I was so excited; this team placed third! Yea!! =)<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoz9tD0Me6sY4Ga9IkQTb5ZD2CLd0MjbM2L5-2epaxcY-SDW9HBpKSwrLIfAc9-hRZomgZv65ovk_bWZwL3oouTjKURAUEe6bj0ssWKRfnBDDWO8HoT0kFZQ4-ZRq8p8WPtHk11A/s320/CIMG1560.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471676583931174050" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></div>
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Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-17149079555751218482010-03-31T21:24:00.005-04:002010-04-01T09:54:23.223-04:00Ben Graduates From AITBen is officially finished with all training! He is home and awaiting college to start back up. He will have Reserve drill monthly for the next 2 yrs.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPTeRc04yTiL4Qndj3rWy69iW54NZqmvtVb2KIHGJdHWRQpW5Wu7FSih9IJ_lGui3CFg3I9EIpd_OBa3SGBOgmsN33w7sIFSbI7SClueZEmSyRsJ1RlSfspSZDy665b5MIoPoSEQ/s1600/CIMG1369.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454988448699041442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPTeRc04yTiL4Qndj3rWy69iW54NZqmvtVb2KIHGJdHWRQpW5Wu7FSih9IJ_lGui3CFg3I9EIpd_OBa3SGBOgmsN33w7sIFSbI7SClueZEmSyRsJ1RlSfspSZDy665b5MIoPoSEQ/s320/CIMG1369.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Steph came with me. =)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCSur7MFzGSU1HO0vjayEjep_i6IUVb_7JXiRhlYJM5Nk5q6ZD23D9iYrp9Z2KHT4qHZ-hZGnkUFCMxo90auVN3JUXauIZ4wW1EfTOX_WVBzbq9pXq_vGzZjbvqMfVBmdzZ_V6g/s1600/CIMG1363.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454983777562505186" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTCSur7MFzGSU1HO0vjayEjep_i6IUVb_7JXiRhlYJM5Nk5q6ZD23D9iYrp9Z2KHT4qHZ-hZGnkUFCMxo90auVN3JUXauIZ4wW1EfTOX_WVBzbq9pXq_vGzZjbvqMfVBmdzZ_V6g/s320/CIMG1363.JPG" border="0" /></a> I got to give Ben his official pin. Such a cool part of the process!!<br /><div> </div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-14775650362139912402010-03-01T20:28:00.002-05:002010-03-01T20:59:24.202-05:00Is it time to retire my Bible?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp2284CHjqrNs7SWW0LKa7LN2gyd9rC8wDt0V122cP8nr166l6_NtginV8bTHVaXF-YKzjEGR-xPpnSrqotFYJA3XUixAzxjjlVdozEwNNGYQIzDwVefHSCoUOEukQ1KXK0_zfzw/s1600-h/CIMG1348.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443849962160677250" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp2284CHjqrNs7SWW0LKa7LN2gyd9rC8wDt0V122cP8nr166l6_NtginV8bTHVaXF-YKzjEGR-xPpnSrqotFYJA3XUixAzxjjlVdozEwNNGYQIzDwVefHSCoUOEukQ1KXK0_zfzw/s320/CIMG1348.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoCRen-HZO5WMNSdxdXcMPZdWhUx5UgGh7ogx1UCJr0issgsewPd0se2yhjwg2oDcc8Rj1Q8FRWgQwcjB6I60zqw9_EQR1KowHLV24-YTdmpixpkTjyyKfo5ffVhIC960j3Zmhw/s1600-h/CIMG1346.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443849955459837474" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYoCRen-HZO5WMNSdxdXcMPZdWhUx5UgGh7ogx1UCJr0issgsewPd0se2yhjwg2oDcc8Rj1Q8FRWgQwcjB6I60zqw9_EQR1KowHLV24-YTdmpixpkTjyyKfo5ffVhIC960j3Zmhw/s320/CIMG1346.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQbOAqJm-ioHBAK1vY9AyQhFXrhFWJtqm8ntLBnlzQYMl9IVv6TgI57KOrUNIZoL3lVMIKnpT7w7sw9r06U3P6j_E7oQNTA8qu0dOOVAbfd8gVaF9GHOnaXCZkfLJkvvVj86wLA/s1600-h/CIMG1343.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443849947940042290" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVQbOAqJm-ioHBAK1vY9AyQhFXrhFWJtqm8ntLBnlzQYMl9IVv6TgI57KOrUNIZoL3lVMIKnpT7w7sw9r06U3P6j_E7oQNTA8qu0dOOVAbfd8gVaF9GHOnaXCZkfLJkvvVj86wLA/s320/CIMG1343.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2laRifOib8GQOc_NL6JN719UUvzv3G7ZdZDdinn7ahqkGQCVmLyD-tFI6WwqeYk8U2S7-hpbqHCjdBDdAsn2NYyLD0YyZLCFuXjMSQnU8jFei5PDPtyyhrcdP10mMSu_-m1hKwg/s1600-h/CIMG1339.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443849943275173762" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2laRifOib8GQOc_NL6JN719UUvzv3G7ZdZDdinn7ahqkGQCVmLyD-tFI6WwqeYk8U2S7-hpbqHCjdBDdAsn2NYyLD0YyZLCFuXjMSQnU8jFei5PDPtyyhrcdP10mMSu_-m1hKwg/s320/CIMG1339.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>This has been coming for a long time. My Bible is my most prized possession. Y'all understand. I can flip to verses so quickly; I see highlighted verses in my mind and know where to look. My grandparents gave it to me on my 11th birthday, about a month after I was baptized. A few years ago I put it in a case. But it still kept deteriorating. I even looked into getting it rebound. The inside is still good; I just need a new cover! But unfortunately, it takes months to re-sew and costs a fortune. =( I guess I'll just have to shelve it.</div></div></div></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-629739008129170942010-02-26T21:02:00.005-05:002010-02-26T21:05:37.461-05:00Joke of the Week<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissvLjEzrO0FHtL1S2rOzr_TKNqD_m7W6cCR_w8jwoD2XbDhMXOHOwC-bAotmskxan9u0TTItcYKNcAVGq8cGH0LUDoaUd3BJ0Zdem7QkgVeWv-IsJ2bLCkwL8DboSn4y2nA0FBQ/s1600-h/dinos+miss+the+ark.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442738027189649186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 294px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissvLjEzrO0FHtL1S2rOzr_TKNqD_m7W6cCR_w8jwoD2XbDhMXOHOwC-bAotmskxan9u0TTItcYKNcAVGq8cGH0LUDoaUd3BJ0Zdem7QkgVeWv-IsJ2bLCkwL8DboSn4y2nA0FBQ/s320/dinos+miss+the+ark.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hahahahaha!! =)</div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-19453632125647065062010-02-06T19:17:00.008-05:002010-02-08T17:28:47.927-05:00He's in the Army now!!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYE95YAJ9g1fSH50Il_8iAeo3UC6rSWLhAq8n1IJ0CsrVtKNADotC0T5aUzlmxbfk5Ea5W6sq5P7lHoKItSqVwY65QtSQpPFFsSaucsgjMraf6eBSqCpYwdYNHjKYqcmMEnHQFEg/s1600-h/CIMG1300.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436002400747641426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYE95YAJ9g1fSH50Il_8iAeo3UC6rSWLhAq8n1IJ0CsrVtKNADotC0T5aUzlmxbfk5Ea5W6sq5P7lHoKItSqVwY65QtSQpPFFsSaucsgjMraf6eBSqCpYwdYNHjKYqcmMEnHQFEg/s320/CIMG1300.JPG" border="0" /></a> Well, the 3 months has passed. My little brother has finished his basic combat training for the Army.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435317353343571986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2pRxVQ-_ooEQAlYBKm9kNC8yCGy3gtkM6KSjtA15AoxKtt81MhEVNMxoy5GH5fVRuel9GBgXmbFxgWtqRMRsdUENf_SpUjv7RZaQrmIvleTmppCXvnrYMnctqqyVOAxDQar0XUg/s320/CIMG1264.JPG" border="0" /> <div align="center">This was the first day, Family Day. We were able to retrieve our soldiers after they ran onto the field. We were herded into these bleachers and waited nearly 2 hrs. The forecast had said 50's- I even left my big coat at the hotel. NOT SO!!! NO one was prepared, and businesses made a killing selling their blankets/hats/sweatshirts. When they sold out, people started buying towels to wrap up in!</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435317358258993858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhvq3e5X8O0R8ytLCD8OTg1ERic5rg84FU5KyyI3zSpkjGJA8e9pPOK0qaAcTj3U7BA7VA9i1aJb0o-anzlh3AxnIHaXnBu0NpvHQ3EuuT3RJd-2zqihaOvuXmYdOU8pdFJ781A/s320/CIMG1266.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Here they come! It was so cool to see 1200 soldiers running out from the treeline.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435317365588871202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOngbYuBZ4OZ1OFxS2rrchViopJv6K-Nq6MYIPaX3nM5ja2saGc5gtOUOgAksAadod3-b2yRqOawOMsAd0qDLvxWQqaHLYVIqmhyphenhyphenDd1vVaYCEUd4yW_u3-NFNF9xKoHdtb1CnBw/s320/CIMG1269.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">This is Charlie Company (240 soldiers).</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435990466296221282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 212px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5oTx8KAExyFJYA6IuvRphBoHkVQQ87KTxnXE4NPhk-qCZnsBso63X477qpQOITjIghDYwsm6iJZu3peQaJJIoODENndhuu7NVeW4UayHTUxcN3MQ0HhcldBRC2K9Xw2AhqLNgtg/s320/CIMG1274.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">And here is the 3rd Platoon (60 soldiers).</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435990476424133906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZgKZkdNJ14RNVCK-QERtHQ2DQQZkbRmm8z1pgzsve0T55ELSEiYdFpEwEXX-BWX25LoYK4pY51XEaLavlELC9F-DlPd0qz9vxkO_5tHBba1CH2gYbnm9m_dqUf-wPzKAr15Aww/s320/CIMG1279.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Mom and her baby</div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435990485201454146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4Equu2D7ohVHzYRsNR3Nw661sSHfWwT5ltfJx1e-GN96xgzylH-5LLZTmR_anYxPGEFrlo6pkkMo7KpUR4kSqk7183lBYlLDFgX6f_9IEci0fCl9Ox1_Zj299fRwdHf9IhwDgA/s320/CIMG1286.JPG" border="0" /> It was cool to see where Ben has been living. (Don't mind his messy bed. They were allowed 1 day off.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRlIzVJ2K7rdPHKmHHrePQjn48Q63pye9uHgnlMAp_q1YnBXgcs-coUogljVEw9dXB91dctNXrbBpldkTSY15xusxz1VWBinXwBYBq7k5jfW-o_SNWc-P0V2EKwWPjnmLYKahaw/s1600-h/CIMG1304.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435997557178355650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRlIzVJ2K7rdPHKmHHrePQjn48Q63pye9uHgnlMAp_q1YnBXgcs-coUogljVEw9dXB91dctNXrbBpldkTSY15xusxz1VWBinXwBYBq7k5jfW-o_SNWc-P0V2EKwWPjnmLYKahaw/s320/CIMG1304.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435997551275987714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tx4gIaV_p8AUZfYf88yTtRlfFQurWIk_nEkRxgwfGT_ktDnVs6oFJ_1f4Y3UCEEpMGc_SeCQwottFuNGP8ELlSCf5PYLA7jqRsfOcHEo11lpvgfy_ZDX8-MOuQtperlmoJOB-Q/s320/CIMG1295.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>Some of his awesome friends: Detmer & DeCesare</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435997561708475058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRCdxKpYSNWJr1ehsrGw4KqzHb6cUx89oid6ue1AnlSrFEN45HT8WgX6N_qCYNAyzTHVy05qhyphenhyphenEweUJ0pSznghAoPxvnPtlQIHG64LH86nsnmVtzUWmka0dMR42qjotgyz3iZLg/s320/CIMG1318.JPG" border="0" /> Charlie Company at the graduation. I loved the ceremony. Everything was so precise, and the creed gave me chills. They spoke in unison, and the last line was shouted: "I am an American Soldier!"</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Now Ben is at advanced training for the next 7wks. He's actually at Ft. Jackson again. He's training to be Chaplain Assistant. That's like a bodyguard. =) </div><br /></div></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-74086391305424543812009-12-12T17:31:00.005-05:002009-12-14T20:39:26.345-05:00So the BB Gun and Homemade Target Pays OffMom just got a letter from Ben. He has been learning how to shoot. He told us to pray b/c this past week were his tests. He qualified as an Army Sharpshooter and received "High BRM" (Highest in Basic Rifle Marksmanship) for his platoon (60 soldiers). He was tested over 2 days at the ranges, and he is ranked somewhere around 6th-8th in the company (240 soldiers). He'll find out later what his official rank is. I am so proud of him! =)<br />He'll be home from Christmas THIS Thurs. for 2 wks. YEA!!! =)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-61582930773099420142009-11-26T20:12:00.004-05:002009-11-26T22:16:52.619-05:00Thanksgiving - Ben = Not Quite the Family Holiday<div>Update on Ben: He is actually enjoying basic training. It's no cake-walk, but he respects his drill sergeants and all he's learning.<br /><br />He has learned how to rock climb and come down using his hands and feet (like a monkey). He has been learning land navigation. They drop them off in locations and have to find their way to certain check-points. Last week he went into the gas chamber. They had to take off their masks and recite the creed. By the time the doors were opened, he said they were crying and snotting everywhere. =) This past week has been training in artillery, which he's really enjoying.<br /><br />We usually get to talk to him once a week. They had the whole day off today and were served Tgiving dinner by their superiors, with an afternoon of football. He is also able to go to church on Sun. morns. Since he was not allowed to bring anything or can't receive packages, the church of Christ in Ft. Jackson (knowing this) gave him a Bible. He's very excited to have it.<br /><br />We all definitely felt a hole today. One of his friends suggested my Mom put his picture on the dinner table, and she jumped on that chance. =)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408616586559448786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiqSJU4lEFbmgDHN0O4vjNdsuuAyMfMEUNlzrs2PdZFVP34Ox__MjJ8Y8MM_6kbpDCy6HE3_jDK9Wcenk31KE8WcO4fKzGsWrB4o6HOVmHVtQs6lfQSVRNVGUMQK9yaujF1Ouuw/s320/CIMG1186.JPG" border="0" />Except for the hole, we had a good day with my grandparents and all the dogs running around the house. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408616597839944018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvvjpLKzjqwIT2_nkJbuJALADT6qVHPycP7BAMbtck-6xhZoWRvZ8432m9kKum0FubPThugiF-0w7B20C2Mvy9ilAF5aVVIAMRYYsW01ORM5qCKSu0Dyf6NLydvYFUF8sMvQOSA/s320/CIMG1188.JPG" border="0" /></div>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-48609247371335392322009-10-16T15:48:00.003-04:002009-10-19T11:51:19.188-04:00Army Roller CoasterSo my little brother is going into the Army. He has been talking about the military for a while now. He wants to get in now and do Army Reserve while he finishes school. He'll still be away at boot camp and training for a few months. =(<br />But I have to- HAVE to- brag. =) He took their test the other day. A passing composite score is 50-99. Ben got a 98!! They were so impressed and said he could do <em>any</em>thing. They had him lined up to do military intelligence. That would be so fun for him; he's a foreign affairs' major.<br />He did the Army physical a couple days ago. He's partially color-blind, and they won't let him do intelligence!!!! I can't imagine how frustrating that would be!! We always knew he couldn't match socks very well but thought it was a guy-thing.<br />He's not down, though, which I'm impressed about. He's going to be asst. chaplain. I think that could be a great mission field. Who knows what the Army will let him do once he's graduated??? Don't you think there would be <em>some</em> think-tank job he could do without using colors???<br />P.S. He leaves Nov. 3. We'd love prayers. =)Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29024923.post-82425537508978715622009-09-03T19:08:00.003-04:002009-09-03T21:48:56.127-04:00Welcome Baby Hunnicutt!!!Stephanie had her baby GIRL on Sunday night. She was in labor pretty much all day. She was such a good sport. Didn't complain much, and there were 12 of us hanging out in the room with her! Granted, she had the largest hospital room I've ever seen!!!<br /><div align="center">We had all voted, and pretty much everyone agreed it was a boy. Her husband was the one that said it was girl. We were shocked! Ella Cate Hunnicutt was 7 lbs. 10 oz and 20 1/2" long. She's such a good baby! I also spent Monday with her, and she rarely cries. She just looks around.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377388961835407618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwobn-xO8gNLVIppsgxP4bW-YyxT1aN2O_JBs2QewvJoOv0GqcFyft6cDzrQn8ByWpSoCi8i39gakeoG1EdS4OgpUeb1WivZvcIEeBkaMCL-NusPajs161pzUmQ67E7uLeKVaMPg/s320/CIMG1115.JPG" border="0" />right after labor<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377388973475860434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6r3D4Ql2YIdFmMaHlpeHNXaDte3wZvd3lS7VgaNj5-lP964FMnB-FOj0GVtPumKNuwcuDI_PAhgfmoOzDE7bBSHga_P04CtP5-NuHhfs-D7db7szW6O8cjDcF6og4OU1sLh8Hg/s320/CIMG1118.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377388974726457714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYjN1wd5IPN9BkqW0eLmAl1vA-6mlm-gBblCz1D2BHncefmjcnMitMsSM9CHp6BIfgkmk_HSVDvrnz5WiLPBCu_NUBTarpe-5t0TMvdgKqnplA6YqXcZi18dzLu6kw6uvjKSkncg/s320/CIMG1121.JPG" border="0" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy1V0fWS913Y9tgL_tzgw6bbsDyBYnPoZloSZyip7u2UIW85T3C5b9NZ8O-uxEnCv6Sh_ZhYr3zLDzmr11reOSQRlKI3YBmpjgHpilakdoO_YnUvctI619lBrmX7LA2c8MLjvzg/s1600-h/CIMG1125.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377388986851106082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy1V0fWS913Y9tgL_tzgw6bbsDyBYnPoZloSZyip7u2UIW85T3C5b9NZ8O-uxEnCv6Sh_ZhYr3zLDzmr11reOSQRlKI3YBmpjgHpilakdoO_YnUvctI619lBrmX7LA2c8MLjvzg/s320/CIMG1125.JPG" border="0" /></a> She's constantly sucking! She must've been a thumb-sucker in the womb. Those first two days she sucked on her thumb, her wrist, her blanket... anything she could get her mouth on.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377388988882311890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Po_YB2npgFpApWof22mPbyUWdoETpE4FNvLo3hica_3cDd09aCtN_HhG4ck4bhH830sDyM55_qX0oUZOa4iFYyC7i9X5tP2rRKsxc-VDZGs0mYVnSeLtDQoL_OfvLAhz6cl2zQ/s320/CIMG1124.JPG" border="0" /><br /></div><p align="center">The two of us.</p>Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.com2