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Hey there! Remember me? Probably not....it's been awhile. For those that stuck it out, (cause you might know I like to talk a lil too much and usually end up making a fool of myself), thank you. And I won't disappoint. <br />
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Wow, seriously, not quite 1 1/2 years! Life.....it's been happening. I've been through some ups and a multitude of downs, but every day is a new day. I choose to drive on, smile and make the most of it. <br />
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Today, the kids and I went on a nature walk. We ended up at <em><u>Briner Springs Cemetery</u></em>. I've been to this cemetery several times but never paid attention to the history behind it.</div>
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<em>When George Briner (b. 1787) was living on his land near French Lick in the 1840's, he often told his friends and family that when he died he wanted to be buried on a hill that overlooked their property and surrounding regions. He loved the view from the top of that hill. In the mid 1850's George's wife, Mary Clements, died suddenly and she was buried there. Later on June 21, 1867, George passed away and was buried beside his wife with the beautiful view.</em></div>
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<em>George's grandson, John W. Briner and his wife, Eleanor, wanted to make certain that this remained a sacred burial ground forever. The surrounding area was now known as the "Briner Springs Area." George's son and John W. Briner's father was Joshua Briner. By this time he </em><em>was more or less retired and living with his son, so it was up to John and Eleanor to take action.</em> <br />
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<em>The cemetery is located on a high hill at Briner Springs, which was at one time a thriving rural community. The community had its own small general store. The earliest marked stone in the cemetery is that of Mary Briner, who died in 1858 and George who died in 1867. George was a son of Peter and Catherine Briner, natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers east of Paoli. There are a number of small-unmarked stones in the cemetery. The cemetery is approximately one acre in size.</em><br />
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It's actually fun when they are helping out in the kitchen. I love that they are so ready to learn and jump right in to help. <br />
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I saw a recipe a few months ago for candy buttons, do you remember them? They looked super easy to make, so I thought we could give it a try. <br />
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It is a really simple and fun recipe for kids to make!</div>
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1 1/2 c. powdered sugar</div>
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Mix the egg white & powdered sugar together in a bowl for roughly 5 minutes, until your mixture can form stiff peaks. Separate into little bowls and add food coloring, mix well. Put mixture into a sandwich bag and cut a small corner to pipe the mixture onto wax paper, into little dots. Let dry overnight. Ta-da! You have made your own candy buttons. I gave a bag to each of my kids and let them go at it. We had fun......they even drew pictures on wax paper with the left overs we had.<br />
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Yesterday was "Talk like a Pirate Day". In our house, there are two little guys who like to take advantage of that. Pirates are the poo here --- know what I mean? My boys both love dressing up in the MANY costumes they have. It's not unusual for one of them to go into Wal-Mart with me wearing an army suit, superman, batman or spiderman costume. I don't mind it, because they are only little once. Plus they are so darn cute......how could I tell them no?<br />
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This year, their decision was made that they want to be Pirates for Halloween. Both of them. I've been on a mission to find two of the cutest pirate outfits ever since. Mission complete! They are being shipped here as I type. <br />
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He is starting his pirate goatee, compliments of his sucker.</div>
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Our favorite librarian, Robin, told us last week that yesterday was "Talk like a Pirate Day". She also told us to come back to the library to do some fun pirate crafts and goodies! One of the main things I love about <a href="http://melton.lib.in.us/LightNEasy.php?page=Home"><em>Melton Public Library</em></a> is their amazing kids section. I fell in love with it when we first went there. Mrs. Robin is so good about having fun things for the kids to do. She is such a bubbly person and the perfect librarian for children. She always has a big, beautiful smile on her face. <br />
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Yesterday when we walked in, the two older kids greeted Mrs. Robin with an "Arrr Matey!", while Weston, hesistant all morning, finally growled out "Arrrrg!" :) I had to laugh at him. He was so bashful about it and this child is anything but bashful! <br />
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Craft time was a huge hit! The kids were given a treasure chest to decorate. They had such a fun time. I helped Weston with the glue, and his gold stripes, and he took care of placing the jewels and coins on his chest. <br />
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They also received a cute skull sucker to fit in with the pirate theme. The boys dived into their suckers without wasting any time, while Tinsley decided she only wanted to look at hers and save it. I have a feeling if the boys find her hiding place, it will vanish. <br />
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Although it is not quite "fall" here by the calendar, the weather sure is cooperating and fall temperatures have found their way into our area. Crisp cool days, chilly nights...this is my favorite weather! <br />
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It's this time of year that I love anything to do with pumpkins! I love the bright orange color, the thought of spending an afternoon with my babies ~ carving faces in their pumpkins, the smell of Autumn, baking pumpkin pies, pumpkin rolls, pumpkin ice cream....and finally pumpkin butter! <br />
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Since I've been on this pumpkin kick, I have left little comments on my facebook page about pumpkin this & that. A friend of mine called & said I needed their pumpkin butter recipe to try out. I wouldn't be disappointed and even I could make it! ;) <br />
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<strong><u><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">PUMPKIN BUTTER</span></u></strong><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><strong>1 large can of pumpkin</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><strong>4 1/2 c. sugar</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><strong>1 TBS. pumpkin pie spice</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><strong>1 box Sure Jell</strong></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-size: large;"><strong>Mix ingredients in large pot on high heat. Stir until boiling. Boil additional minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Spoon into jelly jars. (You can then seal them in a water bath, which is the method I used.) Share & enjoy!! :)</strong></span><br />
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My father-in-law would have been 60 years old today and he's been celebrating with Jesus.<br />
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On August 5th, 2008, we all had to say goodbye. Not forever, just for a little while. It still seems unreal to me that he isn't here to give his children and grandchildren a hug, to give his in-laws a hard time :), to tease the boys about the He-Man Woman Haters Club, to cop talk, dress in Class A uniform, drive his car around the streets of Orleans, and have coffee with the guys at Shell. It seems like I should still hear his voice coming across the scanner. Or see him smiling when he was up to something......and you knew when he was.<br />
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I remember vividly scenes from Christmas, birthdays, special ocassions.....all the laughter. And of course, his peanut butter fudge (I still can't get it right). <br />
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He had a story for everything. He was a great man. I'm proud to have worked with him, to have called him my father-in-law, to have called him my friend. He was someone I know, without a doubt, anyone could call on and he would have been there. He was just that way. You've heard God only takes the best. Very true in this case. He was way too young, he had more living to do.........but I guess God knew better. Ed isn't hurting anymore, cancer can't make him sick or harm him any longer. He's living the good life and reaping the rewards. <br />
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We love you Ed! Happy Birthday.<br />
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You shared my sorrow and joys,</div>
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A gift so sweet and rare;</div>
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A love for my sister deep in my heart,</div>
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There's no one more loyal and true.</div>
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Their likeness comes shining through!</div>
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Live life with a similar flair.</div>
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A sister remembers your childhood.</div>
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She knows more than you will admit.</div>
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Often times you were Little Miss Perfect,</div>
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She's seen you in some situations</div>
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When silence just wouldn't suffice.</div>
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And managed somehow to get by with</div>
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Those sisterly words of advice!</div>
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A sister will always be there.</div>
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To listen...</div>
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A Very Special Sister</div>
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For many years we've shared our lives,</div>
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Sometimes we laughed, sometimes we cried,</div>
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Through winter storms and thunder.</div>
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The younger years have faded fast,</div>
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We've gone our separate ways.</div>
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Our bond in life remains.</div>
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The autumn winds will whisper.</div>
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A closer friend I'd never find,</div>
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A few weeks ago, I posted about an opportunity for one very special follower of mine and their guest(s) to get fired up about. On July 19th, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/FamilyofFarmers">Indiana's Family of Farmers</a> sent my family and so many others to Victory Field to watch the Indianapolis Indians battle the Charlotte Knights. <br />
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It was quite a trip for us considering we live 2 - 2.5 hours away (one way). But we had so much fun! My two year old is not fond of long car rides (I guess none of us really are) so as soon as we pull into the parking garage, he announces "Me want to go to my house, <em>now</em>." Um, sorry buddy, we just drove over 2 hours to get here...we're planning on staying a few minutes."<br />
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I got lots of pictures, mainly of my kids :) can't help it. I love 'em! Did get some of the players too. Baseball is one of my favorite sports. I love, love, love playing it myself and going to a game is the next best thing. <br />
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We had an amazing night, so thankful for the great food and fun times. I could have done without the long drive back home......(yawn). The kids got to sleep, so at least it was quiet time, no fighting over toys or food. Looking forward to many more baseball trips with my kiddos in the future. </div>
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I honestly can't tell you if I ever met Sgt. Brent Long. I know my brother worked with him at Vigo County Jail and when we visited my brother and his family, one of the things I loved doing, was going with him while he was working his shift. I miss "law enforcement". I miss the talk, the uniforms, the jail (no, not behind the bars) and I met several of his buddies while we were there. Sadly, I found out last night, that Sgt. Long's wife, who is a dispatcher, was working on 7-11-11, the day he was fatally wounded. On Monday, she will be giving the final dispatch call "208 is 10-42" I can't imagine how hard this will be on her, their family and the entire police force as they lay a hero to rest tomorrow.</div>
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My brother will be walking behind the hearse at the cemetary. He was asked by THPD to hold/carry the 'thin blue line' flag. He must be pretty special to get asked to do that.....I think so at least. :) It will be on <a href="http://www.wthitv.com/">http://www.wthitv.com/</a> which will be aired online. </div>
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See this lil guy? I guess it could be a lil gal, well, my kiddos and a few others, got up close and personal with s/he and a few of it's buddies last night at the 2011 Orange County Hog Wrestling...event :) <br />
These little guys weren't just muddy, they were greasy too! More fun for everyone involved. The night started out with the minis first and finished with the older kiddos wrapping it up. This was the first year my kids have ever tried it, but definitely won't be the last. They got hooked....those little piglets stole their hearts! They will be going back for more & more & more (and I'm so glad!!!!! I had just as much fun as they did!). My two year old wore his rubber boots hoping to get in on some muddin' (or is it?) himself. He can't wait! He kept saying "next year, I go get me a hog!"<br />
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Yes.....they had fun! Anyone wanna guess brought most of the mud out with him on his clothes :).... lovely...and our Pastor's son, Joe, is the one with the mud speckled all over his sweet little face. Mav is the little "Dirt Magnet" and Benjamin is the "Beatles" fan. They all did such a great job!! Got the pig, grabbed it and took him/her through the gate within 2 minutes! Doubt I could have got the job done :) Here are a few more of the pig wranglers :)<br />
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I couldn't get Hunter to change his clothes afterwards, he wanted to walk around the fairgrounds in his muddy clothes and proudly display them :) It's the little things in life...they are only little once. <br />
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Getting their names for the paper.....they are gonna be local celebrities! ;) <br />
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Benjamin got pretty lucky! Only his boots.....how is that possible???<br />
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LOL.....he's making a face.....wonder what he's smelling? <br />
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Just a lil mud on his face ;) <br />
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We can't forget the girls. Last but not least are the beautiful <u><strong><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">'Dogwood Divas'</span></strong></u>.</div>
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Aren't they <em>soooo</em> cute? :) Anna, Addie, Tinsley & Ashley, they have their "war paint" on, ready to tackle those piggies!<br />
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My beautiful Tinsley & the beautiful Walerczak girls, Allison, Natalie and Anna. Natalie (in yellow) participated with another team and they won the mini 4-H Hog Wrestling for their age division.<br />
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Getting their final instructions before the start.....the excitement is building! :) <br />
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Oh it's on.....like Donkey Kong!!!!! This is the AFTER pic of our lil Princesses "<span style="background-color: #444444;"><strong><u><span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">Dogwood Divas</span></u></strong>"</span>....I think my lil darling got a mouthful of piggy poo :x.........:( So....not.....cool......I mean, I know it was dirt + water = mud, but those little piggies were being chased and they were scared and that might = ?????........you never know...........Just sayin'<br />
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Uh oh......Tinsley doesn't look so well on the end :( Luckily, it was a false alarm. Whew!<br />
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Country clean-up........with the water hose, of course. ;) <br />
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We had such a great time......and the fair is just beginning! :) Can't wait to see what is in store for the rest of the week! A special thanks to the staff at the Orange County Extension Office, the board for the Orange County 4-H Fair, the Volunteers who helped throw this Hog Wrestling together, the people who let our kiddos 'wrestle' their piggies, the FANS who supported our kids, and the wonderful kids who got out there, jumped in that stinky mud and wrasseled those hogs! :) It was a huge success! <br />
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So I mentioned in an earlier post that the kids would be taking swimming lessons......that is what we've been busy with this past week. Well, that is ONE thing we have been busy with this past week. Seems we've been overloaded here lately.....and that seems to be the norm for most families this time of year, am I right? <br />
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My two oldest, T & H, have been hanging out in the shallow pool. They are actually doing great there, with the possibility of moving over to the deeper area (ya know..big stuff where they can't touch)! This is big!! Really, it is, big for them and big for me......cause we are all non-swimmers!!! :/ Embarrassed here.....yep, I never learned how to swim, couldn't save myself if I wanted to, but I want my kids to learn to swim & have no fear of the water. So far, all three are doing better than me. :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">We're planning on more beach days before summer is over....we just can't wait! This is one family who loves to spend time in the water....but we need to fine tune the swimming first. Yes, that's right, so we are going to work on swimming lessons next week......as a matter of fact, starting TOMORROW! :) So guess what I'll be blogging about next? ;) I see more water pics in my blogs future! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/286/FEC2E127897A30B5D13EFE53CBE7167C.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></a>
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We started out the door a little early so we could grab a quick bite to eat and within 5 minutes, Weston was asleep. It's a good thing we left early-early :) I did this on purpose because I knew he missed his nap and I knew he would be........hmmm......let's just say, GROUCHY......especially out in that sun, with no shade. So we drove around awhile, enjoying the scenery. That is something we like to do. This time of year we like to drive around and look for turtles.......I know, I know, I am getting off the subject, but that is what we were doing. We "rescue" them. I've lost count of how many we've found this year alone. <br />
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We finish sightseeing and decide to make our way into town and to find a place to eat. The DQ. Kids got their food........Weston is still sleeping. We ran into some friends from church as we were getting ready to leave, told them about the Fan Fest and as we were getting ready to walk out, Weston wakes from his slumber, so I grab one more Kids Meal, (with fries & the red Artic Rush....only the healthy food choices ya know) and we rush out the door. We pull into the parking lot at the school and I'm surprised to find an empty spot. I start looking around thinking I'm getting ready to get punked, someone will run out and start yelling at me or some little foreign car will zip in get the parking park before I can get my boat in the parking spot. I double check........no, it's not handicap parking. I'm ok. I even have time to back in. Wow......God is smiling down on me today :) Life is good. <br />
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Kids, check. Keys, check. Camera, check. Phone, check. Ok, I think we are ready to go! We got there just in time. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jessie-Brown/144952803449#!/JessieBrownMusicPage">Jessie Brown</a> was just taking the stage. She is a newcomer and man is she good! Weston LOVED her! He wanted to dance so bad. He is my lil dancer. He loves to break out and cut loose, you never know what he will do or when he will do it, he has his own style........and I swear his dad has taught him because he did NOT get it from me. I do not dance like that. No, nope, do not, but it is wayyyyyy cute. I'm not sure how it would look if daddy was dancing like that though. Anyhow. The singer, back to the singer. Her name is Jessie Brown. Her & the band did an awesome job! <br />
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While being serenaded by the lovely Jessie Brown, we were standing in a long, long, very long line, in the hot, hot, very hot sun...........would it be rude to mention that I was stuck (oh gosh this is going to be rude but I just can't help it) I was stuck in the middle of a GAG-ME-SOMEONE-FORGOT-TO-WEAR-DEODORANT-ARM-PIT-I'M-GOING-TO-THROW-UP-LORD-HELP-ME-WHAT-HAPPENED-TO-YOU-SMILING-DOWN-ON-ME?-THIS-GUY-IS-STANDING-WAY-TOO-CLOSE-TO-MY-BACK-SIDE! Oh, It's a good thing I love my kids!<br />
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So, anyhow, my lil dancer Weston was keeping any eye on Jessie :) wanting to dance so bad. He kept giving me the "look".....you know, the "Mommy, can I? Can I break out and start dancing right here in the parking lot in the middle of all these people?" So I give him the "look" back, while shaking my head YES :) but he's not sure of himself, so he's just tapping his little foot to the music while looking on. <br />
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We finally made our way through the long line to meet the players & cheerleaders.........ahhh!!! (Sweet...Weston just walked in the room and said awww, that's me, while pointing to the screen ;) he just woke up.) <br />
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Hunter was grinning like a lil possum all the way home since he met the Colts cheerleaders. Ya know, but he's not making a big deal out of it. Weston REALLY wasn't, he hid behind mommy the entire time. He didn't want them to even look at him. He was trying to crawl up the back of my shirt......that could have been embarrassing......seriously. <br />
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</div><div align="left">Winners will receive up to 8 tickets to the event for their family and friends to join IFOF at the July 19th Indians Game at 7 PM. Winners will also get a wristband to join IFOF in the picnic area for a special picnic at the park that will include a choice of hot dog, hamburger or pulled chicken BBQ. -- Yum! Baked beans, pasta salad, fruit salad, cookies and drinks will also be served!</div><a href="http://indianafamilyoffarmers.blogspot.com/2011/06/family-night-at-ball-park.html">http://indianafamilyoffarmers.blogspot.com/2011/06/family-night-at-ball-park.html</a><br />
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So you wanna win 8 FREE tickets??? :) Who wouldn't?? I know where I'm taking my family July 19th ;) There is nothing like sitting outside with your family, watching a good ol' American baseball game! PLAY BALL! Here is all you have to do:<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FamilyofFarmers">http://www.facebook.com/FamilyofFarmers</a> follow IFOF on FACEBOOK<br />
2. <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/FamilyofFarmers">http://twitter.com/#!/FamilyofFarmers</a> follow IFOF on TWITTER<br />
3. Follow me here @ A day in the life and comment<br />
4. Follow @<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/jamiemoffatt">jamiemoffatt</a> on Twitter (optional)<br />
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A winner will be chosen on June 28th. Spread the word, tell your friends - have your friends tell their friends! That's 8 tickets!! Free tickets, free food = a lot of fun & a lifetime of memories. <br />
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Follow The Star is about your 'family' embarking on a journey to follow the biggest and brightest star in the sky, having been told that a Savior was born on this night.<br />
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We started out by having a run in with Roman soldiers, who were brutal and harsh, they yelled at you for simple things. Then we bargained with the Roman soldiers for our family to pass, we would have to give them X amount of coins for safe passage. We met the 3 wise men, complete with their camels (real ones....I was as excited as the kids!) Next we encountered the Angel of the Lord proclaiming the birth of our Savior. We unfortunately ran into Satan while on our journey, who tried to discourage us, as he often does in our lives, but we walked away from him quickly, only to run into more angry Roman soldiers. We made it to the village, where the census was being taken. We met many wonderful Jews, who offered us something to eat, rocks from the Nile, samples of spices, etc. Our family tried to find a place in the Inn to stay, but once again, there was no room. We were directed to a small barn/building where we found Mary & Joseph, huddled together, surrounded by straw & animals, holding baby Jesus. Very touching to say the least. I really enjoyed every moment of the experience and can't wait to go back next year! <br />
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I have to admit, I was one of the unfortunate ones who was yelled at by the Roman soldiers. When we first got there, we were given different names. My name was Deborah. There was also Sarah, Dinah, Samuel, Ruth, and Amos in our group, as well as some others. When we were asked our 'name' we had to give our new name. One of the gentlemen in our 'family' got flustered and spewed something out that sounded like "yabbadabba"....ok, not really that, but it was something really messed up. That made me chuckle. :/ I am not sure exactly why, but the Roman soldier standing next to me did NOT like that, therefore, I got an ear full. I am very fortunate and thankful I did not live in that day......I fear I would be here no longer!!!!<br />
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It was a very touching experience and I have to say to the Paoli Christian Church again, you all did an awesome job! My son was a little worried that I was targeted, but I reassured him it was going to be ok. :)<br />
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We couldn't take pictures (as much as I wanted to) so I can't really describe just how great it all was. You'll just have to take my word for it. I did get one picture of my littlest guy, enjoying a cookie afterwards, still adorning his head scarf (not sure of the correct term......) He looks mighty cute with his little cheeks packed full of chocolate chip cookies!<br />
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Hoping this comes through big enough to see (the mischevious looks ;) )! <br />
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<img src="http://socialspark.com/images/claimdot.gif" alt="ss_blog_claim=4b9ed8139037b2bdd5fe40ef03cab534" /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://izearanks.com/itk/show/jamiemoffatt-blogspot-com"></script></div>~Jamie~http://www.blogger.com/profile/00036459659495348110noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096639320843158025.post-30481699458547954822010-10-31T23:53:00.006-04:002010-11-01T00:10:47.300-04:00Halloween 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNtYBlfPTbgFT2s9UUK8A049Fi51fcoNjeiSDWxtyw6kJaPNX31_Ks9ZozQxTUeqNTzUP8WlcE5gul2FR6Y7wCp_Ce5mZdbM9JlaBC0jBuR_0TxN8-i2CzXm6IZGdaxjgPwI6u1DFHYqRI/s1600/DSC04987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNtYBlfPTbgFT2s9UUK8A049Fi51fcoNjeiSDWxtyw6kJaPNX31_Ks9ZozQxTUeqNTzUP8WlcE5gul2FR6Y7wCp_Ce5mZdbM9JlaBC0jBuR_0TxN8-i2CzXm6IZGdaxjgPwI6u1DFHYqRI/s320/DSC04987.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My children LOVE Halloween! It's a time to dress up as a favorite character and get CANDY! What kiddo wouldn't love that?? I remember as a child, the anticipation leading up to it, I couldn't wait either. I would go around with my sister and brother to our neighbors and then we'd hop in the car and go to our grandparents houses, a great night for visiting. My kids share the same except we skip the neighbors (I mean really......deer, turkey, coons, possums....they can't give away candy!) and we go straight to Nannie & Papaws and then onto the church Trunk or Treat for a fun filled evening. I know some people aren't fond of Halloween and to each his own, I understand. We are not celebrating evil, we are letting our kids be kids. At least that is the way I see it. We had a great time and now.........whew! It's over!!! Yip-yip-yippie! Onto my favorite time of year, Thanksgiving! But before we go there, here is a little recap of our dress up & get candy time. :)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A HUGE thank you to my Momma for helping me take the kids trick-or-treating!! I love you Momma!!!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/286/FEC2E127897A30B5D13EFE53CBE7167C.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></a>
<img src="http://socialspark.com/images/claimdot.gif" alt="ss_blog_claim=4b9ed8139037b2bdd5fe40ef03cab534" /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://izearanks.com/itk/show/jamiemoffatt-blogspot-com"></script></div>~Jamie~http://www.blogger.com/profile/00036459659495348110noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6096639320843158025.post-72242792486415645132010-10-07T00:26:00.001-04:002010-10-07T00:38:00.127-04:00Welcome to the 8th Wonder of the World<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Who would have thought it? Way out here in the middle of nowhere? Surrounded by cornfields and cow patties? Only 1 stop light in town.....where you are sure to see several tractors, a golf cart and occasionally a lawn mower rolling through it during the day. I'm not sure why....but the good Lord works in mysterious ways! :) </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A little history on the Dome before we get started.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The West Baden Springs Hotel is a historic landmark hotel in the town of West Baden Springs in Orange County, Indiana, United States, known for its vast domed atrium. Prior to the completion of the Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1955, the building had the largest free-spanning dome in the United States and was the largest in the world from 1902 to 1913. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, became a National Historic Landmark in 1987,[3] and is a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. This hotel was the Disney World of their time. In those days, it was assumed that if you could afford to come to America [for vacation], you would go to French Lick. It was that well-known overseas. Beginning in the late 1880s, southern Indiana was a favorite destination of the wealthy, famous, infamous, and near-famous who would relax, golf, gamble, enjoy fine dining, and be entertained. Some notable guests included: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Paul_Dresser" title="Paul Dresser"><span style="color: #0645ad;">Paul Dresser</span></a> composed Indiana's state song "<a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/On_the_Banks_of_the_Wabash,_Far_Away" title="On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away"><span style="color: #0645ad;">On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away</span></a>" at the hotel. Boxers <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/John_L._Sullivan" title="John L. Sullivan"><span style="color: #0645ad;">John L. Sullivan</span></a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/James_J._Corbett" title="James J. Corbett"><span style="color: #0645ad;">James J. Corbett</span></a> trained there. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Al_Capone" title="Al Capone"><span style="color: #0645ad;">Al Capone</span></a> and his bodyguards were frequent guests as was <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Diamond_Jim_Brady" title="Diamond Jim Brady"><span style="color: #0645ad;">Diamond Jim Brady</span></a>. Politicians included Mayor <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/William_Hale_Thompson" title="William Hale Thompson"><span style="color: #0645ad;">"Big Bill" Thompson</span></a> of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Chicago" title="Chicago"><span style="color: #0645ad;">Chicago</span></a> and New York Governor <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Alfred_E._Smith" title="Alfred E. Smith"><span style="color: #0645ad;">Al Smith</span></a>; also General <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/John_J._Pershing" title="John J. Pershing"><span style="color: #0645ad;">John J. Pershing</span></a>, writer <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/George_Ade" title="George Ade"><span style="color: #0645ad;">George Ade</span></a>, and entertainer <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Eva_Tanguay" title="Eva Tanguay"><span style="color: #0645ad;">Eva Tanguay</span></a>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-NOM_2-2"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=6096639320843158025&postID=7224279248641564513#cite_note-NOM-2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #0645ad;"><span>[</span>3<span>]</span></span></span></a></sup> Professional baseball teams even held their spring training in the region: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Chicago_Cubs" title="Chicago Cubs"><span style="color: #0645ad;">Chicago Cubs</span></a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Cincinnati_Reds" title="Cincinnati Reds"><span style="color: #0645ad;">Cincinnati Reds</span></a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Philadelphia_Phillies" title="Philadelphia Phillies"><span style="color: #0645ad;">Philadelphia Phillies</span></a>, <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Pittsburgh_Pirates" title="Pittsburgh Pirates"><span style="color: #0645ad;">Pittsburgh Pirates</span></a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/St._Louis_Browns" title="St. Louis Browns"><span style="color: #0645ad;">St. Louis Browns</span></a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/St._Louis_Cardinals" title="St. Louis Cardinals"><span style="color: #0645ad;">St. Louis Cardinals</span></a>. You can read more about the Dome here: <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Baden_Springs_Hotel">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Baden_Springs_Hotel</a> Very interesting, especially since it is right here - in my little town! :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">I remember back to my days working at the Sheriff's Department (pre-babies), when the cow calls & goat ropeing quit coming in, we would head on over to the Dome, while it was still in it's stages of renovation. I would lay in the middle of that huge floor and watch the lights change different colors. Even then you felt like you were being transported to a different time. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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If you are anything like me, when the temperature starts falling, I'm in the mood for soup. Something warm to put in your tummy on a cool, crisp day. Inexpensive to make, easy to throw together and simple enough even for the "Queen of Can't cook" to get it right. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My entire family raved about it! My 19 month old son and I were arguing who got the next bite....since I was feeding him from his bowl, while I was trying to eat from mine too. Neither one of us wanted to stop. Ultimately, he won out......ya know how us moms are, big push overs ;). We barely had any leftovers but my kids were begging me to keep it. Seriously? They wanted me to keep the leftovers? MY cooking? Yippie! :D</div><br />
Ok, since I am not a great cook, it must be the soup. I'm big enough to admit it. It's changed the way we see Potato Soup a.k.a. Tater Soup, round these hills. I've found my new favorite!<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><u>BAKED POTATO SOUP</u></span></strong>: <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">12 slices of bacon (I bought a 15 slice pkg. of precooked and microwaved it to get some of the fat out) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2/3 c. butter (I used 1/3 cup) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2/3 c flour </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">7 c. milk </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">4 large baked potatoes, baked and cubed (I just cut as many as I thought my family would eat...more than 4...and I didn't see the word 'baked' just threw mine in the pot & let them slow cook til they got done....oops!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">4 green onions (Didn't use all of these either)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 c. sour cream </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 tsp. salt (hahahaha! riiiiiiight! give me the shaker baby!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1/2 tsp. pepper </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">(Hmm...okay....I'm noticing a pattern......mayyyyyybe this is why I stink at cooking? I can't follow a recipe. BUT, this one is a winner any way!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Place bacon in large, deep pot, cook and drain - crumble and set aside. In same pot, melt butter and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk, whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Mix in bacon, cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mix until cheese is melted. </span><br />
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I can't tell you how much I miss them, there aren't any words to describe it. They were like a second set of parents to me. We grew up living side-by-side, next door neighbors. One of us kids were always with Mamaw & Papaw. I even lived with them for awhile. I remember trailing behind papaw so many times when he would get a call to be the 'Piersontown vet'. I was fascinated with all the knowledge he had for animals. They had a farm and we had the run of it. I remember my brother & I hiding in that very old, very leaning barn that was full of square hay bales and I am positive, full of snakes too! I remember climbing as high as we could on those hay bales & jumping off. Chasing the chickens and having the roosters chase us back...I'm sure Bub remembers that better than I do. Digging through cow patties with sticks to find the biggest night crawlers to take fishing (yeah....there is NO WAY I would let my kids do what I did!!!!) Catching crawdads in the creek with Mamaws freshly washed canning jars she had out on a wooden post behind the wash house. Digging through their memories that lay scattered all over that old wash house. Running into the basement cellar on hot summer days to grab some taters for supper. Going 'trading' with them every Sunday, after church, to the Jay-C store. It was a treat for me, papaw would always let me pick something out. I was so close to them. I have so many wonderful memories with my grandparents. They showed love all the time and they told about their love all the time. I could bear my heart to them and not be afraid of what they thought, because they were always there for me. I close my eyes and see Papaw sitting in his lawn chair, outside under the big shade tree. He would wave at every vehicle driving up & down the road, he was up on the hill but they knew he was sitting there, because they would turn towards him and wave back. Mamaw would be sitting there in the swing, swaying back & forth. We would sit out there with them, soaking it all up, but not realizing how precious those times would be to us when we got older. I'd give anything and everything possible to sit under that shade tree with them again, passing my children back & forth to them, letting them hold them. Letting my children get to know these people who I loved and cared for so much. I remember with each of my children, the very day I had them, I would look up towards Heaven & talk to Papaw and introduce him to his newest great-grand baby. I thank God that Tinsley & Hunter got to meet and remember Mamaw. I'm waiting for that day, when we all get to Heaven - what a day of rejoicing that will be. I won't have to reminisce & tell stories because we'll be living it then.<br />
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