Tagged! :)

Hi Ya'll! I've been tagged by my good pal Heather to describe how I feel RIGHT NOW in 5 words...so here goes

1. Touched...that someone cared enough to tag me :) Thanks Heather!

2. Vibrant...Today has been a most wonderful day because its my birthday and I'm blessed so much to be sharing it with my family on a very wonderful day that God has gifted to us. It is sunny and HOT and I couldn't feel more alive.

3. Hungry....we are going to the TEXAS ROADHOUSE for dinner...I'm going to have a steak and a baked sweet potatoe :)

4. Special...although I am not as young as I used to be, and my clothes are a bit on the frumpy side and I shop for a size I never dreamed I would fill, my family makes me feel like I still have "it" and that is better than looking like a super model.

5. Loved...my friends, family are such a blessing to me and I thank God for each and every person that has been brought into my life.

6. Blessed beyond measure! Thanks to you all for making my life a better place to be!

Now to choose 5 people to tag...this will be tough

Here are the rules... you need to describe your life in 6 words, then link back to me, then tag another 5 people. Leave them a comment to let them know that they are tagged. It's fun. So I tag:

1. Nicole. My travel buddie from the North :) She is such a sweet person and the Starts are such a wonderful family. They are really cool because they are into some of my favorite things; adoption, photography, horses... we have a lot in common...we even live in the same house, just in a different state

2. Dusty. My travel buddie from the South :) We grew up not a snot trot away from each other but did not meet until we started our adoption journey. They now live in on the beach...LUCKY! and still take the time to keep in touch :) I think I would have to blog from the beach because I don't think I'd ever want to come indoors

3. Steffie B. She is such a caring person and always takes the time to visit. Her blog is such an inspiration and her family is just simply adorable.

4. Leo. She loves to read and talks about the most interesting things on her blog. I just love her book reviews and how she looks at the real things in life.

5. Susan. We met through our adoption agency forum so she is officially my longest known blog buddy. She is lots of fun and watching Kylie grow has always put a smile on my face. Her family loves to travel and its so much fun to see where they are headed to next!

PS If you are not on this "list" don't feel your are not tagged as well. Please consider yourself tagged because you are special to me and I am blessed by your visit to my blog. Thank You and have a most wonderful day!

Pinwheels

The "wheels"are in motion...Scott put in his retirement eligibility paperwork yesterday. He will be retiring from the Air Force July 2009. We talked to a realtor on Monday and will talk to another one tonight...6% takes an enormous bite out of our house's equity which is pretty slim anyway since we have only been here for one year...so we are looking for alternative options to sell. We haven't shown our house yet...still trying to declutter and get it show ready. Guess we've been dragging our feet a bit on that....its just a wee bit scary knowing this is the final move.

No word on jobs yet but most of them closed on Monday so hopefully in the next few weeks I'll hear something wonderful...in the meantime I've gone and lost my mind and agreed to take the kids to San Antonio for the WEEKEND...yep that is right a two day visit...20 hour drive each way...why did I go and do such a thing? I'm not sure...two weeks ago I thought it would be a piece of cake...now reality is setting in. True we need a vacation and all...Cody has been a great help taking care of the kiddos during the day...but 40 hours in a car??? What was I thinking....

I am praying hard that a job will open up and we can 1. either STAY there or 2. reschedule the trip and plan a permanent move later on in the summer.

Oh, I'll be looking at our "dream" home while we are there too....its the first and only home that Scott and I have ever agreed that we both like...it is currently under construction and due to be completed end of the month....3 acres and LOTS of trees.... Not sure at this point if that is going to happen for us since we need to work on the job transfer and the sale of home first....I have a tendency to put my cart before my horse...I'm trying to work on that...I need lots of help, my mind stays in the clouds most of the time :)

It got up to the high 90s here yesterday!!! But by late evening a north wind had kicked in and now it is in the 50s again. My poor plants took a beating and I had to revive them with an extra drink of water but they seem to be doing ok.

What flower are you?

I am a Daffodil What Flower Are You?

You have a sunny disposition and are normally one of the first to show up for the party. You don't need too much attention from the host once you get there as you are more than capable of making yourself seen and heard.

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This is a really long test so no I did not attempt to throw the results....I am my favorite flower! Isn't that cool?

Choco-Banana Pops

We are enjoying Summer. Its finally warmed up here and the temps are sticking at a moderate temp 50s/60s in the morning 70s/80s in the day. Yesterday we took a nice family bike ride through to the bank and drove through the drive through...that was fun! It wasn't very busy (early morning) so we didn't cause a traffic jam. Jaiden got a new bike a few weeks ago but couldn't quite grasp the concept of peddling so we've been working on that. Yesterday she made it all the way around the block! Once she got it she has just taken off (quite literally) Its quite a workout to follow her :)

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*Here' s a fun, quick and easy summer recipe that we'd like to share: (this photo taken just moments ago represents just how yummy they are)

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*Choco-Pops

Melt Dark Chocolate chips in microwave (about 1 minute) Slice a ripened banana in half. Insert popsicle stick...or a kabab stick will do. Spread, pour or dip dark chocolate onto banana halves. Freeze. Enjoy!

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This tasty (and healthy) treat would be great cut into bite sized slices prior to freezing (I will try this next time) :) If you try it, let me know how it turned out!

Irish Whiskey Torte....mmmmmm

This week I have been in Kansas City for a workshop....just got back this afternoon. It was four day of lots of helpful information about my job...but mostly spending time with some of the other girls in my region that do the same job as me just talking, laughing, shopping...fun stuff like that.

I didn't realize how much I'd been missing that...its good to be home...although I am a bit exhausted still and there is lots of catch up work to do here now that I'm home...so gotta scoot!

Hope you've had a great week!

Oh, and last night we had dinner at O'Douls (an Irish pub) we had drinks up on the rooftop...sitting in the sun...surrounded by laughter....strawberry daquiries and an Irish Whiskey torte for dinner...can't do that at home :) Celebrated my 1 year anniversary with this job...and pondered in my mind where I'd be a year from now...

Home at 1126 19th Ave SE for sale by owner

$189,500.00

Enjoy peaceful, family friendly living in a country setting only minutes away from the city. This beautiful, well maintained split level home built in 2004 by Cariveau Bros Construction features a fenced yard, deck, 2 car garage, low maintenance landscaping on a large lot in a GREAT neighborhood.

Custom maple cabinets and pantry in kitchen, wood laminate flooring in kitchen/dining looks great and very low maintenance. New appliances include refrigerator, dishwasher. Smooth Top stove and overhead microwave included. Also included is an extra refrigerator located in the laundry room.

New double paned windows being installed. Home faces east and stays nicely lit throughout the day with sunlight; very efficient throughout the winter and summer months. Large bedrooms and master suite has entry into upper level bath.

6 panel doors throughout, ceiling fan in entry, carpet in bedrooms.

Lower level has large open rec area, 2 bedrooms, full bath, laundry room and storage closet.

Low maintenance vinyl siding and fencing. Storage under backyard deck. Too many features to list, this is a must see. Schedule an appt today!

Property Details
Bedrooms: 4	Acreage: 0
Bathrooms: 2	County: Polk
Floors: 2
Type: General Residential
Style: Split Level
Size: 2180

Phone: (701) 330-8570
Email: kimklein7671@yahoo.com

Get more info about my home at: www.homesbyowner.com/12719

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HOT Fudge Sunday... and sweet ice tea in a mason jar

No coffee today, just lots and lots of ice tea as any good Southern person knows the best way to beat the heat is to drink it cold and sweet (and from a mason jar) just makes it taste better...don't ask me why.

Yes, it's finally warmed up!!! (Finally reached the 80s...maybe even 90!) The past 3 days have been nothing short of heavenly. I've been out enjoying every minute of each day...digging and planting and digging and planting and then when I am so exhausted I come in and drink some sweet tea and then I go out and dig and plant some more...I've just about run out of places to dig...hubs will have to get busy and alot me some more flower beds....his lawn is so precious that each square inch he gives me is like a gift. But he puts the hard work into edging them all with pavers so I can't complain a bit.

We've been having a great weekend and its easier to see why than to try to write it out...because I'm all rested up now and I can almost hear the dirt calling my name....gotta go!

I've finally posted some new photos onto our photosite. Go take a peek and please feel free to leave comments. Have a wonderful week!

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