tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303043866435255712024-03-13T11:41:35.736-05:00The Gaines GangKate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.comBlogger531125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-43863490415354600992012-06-17T23:06:00.003-05:002012-06-17T23:07:03.624-05:00THUNDER UP!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-34340099727448601082012-04-26T12:13:00.000-05:002012-04-26T12:13:05.252-05:00My Picture is on the COVER!<span style="font-size: large;">Well it's been so long sense I have posted anything on here I just now see that Blogger has a new "look"! I can remember when I would hardy miss a day posting here. Hopefully, soon, I can share with you the new road our family has taking to eating and all the wonderful recipes I have to share. My master bedroom and bathroom mini make over. And a few craft "junkin" stories I have to tell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime check this out...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My picture made it on the cover of a magazine. If you live in the NE US you can purchase it at your local newsstand. It is also distributed nationally to OBGYN and Pediatric doctor offices. At least now I can say I have published work! Hahahahaha!</span><br />
<br />Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-20053255810287895782012-04-02T12:27:00.000-05:002012-04-02T12:27:38.247-05:00Ugh....<span style="font-size: large;">This poor ole' blog of mine has really been suffering. Though I miss posting and sharing all the fun things we make, bake and do, there simply isn't enough time in my day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">HannahKate Photography has been keeping just about every "free" minute I have busy. And the rest I share with my family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I plan on sharing when I can, but it may be far and few between! If you want to stay updated on HannhKate Photography's latest I opened up a Facebook page you can follow </span><a href="http://www.facebook./HannahkatephotographyLLC"><span style="font-size: large;">www.facebook./HannahkatephotographyLLC</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You'll see all the first like this...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are sooooo much in L-O-V-E, cuter than dirt, and expecting there first baby this October!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They were so much fun to work with.</span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-24247651188338191712012-03-20T15:23:00.000-05:002012-03-20T15:23:31.138-05:00Rock the Shot<span style="font-size: large;">I follow a blog called <a href="http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/">Rock the Shot</a>. Love it for all kinds of information and inspiration. I decided to enter their monthly photo challenge with this picture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This months theme is Spring, and I found this picture very fitting!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can pop over here and check it all out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I was so excited when she approached me about doing a photo shoot for her spring line.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We enjoyed a bright "chilly" day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But all our little models did a fantastic job!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lovin' the details!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you get time go visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mandyannclothing">Mandy Ann Clothing</a>. She has some fabulous unique options for Easter, Spring and styling your new photo session{wink}!</span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-87436628241872190612012-03-13T11:52:00.000-05:002012-03-13T11:52:57.360-05:00The Selphs<span style="font-size: large;">Had a great time working with this growing little family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a few weeks back but the weather was so kind to us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And these kiddos listen so well and were so helpful!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for a great afternoon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And As I look back at this post I realize how badly I need to get a photography blog. My images loose so much sharpness and color after I save and upload to this blogger site. I never knew what a HUGE difference there was until I really got into photography. Just another something to add to the "to do" list!</span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-33410748283516437142012-03-12T13:46:00.000-05:002012-03-12T13:46:18.316-05:00Meet the Cheez-It Chair<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, these first few pictures are from my iphone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I've only been able to work with the chair for one shoot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, I'm so looking forward to using it a lot this spring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A Salvation Army find! And it took me over a year to track down my fall seating. This was just a drive by on my way to do something else when it called out to me from the window.</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;">Hannah has knick named it our Cheez-It chair!</span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-65944147007387711602012-03-06T21:30:00.000-06:002012-03-06T21:30:11.180-06:00March Madness & A Hot Water Tank Lesson!<span style="font-size: large;">I'm beginning to realize that March for The Gaines Gang is truly March Madness. If you've been around this blog for a while you remember this happening last March.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gabe being <a href="http://thegainesgang4.blogspot.com/2011/03/attack.html">attacked</a> and mauled at a birthday party by a springer spaniel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Evacuating our home not once, but twice, due to <a href="http://thegainesgang4.blogspot.com/2011/03/week-ago-today-our-day-started-out-like.html">grass fire threats</a> of burning it down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then ending the month with my dad having a heart attack and having a few stints put in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well folks this March ain't looking much better!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We started off with a simple tire rotation. Leading me to having to purchase a brand new tire and having my car realigned. Let's not forget that the car is only TWO years old. Never was pulling, drove fine. But, was out of alignment and wore the inside of one tire down to the wires. Thank you Oklahoma {pot filled} roads!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was my view for 3.5 hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ryan was on the road and this was his view he texted me as I waited.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">$350.00 later we were released and learned that it's best to have your tires rotated every 3,000 miles. For me that's every other month. J.O.Y.!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then this past Sunday morning Hannah was in the shower and I was ready to hop in my shower when I got nothing but ice cold water. We have always been able to take at least 3-4 showers without any trouble. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We built our home 7 years ago and installed a 50 gallen tank for a family of four, so I wondered what was the issue. Awe...maybe the pilot light went out. I dress my self head out to the garage and open the hot water tank door. And this is what I saw.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know enough to know that you NEVER want to see your drip pan full of water and flowing over into your run off drain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Running back in I asked Hannah if her shower was cold. She said yes! Crazy that she stayed in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I being the ever want to fix it myself googled what I could do, nothing but call a plumber. It was Sunday morning. We were now going to miss church and I was going to be late for our last home game of the year {my day job}. Knowing how hard it is to get someone out on a Sunday I boiled a huge pot of water for little man and filled up the tub. I took the fastest military shower ever known to man!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did I happen to mention that Ryan was yet again on the road in New Mexico! I called, whined and displayed by concern. Bless the man, he got someone out there that night to drain the pan, light the pilot light and tell me what I already knew. Ma'am your going to need a new hot water tank! I took the model and serial number off and went back to my computer hoping that there was still some type of warranty. Nope, it expired on January 31st, 2012! Yes, that is soooo my luck.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Turns out it wasn't really the hot water tanks fault. See those two little copper pipes up top? Noticed how the one on the right looks all nice and shinny? Now look at the one on the left...notice the build up an coarsen? That's because when the plumber that installed it, 7 years ago, did not thread it just right when tightening it up. It took that leak 7 years to reach the bottom pan. In the mean time it rusted out the entire inside of my hot water tank! So home owner lesson 101. Take a step ladder and kindly go look at the fittings on top of your hot water tank. Notice anything odd, call a plumber ASAP! Might just save you $1,000.00 and a very cold Sunday morning shower.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's only March 7th and I cannot wait until April 1st arrives. Just hoping that we all can make it until then. As I type this we have 30-50 MPH winds and an extreme fire danger alert. I have already packed our bags with what I can grab and run with. If a fire, tornado or earth quake are in store for me during this March Madness!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this one stashed in a binder of things that I came across before pinterest came about. When I used to print out and file away! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 London Broil roast {1.5-2 lbs.}</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 garlic cloves {minced} {I used 3}</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 T whole peppercorns</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 T apple cider vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 {8oz} cans tomato sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp chili powder, more or less to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 packages {8ct} Mission burrito -sized tortillas</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cilantro-Lime white rice, see recipe below</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">black beans, see recipe below</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Additional toppings as desired, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream and cheese</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2-3 T minced cilantro</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1-2 tsp lime juice</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ready? This is just about as easy as ordering at Chipotle!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Place London Broil in slow cooker, throw on chopped onions, garlic cloves, peppercorns, and apple cider vinegar on top. Add enough water to cover roast. Cook on low for about 6 hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Now that everything is ready, begin assembling your burritos! Warm tortilla are a must, and I've found the best way to warm them is, we;;, just like the Misson package says- heat them one at a time on a skillet on medium high for 10-15 seconds on one side and 10 seconds on the other.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These burritos have a TON of flavor and got two thumbs up from Hannah and Gabe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Linking up to these great blogs today...stop by when you can <a href="http://beautyandbedlam.com/">Tasty Tuesday</a> - <a href="http://www.blessedwithgrace.net/">Tempt My Tummy</a> - <a href="http://allthesmallstuff-cole.blogspot.com/">Tuesday at The Table</a></span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-32584327349823740272012-02-22T13:34:00.000-06:002012-02-22T13:34:11.720-06:00Our 6th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance<span style="font-size: large;">So I'm just a little slow in getting this posted! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few weeks back Ryan and Hannah went to their 6th annual Daddy Daughter Dance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though she has changed over the years, just a little. They both look forward to this night each year. Always involving dinner at Ted's!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year we didn't go all out on one fancy dress, that she more than likely would only be wearing once. It also involved our purchase of the first clothing item to resemble orange! For bedlam reasons that we all know, orange is not "allowed" within our color world. I reminded daddy it was COARL and a very trendy color right now. He just smiled and didn't say a word. Such a smart man!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instead we layerd on a few new things she can also wear into spring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our color palate started with the shoes! </span><span style="font-size: large;">Bold and bright.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It went from there. Somewhat reminding me of the "neon" '80's!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wrist corsage is a must and well worth the $38.00 price tag! She has kept them all pinned up in her room and can remember which one she wore to each dance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fist bumps!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for me and the little guy, not so little anymore. It was opening night for Star Wars 3D Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Involving light sabers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Three D glasses and tubs of popcorn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seeing grown men and women all decked out, crazy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think this was the first time I had really payed attention to the story line. Has anyone else out there?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It begins with young Aniken Skywalker, born of a virgin, deemed to be the "chosen" one that has come to free his people from slavery! HELLO!! I kept looking around wondering if I had been the only clueless one. Did others see right through this story line? You can read about it for yourself <a href="http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Anakin_Skywalker">here</a>. I'll be looking into it for sure. Not so sure where George Lucas was going with all this, very curious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But the movie was fun and Gabe loved it all, right down to holding mommy's hand and opening my door. All while my heart was melting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can't wait till next year!</span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-38113067282336507882012-02-21T06:48:00.001-06:002012-02-21T09:37:42.492-06:00Three Envelope Pot Roast<span style="font-size: large;">I'm addicted to a great {new to me} cooking blog </span><a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.plainchicken.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> . She makes stuff that I know my family will eat. We tried this one last week and it got a thumbs up from everyone.</span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: x-large;">Three Envelope Pot Roast</span></u><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 3-4 lb pot roast</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup water</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup salsa {or water if you don't want it spicy} I used green Verde</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 envelope onion soup mix</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 envelope Italian dressing mix</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 envelope Au Jus mix {found mine at Homeland}</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whisk togather water, salsa and seasoning packets. Place roast in slow cooker. If you have a fat side make sure to place it going up. This allows for the fat to drip down through your meat adding even more flavor. Pour seasoning mixture over roast. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup sour cream {I used light}</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp. adobo sauce from chipotle peppers { or 2 Tbsp chili sauce if you don't want the heat}</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tsp. creamy horseradish sauce {I used Kraft}</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix it all together and spread on toasted Hawaiian King dinner rolls. Top with your leftover pot roast and Swiss cheese! Would be great on top of Nachos too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be sharing this new fav of ours over here stop by if you can <a href="http://beautyandbedlam.com/">Tasty Tuesday</a> - <a href="http://www.blessedwithgrace.net/">Tempt My Tummy</a> - <a href="http://allthesmallstuff-cole.blogspot.com/">Tuesday at the Table</a></span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-55027303134983255492012-02-16T06:54:00.000-06:002012-02-16T06:54:21.431-06:00T-H-I-N-K before you Speak!<span style="font-size: large;">As of late my days, and nights, have been filled with how best to serve my children. I only get one chance to train them in the way that they should go. And with each passing year a new stuggle awaits.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lately I've found myself saying "think before you speak." Especially with my 11 1/2 year old. Taking moments to teach them the power of their own words. And even how just changing one of them can make your thought mean something entirely different to those around you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I was prompted to create this print to post on our frig, their bathroom doors, heck, maybe even tatoo it to the back of their hand! And it sure doesn't hurt me to read it daily as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you'd like to share the Think before you Speak just click on the above picture. It will take you to an 8x10 <span style="font-size: x-large;">FREE</span> printable!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sharing at these great blogs today <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/">Somewhat Simple</a> - <a href="http://thefrugalgirls.com/category/chic-and-crafty">The Frugal Girls</a> - <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/">The 36th Avenue</a> - <a href="http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com/">Perfectly Imperfect</a></span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-59547940619758348072012-02-14T09:12:00.000-06:002012-02-14T09:12:01.820-06:00Happy L-O-V-E Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq7odfkQ4xiNob1r2_FCjD-TWiUyPxb4VoCTaUyCCN7yzO5diTo1VEiNxs9rwddm_lZwsmwzO5sfYbe2cjaXOg9bWgwyW4htS0RCqNGeuvTqP92daBIpJhSVMDiDnRJFNLPQzGiUcPy9js/s1600/Valentine+043M.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq7odfkQ4xiNob1r2_FCjD-TWiUyPxb4VoCTaUyCCN7yzO5diTo1VEiNxs9rwddm_lZwsmwzO5sfYbe2cjaXOg9bWgwyW4htS0RCqNGeuvTqP92daBIpJhSVMDiDnRJFNLPQzGiUcPy9js/s640/Valentine+043M.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wanted to share what the kiddos would be taking to pass out to all their Valentines today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">This year I created Valentine Bookmarks, we just love them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gabe also took his <a href="http://thegainesgang4.blogspot.com/2012/02/vday-bounce-printablefree.html">Bouncy</a> balls to share!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then I made these for the class parties.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Found it on pinterest, shocking I know!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's what you need and keep in mind you can change the cake mix to any color you wish. So that makes them perfect for just about any holiday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 brownie cake mix</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 Canola oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup water</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Strawberry cake mix</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 egg whites</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons canola oil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 Cup water</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350*. Mix Brownie mix, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup canola oil and 1/4 cup water in a bowl. Stir until fully incorporated. Using a medium cookie scoop drop one scoop of the brownie mixture into muffin pan with liners. Mic cake mix, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 1/3 cup water, and 3 egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add two scoops of cake mix to the top of your brownie scoop. This should fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes until tops spring back from touch. Allow to cool and then ice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used Ms. Humble's Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting. I think this would be good on just about ANYTHING!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">16oz cream cheese, room temperature</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 Cup powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon vanilla</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Cup heavy cream, cold. Higher the fat content, the better!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beat cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream to nearly stiff picks, then add the whipped cream to the cheese mixture and quickly and briefly beat to combine. Do not over beat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Linking up to these great blogs today <a href="http://beautyandbedlam.com/">Tasty Tuesday</a> - <a href="http://www.blessedwithgrace.net/">Tempt My Tummy</a> - <a href="http://allthesmallstuff-cole.blogspot.com/">Tuesday at The Table</a></span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-29579091768693214122012-02-13T13:30:00.001-06:002012-02-13T15:01:46.654-06:00My Acne Story...<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am a 36 year old female, who has NEVER, NEVER had acne a day in my life, not during my pregnancies nor when I was going through puberty as teenager. Occasionally I would get a nodule/cyst on my chin or forehead, usually around the time of my period. It would come up and stay for a week or two then go away. BUT, a few years ago I started having breakouts on a semi regular basis. Then it was becoming regular and then all the time! I had numerous nodules/cyst on my chin and jawline- VERY PAINFUL! <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lord knows I have spent HUNDARDS of dollars on products trying to take care of my skin. I couldn’t tell if it was just getting older and my skin changing, or all the extra cream I was applying to figure out what the heck was going on. I can’t tell you how many times I have changed my foundation, and still no change. I have always had dry skin but the last few years by 1:00 in the afternoon I was an oily mess. As I tried to ignore my vanity calling my frustration was ever growing. My latest was this cheap remedy I had read about on a blog<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Then just last week I had more nodule/cysts appear on my chin and I was done! I called my dermatologist and got in. I was so thankful that he had had a cancelation that very day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Turns out I have disease that creates DEEP nodule cysts that cannot be treated with any type of topical treatment alone. I need to take a drug in order to get it under control. He gave me a few samples, a prescription and some coupons. Coupons, that should have been my first clue!<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was egger and raced to get them filled. Not forgetting my coupons the Doc had given me. My sweet little Target pharmacist smiles as she rings me up and says “that will be $1,013.00, boy that stuffs expensive!” I just about wet my panties right there, cross my heart! Still in a state of shock I asked “is that with my coupons?” …”oh, oh, no I forgot to apply them.”…”it’s just $50.00”…I began breathing again and handed her my debit card. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Turns out this stuff is a tad on the expensive side. Thankfully the next three months will be covered with a coupon. In the mean time I will be making some phone calls to my insurance, with fingers crossed, hoping they will cover some portion of the costs. So far I can already tell that my skin is changing, for the better.</span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ladies, if you have never had acne issues and are struggling with them now I encourage you to not only visit your dermatologist but also your OBGYN. You may have a very common issue called PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) which is basically a severe hormonal imbalance. And all these issues can be treated with time and patience. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Don’t waste any more money or time searching for answers. Once you have them answered you will be better informed if the investment is worth it or not. Age brings a lot of things our way…acne does not have to be one of them.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes I think my kiddos could live on chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows alone. Any type of S'more treat puts a smile on their face. I think half the fun is they get to create them all by themselves!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So when I stumbled upon these large heart marshmallows, I thought they would be perfect for a knock-off "pop" on a stick.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using red striped straws for our sticks we attached our marshmallow. Melted a few squares of almond bark in the microwave.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dipped the marshmallows just half way in.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then dipped them into a sleeve of crushed graham crackers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The perfect little "love" snack!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Linking up over here today <a href="http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/">Hodgepodge Life</a> - <a href="http://www.alittleknickknack.com/">A Little Knick Knack</a> - <a href="http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/">The Shabby Nest</a></span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-13687949383478844132012-02-09T11:00:00.000-06:002012-02-09T11:00:33.109-06:00<span style="font-size: large;">This mild winter we have been having, here in the South, has pushed little man's allergies over the top, I mean EPIC!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Honest, for the past few weeks it's been a coughing, hacking sneezing, watery eye kinda day/night. This picture is of the little man just plain tuckered out from lack of sleep and allergy meds.</span><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;">L-O-V-E Day is almost here and with that comes those fun Valentine's Parties my kiddos so enjoy. This year we will be gifting some homemade brownies to all those special teachers that work relentlessly with my offspring every day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I created some really cute tags to go with them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't just want them to go to waste on us so I'm sharing them with you today for FREE. Just click on the image below to print. If you don't have time to bake brownies just wrap up a brownie mix to gift!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Linking up to these great sites today </span><a href="http://bluecricketdesign.net/"><span style="font-size: large;">Show and Tell</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> - </span><a href="http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Primitive and Proper</span></a>- <a href="http://www.diybydesign.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">DIY by Design</span></a>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-48336521329543948662012-02-07T06:54:00.000-06:002012-02-07T06:54:51.737-06:00Almond Toffee Bars, Dee-lish!<span style="font-size: large;">Just a heads up before you whip these bad boys together. Make sure that you have somewhere to take them, or you will end up sicker than a dog eating most of them all yourself. These tasted so good it was hard for me to walk away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 Cup Quick Oats</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 Cup crushed Graham crackers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 stick unsalted butter, melted</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Cup Health Toffee Bits</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 Cup sliced almonds</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 can sweetenend condensed milk</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix oats, graham crackers and salt together. Stir in melted butter mixing well. In 8X8 greased pan, dump mixture and pat into a crust. Don't use wax paper like I did here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bake at 350* for about 40 minutes. Allow to cool and then place pan in frig at least 4 hours before cutting and devouring {smile}! Yields about 24 for bars, no need to cut them to big as they are supper rich!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Linking up to these great blogs today <a href="http://allthesmallstuff-cole.blogspot.com/">Tuesday at The Table</a> - <a href="http://beautyandbedlam.com/">Tasty Tuesday</a> - <a href="http://www.blessedwithgrace.net/">Tempt My Tummy</a></span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-20161087759208984752012-02-03T07:45:00.002-06:002012-02-03T09:34:20.727-06:00V.Day Bounce Printable...FREE!<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">I know that I saw this idea out there somewhere. I failed to Pin it and when I search for it on pinterest I get nothing. So I had to resort too making my own for little man. Please, someone let me know if they know where this came from so that I may give the credit where credit is due!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought some Valentine Bouncey Balls at Target last week. For $2.00 you get 16 bouncey balls, not to shabby. Using some 3x3 clear lip and seal bags that I keep stalked at all times , in all sizes, form <a href="http://www.gtbag.com/polyproliptape.html">here</a>. We, Gabe and me, cut, stuffed and stapled them together in just under 20 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to make your own set to pass out just click on the picture below. I left off Gabe's name so that you can add your own childs name without any problem.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This weekend I had just about every waking daylight moment booked.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Starting with an all day Mini Valentine Session on Saturday, followed by a University banquet that night I was due to shoot.</span><br />
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</span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-47263933367755653012012-01-20T13:10:00.000-06:002012-01-20T13:10:20.622-06:00Chad Styles aka "little man"<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7pYup0SRZao" width="420"></iframe><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ok- So I just stumbled on this on yahoo's home page and had to share. If you know my little guy and his "dance" moves, this will make you laugh even more!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Friday!</span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-17955259165395665132012-01-17T16:24:00.000-06:002012-01-17T16:24:38.482-06:00Jo, Jeff and the Grandkiddos!<span style="font-size: large;">We have been having such great weather for the past few weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a couple trying to catch a few pictures with their grandkids.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 Cup butter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 finely chopped onion</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 Cup chopped celery</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 sliced carrots</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 pound fresh sliced mushrooms</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3/4 Cup all-purpose flour</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">6 Cups chicken broth</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 Cups cooked wild rice</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon curry powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon mustard powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon dried parsley</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 Cup slivered almonds</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3 Tablespoons dry sherry (optional)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 Cups half-and-half</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Stir in the onion, celery and carrots and saute 5 minutes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I will be linking up to all these great sites today! Stop by when you get the time. <a href="http://allthesmallstuff-cole.blogspot.com/">Tuesday at The Table</a> -<a href="http://beautyandbedlam.com/"> Tasty Tuesday</a> - <a href="http://www.blessedwithgrace.net/">Tempt My Tummy</a></span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-12963091636876827702012-01-11T10:45:00.001-06:002012-01-11T10:47:55.314-06:00Christmas Recap, somewhat!<span style="font-size: large;">Not sure if posting about Christmas is "acceptable" at such a late date. But, hey lately late has been my middle name... So fitting as it happens to rhyme with Kate!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a very blessed Christmas with family and friends. So thankful that yet another year has passed and we have all been healthy and well enough to get together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, we did have our share of some exciting times. Ryan, threw out his back and spent much of Christmas drugged beyond coherencies. It provided some comical moments at his expense. Thankfully by New Year’s he was feeling worlds better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ryan found this grungy, fabulous, to die for chair that we hauled to my wonder working upholstery diva. I decided to take one of the wingbacks from my pair to have a leg repaired. Only to watch it fly out of Ryan's truck on the HWY half way there. Thankfully no one was injured, except my chair. It celebrated New Years in the dumpster. Sniff, sniff. But this one lived and I can't wait to get her back!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We rang in New Year’s Eve grilling out steaks, enjoying the unusually fabulous weather. Friends were over and I stepped away for a few minutes only to hear Ryan say "I think I see flames out the window"! Our gas grill was a blaze. I quickly turned off the gas removed the steaks. Ya, don't mess around with meat at our house. And still the fire grew. Running back in to grab the fire extinguisher, a gift from my neighbor after I caught the brisket in our oven on fire when we first moved in 7 years ago. I slid and bone bruised my tail bone. Ten days later and I still squint and set very slowly. Needless to say the fire extinguisher did the job. And left quite a mess for me to clean up. Lesson learned, it's best to clean out your grease tray located just under your grill.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lastly, scenes of Caddy Shack have been taking place in our yard. Moles, golfers, R-O-D-E-N-T-S whatever you want to call them have claimed our yard as there new turff to conquer. A visit to my local Co-op has had the neighborhood kiddos all over to watch. As I drop lighted bombs and arsenic pellets into well over 20 mounds! They set with loaded BB Guns in anticipation of "shooting" one that might pop its little head out. We are still at war but I can see that they are preparing to raise their white flag any day now. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Awe, who new home ownership could be sooo exciting! It's going to be a great year!<o:p></o:p></span>Kate @ The Gaines Ganghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12727718789777668213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-830304386643525571.post-25822281397889721862012-01-10T13:35:00.004-06:002012-01-10T13:40:34.576-06:00HannahKate V.DAY Mini Session<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFeP036I1OICfxX2pzXrZAX0ZrFwxmgMaWp2f4nlI_tkRQdFlyRY81JNuquRbFRoiT1_2darWbpEVd-X0XKpzNt78t2wZKMZg7gJPf3F1OXd1154b87L0FpkokqMBwOsArcnhGY7S2uRJ_/s1600/Valentine2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFeP036I1OICfxX2pzXrZAX0ZrFwxmgMaWp2f4nlI_tkRQdFlyRY81JNuquRbFRoiT1_2darWbpEVd-X0XKpzNt78t2wZKMZg7gJPf3F1OXd1154b87L0FpkokqMBwOsArcnhGY7S2uRJ_/s640/Valentine2012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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