Football

Does this work on me?

No, let's just put it on him. I will sit on the sidelines, cheer, and attempt to understand what it going on.

Help!

So today I decided I wanted some edamames. I put the pan on to boil, then went to the computer to browse blogs. I got carried away. I started to spell something burning, and this is what I found (with more burned edamames in it). I have had my pan collection since we got married, which is not a long time in terms of pan life, but in the past year, I have had to throw out two pans, this one included. THE FIRST ONE WAS NOT MY FAULT! It now appears that I will need to invest in a new set of pans. I need your help. I want a good set for a reasonable price (less than $100). I grew up with Farberware. When I was younger, I thought they were so plain and ugly. Why couldn't my mom get new pans? The reason: Because you do not need pretty ones. I have come to love Farberware. I only have two of their frying pans. I found two different Farberware 10 piece sets on Amazon for about $80. Two questions for my readers: What brand do you use? And do you recommend nonstick (that Teflon stuff) or just classic?

Christmas 2008

This is my niece, Madilyn. She played Mary. As a kid, we had a tradition of acting out the nativity story. It was so much fun to see these little kids do it this year and it brought back lots of memories.


This is my nephew, Andrew, as a wise men. This Christmas was very special to me. I reflected back on my childhood and realized what a brat it was when it came to being greedy at Christmas. My parents did not put up with it, but I feel so bad. Sorry Mom and Dad. I am 23 years old and for all 23 years of my life I have known what the true meaning of Christmas is, but this year I felt it. I cannot put into words the emotions that I felt. Jason and I are college students (and are very grateful to have jobs in this economy) living paycheck to paycheck, but I truly felt the joy this year of giving. Over 2000 years ago, our Heavenly Father gave His son to us. I am grateful for the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I hope that what little we were able to give is sufficient in the eyes of my Lord and Savior. Hope the holidays found all of you well.

Silly Andrew

This is my silly nephew, Andrew. I just love his so much. He is such a fun kid with TONS of energy. He is very creative. He must get that from his parents.
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He is a good little helper, and man, can he eat! You would never guess it from his size! We just love him so much.

Christmas Letter 2008

Seasons Greetings Family & Friends

It is hard to believe that another year has flown by. It has been nearly a year since Kristen and I moved from warm and sunny California to cold and windy Oklahoma, and I would say we have adjusted well. Kristen is diligently pushing through school on her way to her degree in Accounting, as well as working full-time as a Senior Financial Assistant for the university's Physical Plant. She absolutely loves her job and the people that she works with. Along with school and work, Kristen stays busy working with the Young Women at church and is an avid participant in our newly formed book club. As for me, I am still taking classes and on my way to applying to nursing school while working full-time as a commercial delivery driver for a local lumberyard. In my spare time I enjoy joining the ranks of the Second Colorado, a local Civil War Re-enacting unit. It is an awesome experience to live, to dress, and to fight the way that they would have during those times. Kristen recently attended her first event and really enjoyed herself. We danced, dressed up, and while I froze in a period style tent, Kristen slept in a warm and cozy hotel room! I also have joined a local semi-pro football team and have earned the positions of starting offensive tackle and defensive end for the Stillwater Outlaws. Kristen is torn on the subject; she does not want me hurt, but she is ready to cheer me on as I battle it out on the gridiron. I love her so much for her understanding my need and want to play. We hope you find love and peace this holiday season. We love and miss you all.

Love, The Kennedy's

Hubby Tag

1. What is his name? Jason Christopher Kennedy
2. Who eats more? Jason of course
3. Who said I love you first? Jason, it took me awhile to say it back
4. Who is taller? Jason by 14 inches
5. Who is smarter? We both are smarter at different things. Street smart-Jason, book smart-me, History-Jason, Math-me, writing an amazing paper and keeping you entertained-Jason, dreads writing papers but has format and grammar down pat-Kristen
6. Who is more sensitive? me
7.Who does the laundry? Me
8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Looking at the bed-me
9. Who pays the bills? Both of us; most of our bills are set up for auto pay; so nice.
10. Who cooks more? Me
11. What meals do you cook together? No particular meals in general, but we do get to cook together about once a week
12. Who is more stubborn? We both are
13. Who is the first to admit they're wrong? Me, I hate confrontation, but Jason has gotten a lot better about admitting it first
14. Who has more siblings? Biological-me (3 sisters); Jason has 2 step and 3 half
15. Who wears the pants in the relationship? Jason would say I do
16. What do you like to do together? go to movies, out to eat, play games, hike (although we have not been since spring)
17. Who eats more sweets? Defiantly me
18. Guilty pleasures? Relaxing to a game of xBox, eating ice cream out of the carton, and drinking milk out of the jug
19. How did you meet? At a FHE on the beach
20. Who asked who out first? I invited Jason to go to Six Flags with a group of us. It was not supposed to be a date, but I guess it turned out that way.
21. Who kissed who first? He kissed me
22. Who proposed? Jason did. I knew it was coming because he was trying too hard to keep it a surprise. With the help of my awesome friend, Jeni, he did an amazing job proposing on the beach in La Jolla in front of a gorgeous restaurant with bay windows. After he proposed, we ate at that restaurant and everyone inside had seen and cheered as we walked in.
23. His best features? His arms. I LOVE his arms
24. What is his greatest quality? His hard work ethics. I look forward to the day when we can have a family, I can stay home, and he will be out working hard to support his family that he loves.
25. Tag? Anyone up to it

Christmas Tag

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? In this past, mostly wrapping paper
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial
3. When do you put up the tree? This is the first year we have had our own tree. I wanted to get it up the weekend after Thanksgiving. That did not happen and it is still not up. Hopefully this weekend
4. When do you take the tree down? Around New Year's
5. Do you like eggnog? Yes, but not in large amount and I usually thin it down with milk
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Probably my Barbie Limo
7. Hardest person to buy for? My mother-in-law
8. Easiest person to buy for? Probably Jason. He always knows what he wants
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I cannot think of one
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Home Alone 1
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Sometime early enough so that I can be done by the end of November
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Candy of course. I have a constant sweet tooth.
16. Lights on the tree? Yes (the only was to have an artifical is to be pre-lit)
17. Favorite Christmas song? Silent Night
18. Travel at Christmas or stay at home? Staying home. My first Christmas away from family in Cali
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Nope
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Do not have one yet.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? In the past, we have done both. I think this year we each are going to know what we are getting. Jason really wants a full body massage and I want a package from the beauty school.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? The ice
23. What theme or color are you using? I do not have one
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Funderal Potatoes (Au Gratin Potatoes)
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? A pedicure