3.24.2011

Precious ones

Here is a sneaky peeky at some pics of some girls that are super special to us!

baby Kairi Ann and her sweet cheeks...

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...and cousin Addy, who has a birthday coming up!


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...then there is the wild child with a smile that can melt my heart!

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And this little sassy pants always full of surprises :)


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Kehnley modeling her new rodeo get up...the middle on is the "im a texan model with attitude, watch out Gisele"
Ps. I am not a photographer, I just love the way these girls make memorable moments I can't help but try to freeze and keep them forever

I almost forgot! Kehnley so happy to have her "baby friend from china" here :)

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3.23.2011

And this one is for Amy and all those Tech fans out there :)

 Only 3... yet SO wise :)


Kehnley on the Cotton Bowl from keri Blowey on Vimeo.

Disclaimer: none of what you are about to here was scripted or a product of brain washing...

Recap: Sadie's First Birthday Party!

Birthday party Agenda:


1. visit with family and friends and see how cute you are in your lady bug outfit and hat!
2.play a good old fashioned game of lady bug hunt with your lady bug jars
3. pass out antenas for the birthday song
4. get distracted with playing in the baby kitchen for a bit
5. cry for a cupcake before the birthday song get us under way
6. eat a cupcake like a bro with red and black icing all over your face (and sissy's too!)
7. open so many wonderful presents, wow, you are going to have a fun time with these...
8. pull off your birthday hat and get ready to play with all your new gifts!
9.watch some flipping lady bugs, and wave good bye to all your guests
10. clap for a great party and get ready for another nap, I'm one tired birthday girl!!



3.10.2011

Healthy Banana Bread!

Eileen's Best Banana Bread

The BEST Healthy Banana Bread!!! EVER! Seriosuly it's SO good!

Secret to the healthy= flaxseed, wheat flour, honey in place of sugar and a little Purvia, the yogurt and apple sauce in place of oil!

3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
3.6 ounces whole-wheat flour (about 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup canola oil
Cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 325°.

2. Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours and next 4 ingredients (through baking soda) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine banana and next 4 ingredients (through oil) in a small bowl. Add banana mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.

3. Spoon the batter into a 9 x 5–inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack, and remove from pan. Cool on wire rack.

Calories:212
Fat: 9.2g 

Fiber:2.6g
Protein:4.3g  <-----my fav part!


Everyone in my house loves it <---my OTHER fav part!

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Update: Healthier version...
1 1/2 cups of King Arther whole weat flour
3/4 c. Truvia in place of sugar
1/4 c. sweetened flake coconut
1/4 c. apple sauce in place of oil
1/2 c. greek yogurt in place of low fat yogurt

ENJOY! and be amazed at how good it STILL is :)




3.05.2011

We need you...this is for a dear friend who reminds me of this often, thank you!

How many names
Can I use to explain
The love of my Jesus
The life that He gave
And so many times
Will I praise You today
I lift up my life
Cause You’re always the same
And my offering
To you I bring

Your name is Jesus
You’re the wonderful, counselor, my friend
You’re what I hold on to
I know that You brought me through
All the days of loss and to the cross, You knew
That I’d need a Savior

How many songs
Can I sing to proclaim
Your wondrous love
Oh and beauty so great
Oh and, What would I say
If You brought down the rain
And everyday I walked through the pain
My heart would still say…


......All the days of loss, and to the cross You knew,
That I'd Need a Savior Well, I'd need a Savior...
You're what I hold onto, I know that You brought me through
All the days of loss and to the cross You knew,
That I'd need a Savior
I'd need a Savior,
I need You Savior.

-Amoung the Thirsty

3.03.2011

Pink-a-licious

Life with two girls is pretty pink...what to do when the equation of 3 to 1 will change....who knows, but we will enjoy this season of Pink-a-licious while we can!!

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