Christmas Morning

Christmas morning was wonderful. The best part was watching Kinsley open gifts, and to see her reaction. Here are "a few" photos from Christmas morning.

The unveiling of Santa's delivery...

Thank you everyone for making Kinsley's Christmas special. We truly appreciate all the wonderful gifts she received. There wasn't one toy or gift she didn't like.

Simple but Sweet

Here is a simple but sweet Christmas gift I made for some well deserving friends. 

Getting Ready For Christmas

12 . 27 . 2011

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

The best gift this year was the gift of family, which gives me with so much joy and happiness. This is something that money cannot buy. I can honestly say that I am one lucky girl. I have a family that is perfect to me and nothing provides me with more happiness than my husband and my daughter. I don't know what I have done to be so deserving of this wonderful life... but thank you God for everything!

Kinsley was truly spoiled this Christmas. She is loving every gift she received. I am loving it too... I can actually be in a different room and get everything done while she occupies herself. Thank you everyone for making this Christmas special for her. (Pictures coming soon).

12 . 22 . 2011

Last night Kinsley's temperature was 103.7 which is the highest it has ever been. Within 30 minutes I was able to get it down to 103.0 and an hour later about 101.7. I defiantly don't like seeing my little girl like that, but I have to give her credit for being stronger than I thought. Before I took her temperature, she was in the back yard playing basketball with Daddy and I. She was running around and having a good time. When we were going back inside that's when I noticed how warm she was. Poor girl has been sick for the last 2 weeks. I am hoping that on Christmas she will be back to normal and feeling great. 

I am happy to say that her temperature is back to normal as of this morning.

A Day at the Riverside Park

Keith, Kinsley and I went to Riverside this yesterday in search for some local art. Although we didn't find the art we were looking for, we did find this really cool park. Kinsley loved watching the bigger kids run around chasing each other. And every time she would see a dog she would point and say "ruff ruff".

Kinsley watching Daddy do the yard

Something Accomplished!

Keith and I ran the 5k last night. I must say I am very proud of myself. I knew without a doubt this was an easy task for Keith, but not so much for myself. It was an interesting experience, and something I think we will both do again. There were at least a thousand people who ran the race, probably more like two. Keith was my support, and ran by me the whole way. It was an awesome feeling crossing that finish line with my husband right behind me (he let me beat him). The best part of it all was Kinsley's smiling face was at the finish line.

Check out our results:

http://1stplacesports.com/fol115kres.htm

Keith is under 30-34 men. I (Cara) am under 25-29 woman. 

5k this Saturday

Keith and I are getting ready to run our first 5k together. This Saturday is the Festival of Lights in San Marco which will be benefiting the Children's Miracle Network. Keith and I always talk about how we would like to help a worthy cause. I do a lot of charities, volunteering and donating through my work, but this is something Keith and I can do together. And being that fitness is Keith's passion, this is the perfect way to do it. There also happens to be a lot of things for kids, so Kinsley will have a good time too.

http://www.1stplacesports.com/fol.html

Recipe of the week - Flounder with Lemon and Dill

Flounder with Lemon and Dill

Flounder

Lemon

Dill

Salt

Pepper

Get out a baking tray and cover with tin foil. Spray tin foil with a little olive oil (any oil spray would work). Slice lemons in to thin-medium pieces. Chop dill. Lay lemon on the baking sheet. Season both sides of the flounder with salt, pepper and dill. Place the flounder over the lemons on the baking sheet. With the ends of the lemon that you did not use, squeeze over the flounder. Your flounder should be laying on top of the lemons so that when they bake it is soaking up the lemon juice.

Cook at 325 for apx. 20 minutes or until flakey.

Christmas at my house

I love our tree. It took a little longer decorating it this year... probably because I had a 15 month old under my feet for half the time. At least next year she can actually help mommy hang decorations. I will probably wait for the week of Christmas before I actually put the presents under the tree. Better safe than sorry!

our new rug:

our new pictures above the bar:

Our first fire in our new home was a few nights ago. It was nice to have the whole family (including the dogs) sit in front of the fireplace and enjoy the warmth. The second night we had the fire going it was a little smokey... hopefully Keith will figure out why.