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.

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Christmas Shopping

It feels good to be pretty much completely done with Christmas shopping. I have to get 1 or 2 items, but for the most part I am done. I wish I could put all the presents under the tree, but I am afraid that either the dogs or Kinsley will get to them. Last year Maverick "happened" to have opened one of Keith's Christmas presents when I wasn't home. Lets just say I called BS on that one. Keith thought it was pretty funny, but I know he put Maverick up to it.

This year I am EXTREMELY excited about the Christmas presents I got. I put a lot of thought into my gifts this year (not to say that I don't every year). I can't wait to see how happy everyone will be. I thought I was going to be the most excited about Kinsley's gift, but now I am not sure. I am even really excited about the dogs Christmas present. Yes - I do get my dogs Christmas presents. Even though they can drive me crazy, they are still pretty good. Needless to say, Christmas is 3 weeks away, and I cannot wait.

 

FYI

I posted so many picture's between the last 2 posts, that the first one I posted today went to the next page. Click on Older Posts (at the bottom) to see "My Little Artist" or under archives on the upper right hand side. 

Learning How to Water the Plants... Note: I did say LEARNING!

Kinsley wanted to learn how to water the plants today, so we gave it a shot. 

Even though she got most of the water on her, she did manage to get a little on the flowers. 

This one went straight to the shoes. Needless to say, they are still drying 10 hours later. 

I am still trying to teach her that the water pitcher doesn't sit on the plant, but is used to pour the water on the plant. This one might take a while. 

And again, pouring water on her...

until it's all gone...

every last drop...

until it's completely empty!

(look at those beautiful blue eyes)

And this is the end result.... totally soaked... from shirt to shorts, socks and shoes. 

And then a little play time with Maverick...

don't worry, whatever she is about to put in her mouth (probably dirt) didn't quite make it in. 

Thanksgiving Day

I love this little dress! 

And her crooked pigtails. 

Kinsley loves following Kaleb around....

and doing everything he does. 

Kaleb was collecting pine cones and putting them in the green pot. 

Kinsley soon followed. 

They went back and forth, back and forth until they got distracted with the next thing. 

The next thing.... taking dirt out of another pot, and putting cones in them. 

Kaleb was sweet enough to get Kinsley a cone. 

Kaleb trying to get something out of the tree. Kinsley picked up a stick and attempted herself. I don't think she knew what she was trying to get down. 

I love her little smile...

What a great Thanksgiving we had. We certainly have a  lot to be thankful for.