been gone a long time

I've been gone for a long time, but I'll start posting at closer and more regular intervals.

brenna and alastair

Here are some pictures of Brenna and Alastair from our trip to Catherine's for Thanksgiving:

Sadly, there is a smudge on the lense right over Alastair's right eye in the upper picture.

Here are two black and white ones:

just kidding!

I decided on getting the Zune mp3 player! And I am very exited and broke. Until last night, when I babysat for six hours. Here is me very happy with my Zune.

$20 away

I'm only $20 away from getting the new ipod nano. I am pretty exited about it, and can't wait. I have done my research- read reviews, ect. The one I want to get is either the blue or red one on the left. And the nice thing is that I earned it all by myself. It's a good feeling. Yep. More to come!

pictures at the church

Nothing much has happened this week, so I just wanted to post these pictures at the church.

And of course one of Alice! And of course she's reading Harry Potter!
As I said before, nothing much has happened this week, except right now I have a cough and slight fever. Oh well. I hope it goes away soon!

trip to hartman

Last Friday was the 8th grade's trip to hartman, and we got to sign up for what stuff we wanted to do there. My first one that I picked was photography. Why wouldn't I? I got some pretty cool shots, I think...
I also did beach sculpting, and making beaded bookmarks and cool notebook covers. After I got home, 2 hours later it was time to go to NIJO- Northern Iowa Junior Orchestra. That went from 5-7 pm, and then I went straight to the UNIdome to watch the Tiger game with my friends. The Tigers played West and won. I can't remember the finishing scores, but I do remember they won by a landslide. And that was my Friday.

salsa, anyone?

apple picking and a cute dog

Last week we went apple picking, and there was a really funny retriever named Katie. She really wanted my sandwich.But she settled for an apple after the rejection.

#7

Well, on Thursday I got my 7th mole removed! Oh Joy! Party Time! It still hurts and bleeds! Even though it's Saturday! I don't remember it hurting this much! Wow!

Quick and easy recipe that the kids will love, and all you need is one apple!

Yep, you heard me, folks. Would you like to know the secrets of this recipe no one else has ever dared discover? One that is quick and easy to make- and all you need to know is how to cut up an apple and use the microwave? Yes, it is that simple. So divine.
Never have time to bake an apple pie? Well, this recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make. It will give you the taste of fresh apple pie, still hot from the oven. Have I stirred your interest? Or are you ready to click on another button, go to another site, ready to cast aside what possibly may be your child's only hope of happiness, your only comfort food? Just read a little farther.

Test your patience. Indulge on my own genius and witty words that have brought you to this very end. The end of my wittiness, and the start of a genius recipe.
Congrats! You obviously have what it takes to keep your cool! Now go out into this world, and know that no matter what- you can be patient. (But wait for the recipe)

You will need:

1 apple
cinnamon
a microve, open fire, or any other means of heat

To make:

• cut up one apple and place on a plate, all slices facing from each other.
• put in microwave on high heat for 45 seconds.
• remove from microwave and dip slices into cinnamon that has bee previously placed in a bowl.
• serve immediatly

Bon Appetit!!!