Sunbutter!!

Presenting the all fabulous..... Sunbutter!!!!





What is sunbutter? Sunbutter is roasted sunflower seeds ground into a peanut butter substance and used as a substitute for peanut butter.

What's so great about that? Now, people who are allergic to peanuts can use Sunbutter in place of peanut butter. Then can eat PB&J sandwiches with the Sunbutter as well as us it in recipes!!!

What do I care? My litter sister is deathly allergic to peanuts so this is something she can eat!!! When her brothers have PB&J's for lunch Mama does not have to make something totally different for her. She loves Sunbutter on crackers, in oatmeal, anytime one would use peanut butter.

The taste? It tastes like sunflower seeds. The texture is just like peanut butter, only darker.

Who ever invented Sunbutter is sure to become very rich in the future. Thank you Mr. Sunbutter-Inventor!!!!!!!!!!!

*yes, I know about the big picture but am too tired to deal with it so if you have any suggetions as how to get it smaller do leave a comment. If not, just enjoy the pretty scenery.

News

As many of you know, I this year is going to be a huge change for me. I am going to a private school and bidding homeschooling goodbye. This decision has been one of the hardest we have had to make concerning my future. Going to this school will offer a better education that I could hope to achieve on my own as well as help preparing for college. The down side is that since this decision was very last minute all the plans that I had made for homeschooling and tutorials have crashed to the ground, leaving me feeling like an uprooted traitor. So, I am getting ready for a very busy school year. I have school from 8:30-3:15 every week day and then either work of have some activity till about 6:00 each night. I then have dinner as well as homework to finish that night. Saturdays consist of a dance class in the morning then work till 4:00. Sundays will be beautiful, glorious days of rest :) Hope to be alive enough to continue to post but we shall see. "Fortune is a fickle-footed ally." -The Jewish War by Josephus "Life brings sorrows and joys alike. It is what a man does with them- not what they do to him- that is the true test of his mettle." -Theodore Roosevelt

It's Here

Trinity Fest!!!!

Quiz

You scored as Elinor Dashwood, As Marianne's older sister, Elinor lives at the other end of the emotional spectrum. She rarely reveals her intense feelings and is more concerned with being honest and loyal than having what she deserves. Even though her intentions are pure, she sets herself up for loss by constantly placing other people before her own needs. Overall, Elinor is gentle and rational but is just as capable of radical emotions (despite her withholding them) as her sister. Elinor Dashwood 66% Jane Bennet 53% Emma Woodhouse 44% Marianne Dashwood 41% Elizabeth Bennet 34% Charlotte Lucas 31% Lady Catherine 13% Which Jane Austen Character are You? (For Females) Long Quiz!!! created with QuizFarm.com

Hummm...... Quizzes are so fun but one wonders how true they are.

Hello

Horse Camp

Sierra




Beautiful Angel.



Round up.



McGoo (Peggy's horse)


Traci, Cristina, and Amy at the river.

Dead I Think

I am here, I am alive, I had a great time at horse camp, a great birthday, and a great 4th. How 'bout you?
Here are some pictures from the work week.



Bell Mare; sweet and I love her!



Twilight; good, very fast, but I fell off of him :)


Peggy and Gus in the tack trailer.


Laura and McGoo; the perfect pair. Brenda; big and beautiful.

Where Have I Been?

So, right now I am watching You've Got Mail. It is really fun and it is pretty clean. Only one part to skip because of what they say and just a little language. Over all a very fun, girly movie.

I have an awesome job at Green's Cleaners (a dry cleaners downtown). I love my job!!! It is so fun but there are so many little details to remember. I am feeling really good about knowing what to do... except for closing, that needs a little more practice. I even have a key to the building!! The first key on my key chain :)

I will be leaving on Monday for the horse camp work week and coming back on Friday. Saturday I work, go to a graduation party, maybe host a meeting, do tons of laundry, and repack for another week of the girls horse camp. Monday through Saturday I will be at the horse camp. As soon as July gets here I will have a grand B-day party for myself and then start thinking about the SAT, ACT, and collage scholarships, plus work like crazy to make enough money for a grand trip in the spring.

So, that is what I have been up to lately :)
Type at you all later,
Many smiles :)


P.S.
Like my new look??? I am having fun!!!

Spring Windy 2007

Valerie and I were having fun with the camera :)





Thanks for the help!

Dance Away

Today is my dance recital. It begins at 4:00 so for all of you in this area (you know who you are) you must come because it is going to be amazing. I am dancing in five dances which include a duet with Cristina and a solo during the grand finally.

At the moment I am not nervous... but I will be :)

Grandma and Grandpa are here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will talk at you later.

Smiles *plastered on face*

Kelsie 8-{

Princess Emmaline

Here is my dear sister, dressed up and looking beautiful.

More pictures will come very soon.


P.S.
Check out the Family Blog in my links.

100th POST!!!

Pictures of Mr. Thomas.

Doctor, Mama, and Thomas

Isn't he adorable??

Picture!

Thomas Calvin!!!!

Announcment

I am pleased to announce the birth of Thomas Calvin Handel. He was born at 9:18 on Wednesday the 28th of March weighing in at 8 pounds 8and a half ounces and measuring 20 inches long with blue eyes and brown hair. Mother and baby are doing well and we expect them to come home this afternoon. Thank you all for your prayers!

With joy,

Kelsie

Happy News!!

For all of you who read this, I have some good news. Mama went to the hospital today to have the baby!!!!!!!

I will update as soon as we know more :)

Quotes

"There are four basic food groups, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles."
-Unknown

Erin will like this one :)

"Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house."
-Henry Ward Beecher

"You cannot put straight in others what is warped in yourself."
-On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius

Tag Here I Come

Here we are at last. This is a hard quiz!! I will give it my best shot but if I think of any better answers I will add an edit.

Character you'd most like to have over for tea?
At the moment, Dr. Frankenstein. Question I would ask. "Why did you tell your wife to go to bed and then stay down there waiting for the monster to kill you? Can't you see past yourself?"

Character you'd most like to have as a sibling?
Dymory Ingleford. He makes the best brother ever. Just read Enemy Brothers by Constance Savery to find out why.

Character you'd most like to be friends with?
Buran.

Character you'd most like to have as a cousin?
Emma Woodhouse.

Character you'd most like to have an adventure with?
Taggerung.

Favorite quirky character?
Ummmmmm..... Luna Lovegood????

Favorite love-to-hate character?
Esme Squaller.

Favorite bad guy?
I have to agree with Erin on this one The High Witch is my favorite bad guy.

Coming Soon to a Blog Near You....

An update on Feminine Virtues. A long over due tag from Miss Erin. An announcement on Thomas's birth (not yet but, Lord willing soon). Driving. Break time!!! Irish dance solo. Grandparents coming. And.... A NEW CAR!!! (not mine ;)


P.S.
Check out my quote above... at the very top.. :)

On the Messiah

Saturday, March 3rd the Choirs and Orchestra of Christ Church along with the NSA Choir performed Handel's Messiah. Everyone in the audience and said it was wonderful and even all the singers I have talked to agree. I, however, disagree. I must say that it was the worst choir performance I have been in. It was a lot of fun and the music was glorious to sing, but, when I think of all the little mistakes we made, and how much better and more glorious it could have been, I feel sick. There were many, many missed entrances, or entrances only a few people managed to stagger in on and so many lost dynamics and style that makes the music what it is. The tenors totally lost it during one song. The house lights were flashing on and off at this time so there was a distraction but not an excuse. I think the reason for these mistakes arose from several factors. Mainly, we, as a whole, were not as familiar with the music as we should have been. Some of the songs we had just started and for most of the time I had to read the music from my score. Another reason was a lack of watching Mr. R, the director. Everyone could have done a much better job at this. Thirdly, I think we should have practiced with the opening cues more. Even having the piano play the entrance during practice would have worked. Lastly, I think the director could have done a better job a cuing everyone. Mr. R. is a wonderful director but he has his weaknesses. So, in my view, the concert was badly done. I was so disappointed that at the end I felt that we did not deserve the applause and I had to force myself to smile. If there had been just a few mistakes I would be happy with the performance, but since so many little things piled up I am not pleased. Standing for two and a half hours did not help and since I felt nervous about the entrances I was tense and worried throughout the whole performance.
It was fun to sing, but not gratifying.

Now, Cristina and Erin, you two must present your view and I am sure it will be on the bright side of things :)