Horse Loving Lineman's Wife

Happy New Year!!

2012-01-11T20:51:00.003-06:00

Happy New Year!!!! (Just a bit late). This is what we had for dinner: The best ham ever, fried potatoes, green beans, and black eyed peas!!

Income needed

2011-12-09T14:43:00.001-06:00

Hey to my blog friends and family. Just wanted to let you know I sell AVON; my website is www.youravon.com/kcundiff, and I'm currently certified for DHS daycare. Taking enrollment and in the process of accepting DHS payment.

Loves of my life

2011-12-09T14:38:00.004-06:00

Two posts today...wow. read 'em both!! Meet Maggie all grown up, well she thinks so, and the beautiful Zoey.

If you don't follow this blog...can you guess who is who?

Answer: Maggie is the australian shepard (red and white); Zoey is the Lab. I luv luv luv them!!

May 2011 Jane's HS graduation

2011-12-09T14:30:00.002-06:00

The first pic is of Jane. Beautiful!! Second pic is my sister, my mom, and my grandma. Third pic is Todd's mom, sister Tracy, and niece and great nephew. Last pic is Athletic Director Mr. Scott presenting Jane with Diploma. We are so proud of her!!

Christmas 2011 Decor

2011-12-08T19:10:00.004-06:00

Welcome to a tour of the Cundiff Christmas Decor. The cowboy tree is our fave. My mother made the ceramic deer, bear and sleigh for me many years ago. The red little angel ornament was hand sewn by a friend. Love the village. The nutcracker soliders are my son's collection. And I LOVE snowman!! Enjoy. Thanks for visiting. Merry Christmas. Love, Kimberly

I'm back...

2011-12-05T19:11:00.003-06:00

One of my (many) new years resolutions (yes, I make them) is to blog at least 3-4 times weekly, would like to think I can blog daily. We will see. Decided I would start practicing now...

Life is busy. I'm dhs certified for in-home daycare. Success was making an "A" in my very first ever college class. Currently enrolled in my second college class. Wanting to finish my real estate license venture. Just need to study up and take exam!

Due to being unemployed for quite while now, we are dead broke. Learning many many lessons about life, money, being frugal, and doing with out. Christmas at the Cundiff's is very slim this year. Thankful my kids are bigger so they kind of understand.

Keeping this house clean, selling Avon, taking class and keeping up with two dogs keeps me pretty busy daily.

Thanks for stopping by. I have pictures to upload and get on this blog site...will do that tonight or tomorrow.

Love, Kimberly

Present and accounted for

2011-09-09T11:55:00.003-05:00

Good Morning, I'm alive! Yes, believe it or not, I'm alive (sorta)...LOL...Lots has happened in life since I was last here. I have quite my job, due to my health and some other issues. My father had a major heart attach, and now, thanks to Oklahoma Heart Hospital is doing quite well. My daughter Janie has started college, and is doing good. My son, the HS sophomore, is waiting anxiously for December to get his drivers license. Todd is doing spectacular after having kideny surgery, and doc finally released him for full duty after knee surgery. I have enrolled in an on line college, hope to get my BS in Psychology, and am currently trying to talk myself into finishing DHS application for in home daycare again (sigh)...need some income deserpately bad. Goal: stay at home, do daycare, be here for Matthew and his needs (and wants) till he finishes HS, and I get degree. Then I hope to work with DHS or a school as a councelor or something like that. :-) Life is hard, but good right now. I am one blessed chick! More later with pictures, Kimberly.

update...

2011-08-01T14:45:00.003-05:00

I ALWAYS HAVE A LOT GOING ON!!! LOL!!! Update: Todd's surgery was successful. Dr. said he would NOT have passed it on his own. It was larger than they thought, actually they could not see all of it on cat scan or x-ray. Recovery from surgery brought pain and a blood clot that scared Todd a bit. But we got throught it. THANK YOU GOD!!! Heat wave here in NE Oklahoma is almost un-bearable. Highs this week up 110 or 111. Thanking the Lord for AC. Praying for those who have to work out in heat. Maggie is a joy, and is growing like a weed. She is impossible to photograph, too quick. Enjoying my time home today, seems like last two weeks have been such a whirl-wind. At the very last step of enrolling at on-line university, feet feel cold, but am excited. Very much need AVON business to pick up! I sincerely hope all is well with all of you. I promise pictures sometime!! Have an awesome day!! Love, Kimberly

Quick update on my crazy life

2011-07-25T08:24:00.002-05:00

Good Morning. Well I have quit my job, and am very close to being enrolled in Capella On-Line University. Currently looking for a way to have some incoming income. Todd has a killer kidney stone; that being said, he is scheduled for surgery to remove it tomorrow. My sister and niece are coming this week. The new puppy is growing like crazy. Life is flying by. More later. Hope you all have a great day!! Kimberly

Avon

2011-06-30T15:15:00.002-05:00

Please feel free to order Avon from me @ www.youravon.com enter my name Kimberly Cundiff for me to get credit. I would surely appreciate it! Thank you.

More changes...

2011-06-30T15:12:00.002-05:00

Prayers welcomed again, more changes in my life. I am going to enroll in an on-line university and try and get my BS in psychology. Before that, or at least soon, I would like to take the real estate exam here in Oklahoma...I have the book and studied for a long time. Fear of/and failure have kept me from taking exam.

Horse Loving Lineman's Wife: Avon

2011-06-20T16:47:00.000-05:00

Horse Loving Lineman's Wife: Avon

Avon

2011-06-20T16:43:00.003-05:00

Hi,

www.youravon.com/kcundiff I sell AVON and have forever. Please feel free to check out my site, and order if you want. Thank you.

Addition to our family

2011-06-20T16:32:00.003-05:00

Meet Maggie. She is an registered australian shepard, and she is about 7 weeks old in this picture. We love her!!

Death

2011-06-08T11:37:00.003-05:00

Life is too short. My 46-year old sister (in law) passed away last Thursday. She left behind a husband, three sons, youngest 18, three grand-sons, a daughter in law, and four theraputic foster sons (all upper teenagers). And a host of other relatives and friends. She had a heart attack, after that she died, of a blood clot that went from lung straight to heart. So very very sad. So people, live each day to it's fullest, pray, laugh and love!! My heart is heavy, but there are a few things I will be doing to honor and remember her. Start a serious walking program, and I will forever watch out for her family as if they were my very own. Love you all.

Prom 2011 Jane and Jerrad

2011-05-24T09:16:00.007-05:00

They were an awesome couple. And they had a great time. Ripley prom 2011 (senior prom for both of them).

Sold

2011-05-06T13:51:00.003-05:00

Sold him. Heavy heart; but for the best. Secured $550 out of him. Now, I just need to ride the other horse!! If I don't I will have to sell her too!! Going to ride.

Horse For Sale:

2011-04-29T11:00:00.002-05:00

For Sale: Handsome four year old sorrel gelding. He was ridden 30 days as a three year old, and then a few times after that. Gentle, no kicking or biting, sweet. He is a bit over 14 hands tall. Needs a good home. Has been well taken care of. Selling with a heavy heart. If you know anybody (in central/ne Oklahoma) interested please contact me. Thank you.

Can you say kidney stone?

2011-04-18T11:54:00.002-05:00

After two violent attacks, and a trip to our easy access clinc, TODD has a kidney stone. It is currently trying to pass from the kidney to the bladder, through a very narrow (tiny) passage way. Praying it passes, as he is at work. Can't really take off right now. Really praying he can endure the pain...prayers welcomed. When it rains it pours, doctor appt. this week to see if he can go back to line-work full force. :o)

grill master-ME

2011-04-06T18:51:00.003-05:00

Grilling is not my usual thing, but I think I did good. Wow, three entries in one day, check them all out!

Loving the spring weather, hoping to find time to ride horses soon.

slow pitch softball april 2011

2011-04-06T18:47:00.003-05:00

Last season for Jane in HS softball. Hope to have great news to share with you later on the softball front!!

Out with the old; In with the new

2011-04-06T18:43:00.003-05:00

Weekend Plans

2011-03-25T15:03:00.001-05:00

HI,

We hardly ever have real weekend plans, but this weekend we do. Todd has Academy Sports Store Money and needs tennis shoes; so we will be stopping there. And then we have decided to go to OKC zoo!! This will be a family outing, as daughter Jane is looking for a summer job, and getting prepared to fly off to college. I am excited to just have a fun day!! Hope you too have a great weekend. Love, Kimberly

Misc.

2011-03-16T16:42:00.002-05:00

In My Kitchen this week………is chicken fried steak waiting to be cooked.

In My Yard ……the tulips are up strong, and the cannas are peaking through.

I’ve been thinking …a lot of China.

What motivates me more than anything else is …the weather.

My Devotional life and walk with Christ …are lacking. I have fallen off the church wagon (again). Am anxious to get back on. I miss my church and church friends!

I struggle …with my diabetes ALWAYS.

I dread …I am thankful for a job, but sometimes dread it. I want to be a stay at home mom and wife again!

But I look forward …the weekends, being outside, and riding my horse.

Spring or Winter?

2011-03-14T15:15:00.002-05:00

Hi,

Really nice yesterday in NE Oklahoma, high temp 70 and not much wind. High today, 40 or so, gray, and drizzly. Wish weather would make up it's mind. We are supposed to have 80s later this week. Go figure. :o)

Life-long dream

2011-03-03T11:44:00.001-06:00

I want to show horses. I currently own two horses, but I need a show-quality (registered) horse. Turning 45 in a couple of months...is it too late for me?

Saving money on Groceries...any ideas?

2011-03-02T12:48:00.002-06:00

Hi,

Our family is struggling. Groceries and Gas are really the only things we have "wiggle" room on...The price(s) of fresh fruits and veggies are so high here, even at Wal-Mart, where I do most of my shopping. Does anyone have tried and true ideas for saving? Our family, every year (with tax refund) buys a whole beef and puts in the freezer. We want to have a garden, but start up expense is so high, we have no tiller. I guess I am just wondering what every body else is doing when buying groceries. We are a family of four with two teenagers, a boy and a girl. Any ideas appreciated. I am trying (with beef in freezer) to only spend $100/week, that includes all groceries, paper-goods, med. cab. things, etc. Help.

Surgery update

2011-02-14T09:20:00.002-06:00

Todd surgery went well. It was out-patient, so he was in and out Friday. Knee is swollen pretty good, as well, as rest of leg from knee down. And knee hurts! Prayers for recovery and good spirits for him. Thanks. More later. Kimberly.

Todd-surgery

2011-02-10T16:49:00.001-06:00

Hi,

Todd is scheduled for surgery (replacement of ACL; again) at 8am in the morning. Prayers are welcomed. Thank you and have an awesome day!!

Short and curly

2011-01-21T20:23:00.002-06:00

Short and curly, what do you think? I love love love it!!

If you don't like the weather in Oklahoma...

2011-01-21T20:10:00.006-06:00

Wait a minute. This is what we had this week. Hope you stay warm and safe. Kimberly

Prayers welcomed

2011-01-12T10:29:00.002-06:00

Todd has a torn mcl and acl in knee. Hoping mcl tear fixes itself...then surgery to fix acl tear. Scary. Currently Todd is working "light duty" on his regular job, and anxiously waiting to schedule surgery, so we can get on with recovery. More later. kdc

Happy New Year

2011-01-10T12:45:00.002-06:00

Hi, Happy New Year to you all. My only excuse for not blogging, is I have been so busy, I've barely had time to turn around. My new job at Oklahoma State University is a "big" job, and I have been learning learning learning. Some days I feel like I can't do it, but after much daily prayer, God is showing me how to keep on trying. We are in the last semester of daughter Janie's HS years...she is filling out tons and tons of scholarship apps. Matthew is busy bowling and helping out. Todd, had an accident while fire fighting (volunteer)...gate on truck was not latched, and he leaned into it while hosing fire, and fell out of truck! Large man, his age, falling...never good. No broken bones, very very very sore left shoulder, and knee, oh my, knee. It was swollen huge, HUGE. Going back to doctor again today (went last Monday; to swollen to tell anything!), hope we know something more about how injured it is. He was resting, and icing, and praying this last week. Has thrown down his crutch, and is hobbling around pretty well. Still swollen and oh so bruised. Prayers welcomed for him. Will probably have to been on light duty at his real job (lineman) for a while! And, we have snow today, and an artic front coming int. Oh so cold tonight and tomorrow!! Thank you God Todd is able to help me feed/water horses and chickens. And we are blessed with many many friends wanting and waiting to help. Our church, our friends, our small group, and our families have been just awesome through out this accident. Thank you God!! As I said above, life is flying by...crazy fast. I have many pictures to share with you all...hopefully soon. Stay safe and warm. Love you all! Kimberly

Christmas Thoughts

2010-12-07T09:41:00.003-06:00

1. Hot Chocolate or apple cider?
Hot Chocolate for sure!

2. Turkey or Ham?
Ham!

3. Do you get a fake or real-you-cut-it-yourself Christmas tree?
Fake, we have to many allergies to have a real tree in house.

4. Decorations on the outside of your house?
Yes, we are running late this year, but hope to have lights on the house at least.

5. Snowball fights or sleddin’?
Sledding, not much snow here, but we can dream.

6. Do you enjoy going downtown shopping?
No.

7. Favorite Christmas song?
O' Holy Night, and Little Drummer Boy.

8. How do you feel about Christmas movies?
Not a movie watcher.

9. When is it too early to start listening to Christmas music?
We start after Thanksgiving.

10. Stockings before or after presents?
Before!!

11. Go to someone else’s house or they come to you?
Both.

12. Do you read the Christmas Story? If so when?
We read from the Bible Christmas Eve.

13. What do you do after presents and dinner?
Presents first, big breakfast, then dinner at my mom's and more presents.

14. What is your favorite holiday smell?
Pumpkin pie!

15. Ice skating or walking around the mall?
Mall.

16. Do you open a present or presents on Christmas Eve, or wait until Christmas day?
Both!

17. Favorite Christmas memory?
The first year Jane was with us.

18. Favorite Part about winter?
I love winter, cooler weather, wild life, snow...(dreaming again).

19. Ever been kissed under mistletoe?
Yes!

(It's an easy copy and paste.)

Hope you have a great day. Remember the reason for the season is JESUS! Love, Kimberly

New Job New Job New Job

2010-11-16T10:54:00.003-06:00

Hi all!

I got a new job. At Oklahoma State University Civil and Environmental Engineering! It is a big job, I am the Sr. Financial Assistant, person who handles the finances of the department. The best part is, the benefits! Insurance, Retirement, Paid Vacation, and Paid Holidays! I am so excited! This is the right place (OSU) for me!! I've been there before, but now I am mature and much more dedicated! And, they have already found a replacement for me at my current job. I start Monday at my new job!! :o) Happy Dance Happy Dance!! And to all my blog friends, I have so many pictures of my life to show you, and someday, I promise, I am going to get them up-loaded on here. Time is flying here, it's already almost middle of the school year, Janie is a senior!! We are sorting through all sorts of college material. Leaning on God to help us make the right decision!! Matthew is on the bowling team at school. He is excited and we are proud!! Just sincerely praying for a routine in my life. It has been crazy since I started work full time, and now I'm changing jobs...I am a crazy woman!! And I'm also very excited and thankful that my family has gotten back into church. God, Family, then everything else!!! I sincerely hope you all have an awesome day!! Love, Kimberly

The right job for me

2010-11-11T08:20:00.002-06:00

Hi all.

I am still working full time at the machine shop...but it's not the right job for me.

Prayers are welcome today, as I go on a 2nd interview for a job on our local college campus (OSU!!). I have worked on campus a couple of different times, but this time, I am really excited. As I have matured, I realize that the campus is the place for me. I only have 20 (LOL) more years to work, then I can retire...On campus, you get paid holidays, paid SL, and AL, plus good retirement. So, that being said, my interview (2nd) is this afternoon. Wish me luck!!

On the home front, we have our fall decorations up (I don't decorate Christmas until after Dec. 1), but I have not had time to snap even one picture. Life has been going 24/7 busy non-stop, since I started working. Trying to get into a routine. The weather has has been awesome. 70s in the day, 40-50 at night. Love it!!

Thank you for stopping by my blog, hopefully, soon there will be pictures!!

Love you all. Have an awesome God-filled day!!!

Yes...

2010-10-25T21:39:00.003-05:00

I got a job! Prayers are welcomed that everything work out the way God wants it's too. I will be office help for a small very successful productive Machine/Welding Shop! Hard, and a little confusing at first, but I will get it. I am very excited, and very very nervous!!! Thursday is the my first day.

Yes, I can make pie.

2010-10-20T21:55:00.004-05:00

This is such a simple "no roll" crust pie.
Ingredients.

reciepe.

Finished product!!

Yummy!!!!

My passion

2010-10-19T15:47:00.004-05:00

Spanky, aka, Curious George.
Seastar!

Spanky again, he is Seastars son.

Seastar, she is for the most part really sweet.

Hurry up and take my pic mom.

I was blessed to get to bring Sea and CG to town last weekend;

it was fun. Sea is not one to be loaded, we had a few lessons

on that, but all in all, it was good.

Again thank you to my good friend Mel

for letting us keep them at her house in the country!!

Proverbs 31 Living: Have a Handmade Christmas ~ Week 1

2010-10-19T09:36:00.000-05:00

Proverbs 31 Living: Have a Handmade Christmas ~ Week 1

15 inches off

2010-10-18T22:54:00.003-05:00

Yes, I did it! 12 inches to Locks of Love.

And, another 2-3 off while getting it just right.

I love it!!

What do you think?

There was reason to this madness, needed

a more professional/updated look!

I am here.

2010-09-30T17:27:00.002-05:00

Good Afternoon, I am present. It has been so crazy busy here...I survived surgery, actually it went really well. I also managed to get my CPR re-certified with no issues. Currently I am in the process of opening my home-day-care again, and here in Oklahoma, that is a giant pain in the rear! Continuing to study and get nerve to take real estate exam, and hoping to enroll in vo-tech next year (August 2011) for the massage therapy class. This is the plan as of right now. When time allows and I learn how to make a mosaic...I have a ton of pics to upload!

The weather here is awesome. Highs in the 70s and 80s, lows in the 50s. Near perfect if you ask me.

Life is good!

Out patient surgery

2010-09-09T06:25:00.001-05:00

Minor (so they say) outpatient surgery for me today. Prayers Welcomed! Will post again soon. Kimberly

My Man

2010-09-03T17:45:00.002-05:00

This is my man, Todd, at work.
I am so thankful he has a good job, and is able to provide for us!

He is a great husband and a wonderful (the best!) father.

Thank you God for such an awesome Husband!

I love you Todd!

Most awesome daughter

2010-09-03T13:11:00.002-05:00

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My most awesome daughter, Janie. She is MY inspiration! Go Ripley Lady Softball Warriors!!

Pictures!

2010-08-27T13:51:00.004-05:00

Todd and I's mini day-cation for 25 years...Prairie Preserve

In Northern Oklahoma. More pics to come.
Jane and Matthew 1st day of school. (Sorry I could not
get pic to turn!)

POPS on Route 66. More celebration

for Matthew's 15th birthday!

Family, cake and PRESENTS for Matthew's 15th Birthday!

Not a great pic. A dozen roses for

25th wedding anniversary. I was shocked!

They were beautiful!! Thanks honey!!

Problems

2010-08-27T13:42:00.002-05:00

Hi, I hope all my blogging friends are doing awesome today. It has been so long since I blogged...I have been following you guys, and enjoying all you have had to say.

My main computer crashed some time ago, and I've been left with laptop. They have two different sets of programs...then I deleted my printer off laptop, nightmare, got it back on finally...I am going to try and upload some 25 year anniversary pics, first day of school pics, and Matthew's 15 birthday pics.

Life here has been crazy. I believe it takes a village to raise a child, and my villagers voted "no", so we stopped th. fost. parenting; we do continue to do respite for the other parents on the weekends and some holidays. So, again, I am un-employeed, and it is bad. We cannot, repeat, cannot, survive on one income. We have a freshman and a senior (expenisve) in HS this year! Currently, deperately seeking employment.

Ok, pics are going to take time to figure out how to get them on...so to you all...I miss blogging, I will do better, and please pray for my family! Thank you sincerely. Kimberly

25 YEARS!!!

2010-06-28T16:11:00.002-05:00

Today, marks the day, 25 years ago, that I married my husband, Todd. I would love to say that it's been 25 years of wedded bliss, but, most of you, married, know that not every day, nor every year is always great...For the most part, our marriage has been wonderul. We are blessed to have two children, and have had the previledge, of having several foster children in and out over the years. We continue to be blessed to live in this country, have good job, and a roof over our heads. I love my husband more now than ever. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MR. TODD CUNDIFF!!!

Wow, look at this...

2010-06-12T12:44:00.004-05:00

Thanks to hubby who helped me photograph this!

Ok, I have a ton of orange day-lillies!

But nothing like this...

the stem on this day-lillie is about 56 inches!

Wow!!

Almost five foot, when I stand next to it,

I'm eye level with bloom (and, I'm 5'4"). Awesome!!

The bloom(s) are just beautiful!!

I hope you all have an Awesome weekend!

And remember, to see the beauty in all things!!

Love, Kimberly

Small Town USA "Pioneer Day" Parade

2010-05-28T21:46:00.011-05:00

Hi, I'm back. Thanks for checking in on me.

It has been crazy busy at my end of the world.

With the end of school and four kids, life is fast and furious.

During a visit of our Th. Fost. Ch. sisters visit, we had a cookout. It was fun!!
Matthew and Prince Charming at the cookout!

Our Janie, Vice President, FFA Chapter during Banquet.

Small Town USA Pioneer Day.

Enjoy the Parade!!

This next picture is My Avon Booth at Pioneer Day 2010. Made good profit, I was excited!

Thank you for looking. It was a real

fun day. A good time was had by all!

I hope to check back in real soon.

Hope you have an awesome Memorial Day Weekend.

Please remember our past and current soliders and what they do for us!!

Bless you. Kimberly

Nuthouse

2010-05-15T19:44:00.001-05:00

Hi,

OMG, it's a true nut-house here! Todd and I are doing respite th. fos. care this weekend. Two more kids, plus our two th. fos. kids, plus our own two kids...two plus two plus two equals SIX!! It is a nut-house!! Crazy crazy crazy. Hope to upload some pics tomorrow. Watch and see please.

Kimberly

Iris

2010-04-27T12:09:00.005-05:00

This is whats blooming at my house.

I love them, they are so proud, strong and tall!

I need to draw inspiration from them today!!

(The yellow ones are right out side my bedroom window, they greet me every morning).

Zesty chicken tortilla bake recipe

2010-04-26T11:34:00.002-05:00

Zesty Chicken Tortilla Bake

Prep 25 min. Total 50 min. Makes 8 services, 2 roll-ups each.

What you need:

1/2 cup Miracle Whip Dressing
1/2 cup flour
3 cups milk
1 pkg. (8oz.) chredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breats, cooked, cut into bite-size pieces (any chicken will do)
1/2 cup Thick Chunky Salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
16 flour tortillas (6 inch)

Make it:

Heat oven to 375 degrees F

Mix dressing and flour in medium saucepan with whisk until well bleneded. Gradulally stir in milk. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened. Add 1 cup cheese; cook until melted, stirring constantly. Reserve 1 cup sauce.

Stir chicken, salsa and parsley into remaining sauce; spoon 1/3 cup down center of each tortilla. Roll up. Place 8 roll-ups seam-sides down in each of 2 (13x9-inch) baking dished sprayed with cooking spray; top with reserved sacue and remaining cheese.

Bake 25 min. or until heated through.

We served on the side with refried beans, rice, and chips!

Yum!!

Easy to make and not to expensive. Family loved it!

New recipe for supper---yum

2010-04-25T20:56:00.004-05:00

chicken tortilla bake
refried beans with sour creme

cheap butter rice (no mexican rice to be found in cupboard)

More chicken tortilla bake

Ready to eat, served with chips too.

This is a new recipe I tried for supper tonight. Called Chicken Tortilla Bake. It was yummy!!

Need ideas...

2010-04-23T10:55:00.003-05:00

Good Morning, It has been a crazy few days, well weeks, at our house. Henceforth, I haven't found the time to blog. I have missed you all. Part of my struggles, are financial. So I am asking, for advice. Any ideas you have big, or small, to save money. Frugal websites, etc. I am open to any ideas. I must find ways to cut our monthly budget...some things, of course, we are hooked into, mortgage, auto loans etc., but there has got to be some other days we can cut. Please advise. Thank you sincerely, Kimberly :o)

Jane's Ripley 2010 Jr. Prom

2010-04-10T22:46:00.004-05:00

Fun Pose, she looks tuff.
So beautiful!

Back-sides.

They are such a wonderful couple.

Have fun you guys!

Thanks for looking at my beautiful daughter and her boy friend

(prom date) Jerrad. Pray for them, as Jerrad's dad lost his job here,

and they may be moving. It will break Janie's heart! :o)

Easter

2010-04-04T20:41:00.001-05:00

Remember the reason for this season is Jesus.

He IS alive!!

Happy Easter to you all!

Love, Kimberly

Sweetness

2010-04-02T12:46:00.002-05:00

Zoey. I love her so much.

Spring is here (I think!)

2010-04-01T09:37:00.005-05:00

Good Morning!

This is what is blooming at my house.

I was greeted with the beautiful red tulip yesterday evening.

We have this to look forward to today.

Thank you for walking with me through my

front yard.

What is blooming at your place?

Hope you have an AWESOME day.

Love, Kimberly

Good Therapy!

2010-03-26T11:46:00.003-05:00

2nd hand shopping is such good therapy!

Here are a few pictures of the treasurers

I found this morning. And, a list of items not pictured!

Cute cute easter bunny salt and pepper set
I collect picnic baskets, and this one is small and was only $5, the cow if a mother's day gift for a dear friend of mine, that lived on a dairy her whole life.

Three new chickens for my collection!

Hard to see, but also got books, cards/envelopes, crayons, a cute mug (I'm doing mixes in mugs for Christmas gifts this year!), and 5 wicker trays!

Things not pictured: An Angel that need help with her wings, gift for Secret Sister, Snowman fleece throw, white table cloth with hand-sewn lace, two pairs of shorts for me, a shirt and shorts for my TFC, three tops for me, an Easter dress for me, and another church shirt/skirt set + an album (picture) for TFC life book! Oh and an ab lounger! We will see how well that works!

I had a blast this morning shopping, and DID NOT break the bank. It was great therapy for me. Needed some "Me Time".

I hope you all are having an AWESOME day. Love, Kimberly

Spring 2010

2010-03-21T10:14:00.003-05:00

Hi, I'm still here! We have been so busy at our house, that is the nature of the beast, when you accept a (new) (Th. Foster) child. CR has been here over a month. They are spoiling us. He is a good kid with some issues, but still a really good kid. Needs lots of love and acceptance!! Our family is slated to accept another Th. Foster child this week. And the boat will rock again. Anytime you add a new family member the boat rocks. So prayers requested for a smooth, or somewhat smooth transitition for everyone!! This new one will make our family be a family of six! :o) I'm leaving you this morning with a pictures of Spring at our house. (Spring brought us quite a bit of snow and really cold wind!)

Winter Wonderland #3 More Snow...

2010-01-30T10:43:00.004-06:00

I know these pictures look like the same-o same-o...look closely, there is MORE snow. Although, the ice/snow storm has finally passed, this is what is left! The bird feeders were full of birds, but hard to get a picture with Zoey helping me. :o)

And, if you are the praying kind, please pray for our family. Economy, and the break down of our jeep is killing us. Believing in God, and trying to stay positive. Love, Kimberly

Winter Wonderland #1

2010-01-29T17:35:00.001-06:00

I have been trying to up-load these all day. This is what we had this morning. It looks beautiful, but under it is at least 1/2 inch of ice, maybe more. It has snowed ALL DAY. So wait and see what I have for your tomorrow! Stay warm and Safe. Love, Kimberly :o)

What is the deal?

2010-01-29T15:44:00.001-06:00

Ok, so what is wrong with blogger? I CANNOT upload my pictures. I have winter wonderland pics...been trying to upload since this morning. GGGGrrrr! Hope to have them to you soon... :o)

Certification!

2010-01-20T11:29:00.003-06:00

Hi, Just an FYI, Husband, daughter, son, and I are now officially Certified to do Theraputic Foster Care. We have signed up for ages 0-8 male or female. Please pray for us and the little ones they send our way. No way of knowing time frame, we just have to wait until they find kid/kids that match our profile. Hope you are all having an Awesome day!!

Happy New Year 2010 (2nd post today)

2010-01-01T17:12:00.003-06:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY BLOG FRIENDS! I have totally enjoyed this year blogging...you have made my cry and laugh. Keep in up in 2010. This was our New Years Day Dinner: Lasanga, hot garlic cheese bread, and the most AWESOME salad ever!

I hope each and every one of you have a very happy, blessed 2010!! Love, Kimberly

Christmas 09#2

2010-01-01T16:50:00.008-06:00

Whew! It's over, right? (My mom)
I love my sister!

Mom holding Mia

Janie, (niece) Molly, and (sis) Jennifer. What a great pic?

This is one of my faves ever, Janie and her Aunt Jennifer.

Not a great pic., but it's my Daddy.

Mom.

Me, holding my home-made frog from the Stacks.

Molly and her money.

This is Janie, her Grandma Beulah (Todd's Mom), and Matthew.

John Patrick (my nephew).

Janie, Grandma Beulah, and Matthew.

These are our SURPRISE GUESTS, from Florida. My cousin Leslie, and her daughter Sarah.

Matthew and his Poppa (my daddy).

Matthew!

My cousin, Sharon, and her mom, my aunt, Carol.

Janie and her cousin Candace.

My uncle Vern, cousin Tommy, and my mom.

OMG, hubby, Todd...

Runs in the family, my mom, Darlene.

Thanks for looking at MORE of my Christmas pics. It was truly an awesome Christmas. Remember Jesus is the reason for the season. Love, Kimberly

Christmas 09#1

2009-12-26T18:27:00.007-06:00

This is what we woke up to Christmas morning...WOW.

Zoey checking out the snow.

This was the only bird that didn't fly when I opened the door. Must have been 50 out there feeding.

Janie got ALL new make up for Christmas!

Janie and Matthew with some of their stocking stuffers.

New clothes (from his sister).

NEW CAMERAS!!

Money, money, ya, ya!
(That is all teenagers really need).

Janie and her Grandma (My mom).

Matthew, and his much-wanted OSU comforter.

Janie checking out her scrapbooking stuff.

Oops. My mom in her new snuggie.

(Sorry). Mr. OSU man, Matthew.

White Christmas Eve!

2009-12-24T13:09:00.002-06:00

This is what we woke up to this morning, in North Central Oklahoma.

And, it looks like snow, but it's mostly ICE.

We may get some more snow this afternoon...

All this cancelled our Christmas Eve's plans.

We've have gusty winds, ice, a few flakes, and

very very cold temps and very very cold wind chills.

Praying for those who have to be out in it (including husband and co-workers!)

Kids and I would love some more snow, but no more ice please!

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!

Stay safe and warm. Love, Kimberly

Bath Day!!

2009-12-20T18:12:00.007-06:00

Dear me, dear me, it's bath day. Somehow Daddy got me to lay down in the tub!

I don't know how he did it.

Here I am waiting on the soap.

When your coat is made to repel water, getting wet is really hard.

Is it over with yet? Momma, help me!

Turning around to do the other side.

Time to dry! Head first. Hey, where is everybody?

Out of the tub, more drying!

Let me out, let me out!

Are we done yet????????

Oh, Matthew, I love you!

Shake shake shake!

Here I am clean and boy do I smell better.

I luv u momma!

Waiting for Santa a Little Early

2009-12-20T18:09:00.003-06:00

My Matthew; waiting for Santa (a little early!)

Christmas Decorations 09

2009-12-10T11:02:00.006-06:00

Okay, I loaded the pics in backwards AGAIN. Sorry. These are some of my Christmas decorations. I still have several more tubs in garage, but don't have room (and b/c of day care kids), are not putting out this year. First pic is of Matthew's collection of Nutcrackers and Soliders. I think he has 19 or 20 total.
I love this snowman. It says "Snow Happens".

We have a cowboy tree (below) and these are some of the cowboy decorations!

I love these!

I got this really cool Santa several years ago at our Salvation Army.

This is the COWBOY TREE (Todd's Tree).

Our Traditional Tree. In the corner to protect it from kids.

All of these ceramic deer, bear, and sleigh were made by my MOM years ago. They are one of my most prized possesions.

Table top deco.

Matt Man decorating the outside of house with lights.

Boys finishing up outside house lights. Thanks boys. I love you!!

Thanksgiving 09

2009-11-28T19:44:00.005-06:00

We had our Thanksgiving dinner Saturday with my sister and family.

It was very good. My mom is an awesome cook!

This is a pic of my mom and dad.

The table. Not all the food was on it yet.

There was so much!!

My sister, Jennifer.

This was Thanksgiving day at my Grandma's house.

Picture is my mom, grandma, and aunt carol.

Janie and her cousin, Kasey.

My cousin Debbie (Kasey's mom).

Matthtew and his cousin (my nephew) JP.

Janie and her cousin (my neice) Molly.

Todd (Best husband in the world) and

daughter Janie (The Best!)

My beautiful wondeful MOM!

My cousin Tom, and his father (my uncle) Vern.

My Grandma and my mom.

It was such an awesome weekend. I loved spending time with

my family.

I am truely blessed and very Thankful.

FFA Pork Chop Supper and Auction 09

2009-11-28T19:34:00.002-06:00

This is Jane holding up a beautiful quilt that was

offered up for sale during the benefit auction.

All benefits went to our FFA Chapter.

This is my Dad. Bidding on who knows what.

He bought several things, even bid against

my mother...

This is Matt Man. Resting from all his serving at the Auction.

This is Janie and her friend Nick.

This is my big purchase. A bird feeder basket. I won't

ever tell you what I paid, but is was a pretty penny.

Also purchased some pork chops. Yummy!

Fall Deco 2009 #1

2009-11-10T09:09:00.002-06:00

Hi Everybody!

Life has been and still is so busy around here.

I am still doing in-home day care. Caring for seven children most days.

And my family and I are trying to get ready to theraputic foster family. There is tons, and I mean tons of paperwork to do, and turn in. Including fingerprints, and physicals...

And home visits (two), first one is this week. So I want house to look really good.

And of course, kids are busy with school activities, and such.

Not to mention, the Holidays are coming, am I ready. Nope! Nada! Not yet!!

That brings me to the pictures above, they are the first of my Fall decorating. Yes, I'm behind, and I realize that. There will be more pictures. Fall is my very fave time of the year. I have tons of stuff to decorate with, it's just finding time to do it!

I hope you all are enjoying the season.

Have an Awesome day!

Love, Kimberly

Halloween 2009

2009-11-02T12:29:00.003-06:00

This was my favorite Goblin. (Matthew).

We had several trick or treaters, but we still have tons of candy left over.

Hope your Halloween was fun.

How to clean candle vessels...

2009-10-28T07:41:00.003-05:00

Hi, should I say Good Morning! I pose a question this morning, what is the best way to prevent, or at least, clean candle vessels that have the black soot in them? I must not use very clean burning candles, b/c all my jars/cups/etc. have the soot or whatever in them that is very hard to get out and it looks really bad. Does anybody have ideas of what works best to clean them up? I am open to any and all ideas. Thank you sincerely. Hope everyone has an Awesome day!! Kimberly

OSU Orange Peel 2009

2009-10-10T22:08:00.004-05:00

Ok, ok, everytime I load them in backwards (the pics I mean)

Pic # 1-3 JASON ALDEAN.

What an awesome show he put on. I luv him.

I will go and see him again if I have the chance. It was just a super show.

Pics 4-5

Great comedian: Jimmy Fallon! Funny funny funny!!

Our family had great seats, great company with us, and

we had a BLAST!!

Softball, District Bound

2009-10-10T22:03:00.003-05:00

Top pic is of Jane (in the middle), and

cousin Shelbi on the right, and

good friend Auddie on the left.

There team is loaded and ready

to play in softball district tournament!

GO RIPLEY!!
2nd pic if Jane's name, #, and Jr. on the bus window.

Treasurers and catching up

2009-09-22T21:37:00.004-05:00

First; the treasurers; these are some faucet handles my mom got me; one has a square hole...they are really cute, and I saw an idea on how to display them once, but can't find it now...will just have to figure out a way. Here are two angels that I found at a thrift store. I college angles, they will fit in nicely.

You untwist each of these and there is a Halloween stamp. My young day care kids will love this!

Not a great pic, sorry. These are very small Fall Bears. They are really cute sitting on my shelf.

Another lantern! Wahoo!! I now have four!

This pic has sheep on it, and say "You are Woolcome...

Oh, I loved the title of this book, been so busy I haven't even got to open it! :)

Catch up; my life is very busy and somewhat stressful. Day care is busy; have seven children, two come full time, they rest are either just after-schoolers, or otherwise part time. So very busy, but the money could be better. That leads me to my next issue, husband Todd and I are considering becoming theraputic foster parents. That is a step up from regular foster parenting (which we did for ten years). The kids in TFC have more issues. Or more serious issues. We start classes (training) tomorrow evening. If I do this I would have to give up the daycare. State of Oklahoma will not let you do both.

Kids (Janie and Matthew) are very busy. So are Todd and I. Haven't had time to ride horses in forever, flower-beds need serious work before winter. Would love to have time to get out and put up Fall decorations. Would also love to get scarecrows and pumpkins outside.

I love comments, so please feel free to leave one. Love my blogger friends!!

Hope you all have an Awesome day!!

Love, Kimberly

Matthew's 14th Birthday!

2009-08-12T20:02:00.004-05:00

Matthew celebrated his 14th birthday. His gift, AN IPOD!! He was very excited, although, I think somebody spilled the beans beforehand.

Dirtwork

2009-08-02T15:33:00.002-05:00

Thank you Andrew and Carol for the

use of the tractor! We used it

to move the excess dirt from the

cellar to level out the driveway!

The cellar is DONE!

I'm ready for a thunderstorm, and some needed rain!

I hope you all have a wonderful day! Talk to you soon! Love, Kimberly

What happened to my followers?

2009-07-24T15:24:00.000-05:00

What happened to my followers? They disappeared!!

Flowerbed Toad

2009-07-15T20:47:00.003-05:00

This is what popped out of the mulch, in the flowerbed, while Todd was watering tonight. He was happy to get a sprinkling of water.

We are suppose to get a slight break from the heat. Thank goodness.

Hope you have a wonderful day. Love, Kimberly

Misc. 071409

2009-07-14T19:14:00.005-05:00

Drama Queen with her crown (I wanted to move this to bottom, but never could figure out how).

Unfinished project. Storm Cellar, wahoo!! Waiting for the dirt to settle more, we will add more dirt, and do a lot more raking. Very excited to have a storm shelter, here in Oklahoma.

Finished Projects...

Play area for the "daycare" children. Sandbox full of sand toys!

Zoey being a ham!! Swingset finished for the "daycare" children. They love it!!

These are pics of the kids after we went to eat at Steer Inn. The clown, was there tonight, and made this very speical crown for our very own drama queen, and a cute, fun hat for Matthew.

I hope you have a wonderful evening. Love, Kimberly

Rain

2009-07-04T22:23:00.002-05:00

Oh bummer, Fireworks display was rained out, well actually, they did about $6,000 worth of fireworks in 15-20 minutes, while people were leaving, because it was raining hard! Bummer!! Better luck next year. Hope everybody had a good, blessed 4th of July!!

More Treasures

2009-07-03T22:57:00.004-05:00

A bunch of musical toys for the daycare.

More toys for the daycare.

"Mr. Potatoe Head", I love him!

And finally, a cute basket. I'm using it for a fresh fruit basket to set on countertop.

Today, we celebrated a day off work, with some 2nd hand shopping, and a trip to the POOL! Then a cookout with my parents. It was a fun day!!

Happy 4th of July Everybody!!!

Treasures

2009-06-27T16:37:00.004-05:00

I got to go to town this weekend, BY MY SELF, and these are the treasures I picked up. Cute Breadbox

A few toys for the Daycare!

An "Uncle Sam".

Some dolls.

A brand new Scrapbook Kit.

This cute wagon.

A serving set.

2 new loaf pans, 2 candles, and 3 nice bowls.

My fave, a cowboy picture frame for a buck.

Gotta go, and get ready for a night on the town. Tomorrow is Todd and I's 24th Wedding Annv. Hope you have a great evening. Love, Kimberly

Mexico Joes

2009-06-25T07:17:00.005-05:00

My niece, Molly

Molly and daughter, Jane

My beautiful mother and grandmother

My nephew, John Patrick

My Daddy.

Molly

JP, Mom, GG

Mom and Grandma

My Sister, Jennifer

GG, Matthew, and JP

Jane, Molly, Matthew, JP waiting to be seated at Mexico Joes!

Kids, still waiting to be seated. They are being so good!

Playing with the camera (me)

Jane and Molly on the way to town.

John Patrick, and Matthew on the way to town.

All these were taken on the way to, and at Mexico Joes. We had a great time visiting with my sister and her kids. They are down from KS. It was just fun.

Have an awesome day. Love, Kimberly.

Swingset and baby bird update

2009-06-22T15:19:00.004-05:00

This is husband, Todd, putting together a swingset that I was (thank you God) able to buy. Having an in-home daycare, one needs a swingset. I was able to buy a sandbox turtle for $5 at a yard sale, and finally got the sand in it. Now we will have something to do outside.

Hard to tell in this pic, baby birds are feathered, and they sleep alot. The bottoom of the boot nest is crowded.

Every day is hotter and hotter here. The water park is calling my name. Thanks for looking, and have a great day. Love, Kimberly C.

My Horses

2009-06-20T20:20:00.004-05:00

This one is Spanky, he is Sea Star's Baby. He is 3 years old. We need to be riding him a lot more than we do!

Spanky and Me (Kimberly)

This is Sea Star. She is such a sweetheart. We think she is pregnant again. She is nine years old.

Sea Star and me (Kimberly)

Sea Star. All this pictures were taken, and we chose two out of about 50 that my wonderful photographer, husband Todd, took. We framed them. They are my dads father's day gift. Happy Father's Day Daddy. You raised a horse loving girl. Thank you! I love you!

Birds and Flowers

2009-06-15T18:57:00.004-05:00

Daylillies are beginning to open. This one is just awesome. I don't know what

this flower is called,

but I love them!

This is bee balm. My
very favorite of the
garden.

Oh the birds, there are

two, they now have

feathers. Still

hungry most of the

time. They are so

cute!

I hope you have an awesome evening, and a great tomorrow. Love Kimberly

FMM

2009-06-08T18:42:00.002-05:00

http://kaseyhelder.blogspot.com/
This week's task is to tell us 10 things you love about summer!!!
1. The water park
2. The water park
3. My beautiful flowers
4. The water park
5. The water park
6. Growing strawberries and tomatoes
7. The water park
8. The water park
9. Riding horses at sunset
10. The water park!

Head over to Kasey's for more. Love, Kimberly

4th of July 2009

2009-06-07T20:25:00.005-05:00

This is something that my son made several years ago. I love it!

The teddy bear is so cute.

More Stuff.

I love the "Uncle Sam".

All this is so fun.

Here is a collage of all my 4th of July things, plus I have

a really cute wind sock, and some flag chimes.

Update on baby birds:

Two are alive and well, and very HUNGRY!!

Have a great evening. Love, Kimberly

Baby Birds and Little League Softball Fundraiser

2009-06-06T19:14:00.003-05:00

This is our baby bird in the cowboy boot nest. Two hatched, not sure if other two eggs will or not, and not sure if both babies are alive. One is foresure, and it is hungry!!

Our little league fundraiser had nine or ten teams, at $10 per person, with an option to buy your homeruns, raised over $1,000.00. Wahoo!! This is husband, Todd, pitching and batting.

Hope you have a wonderful evening. Love Kimberly

Monkey Bread

2009-06-06T13:26:00.002-05:00

Receipe for Monkey Bread

3 - 7.5 oz. cans biscuits

1/2 cup sugar

3/4 cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

Heat oven to 350 degrees F., grease fluted tube (bunt) pan. Mix sugar and cinnamon in plastic bag. Seperate dough into biscuits and cut each into quarters. Shake dough in bag to coat. Arrange in pan. Mix brown sugar and butter. Pour over bisuite pieces. Bake 28-32 minutes or until golden brown and no longer doughy in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn bread upside down onto serving plate. Pull apart to serve. Best when sarm. Makes 12 servings. Yummmm!

Have an awesome Saturday!!

Baby bird pictures to come soon.

Love, Kimberly

More pics

2009-06-02T18:50:00.003-05:00

This is Zoey after she got
in trouble for jumping out
of the truck at the store.

Zoey watching for "the dad".

This is one of several mini roses that I have.
They are all blooming so nicely.

The climbing rose bush is also
doing really well this year.

Oh, these are some of my
favs, the yellow day lillies.

Another pic of the cowboy boot
bird nest with eggs. The mama
bird just flew off.

Hope you all have a wonderful evening. Love, Kimberly

band concert, FFA banquet, and birds nest

2009-06-02T14:25:00.004-05:00

This is our 2009/2010 FFA Officer Team.
Jane is front and center, Vice President!!
We are so proud of her.

Hi. I'm here. Haven't been here in a while, and I'm sorry for that. Just been busy. Here are a few pictures of what went on during the last few days of school, and pics of a beautiful birds nest that my son found in a pair of cowboy boots hung on our fence...

This is a beautiful blue birds nest that
Matthew accidentally found in a cowboy boot
that is hung on our side fence.
The mama bird stays in there alot, and the daddy bird keeps good watch over her.

This is a most serious picture
of Matthew at his last 7th
grade band concert.
Their HS band is quite good.
Love to hear them play.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day. See you soon. Love Kimberly

Birthday and 1st surgery meeting

2009-05-03T20:34:00.001-05:00

Good Sunday Evening, Saturday was my 43rd birthday! Wahoo! I have a few snapshots to upload...

This my Daddy, and Me (Kimberly) Our birthdays are May 1st, and May 2nd.

Jane and my mom.

Tomorrow (Monday) evening is my first bariatric gastric bypass surgery meeting. I am so excited. Scared about the actual surgery, but want to lose 100-140#. Need to for health reasons! I will let you know how meeting goes.

Hope you have a wonderful Monday! Love, Kimberly

Prom 2009

2009-04-25T22:23:00.003-05:00

Prom 2009. Jerrad and Jane.

Daughter Jane. Isn't she beautiful?

Pinning on flowers!

She is awesome!

Jane and Jerrad are sophomores, Jerrad was high grade sophomore, so therefore was able to attend Jr./Sr. Prom. He and Janie have been dating for 9 months. They make the most wonderful couple. We hosted a cookout for Jerrad's family this evening. All went well.

Here are some pictures of State FFA Speech Contest. Janie placed 3rd in Natural Resource Division. Her speech was about water. She did awesome!

Hope you all have a wonderful day. Thanks for looking. Love, Kimberly C.