tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158080062024-03-12T21:47:18.295-05:00day by daythoughts of a single girl...Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.comBlogger495125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-34316823642557638762013-10-20T21:27:00.001-05:002013-10-20T21:44:52.716-05:00Baylor Homecoming weekend 2013Baylor Homecoming always means fun times with the fam. Enjoy the pics!<div><br></div><div>Fun times with cousins!</div><div><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UzGhyTZcG4I/UmSU_UaqfBI/AAAAAAAAB7A/LbR_YKJ_F90/s640/blogger-image-1942238942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UzGhyTZcG4I/UmSU_UaqfBI/AAAAAAAAB7A/LbR_YKJ_F90/s640/blogger-image-1942238942.jpg"></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RRC1w46g6Q4/UmSRCizcgbI/AAAAAAAAB6w/bAIgkQqH168/s640/blogger-image-1221567446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RRC1w46g6Q4/UmSRCizcgbI/AAAAAAAAB6w/bAIgkQqH168/s640/blogger-image-1221567446.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--i3yxvnrsLQ/UmSVI63Xs0I/AAAAAAAAB7Y/Ab8kn2IvmZg/s640/blogger-image--1506185324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-69497613361870703292013-10-12T16:07:00.000-05:002013-10-12T16:07:15.471-05:00Turkey trip continuedSo, we last left off with Sunday night. Here are 3 of my friends who posted different events & perspectives from the fun day we had on Monday...more friends arrive, more surprises, and a party! How much better can it get?<br />
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Monday before the E's arrive - <a href="http://raisingrays.blogspot.com/2013/10/turkey-trip-monday.html">Jess @ Raising Rays</a><br />
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Tuesday was probably one of my favorite days of the trip...you guessed it, we went shopping! Not just ordinary shopping, we ventured to a whole other continent (from Asia to Europe) and headed to the Grand Bazaar! It did not disappoint! Hopefully the pictures will give you an idea of how Grand it truly is!<br />
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On the ferry! One of my favorite parts of getting places. Such a nice breeze up on the top and a great view! Sweet time just sitting out there chatting with my friends, like it was just a normal day! Loved every minute with these girls!</div>
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I should be honest here and say that the first 5 minutes in the Bazaar overwhelmed me! The shop owners constantly hound you! You can't look at one thing without them wanting you to buy it. Either I got used to it, or it seemed to die down, cuz after about 30 mins I hit my stride and we all started making purchases!<br />
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We LOVED and all ended up purchasing one of these Turkish lamps!</div>
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All 5 of us bargaining with the scarf guy! It took some great haggling skills from LA, but in the end we got a great price!</div>
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On our way back to the L's apartment we found a guy selling fresh squeezed orange juice. This was one of the things I had been told to have while in Turkey. Let me tell you, it was so refreshing, especially after the long day of shopping we had had.</div>
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Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-26078818431390594382013-10-09T12:16:00.000-05:002013-10-09T17:53:10.889-05:00The trip of a lifetime!<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hello, hello, is anyone out there? It is no secret that I have let this blog fall by the wayside. I can't believe I haven't posted in over a year! Shameful! Well, it is with good reason that I am resurrecting the blog, and who knows, maybe, just maybe this will inspire me to get back in the rhythm of blogging.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">On September the 6th 3 friends & I set out for what was the adventure of a lifetime! That's right friends, I headed across the ocean for the first time in my life! And let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint! Ok, let's face it, since we all know that my blogging skills are lacking, my friends & I have split up the story telling of what we did each day. I am actually starting with Sunday. So, in order to see the whole chronology of the trip from all of our points of view follow the links embedded below!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Well, as can be anticipated jet lag hit us all pretty hard and we unexpectedly slept in til 10! We all woke up shocked that we had slept that late, but I suppose that's what happens when you cross over 8 time zones!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Even though T had no clue we were coming and no time to prepare or go to the grocery in anticipation of 4 guests arrival, she just so happened to have all the fixings on hand for some delicious breakfast tacos! That's right, you heard me, we traveled across the ocean and our first 2 meals were very much "American" ha! Spoiler alert: it took me a few days to embrace eating a whole meal that was Turkish!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">After our tea time we headed to the mall for lunch...this made me feel right at home! So much so that I ordered a Burger King burger...I know, I know, not very adventurous of me! I promise, I did eventually eat Turkish food. Here's a pic of one of the first Turkish dishes that LA & Jess had for lunch. Beans, salad, couscous...doesn't sound too weird, right?</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We also headed to the grocery so that we'd have food for the week. It was so cool to see how T shops & buys things for their family. Some things were easy to tell what they were, others were more challenging since all of the packages were in Turkish! She's learned a lot and knows her way around very well! It was so fun just hanging out and shopping together!</span><br>
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Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-91079352084087504722013-10-04T08:36:00.001-05:002013-10-04T08:36:03.757-05:00The blog is returning!After over a year of not posting, let's face it, we all thought this blog was dead. But alas. I return with good reason! In September some friends and I went on an amazing trip. So now we are going to attempt to blog about it in group fashion! So stay tuned, it'll be worth it :) and drop me a comment to let me know you're still out there...is anyone still out there?<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yZFGzXZP0L0/Uk7EQvUMdvI/AAAAAAAAB3g/lIE-8R6SXGw/s640/blogger-image--2088540309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yZFGzXZP0L0/Uk7EQvUMdvI/AAAAAAAAB3g/lIE-8R6SXGw/s640/blogger-image--2088540309.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-68766579493809392652012-08-25T14:08:00.001-05:002012-08-25T14:08:43.515-05:00I'm aliveA few of you have been on my case for a blog update, which is admittedly overdue! So, in an attempt to show you what my summer has looked like, here are some iPhone pics I've taken over the past few months. Thanks for sticking around guys, even during the months of inactivity! Warning, this gets kinda long!<br /><br />80s themed end of school Middle school lock in!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2009.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2009.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2010.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2010.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Fun weekend with my nieces & nephews in May<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2011.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2011.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2014.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2014.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />2 fun weddings in May! Why don't these hotties have dates? Lol<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2015.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2015.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />With Rebs<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2016.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2016.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Loved seeing Abby in May!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2017.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2017.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Then we had a Memorial Day party to say good-bye to my dear friends, the Lusks! Love these jokers!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2018.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2018.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2019.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2019.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2020.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2020.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Farewell slumber party for Teresa! Fun with these ladies!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2021.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2021.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />VBS prep = getting ice cream with the intern!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2022.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2022.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />VBS week with my nieces & nephews <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2023.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2023.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2024.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2024.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />( yes, I put the kids to work cleaning my house when they stay with me! Lol) actually, they beg to do this!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2025.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2025.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2026.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2026.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2028.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2028.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Headed off to Camp Tallowood 2012! Fun times with Raquel!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2029.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2029.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Annual Saints (sponsors) vs. Sinners (seniors) softball game at camp!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2030.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2030.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I know this looks strange, but there was no AC on the bus on the way home, it was worse than hot! So some of the men opened the emergency exit in the roof and directed some airflow into the bus! It was glorious and hilarious!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2031.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2031.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />After camp shot! Love these girls!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2032.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2032.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Quick trip to Corpus for more time with these crazies!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2033.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2033.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2034.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2034.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />My parents came to Houston for a quick trip to work on my dining room! First paint in the house! Still need curtains...but its a work in progress :)<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2035.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2035.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Another fun trip to Corpus for time with the kiddos...this time Sloane & Kelly were in from SLC! Fun times!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2036.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2036.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2037.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2037.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2038.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2038.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2040.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2040.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2041.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2041.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2043.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2043.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2045.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2045.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Fun night at Miller Outdoor Theater watching Annie! Such a fun end of summer thing to do with Jamie!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2047.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2047.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And then went back this past Thursday for a viewing of Pretty In Pink! It was a fun breezy night! Look at those clouds rolling in!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/08/25/2048.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/08/25/s_2048.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Well, that should catch you up! You can tell I was busy with church stuff (VBS & Camp) but even more so time with friends & family! Was a great summer! Thank you Lord for the blessings in my life!<br /><br />Thanks for tuning in!<br />Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-24734375694574025822012-05-02T16:42:00.001-05:002012-05-02T16:42:47.360-05:00jerk.comYou know its been a while since you blogged if you go to post something and they have totally reformatted the blog posting process and it prolly happened 6 weeks ago...woops!<br />
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I feel the desperate need to do a photo drop from my iphone, but I have a meeting in a bit and don't have the time to download the pics and add captions, so I thought I would tell you a funny story to tide you over, until maybe this weekend when I can do a life update.<br />
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So, on Monday my mom calls me, this is our conversation:<br />
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Mom: I was trying to read your blog, so I googled "kasey berry blogspot" and a link came up to a profile on jerk.com.<br />
<span style="color: magenta;">K: Mom, I'm not on jerk.com. What is it anyways?</span><br />
Mom: I don't know, you're the one with a profile on it. I'm reading it and it says, "Hi, I'm Kasey. I'm 28 years old. I love kids, I love my family, I love Jesus. I'm a Preschool Minister."<br />
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K: Mom, I don't know what it is, but it's not me.</div>
Mom: Kasey, how many 28 year old preschool ministers named Kasey do you think there are?<br />
(by this time I have googled "kasey berry blogspot" and found the link she was referring to)<br />
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K: Mom, I'm not really sure what this site is, but it's not me. It looks like it's just a generic profile for someone named Kasey Berry. It doesn't have a picture. What they have done is linked some websites that include the name Kasey Berry, which of course my blog does. So, I don't think its anything to worry about.</div>
Mom: Ok, well, I just wasn't sure.<br />
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K: Why would you think I would be on jerk.com anyways?</div>
Mom: Well, I just wasn't sure if it was some kind of online dating service or something.<br />
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K: WHAT? YOU THINK I WOULD BE ON AN ONLINE DATING SERVICE CALLED JERK.COM? WHAT KIND OF A GUY DO YOU THINK I WOULD MEET ON JERK.COM?</div>
Mom: I don't know, that's why I was calling. I was going to suggest that you consider something like Christian Mingle, I've been hearing a lot about it lately.<br />
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K: Oh really, what have you heard?</div>
Mom: Well, I've seen commercials.<br />
<span style="color: magenta;">K: Thanks mom, I'll keep that in mind, in the mean time, I'm not on jerk.com.</span><br />
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In case any of you are worried, no I'm not on jerk.com or Christian Mingle for that matter. Hope you got a kick out of the fact that my mom thought I was looking for a date on jerk.com. Also, let's take this opportunity to open the floor to thoughts on online dating. I'd love to hear any stories you have, successes or failures...is it worth it, which ones are best? I've opened the door, so sound off, comments welcome.Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-18042030122339299262012-03-09T15:31:00.001-06:002012-03-09T15:36:40.974-06:00Rodeo 2012Had a fabulous time hitting the rodeo for the 7th year in a row! Of course we ate and ate and ate some more as the pictures indicate. We also saw some animals, shopped a little and enjoyed the rodeo events like chuck wagon races, calf scramble & my personal favorite, mutton bustin'! We were a bit disappointed with the Eli Young Band concert, but overall had an awesome time!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/09/1959.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/09/s_1959.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/09/1960.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/09/s_1960.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/09/1961.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/09/s_1961.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/09/1986.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/09/s_1986.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/09/1962.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/09/s_1962.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/09/1963.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/09/s_1963.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/09/1987.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/09/s_1987.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/09/1964.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/09/s_1964.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=12/03/09/1965.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/12/03/09/s_1965.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br /><br />Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-37611672153839347942012-02-20T17:34:00.000-06:002012-02-20T17:34:35.833-06:00...February...Last time I talked to you, I told you what was coming up. I guess now I owe you an update. Well, the first week of February I spent a few days in Utah! Had a FAB-U-LOUS time skiing and LOVING on my Sloanie! She is an absolute doll!!! Soooo happy allllll of the time. She just laughs & giggles and babbles...to. die. for! Here are some pics from my weekend in Salt Lake:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Going to church! Toooo cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qUpVdr0hF4w/T0LTzbscS4I/AAAAAAAABuU/bLX-Nl--d3I/s1600/425115_10100338716765773_9205479_46034099_433638824_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qUpVdr0hF4w/T0LTzbscS4I/AAAAAAAABuU/bLX-Nl--d3I/s320/425115_10100338716765773_9205479_46034099_433638824_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> Gettin' the hang of it at ski school! Fun sister times!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IsbVeWgYFHc/T0LT1tEAzpI/AAAAAAAABuc/5hggFBKviQA/s1600/403654_10100336034790473_9205479_46022109_2067488348_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IsbVeWgYFHc/T0LT1tEAzpI/AAAAAAAABuc/5hggFBKviQA/s320/403654_10100336034790473_9205479_46022109_2067488348_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Had to get some pics with Sloanie in the snow! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xnAwGbKx4x8/T0LT5rKgb6I/AAAAAAAABuk/KSqsu_lxbsU/s1600/K,+K+&+S.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xnAwGbKx4x8/T0LT5rKgb6I/AAAAAAAABuk/KSqsu_lxbsU/s320/K,+K+&+S.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> My little snow bunny!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j7IHDaZcL60/T0LT6Vz2xMI/AAAAAAAABus/h2-uCvoxKBg/s1600/429173_10100339323534803_9205479_46036831_770195878_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j7IHDaZcL60/T0LT6Vz2xMI/AAAAAAAABus/h2-uCvoxKBg/s320/429173_10100339323534803_9205479_46036831_770195878_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Sooo happy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s5s3R_U-1m4/T0LT8JnNcrI/AAAAAAAABu0/nO5CnVcsZDI/s1600/fave+-+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s5s3R_U-1m4/T0LT8JnNcrI/AAAAAAAABu0/nO5CnVcsZDI/s320/fave+-+cropped.jpg" width="171" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> Baldy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zqIxlnLtS0A/T0LT-Q14i7I/AAAAAAAABu8/dNbfiLzd3C4/s1600/Sloane+&+Bubba.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zqIxlnLtS0A/T0LT-Q14i7I/AAAAAAAABu8/dNbfiLzd3C4/s320/Sloane+&+Bubba.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
Last weekend I headed to Waco for Sing! Such fun times with Katy, Brady, Kristy & Ash! We took a few pics that weren't that good, but the best ones were at the photo booth they had set up! The kids loved it! I also got to go to a little performance of Bradley (3 yrs old) singing at his school. Then I had lunch with Blake...I'm an equal opportunity Aunt, trying to spend time with each of the kiddos.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Bradley singin', he's the one in the red & black striped shirt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HHFmVZXCpjI/T0LX38fYaII/AAAAAAAABvs/k9IWWIzTxB8/s1600/IMG_1866.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HHFmVZXCpjI/T0LX38fYaII/AAAAAAAABvs/k9IWWIzTxB8/s320/IMG_1866.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Such a sweetie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QuujtCTR-bw/T0LXz88y9qI/AAAAAAAABvk/a49-YhCgQlw/s1600/IMG_1864.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QuujtCTR-bw/T0LXz88y9qI/AAAAAAAABvk/a49-YhCgQlw/s320/IMG_1864.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I think they were singing about building a house? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0BiMfnqAOUI/T0LX5Lu4--I/AAAAAAAABv0/vUU4O1-sn9M/s1600/IMG_1867.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0BiMfnqAOUI/T0LX5Lu4--I/AAAAAAAABv0/vUU4O1-sn9M/s320/IMG_1867.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Love my Bradley boy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MiE70MTqwZg/T0LX6K3tQnI/AAAAAAAABv8/We978BNls6s/s1600/IMG_1871.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MiE70MTqwZg/T0LX6K3tQnI/AAAAAAAABv8/We978BNls6s/s320/IMG_1871.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">All 5 of us @ Sing! Kristy, Ash, Brady, Me, Katy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1zc1E82pQI8/T0LU_YKi54I/AAAAAAAABvE/WEemGNmaMUI/s1600/sing+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1zc1E82pQI8/T0LU_YKi54I/AAAAAAAABvE/WEemGNmaMUI/s320/sing+2012.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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As usual the month has flown by! Things are busy with our church's D-Now weekend, Spark, this weekend. I'm hosting a group at my house and I'm in charge of 2 Back Yard Bible Clubs on Saturday that the Spark participants will help with, there will be an estimated 200 kids there...but other than that it should be quiet weekend, ha!<br />
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In case I don't check in before then, happy leap day on Feb 29th! Do something special with your "extra" day!Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-88426012380261597222012-01-26T16:58:00.000-06:002012-01-26T16:58:43.912-06:00...goings on...I just had a minute, so I thought I would drop in and say "hi."<br />
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Here's some of what's going on:<br />
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Tomorrow is my mom's birthday! Happy Birthday, mom!<br />
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This weekend is a big launch weekend for our new Devoted Hearts & Homes emphasis! Excited to see what God is going to do!<br />
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Next Thursday I'm headed to SLC to see Kelly, Brandon & SLOANIE!!!! AND we're going skiing for 2 days!!!<br />
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Then in mid Feb I'm headed to Waco for SING with 2 of my sisters and 1 niece and 1 nephew! Here's our pic from last year:<br />
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Then that same weekend my church is celebrating its 50th Anniversary!<br />
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And the following weekend I'm hosting a group at my house for our church's D-now, SPARK!<br />
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So, you can see, things are BUSY!!! In the midst of that its time to start thinking about VBS! Yikes!<br />
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Nice knowing you! Hope you enjoyed these 2 posts 2 weeks in a row...who knows when that will happen again! I'll try my hardest to do updates of all of these goings on...but I can't make any promises!<br />
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Have a blessed one!Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-61290708105876883392012-01-18T17:09:00.000-06:002012-01-18T17:09:53.160-06:00...iPhone dump...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sorry for my extended absence. I feel like I say that every time...sigh...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anywho, I know we all love pics, so here is an iPhone dump to give you a <i>little </i>taste of what I've been up to for the past 2 months. Sorry they aren't in order...just deal!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My 2 year old niece, Macie, showing off the Toms I got her for her birthday while we were in Corpus at my parent's house for Christmas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-toDNZtzL7H0/TxdMgy1rCSI/AAAAAAAABqg/_jsJRkWsprc/s1600/blogger-image--1652799112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-toDNZtzL7H0/TxdMgy1rCSI/AAAAAAAABqg/_jsJRkWsprc/s640/blogger-image--1652799112.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, I tried the Spicy Ketchup @ Whataburger. Like it, don't love it...changes the flavor too much. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n_ejVB2dCSg/TxdMhe6qCCI/AAAAAAAABqw/ubSY7eACOVk/s640/blogger-image--1584877682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n_ejVB2dCSg/TxdMhe6qCCI/AAAAAAAABqw/ubSY7eACOVk/s640/blogger-image--1584877682.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My parents with 3 of their grandkids on Christmas Eve at our Home Church. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Cf7nZLlAV2A/TxdMhr1jOOI/AAAAAAAABq4/LvNt_I9fDUg/s640/blogger-image-1417377932.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Cf7nZLlAV2A/TxdMhr1jOOI/AAAAAAAABq4/LvNt_I9fDUg/s640/blogger-image-1417377932.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6 out of the 7 of my nieces & nephews on Thanksgiving day after they did the annual Cousin Parade and 1st ever reenactment of the 1st Thanksgiving! <a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aXYv9lrrxYE/TxdMhwUGffI/AAAAAAAABrA/iz0skV6P5TM/s640/blogger-image-76881498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aXYv9lrrxYE/TxdMhwUGffI/AAAAAAAABrA/iz0skV6P5TM/s640/blogger-image-76881498.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Celebrating my birthday with Jamie @ Cheesecake Factory! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JjGf_coBeK8/TxdMh_MhpQI/AAAAAAAABrI/nF2_5gCYbXs/s640/blogger-image--1588719516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JjGf_coBeK8/TxdMh_MhpQI/AAAAAAAABrI/nF2_5gCYbXs/s640/blogger-image--1588719516.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These precious kiddos from church came to my house on the hunt for their Gingerbread Man! He had run away from their house. They had gone to 3 or 4 other houses looking for their run away felon, when they found him at MY house! We had to eat his legs to make sure he didn't run off again!<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TSRX6B8m7lM/TxdMi77H9oI/AAAAAAAABrg/Xz5-ZCgy2dY/s640/blogger-image--2061069409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TSRX6B8m7lM/TxdMi77H9oI/AAAAAAAABrg/Xz5-ZCgy2dY/s640/blogger-image--2061069409.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Canton weekend with my girls!!!! AWESOME get away! Yes, go ahead, laugh, I'm wearing a travel belt...but it's SOOOOOoooo practical on long shopping days like that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HIBHZ1IuyZE/TxdMjJZFfwI/AAAAAAAABro/jZ1uUy7sHyM/s640/blogger-image--1266700861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-HIBHZ1IuyZE/TxdMjJZFfwI/AAAAAAAABro/jZ1uUy7sHyM/s640/blogger-image--1266700861.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got a sewing machine for Christmas...who thinks I'll have any clue how to use it by next Christmas?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K5Sfik9DbRk/TxdMjSMOtyI/AAAAAAAABrw/XojY3X8Vl-w/s640/blogger-image-1289951518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K5Sfik9DbRk/TxdMjSMOtyI/AAAAAAAABrw/XojY3X8Vl-w/s640/blogger-image-1289951518.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All ready for our Baylor Alamo Bowl watching party (yes, that's a Baylor watch you see on my wrist!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-S6Rs8Z7_3K0/TxdMjvDiviI/AAAAAAAABr4/nkD8EjRkEnE/s640/blogger-image-446349197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-S6Rs8Z7_3K0/TxdMjvDiviI/AAAAAAAABr4/nkD8EjRkEnE/s640/blogger-image-446349197.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Waiting at the airport with a special sign to greet Kelly & Sloane when they returned to Texas from Utah!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-u3YIQ2xStcU/TxdMj2PtA9I/AAAAAAAABsA/AU8NLKdkN5c/s640/blogger-image-447771620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-u3YIQ2xStcU/TxdMj2PtA9I/AAAAAAAABsA/AU8NLKdkN5c/s640/blogger-image-447771620.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During our girls weekend we headed up to McKinney to see <a href="http://kendieveryday.blogspot.com/">Kendi's</a> shop! I made the girls take a pic with her even though they were super embarrassed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EagVNS7VdGo/TxdMkaEOQKI/AAAAAAAABsQ/OESJBbP2A14/s640/blogger-image--1535733926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EagVNS7VdGo/TxdMkaEOQKI/AAAAAAAABsQ/OESJBbP2A14/s640/blogger-image--1535733926.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The boys LOVED "babysitting" Sloane, and she LOVED them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jzeKRCPOzMc/TxdMkmQ3pwI/AAAAAAAABsY/b6NSZV5pMf8/s640/blogger-image--487617846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-jzeKRCPOzMc/TxdMkmQ3pwI/AAAAAAAABsY/b6NSZV5pMf8/s640/blogger-image--487617846.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The day before I left for Thanksgiving, Rebecca and I ran around town and ran a few errands...and happened to be by Crave cupcakes, we had no choice but to stop in and get one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UQAs2NYrnOY/TxdMk_RrT9I/AAAAAAAABsg/9xN8ISbYeGU/s640/blogger-image--601951889.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UQAs2NYrnOY/TxdMk_RrT9I/AAAAAAAABsg/9xN8ISbYeGU/s640/blogger-image--601951889.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just returned from a 2 day retreat with the entire Ministry staff @ Tallowood! Let's just say we love to play together, but that doesn't mean it doesn't get competitive!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-C1GTHByzuXo/TxdMlFDi3CI/AAAAAAAABso/Bka8TlyjNaM/s640/blogger-image-1006248281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-C1GTHByzuXo/TxdMlFDi3CI/AAAAAAAABso/Bka8TlyjNaM/s640/blogger-image-1006248281.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweet Sloanie using the blanket I got her for Christmas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9ASbuAwhvXE/TxdMlYPLTSI/AAAAAAAABsw/AHPI5JKSiuI/s640/blogger-image--1123336678.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9ASbuAwhvXE/TxdMlYPLTSI/AAAAAAAABsw/AHPI5JKSiuI/s640/blogger-image--1123336678.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's a pretty good wrap up! Here's to hoping I blog again soon!</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</a></div>Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-27684878285685969832011-11-02T16:58:00.000-05:002011-11-02T16:58:53.753-05:00...nablopomo???You may or may not have noticed that I didn't post yesterday, which was the first day of November, which is the first day of NaBloPoMo. This is the first year in several years that I missed a day. I'm not sure that I'm going to do it...just not feelin' it, but I thought I would go ahead and post today and see if it turns into me posting more this month? We'll see. <br />
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This isn't much of a post, but to make up for it, here are a few pics from the 4th annual Jr. Staff Hallowii party and Trunk or Treat at my church!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Incase you're having trouble telling, I was Kate Middleton. It didn't come across as strongly as I had hoped :(, but if you look closely I do have a replica of the heirloom ring, which is iconic! I promise to do better next year and live up to <a href="http://kaseyberry.blogspot.com/2008/10/hallowiin-08.html">this costume</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">In true Kasey fashion, I was a ladybug...too bad you can't see my cute polka dot tights!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">Happy NaBloPoMo!</div>Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-41999753472196936212011-10-19T17:15:00.000-05:002011-10-19T17:15:54.949-05:00...about a month ago...So, my family is adjusting to this idea of having family members that live out of state. Let me just tell you...we don't like it, but we are making the best of it.<br />
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So, right when Sloane was born in June, Southwest airlines was having a cheap flights deal and we booked a flight for Kelly to fly to Houston in September. The plan was for them to fly into Houston and then I would drive them down to Corpus so that my all of my parent's friends could meet Sloanie. Well, if you recall, when Sloane was born life was pretty crazy with my dad having a stroke and all, and I was in charge of booking the flight for Kelly, well...I kind of booked the reverse flights...as in, a flight from Houston to SLC instead of from SLC to Houston. Thankfully Kelly realized this about a month before her flight and it only ended up costing us about $50 to change the flight...yeah, she was not very happy with me when she realized the mistake I had made. Thankfully, alls well that ends well.<br />
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Anywho, Kelly & Sloane flew in on a Wednesday night and we had dinner with all of her in-laws since a lot of Brandon's family lives in Houston and had yet to meet Sloane. Then Thursday we drove to Corpus. Friday was filled with breakfast with Jana, 3 month pics of Sloane (which turned out to be quite an ordeal, but worth it), and then late that night Kristy's family arrived, having driven in from Waco to see Kelly & Sloane for the weekend.<br />
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Saturday was fun as a lot of my mom's friends came over for a little "Sip n See". Here are some pix from that morning. My only regret is that I didn't get any pics with my mom or sisters, I guess we were letting everyone else have time with Sloane. Oh, and my 9 year old niece had 2 little friends that came and at one point they stole Sloane away and "babysat" her in the back room...wish I had gotten pics of them fawning over her! Sweet cousins!<br />
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I had to head back to Corpus on Saturday, but only after making my niece, Ashlyn, a matching pair of fabric covered Toms! She said they are all the rage in her 4th grade class, including with her teacher!<br />
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Anywho, Kelly & Sloane stayed in CC til Monday to spend more time with Mom & Dad, and Kristy & her kids. Kristy and her kids went back to Waco on Sunday, and then mom took Monday & Tuesday off of work to bring Kelly & Sloane back to Houston to catch their flight out back to SLC.<br />
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So, when Mom, Kelly & Sloane got to Houston on Monday, Katy & her boys had gotten to Houston so that they could spend some time with and see Sloane! So fun to all get together! We didn't really do anything special, just some shopping and playing and fawning over precious Sloanie. <br />
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Everyone had to head back to their homes on Tuesday, but not before we got a few cute pix with me & the cousins...enjoy!<br />
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Can you tell I am obsessed with this bundle of cuteness? Can't wait to see her @ Christmas...too long!Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-8938104721120946892011-09-24T15:31:00.001-05:002011-09-24T15:42:45.301-05:00...DIY Staycation 2011..As is usual, I am behind in blogging, but here is an attempt to catch up. <br />
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At the end of August Rebecca, Raquel & I got crafty during our self-invoked DIY Staycation 2011! We had contemplated going somewhere, but ended up deciding just some down time at my house being crafty sounded just as appealing and hopefully cheaper! We had all recently been inspired by some Pinterest crafts and were dying to try some out...So, that's what we did!<br />
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Date: Labor Day Weekend<br />
Event: DIY Staycation 2011<br />
Participants: Raquel, Rebecca & myself<br />
Location: Mi casa<br />
Goal: Equal parts chill time, craft time, and fun time!<br />
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We started off our weekend on Friday evening. The girls arrived at my house and then we headed off to dinner & a supply gathering stop at Hobby Lobby! We had decided to each decorate <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/97519529">a pair of shoes</a> (yes, idea originally from Pinterest), and possibly some other crafts that may come up along the way.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">The rest of the night Rebecca started her artistic design on her Chuck's while Raquie & I just did some planning for how we would cover our <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/97519529/">Toms with fabric</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday morning we woke, wasting no time at all, to get crafting, after a nice cup of joe & some pancakes, that is! Shortly after lunch we realized that we had run out of glue, so we had to go to JoAnne's to be able to finish off our shoes. This was our first trip to the BRAND NEW JoAnne's in Katy, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On our way home we saw this, look closely, yes, it's a car with car lashes! Gave us a good laugh for sure!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Unfortunately we had to break things up that evening, as Rebecca & I headed to church. I think most of our shoes were close to done by this point. After church, we reconvened at me house to make yummy lasagna!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> I believe we watched another movie and put some finishing touches on our crafts while also flipping through some magazines! Ah...perfect girl bonding time!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course, we all headed to church on Sunday morning. After church, Rebecca & I made <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/157538407/">7 layer dip tostadas</a>, de-lish! Yes, this idea came from Pinterest as well!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday afternoon was filled with laying in bed, girl talk, naps, and topped off with a viewing of Titanic!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">After ordering pizza, we treated ourselves to this amazing dessert: a Cookie Monster! Yes, that's a massive guey cookie cooked in a frying pan in the oven, topped with hershey's syrup, ice cream, nuts and then more syrup! MMmmm</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lc1JnxIWhRY/Tn446tCNegI/AAAAAAAABmY/Im2hzZ7S6Zs/s1600/summer+22.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lc1JnxIWhRY/Tn446tCNegI/AAAAAAAABmY/Im2hzZ7S6Zs/s320/summer+22.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By Monday our shoes were done, Rebecca had made a cute rosette necklace and I had painted some canvases for my friend's birthday. Raquel had gone home to spend time with her mom, so Rebecca & I decided we had no other choice but to hit the 290 Outlet Mall!!! Man, did I get into trouble there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All in all it was a great long weekend, with a perfect balance of fun and crafting! Love you girls!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-10054455898382370932011-08-06T14:04:00.000-05:002011-08-06T14:04:51.881-05:00...Single Moments 7, 8 & 9...Some of you may have forgotten a series I started 2 years ago, entitled "Single Moments." Well, it's back and this time in full force. I have 3, count 'em 1,2,3, moments to share. All 3 have happened in the past few weeks, and all 3 were when in conversation with my niece or nephews...kids, they can be so brutally honest, gotta love 'em.<br />
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<b>Single Moment #7</b><br />
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Unfortunately I don't remember the full context of this conversation, but we my oldest nephew (9 yes), Brady, and I were talking about families. This is a summary of the conversation:<br />
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Brady: "Well, yeah, Bubba (me), cuz you don't have a family."<br />
Me: "Excuse me?"<br />
Brady: "Uh, well...Uh, you know what I mean."<br />
Me: "I do?" (just giving him a hard time)<br />
Brady: "Yeah, you know. Like you're not married, you don't have kids."<br />
Me: "Thanks for the reminder!"<br />
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<b>Single Moment #8</b><br />
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This conversation was with my 6 year old nephew, Blake. What you need to know is that Blake has been asking his parents a lot of questions about boy/girl relationships, why ppl get married, etc. His parents (my sis & BIL) have taught him that you only marry someone if God tells you to marry them. Blake's comment to me:<br />
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"Bubba, why hasn't God told you who you are going to marry yet?"<br />
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<b>Single Moment #9</b><br />
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While driving in the car with my 9 year old niece, the song "I Loved Her First" came on. If you're not familiar with the song it's a dad singing to his daughter's fiancé, telling him that he (the dad) loved her first. He says how hard it will be to give her away, how he held her first, he loved her first, and she'll always be his little girl. I told my niece how sweet I thought this song was, so I told her to listen to the words. Well one part of the song says, "I prayed that she'd find you some day, but it's still hard to give her away..." I'm not kidding you, out if nowhere Ashlyn says,<br />
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"I guess Gramps (my dad) quit praying for you." <br />
Me:"Excuse me?"<br />
Ashlyn: "Uh, I just mean..."<br />
Me:"Yeah, you better mean that he's still praying! Right?"<br />
Ashlyn: "Right."<br />
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Seriously, what am I going to do with these kids?Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-88935269440242919642011-08-03T17:16:00.000-05:002011-08-03T17:16:45.359-05:00...KIDNAPPED '11...If you know me at all, you know that for several years now my sister (Kelly) & I have done "Aunt's Weekend!" And if you don't know me, why are you reading this blog? Moving on, last year Kelly & I told the kids that it was the last Aunt's Weekend :( We knew Kelly was going to be moving to Utah, and then it really sealed the deal when Kelly found out she was preggers. There was just no way.<br />
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Well...as time passed, not only were the kids sad that there were no more Aunt's Weekends, but I started getting sad about it myself. I hadn't realized how much I looked forward to that special time with those kiddos! I mean, they're stinkers, but I LOVE 'EM!<br />
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So, some time early last week, I got a notion, to surprise kidnap the older 5 and steal them away for a day filled with fun and surprises. So, last Friday, that's just what I did.<br />
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Yes, I called it "KIDNAPPED!" The back of the kid's shirts said, "Kids?...Yes!" "Naps?...NO!" The back of my and my sister (Katy's) shirt said, "Kid?...No." "Nap?...YES!" Ha! Get it?!?<br />
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Well, I'll let the pics show you what all we did that day (super annoyed that these are showing up sideways...):<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">About to go into the Maybourn Children's Museum!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cyC7mdNWhW0/TjnGI7p5IYI/AAAAAAAABlE/7wB0QUgvZX4/s1600/IMG_1789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cyC7mdNWhW0/TjnGI7p5IYI/AAAAAAAABlE/7wB0QUgvZX4/s320/IMG_1789.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Cute Cole learning about the evolution of communication...land line telephones! ha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gCvMxKP1u_g/TjnGJivn2FI/AAAAAAAABlI/mJ0Fp3tTcpw/s1600/IMG_1795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gCvMxKP1u_g/TjnGJivn2FI/AAAAAAAABlI/mJ0Fp3tTcpw/s320/IMG_1795.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Ash & Brady playing "house"!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFfuJVwNVn4/TjnGLfncYKI/AAAAAAAABlM/rFicObiwB9Y/s1600/IMG_1801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZFfuJVwNVn4/TjnGLfncYKI/AAAAAAAABlM/rFicObiwB9Y/s320/IMG_1801.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Cutest bus driver I ever saw!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-47LB5BZLIzw/TjnGMp4jzQI/AAAAAAAABlQ/8yN8IU42aj4/s1600/IMG_1802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-47LB5BZLIzw/TjnGMp4jzQI/AAAAAAAABlQ/8yN8IU42aj4/s320/IMG_1802.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Yes, he's about to smack the heck out of those drums!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mPw9T91LRM4/TjnGP48wopI/AAAAAAAABlU/VukNNAXUax8/s1600/IMG_1809.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mPw9T91LRM4/TjnGP48wopI/AAAAAAAABlU/VukNNAXUax8/s320/IMG_1809.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">LARGE Bison!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dK6Ck0Ht_Vg/TjnGTIlVoBI/AAAAAAAABlY/uUNekV3IHpA/s1600/IMG_1813.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dK6Ck0Ht_Vg/TjnGTIlVoBI/AAAAAAAABlY/uUNekV3IHpA/s320/IMG_1813.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Very proud of themselves for figuring this out (with some help).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VNpWxkLM58/TjnGVCrRuCI/AAAAAAAABlc/XmUbaxrx3SY/s1600/IMG_1817.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3VNpWxkLM58/TjnGVCrRuCI/AAAAAAAABlc/XmUbaxrx3SY/s320/IMG_1817.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Seriously, love that smile!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1MyhxS0gGY/TjnGWiWSLJI/AAAAAAAABlg/wPQ-HUeLxAU/s1600/IMG_1819.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z1MyhxS0gGY/TjnGWiWSLJI/AAAAAAAABlg/wPQ-HUeLxAU/s320/IMG_1819.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Ashlyn doing the wash!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e4wtek6lSZg/TjnGZGB6hXI/AAAAAAAABlk/tZg5Wewdp8o/s1600/IMG_1821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e4wtek6lSZg/TjnGZGB6hXI/AAAAAAAABlk/tZg5Wewdp8o/s320/IMG_1821.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">This was his idea to dress like the school boy and pose with his hand up...kid cracks me up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V9tYJPMF5pc/TjnGavl7x3I/AAAAAAAABlo/nFUqeSG07tE/s1600/IMG_1822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V9tYJPMF5pc/TjnGavl7x3I/AAAAAAAABlo/nFUqeSG07tE/s320/IMG_1822.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Walk like an Egyptian! The special exhibit at the museum right now is an Egypt exhibit, the kids loved it, especially the mummy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UddM-S4LmpY/TjnGcSSUkdI/AAAAAAAABls/T404tCl5BzM/s1600/IMG_1825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UddM-S4LmpY/TjnGcSSUkdI/AAAAAAAABls/T404tCl5BzM/s320/IMG_1825.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">You can't go to Waco without visiting the Baylor Bear Pit! Sic 'Em Bears!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YGNKm2QW9O0/TjnGeDmwARI/AAAAAAAABlw/YUPSDdL9ZvU/s1600/IMG_1829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YGNKm2QW9O0/TjnGeDmwARI/AAAAAAAABlw/YUPSDdL9ZvU/s320/IMG_1829.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">After lunch we spent the afternoon painting pottery!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FtwZq8fL-zU/TjnGfqjUUEI/AAAAAAAABl0/8FGZZkI_ChY/s1600/IMG_1830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FtwZq8fL-zU/TjnGfqjUUEI/AAAAAAAABl0/8FGZZkI_ChY/s320/IMG_1830.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Then picked up a sweet treat at Katy's Custard before heading home! MMMmmmmm!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LXDN45XfNwo/TjnGgZgsG6I/AAAAAAAABl4/56Gsqz_qF7M/s1600/IMG_1831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LXDN45XfNwo/TjnGgZgsG6I/AAAAAAAABl4/56Gsqz_qF7M/s320/IMG_1831.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Always fun times making memories with my favorite kiddos in the whole world!</div>Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-77549122153528036022011-07-22T12:58:00.000-05:002011-07-22T12:58:22.808-05:00...summer update...Well, it's official, this has to be the longest stretch I've EVER gone without blogging. I could apologize and say I'm going to do better, but instead, I'll just do my best to update you we'll see if I do better. I have a feeling I can do better than once every 6 weeks...but we'll see. Stay tuned! Warning, this is a long post, read at your own leisure!<br />
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Ok, well, I"m gonna see if I can give you a run down of the past 6 weeks.<br />
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Back in June, right after the last post, I had VBS! My biggest week of the year. We had a great week, not without challenges, but still great and worth every ounce of planning and energy! I love my church and the amazing people that selflessly serve to pull off amazing events like VBS!<br />
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On the Monday after VBS I headed to my sister's house in the Temple area. The rest of my family was already there. EARLY on Tuesday morning we caravanned to Dallas to await the arrival of my niece, Sloane McKinsey Hill! Kelly had been induced that morning and was already in the hospital, just waiting for the contractions to increase and time for Sloanie to make her grand entrance! We all had a great time spending the day together, waiting to meet my newest niece! Did I mention that this day, June 21st is my dad's b-day too! How cool, he & Sloane share a birthday!<br />
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A little after 3:00 we were all asked to leave the room, and it was time to push! Sloane was born @ 3:33, an even 6 lbs! We had a great time seeing her, taking pics, celebrating!<br />
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After getting Kelly settled, running to grab dinner for her, and picking up some beautiful flowers for mom & baby, we all returned to the hospital a little before 7:00. I include this detail, because it was right around 7:00 when my mom asked my dad to go get something from the car that she had forgotten. After he hadn't returned for 30 mins or answered MANY calls from my mom, an ER dr finally answered my dad's cell phone and told me that my dad was in the ER...WHAT? There was some confusion, fear, anxiety, the list goes on.<br />
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After my brother-in-law, mom & oldest sister had all headed down to the ER, some tests had been run, we were informed that my dad's blood pressure had been 250 (this is astronomical!) and he had had a stroke (yes, on his 62nd birthday). At some point I headed down to the ER to see my dad. We were taking turns staying with Kelly & Sloane as well. Yes, as you can imagine, this was craziness. I don't think I was fully prepared to see my dad. He had minimal to no control over his left side. The weird thing was that control was going in and out. At some moments he could raise his left arm & leg, others, not so much. Several drs were in and out, assessing his progress. The decision was made to give my dad the "miracle drug," PTA. There are some risky side effects, but we decided we would trust God and PRAY!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This picture was taken right after Sloane was born, does this look like a man that would have a stroke 3.5 hrs later?</div><br />
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Ok, I can't and won't go into ALL the details of that night. Just know that it was scary. We all felt helpless and quite scared. Not sure what the effects of the stroke would be. I do need to mention to you, that through ALL of this, my dad remained not only upbeat and joyful, but unwavering in his faith! He was constantly telling the nurses & drs that he was going to be ok because God was in control! I'm telling you, that's my dad! Even as he was slurring his words because he had no control of the left side of his mouth, he was cracking jokes and giving Glory to God.<br />
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So, that's what we did. We waited, prayed and trusted God. After a sleepless night full of praying, my dad in the ICU, an MRI, more drs and physical therapists, we were encouraged to see that my was dad doing really well, and had regained strength on his left side! On Friday, my dad was released from the hospital with no residual effects from the stroke! This truly is a miracle and we give ALL glory to GOD!<br />
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Dad has been fatigued, which is a normal part of recovery from a stroke. He has returned to work gradually and still tells his cheesy jokes and calls to check in for no reason. I am beyond grateful that my dad was in a hospital when he had the stroke. Man, GOD IS IN THE DETAILS! What a scary time, but what a blessing that my family was all together and walked through this together.<br />
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Meanwhile, Kelly was a new mom! She & Sloane were released from the hospital on Thursday. For those of you who don't know, Kelly & Brandon were moving a week after Sloane's birth. So, instead of taking Sloanie home to home sweet home, they settled into an extended stay hotel for 5 days :) I was able to stay in Dallas til Monday to help with Kelly, Sloane, Dad, getting food, running errands, etc.<br />
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Kelly, Brandon & Sloane all moved to Utah that week. After they had been there for 2 weeks, I went to Utah to help unpack boxes and make their house a home! I was so glad to hold and love on my sweet Sloanie again! Kelly & I got A LOT done! When I left to come back to TX, we had unpacked ALL of the boxes, set up Sloane's nursery, hung pictures on the wall and made some other finishing touches on the house! <br />
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Here's my fave pic, the day I was supposed to be leaving:<br />
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Ok, one last story, then I'll wrap this marathon post. So, on that Saturday, I was supposed to fly to from Utah to Corpus. Ashlyn, my oldest niece was being baptized on Sunday. When I got to the airport the guy at the counter told me that my flight had been delayed due to mechanical issues. This meant I COULD NOT get to CC in time for the baptism. I lost it! I was so upset! This had been so important to me, and I wanted Ashlyn to know how important I thought it was! After my mom calmed me down, we figured out that I would stay in Salt Lake until Sunday, then fly to Houston. So, an extra 24 hrs with my Sloanie...well, that was ok with me!<br />
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Whew, that's it guys! Now, here it is July 22, Sloane is 1 month old and I can't wait to see her again in September! Oh, and my parents celebrated 40 years of marriage on July 2nd! Pretty amazing!<br />
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Here's to hoping I post more frequently than every 6 weeks!Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-90252272356241216772011-06-11T10:11:00.001-05:002011-06-11T10:26:40.399-05:00...booger dress...Yes, you read the title correctly. I said "booger dress." So, last weekend I was out running errands (and may I mention it was sweltering HOT!). I happened to be in TJMaxx, and I happened to see a cute summery dress, and I happened to try it on, and I happened to buy it. For $13! <br /><br />I wore my new dress to work on Monday with some leggings, feeling super cute. Got tons of compliments, which made my bargain find all the more worth it. I guess it was after lunch, and I was brushing my hair off of my shoulder when I felt something hard on my dress. Initially, I thought it was a crumb or something from lunch, but it didn't just brush off. <br /><br />I couldn't see whatever was on my dress very well because it was on the backside of my shoulder. I asked my intern what she thought it was and if she could get it off for me. It was at that point that we realized this foreign object was SEWN INTO my dress. My intern acted casual and said, "Eh, just leave it. It might make a hole if you tried to remove the mystery item."<br /><br />After another 5-10 mins, I was not ok leaving this random thing in my dress. I happened to see another girl intern and asked her to inspect the situation. She acted non challant and said something along the same lines as my intern. Thanks for nothing girls!<br /><br />So now, I was on a mission of removal of this extra addition to my new dress. I saw the 3rd girl intern and told her she had to inspect my dress. Upon looking we still had no clue what the said object was, but we could tell it wasn't budging. That's when genius struck and intern #3 said, "I have tweezers with me!" So, out came the tweezers for full extraction of the wedged item. <br /><br />It took some work to pull the item out from under several (read: 6-8) threads, but intern #3 was determined. She was finally successful, and upon further inspection, we both were disgustingly confident that the foreign object was nothing other than...<br /><br />....A BOOGER!<br /><br />Y'all, I'm not kidding. We were both so grossed out that intern #3 flung the booger and started telling everyone I was wearing a booger dress! Ha! Needless to say, I didn't really feel very cute anymore, and this dress is forever going to be known as "booger dress."<br /><br />Ok, obviously this is crazy and isn't a normal occurrence, but I guess my $13 steal came with something a little extra! Ugh! I'm not sure if you've put it all together, but all I can guess is that the booger belonged to either the dress maker, or more likely the fabric maker. NASTY!<br /><br />Lesson learned: fully inspect ALL clothing before purchasing, especially at discount stores!<br /><br />Thanks intern #3 for being so committed to the cause!<br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br /><br />Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-43815215648877206872011-06-01T17:44:00.000-05:002011-06-01T17:44:27.557-05:00...new look...I had been bouncing around the idea of getting bangs. So I mentioned it to my hairstylist and of course she jumped at the idea. So, as of Saturday, this is my new look...we'll see how long they stick around or if I get sick of 'em and just let them grow out. I've gotten quite a nice response from everyone, which is super encouraging, I guess I'm just not sure if it looks like me, ya know? My nephew (Brady, 9) said I reminded him of someone, he just couldn't figure out who...I suggested maybe it was Velma from Scooby Doo (the glasses really help the comparison)...you be the judge (the 1st and 3rd pictures are both Velma from one of the Scooby Doo movies, even though it may not appear so).<br />
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I am...Kasey. I am a Preschool Minister. I am 28 years old. I am single. I am an aunt, a daughter, a sister.<br />
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I want...to find the man that God has prepared for me to be my husband!<br />
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I have...an amazing family whom I love VERY much!<br />
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I wish...I went on more vacations!<br />
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I hate...being stressed out! I wish I could live in a stress-free world!<br />
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I fear...losing a loved one. I have never really lost someone that I am really close to, thank you <br />
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I hear...my own voice all the time...yes, I'm a talker, and should learn to keep my mouth shut sometimes. My momma always told me that my mouth would get me in trouble some day...<br />
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I search...for God's will for my life and what He wants for me!<br />
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I wonder...what my life will look like in 5 years!<br />
I regret...very little, maybe this is idealistic of me, but I don't really believe in regret. I guess I regret that I don't read more.<br />
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I love...my new house! God was so good in blessing me with it!<br />
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I ache...to see my nieces and nephews more often! Seriously miss them!<br />
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I always...wear make-up! This is drastically different from when I was in college, but now I can't leave home without it!<br />
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I usually...talk to someone in my family on the phone every day (and none of them live in Houston).<br />
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I am not...good at keeping my house clean. The laundry, the dishes, the clutter...it's unending!<br />
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I dance...shamelessly and any chance I get!!!<br />
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I sing...OFTEN and LOUD! In the car, in the shower, at church, in the grocery store...I'm sure its obnoxious to those around me, I always seem to have a song stuck in my head, so I choose to share it with others. Most recently, it is often "BECAUSE YOU'RE AMAZING...JUST THE WAY YOU ARE!!!" In all caps because yes, I sing it at the top of my lungs!<br />
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I never...thought I would be living the life I am today! Thank you God for the blessings in my life and the journey you have brought me through!<br />
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I sometimes...wish I were more spontaneous! I've become so much of a planner that I rarely do something spur of the moment, like I used to in college!<br />
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I cry...rarely. Seriously, it's a fault of mine. I wish I could cry more. We're talking 3-4 times a year...max. I have started to where my eyes will well up more often, like at a wedding or funeral, but if you've ever seen me with tears running down my face, know that it's a rare sight.<br />
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I am not always...sarcastic, but people probably think I am! ha!<br />
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I lose...at Words With Friends more often than I would like :(<br />
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I am confused...by politics, Int'l affairs, economics...you get the gist!<br />
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I need...very little. The truth is I am very blessed and hope to not take that for granted!<br />
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I should...blog more often!<br />
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Hope you enjoyed this fun little game!Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-48142772061182458182011-05-10T19:14:00.000-05:002011-05-10T19:14:32.094-05:00...Kelly's baby shower...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a fun time we had throwing a baby shower for my sister, Kelly. She got lots of cute stuff for</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My cute preggers sister!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gojtI-lJa_I/TcnJ2w02CQI/AAAAAAAABjo/DPu7rVddDH0/s1600/baby+shower+044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gojtI-lJa_I/TcnJ2w02CQI/AAAAAAAABjo/DPu7rVddDH0/s320/baby+shower+044.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I will admit to decorating these cookies myself. Yes, I am an amateur, but I was relatively pleased, seeing as this was my first time doing this type of cookie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xesJ_J1GhFo/TcnJ7Bwgy4I/AAAAAAAABjs/dkQeI7haqXg/s1600/baby+shower+047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xesJ_J1GhFo/TcnJ7Bwgy4I/AAAAAAAABjs/dkQeI7haqXg/s320/baby+shower+047.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Our attempt at fruit kabob/edible arrangement!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qcK89mWneSs/TcnJ-43teaI/AAAAAAAABjw/BzlNH5_7W5w/s1600/baby+shower+048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" j8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qcK89mWneSs/TcnJ-43teaI/AAAAAAAABjw/BzlNH5_7W5w/s320/baby+shower+048.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Yummy coffee punch!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XNk6T3Q_7Hg/TcnKCwNiWBI/AAAAAAAABj0/r6kZlUT-Uvw/s1600/baby+shower+050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XNk6T3Q_7Hg/TcnKCwNiWBI/AAAAAAAABj0/r6kZlUT-Uvw/s320/baby+shower+050.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sweet Macie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Y66MXL_u9w/TcnKGhiRMbI/AAAAAAAABj4/qfIUNhH5z7s/s1600/baby+shower+056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Y66MXL_u9w/TcnKGhiRMbI/AAAAAAAABj4/qfIUNhH5z7s/s320/baby+shower+056.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Love this pic of all the cousins @ the shower!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rk58YZ-TgTU/TcnKKu8rpwI/AAAAAAAABj8/PXafjnDbC8c/s1600/baby+shower+059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rk58YZ-TgTU/TcnKKu8rpwI/AAAAAAAABj8/PXafjnDbC8c/s320/baby+shower+059.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sisters, mom & Macie!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XZFZaZjW7hs/TcnKOhfoTDI/AAAAAAAABkA/WgitJX5yNbs/s1600/baby+shower+063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" j8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XZFZaZjW7hs/TcnKOhfoTDI/AAAAAAAABkA/WgitJX5yNbs/s320/baby+shower+063.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
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<div align="center">SISTERS!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeCBgSPMXk4/TcnKTTYN_YI/AAAAAAAABkE/8mVH_l22VgI/s1600/May2011+127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeCBgSPMXk4/TcnKTTYN_YI/AAAAAAAABkE/8mVH_l22VgI/s320/May2011+127.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">So much fun celebrating the newest edition to our family! We can't wait to meet you Sloane!</div>Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-58729196207826219092011-04-20T17:21:00.000-05:002011-04-20T17:21:49.554-05:00...Spring Break/Birthdays/Zoo...A month ago I headed to Temple to spend a few days with the fam. 2 of my nephews have birthdays 3 days apart, that also happen to fall right around Spring Break. This makes for some great time for the fam to all gather, since the rest of the fam (not me) actually get a Spring Break. So, we celebrated birthdays. One turned 3, the other 9. Sorry, no pix :( For the 3 year old's party I was too busy painting faces, as it was a Circus theme and we were all given assignments.<br />
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The day after the party it was nice weather and we decided to hit up the glorious Waco Zoo. I had actually never been to the Waco Zoo. It was a good outting with all 6 kids. Here are some pics to document the occasion:<br />
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<div align="center">I think this is the Eagle exhibit. All 4 boys with Gramps. Don't miss Macie in the stroller, looking up, trying to see what all the excitement was about!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p3cqwlQKTqM/Ta9YvwWF0gI/AAAAAAAABik/aTn9yPtUa2U/s1600/IMG_1600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p3cqwlQKTqM/Ta9YvwWF0gI/AAAAAAAABik/aTn9yPtUa2U/s320/IMG_1600.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Attempt at pic of all 6 kids, not bad. Cole, Brady, Ashlyn, Bradley, Blake Macie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4MOiNYqX7yw/Ta9YxqzFc6I/AAAAAAAABio/d4xV3S-toFc/s1600/IMG_1602.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4MOiNYqX7yw/Ta9YxqzFc6I/AAAAAAAABio/d4xV3S-toFc/s320/IMG_1602.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love this goofie kid, posing with a beaver statue!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--pDzRYDeKFI/Ta9Yy2yZUKI/AAAAAAAABis/R6vEOdy6hsM/s1600/IMG_1603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--pDzRYDeKFI/Ta9Yy2yZUKI/AAAAAAAABis/R6vEOdy6hsM/s320/IMG_1603.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Coming down the otter tunnel...which has to be nasty dirty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHAo3urFT2Q/Ta9Yz8nNOGI/AAAAAAAABiw/4-vysB2t2EY/s1600/IMG_1604.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nHAo3urFT2Q/Ta9Yz8nNOGI/AAAAAAAABiw/4-vysB2t2EY/s320/IMG_1604.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stinky hut/teepee thing. To be honest with you, I don't know why there was a hut at the Zoo...I'm sure it has some kind of educational purpose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xcrw7_rl2V8/Ta9Y1DwEDbI/AAAAAAAABi0/x1DHBptA4mM/s1600/IMG_1607.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xcrw7_rl2V8/Ta9Y1DwEDbI/AAAAAAAABi0/x1DHBptA4mM/s320/IMG_1607.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Macie was so good the whole time at the Zoo, just sat in her stroller, enjoying the day. When we got to the giraffe's she pulled herself up to see those crazy looking things! She loved the giraffes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P-i48yyxu14/Ta9ZC3nvvPI/AAAAAAAABi4/TJ3L0qvVxkA/s1600/IMG_1608.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P-i48yyxu14/Ta9ZC3nvvPI/AAAAAAAABi4/TJ3L0qvVxkA/s320/IMG_1608.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Hair blowing in the wind!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QkDfAG9SrxU/Ta9ZHmgNDQI/AAAAAAAABi8/7BPvD3quUDg/s1600/IMG_1609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QkDfAG9SrxU/Ta9ZHmgNDQI/AAAAAAAABi8/7BPvD3quUDg/s320/IMG_1609.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Traditional flamingo pose, even though you can't see any flamingos in the picture (other than the imposters). When I say traditional pose, I mean that I am relatively sure that my sisters & I have a picture like this in front of a flamingo exhibit. I am 100% sure that we have another pic of these kids doing the same thing about 4 years ago at the Houston Zoo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L7SWpRBEwaw/Ta9ZJAfMsKI/AAAAAAAABjA/n5oOPjIAGJk/s1600/IMG_1612.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L7SWpRBEwaw/Ta9ZJAfMsKI/AAAAAAAABjA/n5oOPjIAGJk/s320/IMG_1612.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Boatwright boys loving the elephants. I think Bradley is attempting to make a trunk...not sure. Sorry for the backside view of the elephant :/</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jIw4_WnFZEg/Ta9ZKI_Vp7I/AAAAAAAABjE/dIo6NdWwW_Y/s1600/IMG_1615.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jIw4_WnFZEg/Ta9ZKI_Vp7I/AAAAAAAABjE/dIo6NdWwW_Y/s320/IMG_1615.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">With my Macie girl!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ikUWE-DrvBA/Ta9ZPIRcswI/AAAAAAAABjI/jOOoKKqEeTA/s1600/IMG_1617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ikUWE-DrvBA/Ta9ZPIRcswI/AAAAAAAABjI/jOOoKKqEeTA/s320/IMG_1617.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> \<br />
<div align="center">3 monkeys!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t-BUgwEVDkU/Ta9ZSvFe67I/AAAAAAAABjM/U08Z8m2O2fk/s1600/IMG_1618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t-BUgwEVDkU/Ta9ZSvFe67I/AAAAAAAABjM/U08Z8m2O2fk/s320/IMG_1618.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our attempt at another pic with all of the kids (minus Macie). You would think it would get easier the older they get. Not so. It was virtually impossible to get a shot of them all looking at the camera. Trust me, these were the best 2. Here, kissing the gorilla (not sure why...).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b74LrjBOxWM/Ta9ZYVHPMlI/AAAAAAAABjQ/0HxHgo11z_w/s1600/IMG_1619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b74LrjBOxWM/Ta9ZYVHPMlI/AAAAAAAABjQ/0HxHgo11z_w/s320/IMG_1619.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div align="center">Fun was had by all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-plnxQojPDUo/Ta9ZbBpJ1FI/AAAAAAAABjU/dB7UGsjhByQ/s1600/IMG_1625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" i8="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-plnxQojPDUo/Ta9ZbBpJ1FI/AAAAAAAABjU/dB7UGsjhByQ/s320/IMG_1625.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love making these family memories with these kiddos!</div>Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-63210042844668751532011-04-12T13:18:00.000-05:002011-04-12T13:18:05.912-05:00...DEVOTED...I know I've been MIA, yet again, and this isn't a post to bore you with the details of my life, but I wanted to share this video with you, I know you'll find it interesting.<br />
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My church, <a href="http://www.talllowood.org/">Tallowood Baptist</a>, is bringing in Dr. Jackson to speak on social media, living in today's culture, and how to remain a DEVOTED follower of Christ! Join us!<br />
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Watch this video, I promise it will surprise you!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy65VKyGFs24soV8LwjStj4rvJDjokYt3BrDAdnJX4cCQUvCnfi2Qs_CcAOMH3fNr0pLjlxsaOegaw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-19202152326363417412011-03-22T22:05:00.001-05:002011-03-22T22:38:29.531-05:00Goings on...If I were a good blogger, which I think we all know I haven't been for some time, I would take the time to download some pics from as of late. But I'm not on my laptop and it would be too complicated to download the pics, then email them to myself so that I can post them on this post, since I'm using my iPad. What's that you ask? When did I get an iPad...oh I picked one up on Monday. Let me be the first to tell you it's pretty fun! It's pretty amazing the unlimited things it can do!<br /><br />Ok, ok your guilt trip worked, these aren't the pics I was referring to, but they are my iPhone pics, so you can get a glimpse of the random shots I've gotten lately. Consider yourself blessed, consider me amazing ;)<br /><br />This is me standing in front of Tony Romo's locker at the new Cowboy stadium. Pretty fun to tour it, but a bit disgusting to think about the money that went into that thing!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/03/22/3343.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/03/22/s_3343.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />We also went in the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader locker room. I spared you from seeing the inside, as it is covered in half naked pics of the girls. Guys, you can leave your thanks in the comment section!<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/03/22/3257.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/03/22/s_3257.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Several weeks ago I hosted 8 7th grade girls at my house for Spark weekend (our church's D-Now). Super fun and exhausting weekend. Here is a pic of my girls collecting cans for the Mission Centers of Houston. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/03/22/3258.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/03/22/s_3258.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Last weekend I was in Temple with my family celebrating 2 nephews' birthdays. This is a random pic of my precious niece, Macie, that one of the other nephews took, I think. <br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/03/22/3259.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/03/22/s_3259.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br />I had lunch today with a great couple from my church. The place we went has peacocks roaming on the property. This is one of the THREE males that was spreading his feathers for us! So beautiful! When's the last time you saw that?<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/03/22/3260.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/03/22/s_3260.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br />This one is for my dad. My parents came last weekend to help me spruce up my flower beds. Here is the fruit of your labor, dad! Beautiful azaleas blooming already! Oh, and thanks for planting that tree in the back yard, dad!<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/03/22/3261.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/03/22/s_3261.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />That's all I got guys! <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br /><br /><br />Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15808006.post-24029322841827955902011-03-12T16:37:00.000-06:002011-03-12T16:37:34.397-06:00...rodeo 2011 in pictures...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the shuttle on our way to get our rodeo on!</div><br />
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<div align="center">And that's how we rodeo!</div>Kasey Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01070773206275002052noreply@blogger.com0