tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91356431873857597592024-03-12T23:12:34.598-04:00The Wisener FamilyWisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.comBlogger325125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-69278705299034966042011-12-30T22:57:00.004-05:002011-12-30T23:04:23.925-05:00Still into Legos<div style="text-align: left;">Between birthday gifts and Christmas presents feeding Nathan's obsession, Legos have slowly been overrunning our house. Nathan is loving putting together a lot of Lego projects. He is doing some pretty advanced things. Way to go Nathan.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XKQ1CQhKXkM/Tv6I5bjs-RI/AAAAAAAABvs/qgYMquqz_Mc/s1600/IMG_2993.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XKQ1CQhKXkM/Tv6I5bjs-RI/AAAAAAAABvs/qgYMquqz_Mc/s320/IMG_2993.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692137499274311954" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ETHVMT2lbo0/Tv6Jh5XJJKI/AAAAAAAABv4/8TUKrq3QexY/s320/IMG_3471.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692138194469463202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-83658880674849748502011-12-30T22:51:00.003-05:002011-12-30T22:57:17.594-05:00Happy 5th birthday Nathan<div>On November 18th, our little boy turned 5 years old. It was only yesterday he was a tiny baby and now he is a little man.</div><div>We had a pretty low-key birthday. Dinner at Red Robin with a few friends (he loved the free ice cream sundae and even the singing) and presents.</div><div>Happy Birthday Nathan!!!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-geawWBI1VVw/Tv6HT0xTtmI/AAAAAAAABvU/UplVjPi5j8c/s1600/IMG_2997.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-geawWBI1VVw/Tv6HT0xTtmI/AAAAAAAABvU/UplVjPi5j8c/s320/IMG_2997.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692135753695606370" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7KJoFKt4nK4/Tv6HTj9cE6I/AAAAAAAABvI/6FUKL7Lm-lo/s1600/IMG_2999.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7KJoFKt4nK4/Tv6HTj9cE6I/AAAAAAAABvI/6FUKL7Lm-lo/s320/IMG_2999.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692135749183083426" /></a>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-7927269449784816172011-12-30T22:43:00.003-05:002011-12-30T22:51:06.396-05:00Clean teeth...no cavities<div style="text-align: left;">Nathan went to the dentist recently and did so good. His last visit was pretty bad with a lot of crying and little cooperation. 6 months later, he was such a little man. Even the dentist made many comments both to Nathan and in his chart how good he did.</div><div>Nathan takes good care of his teeth and he had no cavities at this visit.</div><div>Norah came along and had a great time playing with the toys at the office.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SDK-SJBc1_E/Tv6FmFCmGmI/AAAAAAAABuw/oX6mOCCn1_k/s1600/IMG_3419.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SDK-SJBc1_E/Tv6FmFCmGmI/AAAAAAAABuw/oX6mOCCn1_k/s320/IMG_3419.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692133868277471842" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eeWTm1oaQvs/Tv6FltUhJvI/AAAAAAAABuk/BQ0QPiVCVng/s1600/IMG_2990.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eeWTm1oaQvs/Tv6FltUhJvI/AAAAAAAABuk/BQ0QPiVCVng/s320/IMG_2990.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692133861910193906" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojBAGggX-qQ/Tv6FldNjFFI/AAAAAAAABuY/iPUap_Be-y0/s1600/IMG_3421.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojBAGggX-qQ/Tv6FldNjFFI/AAAAAAAABuY/iPUap_Be-y0/s320/IMG_3421.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692133857585992786" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1OUc33jgeug/Tv6GdTdXFAI/AAAAAAAABu8/Gbu9pbLJWm8/s320/IMG_2981.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692134817040634882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-64012734353734506272011-12-30T22:31:00.003-05:002011-12-30T22:43:31.938-05:00Highview soccer<div style="text-align: left;">This season, Nathan tried soccer at Highview, the church we attend. He liked playing with his friends from church. The season was short, but he seemed to have a good time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-78o4BpNxV_o/Tv6EUTqRlGI/AAAAAAAABtw/4HdTSn8UIis/s1600/IMG_3050.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-78o4BpNxV_o/Tv6EUTqRlGI/AAAAAAAABtw/4HdTSn8UIis/s320/IMG_3050.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692132463452722274" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V0lCs2UIyao/Tv6EUAeZfsI/AAAAAAAABto/v1aYIH69_Po/s1600/IMG_3047.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V0lCs2UIyao/Tv6EUAeZfsI/AAAAAAAABto/v1aYIH69_Po/s320/IMG_3047.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692132458302635714" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bIdCKfAK4-o/Tv6EV0SC3yI/AAAAAAAABuM/5OzEduRVIiM/s320/IMG_2438.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692132489389334306" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6G_Ks4sSAKE/Tv6EUvzr46I/AAAAAAAABuE/xIZCW7cSBZ0/s320/IMG_3049.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692132471008388002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-30739403118081693582011-12-30T22:16:00.003-05:002011-12-30T22:31:23.781-05:00October<div>October = Halloween activities</div><div>The kids had a lot of opportunities to trick or treat for candy with fun activities leading up to Halloween night. </div><div>Norah was able to trick or treat with her preschool class at the hospital. </div><div>Of course we had to go to Halloween at the zoo, our favorite activity.</div><div>Several parks and shops around town have fun Halloween activities sure to elicit lots of treats. </div><div>Our neighborhood is great for trick or treating on Halloween night. We went through 16 bags of candy that night, giving it away to tons of cute costumed kids.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1SUjlDbNyHw/Tv6AoEUzPkI/AAAAAAAABtc/NiyLfGW1KMs/s1600/IMG_3227.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1SUjlDbNyHw/Tv6AoEUzPkI/AAAAAAAABtc/NiyLfGW1KMs/s320/IMG_3227.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692128404886994498" /></a><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gmwCTPQD6r0/Tv6Am4H1ZoI/AAAAAAAABtE/Z16klY891yE/s320/IMG_2471.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692128384431515266" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BfxwWkWW7CU/Tv6AnlgurAI/AAAAAAAABtQ/JHNDYS8zRkI/s1600/IMG_2476.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BfxwWkWW7CU/Tv6AnlgurAI/AAAAAAAABtQ/JHNDYS8zRkI/s320/IMG_2476.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692128396615527426" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Gc1ZGHUDL0/Tv6AmSVsLbI/AAAAAAAABs4/WJXXALBWc5Q/s1600/IMG_2560.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Gc1ZGHUDL0/Tv6AmSVsLbI/AAAAAAAABs4/WJXXALBWc5Q/s320/IMG_2560.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692128374289083826" /></a><br /></div>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-9112767849199351272011-12-30T18:25:00.004-05:002011-12-30T22:16:03.159-05:00Nathan at Disney<div>To celebrate Nathan's 5th birthday (Nov 18), my parents too Nathan to Orlando on a wonderful vacation. They went to Disney's Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, the newly opened Legoland and to Coco Beach. Nathan had such an awesome time with his grandparents.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9i1F-JK3RFA/Tv580B_kzZI/AAAAAAAABr8/n-VHVilJXFw/s1600/IMG_2970.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9i1F-JK3RFA/Tv580B_kzZI/AAAAAAAABr8/n-VHVilJXFw/s320/IMG_2970.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692124212373015954" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kdTUIOKLBco/Tv58z3meO5I/AAAAAAAABrw/WCoKgOKi8lo/s1600/IMG_2958.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kdTUIOKLBco/Tv58z3meO5I/AAAAAAAABrw/WCoKgOKi8lo/s320/IMG_2958.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692124209583373202" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mnlZSr_UVGU/Tv57xq5DyoI/AAAAAAAABrg/grL2oyeT428/s1600/IMG_2885.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; 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"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aZO6kxbS8Yc/Tv581sghSEI/AAAAAAAABsU/MESOdxJiVTg/s320/IMG_2999.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692124240965355586" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sjHm2UmYDWY/Tv57xFIYvmI/AAAAAAAABrU/GSpaeSnmw28/s320/IMG_2851.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692123062164045410" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-51954550495234663992011-09-29T14:06:00.001-04:002011-09-29T15:53:57.713-04:00LegosNathan has recently become obsessed with Legos. We have a big box of the basic bricks and he will make airplanes, cars and buildings for hours. He can get on my iPad, look up instructions on a Lego app and make various things with little to no help. <br />Jeff splurged and got him a Star Wars Lego set (ages 7-9) after they finished watching all 6 Star Wars movies together. Nathan laid out all the pieces on the kitchen table, followed the step-by-step instructions and completed the space ship in about an hour. He wanted no help from me or Jeff. <br />Enjoy the pictures of the build. He is so proud of himself. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/29/2689.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/29/s_2689.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/29/2690.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/29/s_2690.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/29/2691.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/29/s_2691.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/29/2692.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/29/s_2692.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/29/2693.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/29/s_2693.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=11/09/29/3112.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/29/s_3112.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-20285691031232531992011-09-27T09:02:00.001-04:002011-09-27T09:02:58.452-04:00Sleeping on the floorFor more than a week Norah refused to sleep in her bed. She made a mat in the corner of her room, put all her toys and books there & slept there every night and nap. <br />Then...all of a sudden, it was over. The novelty wore off and she was back in her bed like nothing happened. <br />Such a funny girl. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/27/1010.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/27/s_1010.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=11/09/27/1011.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/27/s_1011.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Who needs a bed when you can sleep on the floor. <br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-79439592150361218422011-09-09T13:04:00.003-04:002011-09-09T13:10:44.240-04:00Norah's trip to Mackinaw<div>Over the holiday weekend, Norah went to visit her Mamaw and Papaw. This trip coincided with the annual Mackinaw Bridge walk so she went with them to Michigan. She had a fume time camping in the RV and strolling across the Mackinaw bridge with thousands of other walkers.</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5eZey9BGGDs/TmpIHuudQUI/AAAAAAAABqo/PHO8SzBKQNk/s1600/IMG_2606.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5eZey9BGGDs/TmpIHuudQUI/AAAAAAAABqo/PHO8SzBKQNk/s320/IMG_2606.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650407980128878914" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6R3lxekUYrc/TmpH6KcuQiI/AAAAAAAABqg/ERyM0Gu4R20/s1600/IMG_2587.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6R3lxekUYrc/TmpH6KcuQiI/AAAAAAAABqg/ERyM0Gu4R20/s320/IMG_2587.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650407747052519970" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ccGVdOxudEM/TmpH56SyGTI/AAAAAAAABqY/5UFxC-NTI4g/s1600/IMG_2586.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ccGVdOxudEM/TmpH56SyGTI/AAAAAAAABqY/5UFxC-NTI4g/s320/IMG_2586.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650407742715861298" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HUTPYqL--00/TmpH5pvukBI/AAAAAAAABqQ/xQ8cPCPDUdA/s1600/IMG_2585.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HUTPYqL--00/TmpH5pvukBI/AAAAAAAABqQ/xQ8cPCPDUdA/s320/IMG_2585.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650407738273861650" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dwuttv0RvHA/TmpH5HNJ0ZI/AAAAAAAABqI/YiNJJk6dIxc/s1600/IMG_2584.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Dwuttv0RvHA/TmpH5HNJ0ZI/AAAAAAAABqI/YiNJJk6dIxc/s320/IMG_2584.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650407729002041746" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dIDmnSQHBN4/TmpH4yDGmTI/AAAAAAAABqA/wJfstoCBTug/s1600/IMG_2580.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dIDmnSQHBN4/TmpH4yDGmTI/AAAAAAAABqA/wJfstoCBTug/s320/IMG_2580.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650407723322743090" /></a>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-58464328929179842472011-09-08T20:03:00.001-04:002011-09-08T20:03:07.618-04:00FamilypaloozaSoutheast Christian Church has an annual festival on Labor Day. We missed it last year. This year, Norah was in Michigan with Mamaw and Papaw, Jeff was working so Nathan and I went to the festival. <br />It was a free event that included lots of bouncies, carnival games, rides, yummy goodies, music, crafts and even a petting zoo. After a week record high temperatures near 100 degrees, the weather dramatically improved and was nice and cool for the festival. Nathan and I had such a good time. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/08/3492.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3492.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=11/09/08/3493.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3493.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=11/09/08/3494.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3494.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=11/09/08/3495.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3495.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=11/09/08/3496.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3496.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=11/09/08/3497.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3497.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=11/09/08/3498.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3498.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=11/09/08/3499.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3499.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=11/09/08/3500.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3500.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-76914135613690301342011-09-08T19:54:00.001-04:002011-09-08T19:54:56.065-04:00Pix of NorahJust because she's cute and crazy, here's a few pictures of Norah. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/09/08/3472.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3472.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=11/09/08/3473.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3473.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=11/09/08/3474.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3474.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=11/09/08/3476.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3476.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=11/09/08/3478.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3478.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=11/09/08/3479.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/09/08/s_3479.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-53383740787538073682011-08-18T15:07:00.001-04:002011-08-18T15:07:43.003-04:00Creekside Park & Splash-PadThere is a new park that opened on the east side of Louisville, off Beckley Station Rd. After a week of relatively cool weather, it got hot enough to take the kids to try it out. It is super cool. The playground has some neat climbing structures and lots of fun things to do. On the far side, is a splash-pad and covered pavilion with tables. We had a picnic lunch and let the kids play. Great fun followed by great afternoon naps!!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/08/18/2706.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/18/s_2706.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=11/08/18/2707.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/18/s_2707.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=11/08/18/2708.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/18/s_2708.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=11/08/18/2709.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/18/s_2709.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-87833265124013890812011-08-10T15:15:00.002-04:002011-08-10T15:35:08.950-04:00Jeff took the kids to the zoo<div align="left">For the past month or more we have been suffocating in temperatures in the high 90's with heat indices >100 and stifling humidity. It was no fun leaving the cool air-conditioned house for anything much less taking a trip to the zoo (or any outdoor play area).
<br />Today the temperatures have significantly dropped to a cool 83 degrees. I wish I didn't have to work and could enjoy the outdoors with the kids. At least Jeff was able to take them to the zoo so they could have fun. </div>
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<br />Nathan is showing Norah the gorillas. </div>
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<br />Petting Zoo</div>
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<br />Watching the baby giraffe in his enclosure</div>
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<br />Grizzly Bears at the new Glacier Run exhibit</div>
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<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-45522287313084431672011-08-08T22:18:00.001-04:002011-08-08T22:18:52.618-04:00Nathan visits Mamaw & PapawNathan just came home from visiting his Mamaw and Papaw in Fort Wayne for 5 days. Ever since Norah got to go a couple months ago, he has been asking to go. <br />He always has such a fun time there. My mom had a list of fun things to do while he was there. They went to the pool and splash pad, rode bikes, played with cups,went to the park, played with sidewalk chalk, made cookies, spent the morning with Uncle Aaron and went to Uncle Andy & Aunt Jenni's house and pool. I'm sure they did even more things than just what I listed, but it sounds like a fun-filled, jam-packed trip. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/08/08/5120.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/08/s_5120.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=11/08/08/5121.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/08/s_5121.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=11/08/08/5122.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/08/s_5122.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-54838787229147671052011-08-08T13:46:00.001-04:002011-08-08T13:46:57.459-04:00While Nathan is away...Norah will playNathan went to Fort Wayne to visit Mamaw and Papaw for 5 days. While he was having fun with his grandparents all to himself, Norah got to act like an only child (if just for a few days). <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/08/08/2767.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/08/s_2767.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=11/08/08/2768.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/08/s_2768.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=11/08/08/2769.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/08/s_2769.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=11/08/08/2771.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/08/s_2771.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-81776019535980637652011-08-03T22:21:00.001-04:002011-08-03T22:25:03.690-04:00Frugal ShoppingCouponing has become very popular in the last months and years. Just look at shows on TV like TLC's "Extreme Couponing" (which I do not watch). <br />I have become much more efficient at the world of couponing. Don't get me wrong, I don't spend nearly the time and energy on it that I have seen on TV or read in blogs. Thanks to blogs that match sales with coupons to get products at their lowest "rock bottom" price, I have recently scored some good deals and I now have started a small stock pile of items my family uses on a regular basis such as TP, toothpaste, spaghetti, etc. <br />I do get one Sunday paper and print coupons online off sites such as Coupons.com. I am also able to print coupons for items directly from a link on one of the blog pages when a specific deal is discussed that I may be interested in. <br />Not only is this fun and a little addicting, but I can already tell it is saving a lot of money. We are also eating at home a lot more instead of always eating out because we have a lot of food on hand and can make meals at home much more easily (and cheaply). See a previous post about <a target="_blank" href="http://wiseners.blogspot.com/2011/06/make-ahead-meals.html">Make Ahead Meals</a><br />The below pictures represent a few of my best shopping trips recently where I scored the best deals. I could never have matched the sales and coupons on my own. I have to thank Moneysavingmom.com and Thekrazycouponlady.com and their contributors for putting the sale scenarios together for me. <br /><br />Target Deals<br />Retail total $101.44<br />Paid $9.72<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/08/03/4738.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/03/s_4738.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />additional Target purchase<br />2 pair of jeans for Jeff<br />Retail $29.99 each<br />Paid $1.98 each<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/08/03/4739.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/03/s_4739.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Walgreens Deals<br />Retail cost $60.29<br />Paid $16.04<br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/08/03/4740.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/08/03/s_4740.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br /><br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-23424077697486571372011-07-30T10:46:00.001-04:002011-07-30T10:46:51.464-04:00Teeball seasonNathan loved playing teeball this season. We could tell he liked it better than soccer but if you ask him, he'll tell you he likes soccer better. Oh well. <br />Enjoy!!<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/30/1625.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1625.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=11/07/30/1627.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1627.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=11/07/30/1628.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1628.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=11/07/30/1629.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1629.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=11/07/30/1631.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1631.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=11/07/30/1632.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1632.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-86331810779538290982011-07-30T08:30:00.001-04:002011-07-30T08:30:58.857-04:00Norah's toddler bedNorah figured out how to crawl out of her crib so we decided to convert it to a toddler bed for safety. We were afraid she would fall to the ground if we left it as a crib. Of course she was excited about her new bed but wouldn't actually stay in it the first night. We had to put a gate behind her bedroom door and a child safety lock on her door knob to keep her in her room. She eventually gave up and ended up sleeping in her new bed all night. I think the next few nights and naps will be a challenge but she will get it. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/30/1076.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1076.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=11/07/30/1077.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1077.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=11/07/30/1078.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1078.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-19598015219593458352011-07-30T08:24:00.001-04:002011-07-30T08:24:53.093-04:00Norah is 2I know this post is a little late, but I wanted to wait until Norah went to her 2-year well child Dr visit before I posted her stats and achievements. <br />Stats: 25.6 pounds (25-50%), 33.5 inches (25-50%)<br />Achievements: I can't even list all the things that Norah can do. She is leaps and bounds ahead of where Nathan was at age 2 and even ahead of most other 2-year olds we know. The Dr asked how many words she knows and I had to honestly answer: all of them. She can comprehend everything we are saying and will repeat everything with full understanding of what she is saying. She speaks in full sentences and can be quite sassy with her words too. The Dr said it might be a good idea to start working with her using flash cards because her language is so good. She should start recognizing letters and numbers if we work with her. As of this week she has started requesting to go to the bathroom. She will take off her pants and diaper and ask to sit on the potty. She had one successful potty experience, but otherwise it is just practice for now (I think she is still too young). Another thing this week, she figured out how to crawl our of her crib so for safety, she is now in a toddler bed. The next few nights and naps should be interesting. <br />Norah is such a delightful little girl. We love her so much. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/07/30/1039.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1039.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=11/07/30/1040.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1040.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=11/07/30/1041.jpg'><img src='http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/07/30/s_1041.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-26262597908645871342011-07-24T01:50:00.004-04:002011-07-25T14:46:06.416-04:00Mission TripFor the final part of our trip to Indianapolis, a group of families from our church helped a church plant in Fishers, IN put on a marriage conference for the community. We helped specifically with distributing flyers, setting up for and entertaining the kids while the parents went to the conference and also helping out at a local women's shelter one morning. Doing this family mission trip with our kids was a great way to show them practical ways to help others in a safe and fun environment.
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<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632792656403495986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UliDmGep6Dc/TiuzE8Jb_DI/AAAAAAAABpw/DKqkCh9E6lk/s320/triumphant.bmp" border="0" />
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<br /><div align="center">Pulling weeds at Third Phase Christian Center
<br /><div align="center">(this is most likely my source of poison ivy...Yuck!!)
<br /><div align="center">Otherwise, we did a lot of good work at the facility
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<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HO6ToWD6ZFo/TiuzFBhdVqI/AAAAAAAABp4/x_wRx3vg7oo/s1600/weeding.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632792657846425250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HO6ToWD6ZFo/TiuzFBhdVqI/AAAAAAAABp4/x_wRx3vg7oo/s320/weeding.bmp" border="0" /></a> While the parents were in the marriage conference, our kids and their kids were involved in VBS-style classes and activities.
<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632792644539276802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LsYRZEwCgyY/TiuzEP8yXgI/AAAAAAAABpg/CMQU3UBM7Uk/s320/ice%2Bcream.bmp" border="0" /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WyctD8eWecc/TiuzD9DBk8I/AAAAAAAABpY/8khK0RTIiWk/s1600/bouncie.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632792639465165762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WyctD8eWecc/TiuzD9DBk8I/AAAAAAAABpY/8khK0RTIiWk/s320/bouncie.bmp" border="0" /></a> There were 8 families from Highview on the trip
<br />Here are most of the kids from our group.
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<br />Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-65880132509042453062011-07-24T01:16:00.005-04:002011-07-25T14:47:54.841-04:00Children's Museum of IndianapolisDay 2 in Indy we went to the Children's Museum. This is the most awesome museum for children because it is so hands-on. The kids had a wonderful time exploring the 5 levels of exhibits and play areas.
<br /><div align="center">Indy Car</div>
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n6u2m3J7q7Q/TiurqWUt0-I/AAAAAAAABpQ/yBfAqOBswH8/s1600/indy+car.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632784502992262114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n6u2m3J7q7Q/TiurqWUt0-I/AAAAAAAABpQ/yBfAqOBswH8/s320/indy%2Bcar.bmp" border="0" /></a> In Oct 2009 we took this cute picture of the kids on a penny horse
<br /><div align="center">Nathan age 3, Norah 3 months <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632784495911696658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QkjStBe0ukU/Tiurp78k-RI/AAAAAAAABpA/BNcJWImsDiQ/s320/horse2009.bmp" border="0" />
<br />Same kids, same penny horse in July 2011
<br />Nathan age 4 1/2, Norah age 2
<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LYPLYuudhNA/TiurqJQ5arI/AAAAAAAABpI/SZPk3Wb6ChQ/s1600/horse2011.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632784499486583474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LYPLYuudhNA/TiurqJQ5arI/AAAAAAAABpI/SZPk3Wb6ChQ/s320/horse2011.bmp" border="0" /></a>
<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_62X0_mUKcU/TiurEEzgKHI/AAAAAAAABog/EnYBmlh6-pg/s1600/sphinx.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632783845454522482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_62X0_mUKcU/TiurEEzgKHI/AAAAAAAABog/EnYBmlh6-pg/s320/sphinx.bmp" border="0" /></a> Dinosphere Dinosaur Exhibit
<br /><div>Norah is roaring at the T-rex
<br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632783861997016530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vLOf0wuXw8Y/TiurFCbildI/AAAAAAAABo4/Hv9qvpX1gng/s320/roar.bmp" border="0" />
<br /><div>The kids could try their hands at a dinosaur dig
<br /><div>They had to have the proper gear: goggles and brushes<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632783860484754562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5gCr34126cw/TiurE8y_TII/AAAAAAAABow/OJ0zMwzTTZc/s320/nathan%2Bgoggles.bmp" border="0" /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y-EQWdXGE1M/TiurEq8Pc_I/AAAAAAAABoo/p1jpm3QOl14/s1600/norah+goggles.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632783855691723762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y-EQWdXGE1M/TiurEq8Pc_I/AAAAAAAABoo/p1jpm3QOl14/s320/norah%2Bgoggles.bmp" border="0" /></a> Our little family on an alligator
<br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LxogPxd1smg/TiurD7kRwbI/AAAAAAAABoY/4v7fJtHhOao/s1600/family+alligator.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632783842974745010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LxogPxd1smg/TiurD7kRwbI/AAAAAAAABoY/4v7fJtHhOao/s320/family%2Balligator.bmp" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br /></div>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-91465805484818591092011-07-24T00:51:00.003-04:002011-07-25T14:49:28.750-04:00Indianapolis ZooWe took a long weekend trip to Indianapolis to work with a church plant in Fishers, IN (family mission trip with our church), visit friends in Fishers and see the sights on Indy.
<br />First on our trip was the Indianapolis Zoo. You know how much we love a good zoo.
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<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0yB6M6z8mgU/TiulSF7J8ZI/AAAAAAAABoQ/r0Yw1VSmzKM/s1600/zoo.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632777489203458450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0yB6M6z8mgU/TiulSF7J8ZI/AAAAAAAABoQ/r0Yw1VSmzKM/s320/zoo.bmp" border="0" /></a> The best exhibit at the Indy Zoo is the big indoor dolphin show. We got to see 6 dolphins perform flips and flops in the pool. Both kids really loved it. This is definitely something our zoo in Louisville is lacking.
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<br /><div align="center">Elephant exercises show
<br /><div align="center">Nathan got an opportunity to touch the elephant's tusk and skin (leg) after the show</div>
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<br /><div align="center">Nathan's first roller coaster ride
<br /><div align="center">He was beside himself with excitement
<br /><div align="center">He loved every twist and turn
<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hew9_wJ8l-k/TiulR1FmLzI/AAAAAAAABoI/B1SM7nADRj0/s1600/roller+coaster.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632777484683849522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hew9_wJ8l-k/TiulR1FmLzI/AAAAAAAABoI/B1SM7nADRj0/s320/roller%2Bcoaster.bmp" border="0" /></a> Norah took a turn on the carousel<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zC63J-qVJA/TiulQFLro-I/AAAAAAAABnw/JYlEbjtY8Qk/s1600/carousel.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632777454644601826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5zC63J-qVJA/TiulQFLro-I/AAAAAAAABnw/JYlEbjtY8Qk/s320/carousel.bmp" border="0" /></a></div>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-60325086747453104432011-07-24T00:32:00.005-04:002011-07-25T14:51:09.863-04:00Norah's 2nd BirthdayOn July 2nd, my little girl turned 2. Because of the holiday weekend (her curse for the rest of her life), we had a very small party at home.<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div>Her latest obsession...interest...is a PBS TV show called "Word World". It is quite a novel show about animals and everyday objects made out of letters. It teaches preschoolers letters and reading. Both Norah and Nathan love the show. We decided to have her party "Word World" themed. Thanks to my amazingly talented sister-in-law Norah had a beautifully made cake with several characters on it.</div><br /><br /><div>Even though the party was small, we had a fun time celebrating our big girl and her 2-year milestone.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Happy Birthday Norah!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3725XrF73Xw/TiugsWqr3qI/AAAAAAAABnY/F1eVwlnyn5s/s1600/birthday+letters.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632772442816241314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3725XrF73Xw/TiugsWqr3qI/AAAAAAAABnY/F1eVwlnyn5s/s320/birthday%2Bletters.bmp" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632775129688803506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7DJH4LnlIWU/TiujIwDBiLI/AAAAAAAABng/RAYEhzG3HEQ/s320/cake.bmp" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632775133977699634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MS4NjuiwsFM/TiujJABk5TI/AAAAAAAABno/xyzjmFRsOi4/s320/cow.bmp" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632772423089586642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-homWP4f0eUg/TiugrNLfAdI/AAAAAAAABnA/UnvC5nQ7F98/s320/candle.bmp" border="0" /></div></div>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-55082136538855073942011-06-23T09:47:00.004-04:002011-06-23T10:01:11.944-04:00Portrait Innovations pictures<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eEMOxRYhzM0/TgNFm43MKMI/AAAAAAAABm4/dwqAXZO1mX8/s1600/0065.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;">My baby girl is turning 2</div><div style="text-align: center;">So sweet</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UQsSCqhOOEs/TgNFmXvWY6I/AAAAAAAABmw/-KWlIkESNGw/s1600/0058.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UQsSCqhOOEs/TgNFmXvWY6I/AAAAAAAABmw/-KWlIkESNGw/s320/0058.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621413285398471586" /></a><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iLUk_1KcRFw/TgNEpYrMFPI/AAAAAAAABlo/qawfNWHgMtA/s320/0010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621412237677434098" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lHJKkS6hHLM/TgNEptyEoZI/AAAAAAAABlw/0KpTy6ezn3g/s320/0023.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621412243343450514" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eEMOxRYhzM0/TgNFm43MKMI/AAAAAAAABm4/dwqAXZO1mX8/s1600/0065.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eEMOxRYhzM0/TgNFm43MKMI/AAAAAAAABm4/dwqAXZO1mX8/s320/0065.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621413294289725634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lRpyhyoF5uU/TgNEqn3MtQI/AAAAAAAABmA/W0GskudJ_eY/s320/0030.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621412258934207746" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aos6A9ofug4/TgNFQfDRn2I/AAAAAAAABmQ/qm9PZ04huyk/s320/0036.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621412909403971426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-677_tM8TbqU/TgNFRekmQlI/AAAAAAAABmo/x0s8ci6abTc/s1600/0057.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;">Nathan and Norah really love each other</div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SUNwk7WfDWs/TgNFRBN0jSI/AAAAAAAABmg/NsPiUHzzXEE/s1600/0056.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SUNwk7WfDWs/TgNFRBN0jSI/AAAAAAAABmg/NsPiUHzzXEE/s320/0056.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621412918575009058" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kn3yqyi4sto/TgNFQJnEB9I/AAAAAAAABmI/mpKVTEobMoM/s1600/0014.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Kn3yqyi4sto/TgNFQJnEB9I/AAAAAAAABmI/mpKVTEobMoM/s320/0014.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621412903648495570" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Silly Nathan</div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rTSVH3xcof4/TgNEp6N72aI/AAAAAAAABl4/E1tzdH3r0ZQ/s1600/0025.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rTSVH3xcof4/TgNEp6N72aI/AAAAAAAABl4/E1tzdH3r0ZQ/s320/0025.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621412246681541026" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jCvPQSvB2BM/TgNEpKGOSpI/AAAAAAAABlg/tpiMQH7Lrow/s1600/0003.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jCvPQSvB2BM/TgNEpKGOSpI/AAAAAAAABlg/tpiMQH7Lrow/s320/0003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621412233764293266" /></a></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-677_tM8TbqU/TgNFRekmQlI/AAAAAAAABmo/x0s8ci6abTc/s1600/0057.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-677_tM8TbqU/TgNFRekmQlI/AAAAAAAABmo/x0s8ci6abTc/s320/0057.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621412926455169618" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nihpzgPdvCk/TgNFQy38fMI/AAAAAAAABmY/fnmuq1DbAsg/s320/0055.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621412914725158082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9135643187385759759.post-51677843187914829332011-06-23T08:54:00.003-04:002011-06-23T09:47:42.059-04:00Make-ahead meals<div>In an effort to spend less money eating out and eat healthier, we are eating a lot more meals at home. I am trying to make meals ahead so it is easier to prepare a meal in the evening, especially after a long day at work and school.</div><div>I got the idea <a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/category/from-my-kitchen/baking-day">here</a> on Money Saving Mom to spend about an hour a week preparing a few freezer-meals. She posts on her blog her weekly endeavors and includes recipes as well.</div><div>This week I actually did this twice (Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon) because I am starting with nothing and wanted to stock the freezer a little more thoroughly. I plan on cutting back next week to only once and limiting it to about one hour.</div><div><br /></div><div>Day 1:</div><div><a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/03/green-rice-casserole-recipe.html">Green chili rice casserole</a> (made 2 pans out of one recipe)</div><div>1/2 <a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/03/lasagna-casserole-recipe.html">Lasagna Bake</a></div><div>1/2 <a href="http://www.marthawhite.com/Recipes/Detail.aspx?recipeID=2626">Canyon Casserole</a></div><div>1/2 batch <a href="http://amysfinerthings.com/brown-bag-burritos">Brown Bag Burritos</a></div><div><a href="http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/05/worlds-easiest-make-ahead-marinated-chicken-recipe.html">Easy marinated chicken</a> (1/2 Garlic Herb, 1/2 Sesame Garlic)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kmWTpZoz_Ac/TgM4pJ5GoFI/AAAAAAAABlI/G7NRMqB4PyE/s1600/IMG_1838.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kmWTpZoz_Ac/TgM4pJ5GoFI/AAAAAAAABlI/G7NRMqB4PyE/s320/IMG_1838.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621399039569731666" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Burrito assembly line</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3uv3C3iKzqY/TgM4p8xcmQI/AAAAAAAABlY/Do9HzjQ4BIA/s320/IMG_1138.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621399053227825410" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I cheated and used store-bought marinades.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Still yummy when made on the grill.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SfZpcGtDYp0/TgM4ptAGnXI/AAAAAAAABlQ/1S8vloiKorM/s320/IMG_1837.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621399048994332018" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div>Day 2:</div><div><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-corn-dogs-and-corn-dog-muffins">Corn Dog muffins</a> (double batch)</div><div><a href="http://www.kraftbrands.com/stovetop/hearty-meals/easy-chicken-bake/">Stove Top chicken bake</a> (made 2 pans out of one recipe)</div><div>Caramel Corn Puffs (see recipe below)</div><div><a href="http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2010/08/edible-sand-dont-follow-my-example.html">Edible Sand</a> (I added ocean-themed fruit chewies)</div><div><br /></div></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QjiCvdn6qTY/TgM4org2uDI/AAAAAAAABlA/CYCIWoKPRDI/s1600/IMG_1842.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QjiCvdn6qTY/TgM4org2uDI/AAAAAAAABlA/CYCIWoKPRDI/s320/IMG_1842.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621399031414962226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><b>Caramel Corn Puffs</b> (a.k.a "Crack" because it is soooooo addicting)</div><div><br /></div><div>1 bag Mike Sells Original puffs</div><div>2 sticks butter (not margarine)</div><div>1 cup brown sugar</div><div>1/2 cup corn syrup</div><div>1 tsp baking soda</div><div><br /></div><div>Combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup in a very large saucepan (much larger than you think you need). Stir over medium to high heat until boiling and boil without stirring for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.</div><div>Stir in baking soda (mixture will lighten in color and expand in size quickly). Stir in corn puffs until completely coated with syrup mixture.</div><div>Cover baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour coated puffs onto covered baking sheet. Bake at 250 degrees x 45 minutes total, stirring/mixing every 15 minutes.</div><div>When cool, break apart and store in airtight container.</div><div><br /></div>Wisener Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07985065775999131498noreply@blogger.com0