A, B, C, D...

"A"...is for Awards.
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Woo Hoo!! Kelsie had a dance competition all day Saturday (and I mean all day, up early in the morning and back home after 9 pm). She danced in 5 dances and received 1 High Platinum, 1 Platinum, 2 High Golds and a Gold. The picture below is her duet and it was just beautiful. The senior company group did an acapella (no music) tap that was just awesome...that received the highest award. I wish I had that on video. We are so very proud of her. Congratulations Kelsie!!


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"B"... is for Baklava.
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Courtney and Courtland made a delicious batch of Greek Baklava. It was their first time baking with filo dough and it was soooooooo yummy. This is the pan when it first came out of the oven and then the next picture is the honey syrup that you pour all over and let it soak in. It was the best ever. I think the recipe is from the Food Network from Emeril.
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"C"...is for Cutting Mat.
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My sister gave me this cutting mat for my birthday.



It rotates on the black bottom for easy cutting. You don't have to move the fabric when trimming blocks or squares, the fabric stays put and the mat moves. Love it.

"D"...is for Dansko.
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I work in a dental office and I needed new work shoes. My sister gave me a gift certificate towards a pair of Danskos. I've worked in a dental office for 30 years and this is my first pair. They are fabulous...the most comfortable shoes ever. I about choked when I saw the price, $120.00. I have NEVER paid that much for any pair of shoes in my life. Thankfully with her gift certificate I only had to pay $50.00. They come in so many colors and styles, this style is the professional. Mine are black patent leather and are too cute. In the patent leather style, there are a number of colors. I almost bought the Petrol color, which looks like gasoline with all the swirly colors. Here's a link if you're interested. They are quite popular and people wear them as regular shoes because of the support they give your feet. I bought them Thursday and I wore them all weekend. The last picture is my work pants, but they look great with jeans. Best shoes I've ever had. Thanks Colleen...love ya!
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I also wanted to take this chance to thank everyone for all your wonderful comments and emails. I try so hard to get back to all of you, but with life getting in the way, it may take me a while. Just know that I read every single one and they mean the world to me.
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Have a wonderful day and see you tomorrow!
~Karen~
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