Hi, my name is: Kimberly

but you can call me: Kimberly

Never in my life have I: bungee jumped

The one person who can drive me nuts is: Luke, definitely Luke...especially during PMS

My high school was: sometimes fun, sometimes boring, sometimes frustrating, sometimes educational

When I’m nervous: I get a lump in my throat and I blush, cold sweat ( this could be the worst feeling in the world)

The last song I listened to: Avril Lavigne

If I were to get married right now it would be to: silly question

My hair is: blonde and short...and I have no idea what I'm going to do with it now that every other girl has the same hair style

When I was 4: I had a pink Ms pac man swim suit, I had a little brother and a baby sister, and I don't remember much else

Last Christmas: was white (yeah)

I should be: folding laundry

When I look down i see: my new jean shorts (woo hoo)

The happiest recent event was: wow, it's been a while, but I guess I would have to say when Anna-Claire was born....May 23, 2006

If I were a character on ‘Friends’ : A cross between Monica and Pheobe

By this time next year: gas prices might come close to those in Europe and we have a new president...hmmm

My current gripe is; I hate laundry

I have a hard time understanding: the global stock market

There’s these girls: whom I love, they each have a wonderfully different personality and no one else could compare...they are beautiful, brilliant, and talented each in her own way.

If I won an award, the first person I would tell would be: probably my kids since they always seem to be surrounding me

I want to buy: a cello, a violin, and a drum set....I know I'm a glutton for punishment

Where do you plan to visit : MAUI (big smile, hear choir singing, feel the spray of the ocean)

If you spent the night at my house: good luck finding space

The world could do without: sin

Most recent thing I’v bought myself: new jean shorts...so cute

Most recent thing someone else bought me: I got flowers for my anniversary and a new laptop

My middle name is: Michelle...hence the SHELL

In the morning I: have coffee and clean the house

Last night I was: watching tv...I know, can you believe it?

There’s this guy I know who: stole my heart, took me around the world, and gave me five beautiful children

If I was an animal I’d be a: a mountain lion

A better name for me would be: Momma

Tomorrow I am: cooking dinner for friends

Tonight I am: well I was at ballet, then grocery shopping shopping, and now doing this

My birthday is: going to be fabulous, absolutely fabulous

What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

The very second that Luke told me to book my birthday trip to Maui, I went out and bought a book and began doing all the research I could about it. I mean, there are certain things you just have to know, before you go anywhere.

What hotel to stay at, what hotel not to stay at

What to do, what's not worth the time

And of course, the best beaches

As I'm reading through the "Adventure" section of the Maui book, I turn to Luke and say" look at this, they have zip lines." I really didn't think he was listening and I certainly didn't think he had any intentions of taking it seriously. It was just a side note. Anyway, he comes home the next day and says that the zip line is his pick of things to do when we go. "OMG! Are you Serious!?"

We are now booked for an insane 4 hour tour of zip lines.

Note to self - plan your fluids, wear pants, and don't forget the Dramamine

Happy Anniversary!

WOW! I really had no idea when I was walking down the isle that all of this would happen.

Year 1: Had no idea how to cook. Pretty sure I never even used the oven in our apartment.

Year 2: Luke joins the Air Force, have a baby, and moved to Germany - us crazy kids!

Year 3: What a rough year

Year 4: Had another baby, Bethany. Now two kids, in Germany, 4th floor apartment, lousy paychecks, can't wait to come home...

Year 5: Yeah....Coming Home, now sights set on a house of our very own

Year 6: We get Cody!!! Moved into a new house, life is sooo good.

Year 7: Disneyworld...first family vacation (too fun!)

Year 8: Move to Meeker and a house that was ridiculously primative, I'm surprised it had plumbing

Year 9: We have a new baby, Dulcey.

Year 10: We move back to Grand Junction (sigh of relief) Luke and I get to have our own bedroom again

Year 11: Well, we thought we got to have our own bedroom, baby number five, Anna-Claire graces us with her presence

Year 12: Disneyland with all five kids, watch the kids get a little older, go on a few dates

Lord, please be with us through the next year, may it be blessed and full of your love. Thank You for everything you've given us and all the little things. AMEN!

Happy Anniversary, Luke!

I Love You!

How I met my husband

This is in light of our 12th Anniversary!


June 28, 1996


What's his name? John Lucas Murray "Luke"


When is his Birthday? December 14th


What is his occupation? Plumber


What's your biggest Pet Peeve about this person? his perfectionism, it's very OCD


Name something that nobody really knows about him except you: no


Where did you meet? My youth group took a weekend trip to Denver and I sat next to him on the bus

What was the first thought that went through your head when you met? not a chance

Do you remember what he/she was wearing? some kind of t-shirt, shorts, and a ball cap

Where was the first time you kissed this person? At his parents' house, back porch (he forgot to set the emergency brake on his jeep and it began rolling into the neighbors yard- he had to chase it down)

Where did you go for your first date? officially as a couple, probably the movies

How long did you know this person before you became a couple? around 6 month


Has this person ever proposed to you? yes


Do you and this person have kids together? 5 who woulda thought

Have you ever broken the law with this person? I don't think so


When was the first time you realized that you liked this person? immediately

Do you get along with his family? most of the time

Do you trust this person? I've never seen him lie..... and I've had to trek across town to go back to walmart because he realized the cashier forgot to charge us for asparagus.


Do you see them as your partner in your future? Of course!

What is the most expensive thing they gave you? A house and a few really great vacations

Where do you see each other in 15 years from now? putting kids through college and taking more (adults only) trips together

Homeschool Prep Time

I know that summer finally just started, but as a homeschooling mom my thoughts are on the next school year.

First things first, I've gotten out my BJU curriculum catalog and begun figuring out what I'm going to need, what I want,and then what I can actually afford.

This is my list...yikes!

Cody - 1st Grade

Phonics 1

Spelling 1

Reading 1A-1F

Reading Worktext

Math 1 (3rd edition)

Handwriting Worktext

Heritage Studies & Science

*extra outside the classroom*

Drum lessons

Karate Class

So far the cost for Cody (not including the lessons) is $129.50

Bethany - 4th Grade

English 4

Spelling 4

Reading (I met you in a story)

Reading Worktext 4

Math 4

Science and Heritage Studies (to be read and done along with Justin Grade 5)

Handwriting 4

*extra outside the classroom*

Ballet Class ( 2 hours per week)

Karate Class

Violin Lessons

So far the cost for Bethany (not including lessons) is $86.00 -thanks book sharing and hand-me-downs

Justin - 5th Grade

English 5

Spelling 5

Reading (pages in my head)

Reading Worktext 5

Math 5

Handwriting 5

Extra book reading- 30 minutes

*extras outside the classroom*

karate Class

Cello Lessons

So far the cost for Justin (not including lessons) is $202.00

Grand total is $417.50

And who knows how much all of this will change before the first day of the year.

Chicken Parmesan

As promised, here is a fabulous recipe I got online a while back.

Ingredients:

Chicken Breast

Salt

3 cups of bread crumbs

5 eggs

2tbs milk

combination of vegetable and olive oil

marinara sauce

parmesan and mozzerella cheese

oregano, thyme, pepper (a pinch- more or less)

Directions:

*I usually create of station with three bowls. One with flour, next one with eggs and milk, and last one with bread crumbs (including salt and spices).

*Preheat oven to 400 degrees

*Heat a large skillet on medium with oil.

*Pound chicken flat - coat with flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs, add to skillet until golden crispy

*Pour half of the marinara sounce into a large pan. Once the chicken is golden, place the chicken in the pan. Add the rest of the maranara sauce over the chicken...top with cheese.

*bake for 25-30 minutes

I love serving this over spagetti with garlic bread. A good wine to go with it is Australian Shiraz (any brand).

Thank You!

A really big THANK YOU to everyone that sent flowers, brought food, and helped with the clean up. Also for taking time out of your busy lives to come and grieve with our family.
A huge thanks to the Lockharts for coming to Grand Junction and filling in for Pastor Mike.