Fun Birthday Parties

Our sweet Abigayle's first double digit birthday was Tueday, April 17th.  Boy!  Time has really flown!  We celebrated with a few parties.

First of all, several of her best friends came over last Friday night for a slumber party.  It was so much fun for all of us!  They enjoyed lots of homemade egg noodles, etc for dinner.  For some, it was their first.  With both parents being so busy these days, fewer have the time for such foods.  I cheat.  I use my bread machine to do the mixing and the kneading.  LOL!

On Sunday evening, we met Adam and Mel at Scott City's Chinese restaurant since they could not come to her family party because of work.

Stan and I took her treats to school on Wednesday afternoon.  We took a treat that is also an activity for kids.  It is called chocolate playdough that is made from scratch.  Kids just love it!  I also have a recipe that you use milk chocolate chips and corn syrup.  If you want them, just let me know.  After the kids played with it, they ate it.  Since there are no eggs in it, it is totally safe.  I knew it was a success when several 9 and 10-year-olds asked for the recipe.  LOL!!! 

Tuesday night was when we had the family party.  Those who were able to be here were Grandma, Neva Kiefer-Duncan, Nonny, Donna Lou Elder, Leif, Lori and Lars Christensen and Danny Romero.  We served bbq meatballs, everyone's favorite, a potato casserole, onion casserole, Grandma's special chocolate meringue pie and birthday cake.  We were stuffed!

So now things have returned to normal around here.

Thank You, Lord, for blessing us with such a beautiful angel!!!

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Kansas Website

Interested in touring through Kansas?  go to

www.TravelKS.com

If you prefer to call, here's that toll free number:

800.2Kansas

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There's a reason why Dorothy couldn't wait to get back to her home of Kansas...

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Prayers Needed

I've received word that one of my all-time favorite people, Lorna Ames-Wiegers of Leoti, was lifewatched to Hays on Tuesday.  PLEASE keep her in your prayers.

THANK YOU!!!

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Upcoming Movie Schedule in Tribune

The following movies are on their way to Tribune but I do not know in what order yet.  Just keep checking in here and I'll let you know.  As you can see, there are some dandy shows coming right up!

MIRROR MIRROR starring Julia Roberts

WRATH OF THE TITANS

THREE STOOGES

THE LUCKY ONE

As you can see, these are really new.  Chances are that these movies wll cost you far less by seeing them in Tribune versus other theatres.  Remember that the refreshments are also VERY fairly priced.

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Tribune--Movie--of--the--Weekend

This weekend's movie will be TITANIC 3D which will be shown at 8:00 CST on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 20th, 21st and 22nd.  Because it is a 3D movie, each ticket's price will cost an extra $2.00 which means a ticket for anyone 13 and older will cost $7.00.  Children from 4 through 12 will be $6.00.  Babies through 3-years-old will still be F--R--E--E.

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Wanted

We are looking for some 4-6 foot tall wire fencing.  It need not be in great shape.  We just need some to hang some vines on.  If you have some, please call me at 375.8033.

Thank you!!!

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Lynn's Update

You might remember that I was put in the hospital last week because of severe chest pain.  My doctor here was able to get me an appointment for this morning with my cardiologist in Hays.  Stan and I were hopeful but doing our best to be prepared just in case we would be told that surgery was necessary sooner instead of later. 

My doctor came in.  Just the sight of him automatically makes us feel better.  He is a very thorough doctor and leaves nothing unchecked.  The final conclusion is that this is NOT heart-related.  YAY!  He taught us that cardiac pains are more like what I had in 2002.  They were very painful and lasted for quite some time.  The pains continued to worsen until my mechanical heart valve was installed in May of 2002.

In my current case, these pains are very sharp and very short-lived.  He believes that these are caused by my recent implant for my epilepsy that was installed in February.  He doubts that there is anything wrong with it.  Possible inflammation from the healing around the implant may be the culprit.  I already had an appointment scheduled for next week with my neurologist in Hays.  We'll discuss it then.  Sooo, the cardiologist sees no reason for concern.  I've only had one pain since last Thursday.

My doctor wants me to purchase a blood pressure machine so that I can check my presure eveyday and whenever I have a pain.  He also gave us some advice.  All able-bodied people should have a minimum of 155 minutes of exercise a week.  That breaks down to just under 23 minutes per day.  Walking, as he explained, is a great form to get it.  He also told us that walking at your own pace, slow or quick, is wonderful.

All of your prayers, cards, phone calls are sooooooooooooooo very much appreciated!!!

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