Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Yum! Christmas baking!

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Packages ready to go! Merry Christmas!

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Saturday, October 31, 2009

Reformation History at the Breakfast Table



My creative bride slaved over a hot stove all morning to retell the story of the Reformation in pancakes. History at the breakfast table!

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Jason Mraz @ Farm Aid.
Andy B.

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At Farm Aid St. Louis 2009!

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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Dinner on the balcony part two! Goat cheese...tomatos...Oil...yum!

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Love dinner on the balcony! yummy salmon!

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Wheres waldo?

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Time for a new do!

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Happy Birthday Tristan! Our niece turned 10 last week! We loved having our niece

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A fabulous staff retreat on Lake of the Ozarks.

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Andys b day with our Texas friends!

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Andys godchild Kennedy. We enjoyed our Texas visitors this summer.

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5 dollar dresser from thrift sale!

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Andy enjoying a good read. American Girl magazine. hahaha

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

On our way to d town!

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Saturday, May 23, 2009

Opa! dinner at the St Louis Greek Festival!
Andy B.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Hiking at Hawn State Park! Andy cant keep his eyes open!
Andy B.

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Saturday, April 18, 2009

My sister's house fire.

So on Wed April 15th we got a phone call saying that my sister's house had a fire. At that point I wasn't sure the cause (Did she leave something plugged in? Was there a candle lit?). We werent really sure what happened. It would soon be determined that someone (Or a few people we think) broke into their house during the day. They went through EVERYTHING in their house..broke things, etc...and then lit several rooms on fire. While the structure is still there, every item is destroyed. Who would of thought smoke would do so much damage? When I first saw the place I didnt know how anything could be saved...turns out their are miracle cleaners who specialize in cleaning items from fires! Awesome! So while a lot of their stuff is gone a lot will be saved too.... A bonus is that their entire inside of their house (Possibly structure too once they are able to determine if their is damage which wouldnt surprise me since the fire melted many of the inside walls) will be brand new. Here are a few pictures below...sorry they are not the best. It was one of the craziest things I had ever seen. Their entire house inside is black and dark (Since they electic is no more).

Friday, April 17, 2009

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009


Had to bring the "garden" indoors yet again because of one more potential frost tonight. We live in zone 4. Shouldn't we be done with this freezing shenanigans by now?

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Dyed eggs!

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Saturday, March 21, 2009

Monday, March 9, 2009

Tax Time

Tax time in the bates household! will this be the first year we dont owe? one can dream!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Saturday, February 14, 2009

We are having a fabulous time camping on Valentines day! Here is just some
of the fun we are having!

Camping Chronicles

Games by the fire. . .


Heart pancakes first attempt and the final "Hearty" Whole Wheat Pancakes!

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Not all birds fly south for the winter.

Some wait until Spring Training.


Recently we had the opportunity to take a personal tour of Busch Stadium and the Cardinals' Clubhouse with some friends from church.


Where sore muscles go for repair


Apparently some cardinals are like ducks and hang out in the water.


Guess they couldn't afford two hot tubs, because one is cold!


Yup.


Marty, trying out for the team before spring training.



Relaxing in the massage chair after a long game.


Guess whose locker?
Look more closely. . .





Packing up for Spring Training in Jupiter, FL.


Apparently birds don't travel light.


Midnight view from the dugout.


Midnight view in the dugout.


Thanks Chuck for the outstanding tour!

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Im such an artist!
Andy B.

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Painting at the painted paw!
Andy B.

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Friday, January 2, 2009

Bye bye FL! Thanks for a fun vacation! We are at the airport bright and early hoping to be on an overbooked plane so we can get free tickets! We shall see...

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