Thursday, March 12, 2009

Stunning


This is a picture of my new swim cap and goggles. I have been using hand me downs. I just signed up for a Masters swim class. It is a bit interesting because I have worked on my swimming and I can now swim 80 laps no big deal. But in this new class you start all over at the beginning. The teacher tells you not to go back and swim how you used to. You can only practice the drills you are assigned. I think it will be much better for me in the long run. (I'll understand if no one wants to be seen with me!)

Today was Arie's Cardiology appointment. She had a echo and EKG. Everything looks about the same as last years echo which is good. So we are good to go until her next appointment. It sure is nicer to go to these appointments now that she is older. This appointment was over 2 hours long. Shane took her to Walmart after to get her own Wii controller and numchuck (sp)? Shane took me to Al's and bought my new cap and goggles along with the new lightweight tent to go with all of the backpacking gear he bought me the other day. I guess I am now committed to go backpacking. I think that it will be fun. Plus I have a new really cute sleeping bag.

Tomorrow is the long run day. Kris can correct me if I am off schedule again. I will be doing my 18 miler. This will mean I get to watch a couple of movies. Shane has given me the Transporter movies.

I don't think that I mentioned in the last post that Shane said I could definitely get a new car or whatever I pick. But the more $$'s it is the longer I may have to wait. I have looked at a few Honda Accords but I really would like to drive a few other cars, especially the Nissan Murano. I asked Shane that he would promise me that if I got another Honda Accord that I would not have to drive it as long as this one! It has been a trusty steed!

2 comments:

Maycock Family said...

Kara I think that you look rather stunning!! I believe you ought to model for us at the next family gathering! You better decide on new vehicle before shane changes his mind. Good luck in all the training!

kajohnson said...

No! I don't think that I will model at the next gathering! Thanks for the luck! I am going to really need it!

Fav Recipes

White Texas Sheet Cake (from PD mag)

2 Cups Flour
2 C. Sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 C. butter
1/2 C. sour cream
2 eggs lightly beaten
1 tsp. almond extract
1 Cup of water

In a saucepan combine butter and water;bring to a boil stirring occasionally. In a seperate large bowl combine the flour,sugar,salt and baking powder.
After the butter/water comes to a boil add to flour mixture stirring to combine it. Stir in the sour cream, eggs and the almond extract. Pour into greased cookie sheet and bake @350 for 22-25 min. Frost cake while still warm with Butter Frosting (see below)

Butter Frosting

1/2 C. butter
1/4 C. milk 1/2 tsp. almond extract
3 Cups powdered sugar
Bring the butter and milk to a boil stirring occasionally. Remove from heat whisk in the almond extract and then gradually whisk in the powdered sugar.