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dexter

We have fallen in love with this show. Great acting, beyond interesting story lines, tension, humor, blood, and mysteries. It doesn't get any better than that does it? If you haven't seen this show, I strongly suggest that you give it a whirl. I feel like this is one of those shows that has flown under the radar and needs to be recognized for it's wicked Awesomeness. Profound huh?

Now for my disclaimer. It airs on Showtime, which means that there is language, some nudity, etc. I just thought I should warn you.

If you do end up taking my advice and watch it...let me know what you think! If you think it's gross or too graphic...umm sorry.

barbie turned 50

Looking good Barbie!

smoothie kick

Smoothies have been our thing lately. We've enjoyed one almost every night for the past 2 weeks. I just thought I'd share some of our favorite smoothie recipes that we've come up with so far.

Stranana
1 Cup of frozen or fresh Strawberries
1 medium sized Banana
1 scoop of Whey Protein
1 6oz container of Strawberry Banana Yogurt
1/4 to 1/3 cup of juice (we've been using strawberry orange banana)
Handful of ice (more if you are not using frozen strawberries)
Splash of milk

Berry Plurple
1/2 Cup of frozen or fresh Strawberries
1/2 Cup of frozen or fresh blueberries, raspberries, or both
1 medium sized Banana
1/4 to 1/3 cup of juice (grape would be a good kind to use here)
Handful of ice (more if you are not using frozen fruit)
Splash of milk
Berry Yogurt [optional]

Ole Dreamsicle
1 Orange [peeled]
1/2 Cup of Orange Juice
1 6oz. container of Orange Dreamsicle yogurt
2 Tablespoons of Splenda or 1 Tablespoon of Sugar
1 Scoop of Whey Protein
1-2 Handfuls of Ice

Peaches for Free
1 Cup Frozen or Fresh Peaches
1 6oz container of Peach Yogurt
1/4 cup Orange Juice or Peach Nectar
1 Handful of Ice

All of these recipes serve 2.

Amazing Stop Motion Video

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Engagement Recreation

Here's the video we entered into a radio contest. We didn't win, but now we have this video to share...still pretty cool if you ask me.

Small Update

Here's a quick update on what's been happening with The Sniders....

- Ben is job hunting. The job market is awful right now, but I'm sure that my very talented and marketable hubby will find something soon.

- High School small groups have begun at our church and Ben and I have the privilege of leading ones. I am excited to see how my group of girls mesh and to see how God works in their lives over the next few months. I know Ben feels the same.

- I just got back from a surprise date weekend with Ben. He sent me these cute little hints (one example below) on what we were doing and then drove to Bloomington where we rock climbed at Upper Limits. I've been wanting to go for quite awhile now and he managed to find a day that we were free to go do so. It was Amazing. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful and thoughtful husband! He never ceases to show me love in creative and unique ways! Check out a few photos from our rock climbing excursion on my photo blog.

- Miriam (our sister in law) is in labor right now!!! We are eagerly awaiting to hear if she has a boy or girl. My money is on a girl. I had a dream about it...so it must be true. This will be our second niece or nephew. We already are in love with our nephew Simon...so we welcome another little guy or girl to love on. I am excited to feed them lots of candy and ice cream when they get older! I am also guessing that if it's a girl the name will be Emily and if a boy the name will be Alexander.

- I am ticked at everybody for wishing my summer away. Multiple times this summer I recall telling people to stop wishing it away with their comments. Ben kept saying that he couldn't wait for football season (which pretty much starts in the fall) and back in May my friends kept saying how they wanted our Wisconsin trip to hurry and get here...and it did hurry and get here. Now don't get me wrong...I had a blast and I was also looking forward to it, BUT it wasn't until Labor Day weekend. So I blame you Ben, Christen, Brad, and Aaron for the summer flying by. Shame on you all!