Thursday, June 10, 2010

Grab Bag

We had a few very hot days in the month of May. On a Sunday afternoon, we set up the slip and slide for Conley. She wouldn't try it on her own, so I had to put on my suit and participate in the fun. Once the neighbors came over to play, Conley was just fine going down by herself. I must say, the slide just isn't wide enough! I kept slipping onto the grass.
Here is a picture with me and my dog, C.C. She is now 11 years old. I adopted her when she was 6 months old at a pet adoption event in Gilbert, AZ. I am allergic to dogs and cats, so I was hesitant to get a dog. My family insisted on it, since my home had been broken in to. I was attracted to C.C. because she had a calmness about her and she didn't lick. She wasn't much of a guard dog at first. When she spent the weekend with another dog who barked, C.C. figured it all out!
Conley just loves helping me wash the car. At first, she drove me crazy always going over the spots that I had cleaned and dried. Now, she understands the flow of things and just does her thing.


I pray that she never does this while in a bikini one day!



Mike and I took Conley to the Harry Fest in Otsego a few weeks ago. She enjoyed the activities, the bands and the balloon guy.












Conley attended a wedding last weekend. See Fran's blog for more details.



I think I'll use this picture for my blog. Conley looks better than her parents. This is the way it always should be.








Friday, May 7, 2010

Jamaica

Mike and I visited Montego Bay, Jamaica May 1 - 5. We stayed at the brand new resort Secrets, St. James. It was absolutely beautiful. We didn't get too many pictures of us with our digital camera. We had some professional photos taken as well as some with the waterproof camera. We went wind sailing and snorkeling, swam in the pool and in the sea, had superb food and lots of drinks! It was our first time to Jamaica and we really enjoyed the gorgeous water, personable natives and, of course, the Blue Mountain coffee!

If you would like to see more photos of the resort, visit Paradise Getaways on facebook.


Here's the beach just outside our room.


This is one of the wedding gazebos on property. I did sunrise and sunset yoga in this gazebo. Very relaxing (and hot too!).



We visited the White Witch Golf Club. The view was absolutely spectacular. The picture doesn't do it justice. The late Johnny Cash had a home on the property.




I toured Sandals, Montego Bay while there. This neat palm was on their property.



Here is a photo in our suite before we dined that evening at Bordeaux French restaurant. There are a total of 9 restaurants on the property.



Easter and Natalie


Conley's first time coloring Easter eggs.


She chose a Disney Princess coloring kit.



Here are the 5 Princess eggs we colored.


This is Conley's first Easter basket. Last year we were just returning home from Florida and the Bahamas so we didn't have time to put one together for her.
It took her a while to find under this chair.


In her beautiful Easter dress with her basket filled with candy.






MEET NATALIE BETH KAKABEEKE
Born April 25, 2010






Just look at that beautiful face!



Mike is so excited to meet Natalie.



Proud parents, Chris and Kim.

We are so happy for the healthy baby God has blessed Chris and Kim with. She is absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to hold her again! Congratulations Chris, Kim and Jack!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Denver and a couple other pics

DENVER

On March 12 we met Dan and Angie out in Denver for a couples weekend. It was Dan's birthday, so we celebrated in style.


Dan received a special birthday dessert, compliments of the Westin in Denver.





Angie, Joy and Mike getting ready for a big birthday dinner.



Kim, Chris and Dan. Kim is due with baby No. 2 at the end of April!




A COUPLE OF CONLEY PICS





Here is daddy and Conley "napping". I asked Conley to pretend like she was napping. She shut her eyes real tight and giggled while I took the picture.


Conley has a new found love of candy canes. And it doesn't matter how old they are!

FYI: Primerica is going public on April 1! Check out the website at http://www.primerica.com/kakabeeke

Have you seen Tami's travel website? I'm working for her on a part time basis now. Check us out at http://www.paradisegetaways.net/

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Let's RELAX

How does one relax while living the Kalamazoo Life?



Step 1: Take a long, luxurious bubble bath!




Step 2: Yoga! Conley and Mommy do a modified Warrior 1 pose.

Now it's time for Warrior 2 pose.


And let's build that upper body strength with a litte down dog.