For Grandpa

In loving memory of

Kenneth R. Tate

1/27/31 - 3/30/07

We little knew that morning,

that god was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly,

in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,

You did not go alone.

For part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,

your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot See you,

You are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken,

and nothing seems the same.

But as God calls us one by one,

the chain will Link again.

Opening Day 2008

We made it to our very first Opening Day celebration and game. It was a good time all in all except for the rain. Fortunately the tickets were good for tonight's game. We just got back and let me tell you it was so COLD! Hope you enjoy the pictures even though they didn't win tonight. It is only the first game of the season.

Opening Day

Tomorrow baseball season officially starts. I am so excited that we will be able to go catch a few games here and there. We were lucky enough that Ryan's parents bought him opening day tickets for his birthday. We have never been so it should be a good memory. Unfortunately there is a 50% chance of rain in the forecast. We are going to go early so that we can take Nick to walk around Keener Plaza before the game. They normally have neat things going on there before the games. I will post pictures tomorrow. Hopefully we can get a few autographs before the game.

Fun with Food

I had a Mary Kay party yesterday and really wanted to make some fun foods for my guests to enjoy. I love to cook and entertain. Here are a few of the appetizers I made.

Artichokes stuffed with bruchetta.

Pinot Noir Chocolate Truffle dip with fresh fruit


Bloody Mary tomatoes (Rachel actually made these)

Crab stuffed snow peas.

Rachel and I joke to each other about going into a catering business, but in a way I think it would be kind of fun.

Favorite Recipes

Next week check out my fav blogs for their favorite recipes! I am very excited about this because I love to cook and can't wait to see what everyone has posted. Make sure to include your favorite recipe too.

The Season is Among Us

Opening day is only a few days away and I cannot wait. I LOVE baseball. Ryan gets a lot of tickets to games every year. We are able to see almost as many games as a season ticket holder. Unfortunately it is hard to find someone who wants to go with us. We live for baseball. The outdoors, smell of grilled hot dogs and cold bud light. What more could you ask for. This is a picture of us during a NLCS game in 2006. We actually go to go to game five of the world series that year. Lets hope the Cards can pull something out of their hats for this year.