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Author Archives: Kristin
Come To Our EPIC Lemonade/Cookie Stand (for charity)
Mark your calendars for tomorrow. It’s our 2nd annual EPIC Lemonade/Snicker doodle Stand! It’s time to make # 280 on our list a reality! **We’ll be out in front of Rose Crest park from about 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. depending … Continue reading
So You’re Planning a Trip to Disneyland
It’s trite, but I’ll say it. I LOVE Disneyland. I went for the first time as an adult. Somehow I never made it as a child. When I went with my kids for the first time, I cried like a … Continue reading
A Day With No WHINING
We may look like we know how to have fun, and for the most part, we do. But…We’re real people and we have real problems. Lately, incessant WHINING and general sibling disputes have paralyzed my life. I simply can not … Continue reading
Operation Undies Update
Hello all and Happy Friday! I thought I’d take this opportunity to give a little update on the Progress of Operation Undies. If you don’t know what I’m talking about read here. I’m planning a massive clothing drive for both … Continue reading
Top Ten Great Summer Activities AND a Photo Contest!
I live in the foothills above a big farmers field. I watch the field from my kitchen window all year long. In the late fall and winter I deeply mourn the green lushness I see in summer. When I see … Continue reading
Posted in DAYTRIPS, THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS, VOCAL SOKOL LOCAL
Tagged Top Ten Great Summer Activities, Wholesome Family Activities
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Triatha-What? — Kristin Tri’s Again!
I’ve set a new tradition in the last five years, an annual triathlon! My first was with my brother and his scout troop, me and a dozen boys. I made it through the short swim and the bike ride, but … Continue reading
Vocal Travels–An Introduction
If you know the Sokol’s at all you know we take our travel and leisure VERY seriously. Before I met my hubs (we just celebrated our 8 year anniversary) I really hadn’t been anywhere, because I thought travel was a … Continue reading
Yin and Yang—Eight Years Together
Today is my 8th wedding anniversary. Really. Eight years. My question is…What was I doing nine years ago? I honestly don’t know how I ever got along in life without him. We have a very good, happy, fun marriage. Steve … Continue reading
The Secret to Amazing Jello…IKEA
I Love Jello. There, I said it. I know it’s not cool to love Jello, but try and stop me. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed crafting spectacular Jello. I get really motivated for beautiful Jello around Thanksgiving. Over the years … Continue reading
Posted in PLEASANT EVENTS
Tagged Amazing Jello Creations, Fun things to cook with kids, Great Jello Recipes, IKEA, Jell-O
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My 100th Post–An Operation in Happiness
Since you’re probably not counting, I’ll just tell you…This is The Vocal Sokol’s 100th post! Many thanks to the loyal readers here. You’ll probably never know how much it means to me that anyone reads what I write or cares … Continue reading
