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"What We've Been Doing..."
Today was a Sunday that we normally don't have. I woke up late (9:30) just as Dad and my four younger siblings were headed out the door for church. Realizing that I would never be ready in time to even make it to the sermon, my mom and I decided to stay home and enjoy the silence. I must say that it was quite odd to be watching Zoey 101 and the Style Channel at 10:30 on a Sunday morning, but it was good. Just laying around making fun of the plastic ladies on "Glamour's 25 Fashion Do's and Don'ts" is very fun!
This afternoon, Mom tried a new recipe... Thumbprint cookies. They are so crunchy and good! (Though I don't think she likes how crisp they are.) I have been working on revamping her baking site... which is almost done! Also, I have finally discovered how to use Gimp 2. Oh my gosh. It is so similar to Photoshop, but it's a lot more user friendly... and it's free! The coolest part is that it allows you to change different colors within the photo. There are also tons of really cool filters you can lay over the image. I really recommend this program!
Have a Savory Sunday! (lol)

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  1. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    I'm glad you had a relaxing day, Dani! Us too....though feeling blah and blech most of the day. Those cookies look good...I'm so jealous!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 16, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Meg.
    When my mom and I can get the recipe right, I will have to make you (haha and your dad) some! They were pretty good. :-)I hope you all feel better soon! Being sick is so crummy.

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