Why is the Number 2 Important?...

Kanakuk Kamps Nike Promo from Joe White on Vimeo.

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Okay, I know I have done 2 videos for my last 2 posts but I just had to get these up b/c 1. Lecrae is awesome. 2. kamp is awesome. 3. Nike iD is awesome. 4. You are therefore awesome and deserved 2 videos. Was that a logical track of reasoning...no, but who cares! Enjoy the video and remember just get 2 friends to come to kamp that have never been...it's that easy! Triathlete family from summer 2012...I expect to be presenting a lot of shoes on the first day of your term! C'mon!

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Lecrae LOVES Kanakuk...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
I just adore this young man! Okay, that sounds like I am his mom...which I'm not. I'm probably his age...weird. But I still adore him! Great word and obviously I agree! :)

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Go Hogs...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, for this season I don't say "Go Hogs" for the actual football season thus far...but for this precious girl I was so impressed! Here is the link to the article on a cheerleader who never let anything stop her from any dream!

YAHOO ARTICLE HERE. 

Hope that link works...I'm not super techy!

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com
Picture source: Yahoo article. 

The Perfect Chocolate Cupcake...Supposedly...

The Perfect Chocolate Cupcake with Salted Caramel Buttercream

•                       Course: Dessert
• Skill Level: Moderate

These cupcakes are tried and true to be the best! They are absolutely delicious!

INGREDIENTS

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• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa sifted
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• . SALTED CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM . .
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt
• 1 package Dream Whip dry
• 3 cups powdered sugar more if needed to reach desired consistency

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the sifted cocoa powder to a medium sized bowl and pour in the cup of hot liquid. Whisk until completely dissolved.
2. Next add the buttermilk to cool down the mixture, then add the sugar and whisk until all is combined.
3. Add the eggs, oil and vanilla and mix again.
4. In a small bowl, stir flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk this into the wet mixture until you no longer see any lumps.
5. Stir in heavy cream until evenly mixed in.
6. Pour into cupcake tins and bake at 350 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until done. Let cool and chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
7. TO MAKE SALTED CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM: In a saucepan, stir together granulated sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cook without stirring until mixture turns a deep amber color, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and slowly add in cream and vanilla, stirring until very smooth. Let caramel cool for about 20 minutes, until it is just barely warm and still pourable. Alternatively, you could use just under 1/2 cup of your favorite caramel sauce.
8. Beat butter and salt together until lightened and fluffy. Reduce speed to low and add dry Dream Whip until combined. Next beat in powdered sugar. Mix until thoroughly combined. Scrape down the side of the bowl and add the caramel. Beat on medium high speed until light and airy, and completely mixed (about 2 minutes). Mixture should be ready to use without refrigeration. If your caramel was too hot when added, it will cause your icing to be runny. If this happens refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Once cupcakes have cooled, frost onto cupcakes.

Enjoy!
(Cupcake recipe adapted from: Good Food Gourmet)(Salted Caramel Frosting recipe adapted from:Made in Melissa’s Kitchen)

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
I hope this publishes correctly...sadly I have not made these cupcakes but just reading about them made my mouth start watering! So grab your BFF, momma, sister, brother, aunt, teacher or whoever and get to baking! Put on cute aprons and send me pics and I'll feature you on the blog! So fun!

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com
Picture/Recipe source: http://www.chef-in-training.com/2012/09/the-perfect-chocolate-cupcake-with-salted-caramel-buttercream/

The Lord will Fight...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
I love this verse. I think b/c honestly I couldn't and wouldn't go back to junior high and high school if you paid me millions. Your hallways are battlegrounds now...peer pressure, friend choices, just choices in general and the world is yelling loud for your heart. I pray in the loudest moments of the world bombarding your heart or the loneliest moments of the world saying you aren't good enough that you remember Exodus 14:14.

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com
Picture source: http://www.etsy.com/listing/88586216/card-the-lord-will-fight-for-you

Remember...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, this morning as I was having my quiet time with 2 toddlers snuggled into the couch and their blankies while overhearing Mickey Mouse clubhouse I read this Psalm...dwell here today, remind yourself of these truths, and abide in them...

A man’s steps are established by the Lord,

and He takes pleasure in his way.

²⁴ 

Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed,

because the Lord holds his hand. 

Be reminded of the hand that is always there for you today...

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com
Picture source: http://www.communityorganizer20.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/steps.jpg

October Baby Coming Soon...

(disclaimer: this is not about my baby...but truly about the movie called October Baby...rare and weird coincidence)

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, I think the movie came out in March (I don't think, I know) but I wanted to post on here one more time about it b/c it is now out on DVD and Blu-ray I'm sure too.

I am not getting any perks to talk about this just a great movie about EVERY life being beautiful and purposeful in Jesus' eyes. So great! So go rent it, buy it and watch it!

Be awesome & love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com

Lecrae...What???

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Ya'll, I realize I am not Trendy Mindy (well, for starters my name isn't Mindy so that won't even work) but I just was looking at iTunes and saw that Lecrae's album is #5 right now on all of iTunes...like all the top albums, not just in the christian category. Wow! That is amazing!

I think the hubs and I will buy this tonight to support a guy that is living it out and back in the day came to K2 to love and show you guys Jesus, even through rap music. I hope you all have bought it and if you haven't...GO!

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com
Picture Sourse: Lecrae's cover photos from Facebook. 

Kamp Music List...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
I have had lots of emails from this summer about the music we play at kamp and wanting to know titles and artists. Tanya Beardsley (programs gal at K2) posted this short but good start list to facebook and I wanted to pass it along.

I'll try and get more of a playlist soon too...

Lights (Bass Nectar Remix) 
Ellie Goulding, Dum Dum, Joyful Noise, Riot - Tedashii
Robot - Trip Lee
Sadie Hawkins Dance - Relient K
Jesus Freak - DC Talk
Rise Up - Andy Mineo (you might have to get this off the Kanakuk Website)
Good Morning - Mandissa. 
Check out several of the other songs by these artsits!

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com
Picture source: http://kbsrush.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/i-love-music.jpg

To Do List Overload...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
To do, to do, to do...September is a month I always find myself with very extensive to-do lists...and not just one but 3-4 pages of different categories of to-do's.

I feel like today the Lord is simply reminding me to rest in Him. My eyes feel heavy, my belly feels so round and ready to pop, and my littles are making me laugh every five seconds while keeping me on my toes with constantly training them as they are in the toddler years of learning so much. I just wonder if I need to set aside my to-do's and simply rest in Jesus, rest in family and be present.

September can get full and busy...how are you stepping back from your already full to-do list?

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com
Picture source: free printable at Pinterest.

Ready for September...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
Well, September is here...summer sadly is gone. Schools are in full swing, homework I'm guessing is starting to come, and football is in full effect. September for our house means we are 4 weeks away (if the little guy doesn't come early) from little #3. So add to the art above "labor" or "new kid" as my hubs thinks this little guy is coming early...

I hope your September is full of lots of apple cider or Pumpkin Spice lattes if that's how you roll and lots of fun!

What does September look like for you? Busy or still slow from summer? Keep your life balanced...

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com
Picture source: http://bethproudfoot.blogspot.com/2011/09/september-subway-print-5-ways.html

Refuge...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Friends,
What a morning! We had these crazy storms last night here in good 'ole Branson and this morning we have blue skies (I actually just had to correct my typing b/c I wrote "skys"...awesome!) with cottonball clouds. Cottonball clouds is the very technical name I call them. All that to say it is a beautiful day! 

Read this in Psalm 36 this morning. Remember it today as for some of you I wonder if school is already hard...lonely...or discouraging. For others maybe it's great...but for the girl that is already feeling pulled down and wondering where to run to...run to the Refuge of the Shadow of His Wings!! It's the safest and most perfect place for your heart! 

Psalm 36:7

God, Your faithful love is so valuable

that people take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com
Picture Source: http://www.hdwallpapersarena.com/sunset-hd-wallpapers.html

Welcome all K2 Kampers...

Hey K2 Kanakuk Kampers (past, present or future ones),
Well, I have had my vacation and we are done with summer kamp so the parent's place (otherwise known as "Window to their World") is long gone and it's high time we start posting about YOU. The world of kampers. The world of teenage girls. The world of cray-cray girls that you are. So join, follow, like it, tag it or whatever you need to do to check in on K2 girls' side blog every day. Just kidding...I don't blog everyday. C'mon I have 2 toddlers and I'm 8 months preggo! I do try and blog every other day...promise I'll try!

So bookmark it, pin it, or whatever you gotta do. This blog is for YOU guys! (well, girls). It's random, weird, funny, random again, sometimes serious, a kamp connection and just down right fun! Can't wait to hear from you guys! Email me if you need anything...ashley@kanakuk.com. (but have your precious folks email me first that you and I can email...we always want parents/guardians involved). Thanks girls and can't wait to connect through this little ditty of a blog!

Be awesome & Love Jesus, 

kanakuk ashley robbins
ashley@kanakuk.com
picture source:{http://www.l-belle.com/2011/11/welcome-to-my-new-home/ }