Thanks for the Adventure

I wasn’t quite sure how to start this post as this is kind of long. I’m writing this on Friday evening and we got back a little while ago from Emily’s school. They had a movie night to raise money for the 8th grade field trip to D.C.

They showed the Disney Pixar movie, “UP.” It’s been out for a while, but if you haven’t seen this movie, yet, all I can tell you is that it’s not what you may be expecting. I expected a light-hearted comedy, as most Pixar movies are.

What I got was tear-jerking and thought-provoking instead.

This movie tugs at heartstrings you never thought you had. Tissues required.


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Merry Christmas from My Family to Yours

It’s Christmas and I want to know how much I appreciate you! This year is a bit of a challenge with two deployed sons, although I know that this time next year, we will all be together celebrating somewhere in a condo in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Yes, I already have plans for Christmas 2010!

Merry Christmas


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Fun Times with Family and Friends

Last night we invited Emily’s closest friend from school for their very first sleep-over and then took the girls and met Anna’s family in the next town over for a pre-Christmas celebration.

We went on a carriage ride, decorated Christmas cookies, walked around the shops, watched the tree-lighting and Emily even sat on Santa’s lap! She’s 8 years old and had always been terrified of sitting on Santa’s lap.

Our favorite coffee shop, Milwaukee Traders (think big comfy couches and free wi-fi) is the perfect place to relax and do business. It was all decked out for the holidays.

I didn’t forget my camera this time and created this video. Enjoy!


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