Sunday, October 31, 2010

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Hi Mom,

Happy Halloween.  Looks like the neighborhood is gearing up for a big night.  It's surprising how many people go all out to decorate.  Just up and down our street we have two graveyards, one haunted house and lots of lights.  Megan is going out as Wilma from the Flinstones and Chloe is a Denver Bronco football player (with an old Jay Cutler jersey).  I hoping it doesn't go to late since it's a school night.  We have over 300 pieces of candy and I bet we'll run out.

Disappointing day for the Missouri Tigers yesterday :-(  They just can't take the leap to the next level.  After the big win over Oklahoma it was too much to ask for two in a row over big time program like Nebraska.  24 points in the 1st Quarter - yuck.

We haven't done much this weekend out and about.  Lots of chores today (and even today some).  Raked all the leaves in yard.  Theresa has been doing laundry all weekend and vacuumed.  I got a mountain bike ride in yesterday and run this afternoon.  The weather has been fantastic.

A quick run to the grocery store after church and a quick $250.

We had a pizza night last night and watched Avatar again.  Megan was spending the night at Clara's and Chloe played with a neighbor until around 9:30pm.

We are looking forward to Idina Menzel next Friday with the Colorado Symphony (conducted by Marvin Hamlisch).  I've been pretty excited about it for some time now.

Last Thursday was Megan's parent teacher conferences.  She good reports from all her teachers.  They enjoy having her in class, say she is so nice and kind and respectful.... ahhhhh.

That's all I know for now :-)

luv u,

Jeff

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Weekly Email

Hi Mom,

We are back from a rainy, mellow, laid back weekend in Beaver Creek.  It was pretty gloomy all weekend.  But we really didn't mind.  We got up there about 7pm Friday night and had Costco pizza brought from home.  Everybody slept in a bit on Saturday morning.  We headed out for breakfast/brunch at Denny's around 10am.  Then over to Walmart for a little shopping and a few groceries.  We dropped everything off at the condo and then went back out to the River Walk in Edwards to check out the shops and see Secretariat at the movie theater for 1:10pm.  I really enjoyed the movie.  What an amazing story of an amazing horse (and all the people behind him :-).

After the day out - I settled in for the Missouri vs. Oklahoma football game - WAHOO!  What a great effort by Missouri.  I was on the edge of my seat the whole game.  I can't believe they actually pulled it off and won.  That's probably one of the biggest wins in Missouri's history (if not THE biggest).  Jumped us all the way up to number 8 in the polls today.  And Nebraska next week - tough.

We had Chinese food in little frozen containers from Walmart (that wasn't very good) during the game.  The girls hit the pool, hot tub and fitness center - they weren't too interested in the game.

I finished a book up in Beaver Creek - mindless fiction recommended by a friend on the worship team - The Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell.  About the Saxons and the Danes fighting to rule England.  It was okay.  It's part of a series and I'm not sure I'll read the others.

Today we checked out at 10am and headed for the outlet malls in Silverthorn.  Gap, Old Navy, Aeropostle, Lucky Jeans... then a quick Chipotle for lunch and home.

There was snow up in the passes (pictures on Ceiva).

We got home about 3:30pm and unpacked and working on some homework.  Getting ready for the week.

Megan got her report card last week.  All As and 1 B - 3.875 GPA.

Theresa had a busy week with work and more of the same next week.  Monday at the church, tuesday/thursday at Sport Solution.

Whew - that's all I know.

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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Weekly Email

Hi Mom,

Another week...

We've had some real pleasant weather this weekend.  It's just about been picture perfect fall weather - good for football.  The CU vs. Baylor game was last night at Folsom Field under the lights (we didn't go - but I kinda followed it on the radio).  I did watch the Tigers win against A&M.  And Nebraska lose to Texas.  Arizona won right?  and they are still ranked higher than the Tigers even though we are 6-0.  That could change over the next couple of weeks as Missouri plays Oklahoma and Nebraska back to back.  It's gettin' serious now :-0)

We we over at the Britton's house again this afternoon for sabbath.  Chicken fajitas, chips and salsa and apple pie and chocolate chip cookies.  It was nice to just hang out.

Yesterday was chores around the house then errands in the afternoon.  We went and got our Eldora 3-passes then to  Mcguckins, and Costco.  Costco hot dogs made a nice cheap dinner.  Well, I guess it really wasn't too cheap - the hotdog is only $1.50 but the Costco bill was $225.

Friday afternoon was the last cross country meet of the season for Chloe.  And Megan went to Fairview High School's homecoming game with Clara.

Wednesday night we had parent teacher conferences at Boulder High with Chloe's teachers.  It was good to meet them face-to-face/one-on-one.  But I don't think there is any magic there to get Chloe through school - it's just really hard work for Chloe.

Tuesday night we had a house guest from the UK.  A friend of a friend.  David Hughes sister goes to church with this guy.  A school teacher at a posh private boarding school.  He is on sabbatical and did a trek across the western US.  His blog is kind of interesting reading - http://dewesy.blogspot.com/.

Next weekend we are off to Beaver Creek for a little weekend get away.  Using up the last of our 2010 timeshare nights.  We don't really have big plans but to just relax.  Sleep, read, watch some movies, eat - maybe a trip over to Glenwood for the hot springs or a little hike.

Well... that's about it from our exciting life.  I like the routine :-)

luv u,

Jeff

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Weekly Email

Hi Mom,

It's been a couple of weeks.  I skipped my birthday week last weekend.  I guess you were out hiking too.  We got the postcard.  And I got my Birthday card and money.  Thanks!  (I also got a nice card and check from Ken, Mona and Mandy - THX!).

We went to see Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps for my birthday last weekend.  Chloe had a cross country meet and Megan had a big weekend of babysitting (she made $130 over Friday night and Saturday afternoon).  So it was just Theresa and I.  Michael Douglas looked pretty good in it.  But I think his health is really failing fast.  Seems a long time from when you ran into him on a hiking trail in Tucson.

Last Sunday after church we did go over to the Britton's house (Aaron is the worship pastor at Calvary) for a small group/fellowship time.  We are trying to get connected with other families.  This one might work out.  It was directly after church and we were home by 4pm or so.  Better than the evening time for us.  We are off this week.  But I think back on again next Sunday.

The weeks fly by so fast I can hardly remember everything that happened (if I can even remember anything).  Maybe that's a sign of getting older :-)

It was pretty much a normal week.  BSF on Monday and Theresa Girls night out on Tuesday.  Theresa also worked on Tuesday and Thursday at Sports Solution.  She has several weeks in a row lined up at the church on Mondays coming up too.  I did get the word at work last week that would be no raises again in 2011 (second year in a row - bummer :-( ).  It's good to have a job but it's hard when you keep going backward.  Pay staying flat, cost of health care increasing every year and actual benefits going down.

This weekend Chloe went up to Fraser for the cross country retreat - just over Friday night.  I think they stayed at the YMCA there.  She got back last night in time to go see B.o.B. at the Boulder Theater.  She got home at midnight last night.  Busy little social bee.

Yesterday was chores.  Theresa worked really hard to get the house cleaned up.  We have a house guest from the UK on Tuesday night.  A friend of the Hughes.  He's a school teacher on sabbatical in the states just passing through.

I did watch MU vs. CU last night.  Missouri whipped up on them pretty good.  Fun bragging rights with all my Colorado buddies now.  Looks like AZ lost a close one.

Today is a cloudy, grey day.  Nice day to cozy in.  I checked out the Broncos getting beat.  Napped a little.  Getting ready for the work week.  I think Theresa is puttering around with laundry.  And the girls have been working on cleaning there rooms and a little home work.

Well - that's all I know for now.

Luv u,

Jeff

Monday, October 4, 2010

Saturday, October 2, 2010