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Hi Mom (and Dad, and everybody else),

It's been a few weeks since I've written.  With you here for Thanksgiving I haven't gotten back in the habit yet.



Sure was a nice visit.  It seems like such a long time ago.  Now time is quickly marching on towards Christmas.  It was great to get a head start on the decorations while you were here with the Christmas tree and lights.  Theresa has been busy this weekend with the rest.  Garland and lights up the stairs and on the mantel.  Nativity scenes, snowmen, wreaths, etc etc etc.  It looks great and really starting to feel like it 'tis the season.  We haven't had any snow down here.  Maybe 1 1/2 inches so far this winter.  The mountains are getting a lot of it - good for skiing.  But it'd be fun to have some down here too.

One more week of school for the girls.  I really feel for Chloe - she has final exams all next week (2 a day for Tue-Thu).  She has been studying hard for the past couple of weeks.  But it's HARD!  I helped her with some world history and math a little and I can hardly answer the questions myself (Google and Wikipedia are your friend!).

Megan has been working hard on school too.  And she's been practicing for the lead audition in the school musical (Annie Jr.).  She has to sing "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow".  She went and had a vocal lesson from Aaron Britton (worship pastor at church) and has a another one next Wednesday.  Then I think the try outs are on Thursday.  She also had a big part in the play for her drama class.  It was an excellent production.



Seems like we are always on the go.  With Theresa working on Monday's at the church and Tues/Thurs at Sport Solution it makes for a busy week.  At least W2W has ended for the year so she has some time on Weds & Fri now.  Tomorrow is my last BSF for the year - so that will be a nice break too.  We have a couple of Christmas parties to go to next Sunday and Monday.

We got your Christmas cards for each of the family yesterday.  I assume they are to wait until Christmas.  Thanks!


We've watched a couple of movies from Netflix the last couple of days.  An Education (coming of age movie w/Carey Mulligan in 1969s England) and The Miracle Match (USA soccer team in 1950 - beat England 1-0).  Both were okay.  We have either Twilight: Eclipse or Eat, Pray, Love for tonight.  I also rented The New Karate Kid for me to watch sometime (I can't get the girls interested in it :-).

Not much of a game for the Army Navy game :-(  I guess they scored a couple of touchdown's - that's a first for a long time.  But I think it's going on 9 years now since Army one.  We watched the Heisman award - no question Cam Newton was winning that.  Missouri basketball is still going good.  But they sure cut it close sometimes.  Terrible loss to Georgetown - they had that game won and threw it away.  3pt. overtime win against Vanderbilt.  Insight Bowl against Iowa for the football team.

We had a fun team building event at work on Friday.  Rib House for lunch and then to Indoor Archery for the afternoon.  It was great.



Well that's all I know for now.  Have a great week.

Luv u,

Jeff

Spite & Malice

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Hi Mom,

Only one more week to go and you guys are out here.  Can't wait!

Looks like the 70+ days are down.  Snow is starting to fall.  Not really sticking yet.  But it won't be long 'til we get a big one.  I'm not ready for it :-(

Theresa had a great couple of days at Laura Prill's open studios on Friday and Saturday.  She made $540 selling Handmaiden Boulder wares!  AMAZING!  Not a bad start to a birthday weekend.  Today she tried to relax a little bit.  We didn't have any major celebrations. Megan did a great job of decorating with birthday banners, table cloth, confetti, horns and wrapping the presents - a cool light blue travel coffee cup from Bed Bath & Beyond and two new pillows from Marshalls.

I met with Desra and a friend of hers, Josh, to talk about triathlon coaching for next season (starting in January 2011).  We talked about a customized program for both of them for $360 each.

Trying to make a few extra bucks anyway we can.  That and with Theresa's extra take home pay from the church and Sports Solution it's really helping out.

Chloe had a friend spend the night on Friday night and then she helped a friend babysit last night until 11:30pm - so I think she is running on fumes too.

Megan went down yesterday for youth group girls pottery making.  That sounded like fun.

I played today at church.  For the first service I was alone leading on acoustic guitar (with the rest of the band and the vocalists) because Aaron was leading in the sanctuary for the traditional service.  I was so nervous.  But it went great.

The girls were off school on Thursday for veterans day.  And then back to school on Friday.  It's was kind of a weird schedule.  I wish I had the day off but I didn't.

I recorded MU vs. KSU and then watched it while riding my stationary bike.  Finally MU gets back on the winning track.  Tough day for KU and UofA.

Whew - it's only 8:24pm but I slowing down.  So, I think I'll cut it short.

Luv,

Jeff

Boetcher Concert Hall

Idina Menzel Concert

Wilma Flintstone

Big Girls

My Girls

Little Girls

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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