10 Year Reunion

Our 10 year high school reunion was this year. We had a reunion party the Saturday after Thanksgiving. In my opinion, not too many people showed up. I had a great time seeing our friends that did attend. But, to be honest I would have much rather have gotten together with that same group of people at a different place. It felt as if we were at a boring wedding reception. Jeremy had a lot of fun (maybe because he drank much more than I :). I think we will plan on skipping the 15 year and maybe shoot for the 20 if we ever were to attend another.

Here is the only pic I got from the night:

Me and Randi

Turkey Trot...with many firsts!

Runners for 2011

This will be my 10th or 11th year running the Turkey Trot in DBQ with one missed year because I just had Owen the month before. But, this is my very first year running the7.5 mile route. In the past I have happily turned right to follow the 2.5 mile route and have always been disappointed to be done. I have also always thought that the 7.5 route was out of reach for me. Something I could never accomplish...well this year I DID IT! in 1:02 to be exact, along with my brother who is a first timer running the Turkey Trot. But the big news is this year I convinced Jeremy to run in it as well. He finished the 2.5 route with an exceptional time! After it was all over I felt great relief, but I also was ready to fill up on a hearty serving of turkey, mashed potatoes and pie!

Smiling and thinking of food!

Elmo and Friends!

Owen Yia yia and Ellie



 Yia yia bought us tickets to go see Elmo!!!! We attended the showing the night before Thanksgiving. Yia yia also made the mistake of telling about this 2weeks before the date of the show...so needless to say she had been talking about it for quite awhile! We made sure to put on our Elmo shirts and headed off to the show. Yia yia, Mommy, Daddy, Ellie and Owen, all attended the performance.

Let the dancing begin!

 It was pretty cute, but the best part of the whole show was Owen's reaction. He was ecstatic! So excited, screaming, yelling, laughing, jumping...I laughed the entire time. He said bye bye to Elmo for 5 minutes and was still shouting goodbye to Elmo as we were putting him into the car.

Happy Guy!

Oooo, Ahhh!



Ellie also loved the show, her favorite character was Abby Caddaby. She was in awe of their singing and dancing and would ask "Where did Abby go?" every time she left the stage.



 Thank you Yia yia for taking us to such a great performance!

Bye Bye Elmo!



This is what happens when...

Daddy falls asleep on the couch....Hehehehehehe! :)

Deer Hunt of 2011

Jeremy got 3 deer this year with his bow. This hunting season came with a few mishaps to start out the year (running over bow and thus destroying it!)...but was a success in the end.

Here are some pics of the buck he got:

Deer 2011

Ellie had to get in the picture with Daddy and his Big Buck :)