While 2008 has been trying at times, it has also had its great moments. Surprisingly enough, today I found inspiration in words spoken by (now former) Denver Broncos head coach, Mike Shanahan:
"Tough times don't last, tough people do."
Happy New Year, everyone!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wrapping Up December
Hey everyone!
I drove back from Casper on Saturday. I stopped at my grandma's in Cheyenne on the way back for a couple of hours. I've never been in a photo booth before, but here's what I think it would look like:
Funny and incredibly unflattering!
I hopped on the last leg of Eric's trip on Sunday. He was the pilot flying that leg from Denver to Detroit: A+ landing in Detroit. We rented a car and headed to Dayton for a very quick trip to see Eric's family. It was great to see his family and catch up. Unfortunately, this had to be done during one of our popular 24-hour trips.
Click here to view more pictures from the last few days.
I drove back from Casper on Saturday. I stopped at my grandma's in Cheyenne on the way back for a couple of hours. I've never been in a photo booth before, but here's what I think it would look like:
Funny and incredibly unflattering!
I hopped on the last leg of Eric's trip on Sunday. He was the pilot flying that leg from Denver to Detroit: A+ landing in Detroit. We rented a car and headed to Dayton for a very quick trip to see Eric's family. It was great to see his family and catch up. Unfortunately, this had to be done during one of our popular 24-hour trips.
Click here to view more pictures from the last few days.
Finishing the December Dailies
Friday, December 26th:
The view of Casper Mountain from the back of my parent's house.
Saturday, December 27th:
The boy and his dog.
Sunday, December 28th:
Eric doing the pre-flight inspection of the airplane. I rode on the last leg of his trip, from Denver to Detroit. Super-smooth landing by Eric too!
Monday, December 29th:
The Brusvens and Harlows!
Tuesday, December 30th:
Our send-off from Ohio- Jordan, Marlowe, and Jean.
Wednesday, December 31st:
Taking down the Christmas lights- I had to take advantage of the 60-degree weather.
The view of Casper Mountain from the back of my parent's house.
Saturday, December 27th:
The boy and his dog.
Sunday, December 28th:
Eric doing the pre-flight inspection of the airplane. I rode on the last leg of his trip, from Denver to Detroit. Super-smooth landing by Eric too!
Monday, December 29th:
The Brusvens and Harlows!
Tuesday, December 30th:
Our send-off from Ohio- Jordan, Marlowe, and Jean.
Wednesday, December 31st:
Taking down the Christmas lights- I had to take advantage of the 60-degree weather.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 25th:
No-Bake Bars (Name change via Janina: Scotcharoos!)
(Made by my mom using a recipe from my aunt Marita. According to the recipe card, it was served at my graduation from ISU in 2000.)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white corn syrup
Bring to boil for 1 minute (no longer or bars will be bricks).
Add 1/2 cup peanut butter and 1/4 cup oleo (or butter, etc.). Pour over 6-8 cups of Special K or Rice Krispies cereal. Press into a buttered cake pan.
Spread with frosting made by carefully melting 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup butterscotch chips over hot, but not boiling, water.
No-Bake Bars (Name change via Janina: Scotcharoos!)
(Made by my mom using a recipe from my aunt Marita. According to the recipe card, it was served at my graduation from ISU in 2000.)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white corn syrup
Bring to boil for 1 minute (no longer or bars will be bricks).
Add 1/2 cup peanut butter and 1/4 cup oleo (or butter, etc.). Pour over 6-8 cups of Special K or Rice Krispies cereal. Press into a buttered cake pan.
Spread with frosting made by carefully melting 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup butterscotch chips over hot, but not boiling, water.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Christmas Eve in Casper
Yep, I'm up in Casper again. Eric started a five-day trip today. After dropping him off at the airport this morning, I headed for the North border. It was WINDY!!!
David, Kelsey, and Stooey arrived from visiting Kelsey's family in Green River, Wyo. We attended the Christmas Eve service at church tonight.
David, Kelsey, and Stooey arrived from visiting Kelsey's family in Green River, Wyo. We attended the Christmas Eve service at church tonight.
Some more December Dailies:
Monday, December 22nd:
A simple wreath from King Soopers- I added the ribbon.
Tuesday, December 23rd:
Eric cooking us dinner last night. Lasagna- yum!
Wednesday, December 24th:
Eric heading into DIA.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Christmas in Casper
Eric and I drove up for a quick trip to Casper this weekend. Enjoyed the chance to spend time with my parents, David, Kelsey, and Stooey.
Click here to view a slideshow of pictures. (These were all taken with the new camera Eric gave me for Christmas! A Nikon D-40. I love it!)
Plus, a couple more December dailies:
Saturday, December 20th:
Before opening presents, David finishes our reading of the Christmas story from Luke, Chapter 2.
Sunday, December 21st:
All six (seven?) of us in Casper at the same time (for the first time).
Click here to view a slideshow of pictures. (These were all taken with the new camera Eric gave me for Christmas! A Nikon D-40. I love it!)
Plus, a couple more December dailies:
Saturday, December 20th:
Before opening presents, David finishes our reading of the Christmas story from Luke, Chapter 2.
Sunday, December 21st:
All six (seven?) of us in Casper at the same time (for the first time).
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Denver Zoo Lights
Eric and I went to Denver Zoo Lights on Thursday evening. We both really enjoyed it.
Click here to view a slideshow of our pictures.
Click here to view a slideshow of our pictures.
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