Thursday, December 20, 2007

Family and friends..

Last night was spent catching up and having lots of laughs with family and some friends I haven't seen for about a year and a half. Andrew, his Wife Shalisa and


thier two daughters Elena, and Sofia live in Wisconsin where he is a contractor and handyman, and Shalisa is a College professor. They are visiting friends and family and will be down for the next 10 days. As you can see they are Michigan fanatics, but I try not to hold that against them.



There are many things I could say about Andrew, but 2 words is all that is needed to describe him to the tee. He is a "BRIGHT SPOT," everywhere he goes his laughter and great personality are contageous.



Well bro, it was great to see you and your family again and I hope you have a Merry Christmas.





These were just a few other great pictures on the night of all the kids.

Monday, December 17, 2007

Tis the Season.


December 14th Mt. Lemmon is offically opened up for the start of thier season. They offer snowboard lessons and also ski lessons. If you are looking for more information see the link to the right of this post below my profile.

Where has the year gone!!

Well, this last month and a half has been a total blur!! After my last post there was much going on, from Halloween then some family birthdays, to Thanksgiving, and who can forget the BLACK FRIDAY shopping!! Can anyone say insane?? Recently Linda and I had gone to hear a Christmas show at the TCC, (Tucson Convention Center, not to be confused with The Cool Church, thats another story!!) a violinist by the name of Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra. He was very good but I have to admit I was somewhat skeptical. After what was a slow start I was impressed and was really enjoying the music.

On December 12-14 I was able to go to FT. Lauderdale on business, to see a day treatment facility called The Recovery Place. It's a place for people who struggle with CD and behavioral health issues, New Life Ministries recently came into partnership with. What a great time, I just wished my family would have been able to join me. I stayed in a three bedroom apparptment on the twentieth floor of a highrise, "Luxury," it's the best word to describe it. I felt so important and powerful, the looks from the peons as I proudly lit up the 20th floor in the elevator were priceless. I was also able to attend their anual Christmas party while I was down there, what perfect timing.

Now we only have 8 shopping days left and Christmas is upon us! These next few weeks for us are filled with much laughter and celebration with family and friends, as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. This year will be especially great because not only do we have an addition with newcomers Brynlee, (Lori's Daughter,) and Tyler of course is mine, but also my Grandpa and his wife Barbara will be joining us for this wonderful time of year.