Well. We did it. And, judging from her blurry, rosy-cheeked expression below - our outing was a success! If only the child would stand still long enough for a decent photo!
c
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
A quick afternoon skate
Jane and I spent the day together in her pre-determined order: sushi for lunch, shopping at the East West store, find presents for her favorite teachers and treats for her classmates, "see Mom's office", ice skating on the square, more shopping, and hot chocolate. Of all these - skating was clearly the most urgent.
Well. We did it. And, judging from her blurry, rosy-cheeked expression below - our outing was a success! If only the child would stand still long enough for a decent photo!
Well. We did it. And, judging from her blurry, rosy-cheeked expression below - our outing was a success! If only the child would stand still long enough for a decent photo!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Happy New Year!
Hope you had a wonderful New Year's eve! We attended First Night in Old Town which was a lot of fun including a Cirque show, flamenco dancers, an indigenous instrument concert featuring the didgeridoo from Australia, a magic show and fireworks.
It was charming! And, we only scratched the surface of the program. As an added bonus the festivities ended at 10:30pm so we were able to get home in time to watch the (pre-recorded) festivities on Time Square to ring in the New Year east coast style.
Good health and happiness,
c
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Countdown to a new year
As this year winds down, we are taking inventory of the good, the bad and the unmentionable.
My Top Ten for 2007 Countdown
10. The distance between Northeast Ohio and Colorado shrinks with the flurry of emails, telephone calls, letters, and the publication of our online diary to keep friends and family up-to-date (out-of-sight will NOT mean out-of-mind!)
9. Carol hires her management team and staff allowing us to launch in September.
8. Kate and Carol survive their first cross-country trek in record cold temperatures and snow storms in February.
7. Debbie (in May) and Ebie (in September) get married (not to each other -- but to wonderful men who love and appreciate how unique and amazing they are!)
6. Jane decides to accelerate her swimming abilities during Spring Break '07. She completes the entire Red Cross swim class series in four and a half months. And, decides it's high time she joins a swim team since she's probably too young to become a lifeguard in fourth grade.
5. David graduates from Lakewood High School in June.
4. Kate and David start college in August.
3. Carol starts her new career in Fort Collins, Colorado in February. Still can't believe she gets to implement this amazing body of work!
2. Fort Collins becomes our family's new frontier.
1. Joe and Carol celebrate 26 years of marriage in September (and, live to tell about it!)
We hope that 2008 brings much love, good health and happiness to you and those you love. We count your friendship, love, and support among our many blessings each year.
Happy new year!
c
My Top Ten for 2007 Countdown
10. The distance between Northeast Ohio and Colorado shrinks with the flurry of emails, telephone calls, letters, and the publication of our online diary to keep friends and family up-to-date (out-of-sight will NOT mean out-of-mind!)
9. Carol hires her management team and staff allowing us to launch in September.
8. Kate and Carol survive their first cross-country trek in record cold temperatures and snow storms in February.
7. Debbie (in May) and Ebie (in September) get married (not to each other -- but to wonderful men who love and appreciate how unique and amazing they are!)
6. Jane decides to accelerate her swimming abilities during Spring Break '07. She completes the entire Red Cross swim class series in four and a half months. And, decides it's high time she joins a swim team since she's probably too young to become a lifeguard in fourth grade.
5. David graduates from Lakewood High School in June.
4. Kate and David start college in August.
3. Carol starts her new career in Fort Collins, Colorado in February. Still can't believe she gets to implement this amazing body of work!
2. Fort Collins becomes our family's new frontier.
1. Joe and Carol celebrate 26 years of marriage in September (and, live to tell about it!)
We hope that 2008 brings much love, good health and happiness to you and those you love. We count your friendship, love, and support among our many blessings each year.
Happy new year!
c
Friday, December 28, 2007
Hot off the presses!
You know you're living in a small town when your cold weather shopping excursion makes the news.....
As seen in today's newspaper:
As seen in today's newspaper:
Michael G. Seamans/The Coloradoan
Mary Bennis, left, of Cleveland, Ohio and Rita Stigalt, right of Parma, Ohio bundle up and brave the elements as the walk down N. College Avenue in Fort Collins on Dec. 27, 2007
c
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
I love this article
Link through to read The 10 Step Cure for the Post-Christmas Letdown from Dumb Little Man. It's quite insightful.
Jane and I are going to go ice skating this afternoon (photos may/may not follow based on how successful our trip is!) Joe and I have a date to stroll/window shop Old Town. We'll probably drink too much coffee at BeanCycle or Starry Night and spend a huge part of the afternoon at Al's Newstand.
Hope you are kicking off your post-holiday celebration, too!
Slainte!
c
Jane and I are going to go ice skating this afternoon (photos may/may not follow based on how successful our trip is!) Joe and I have a date to stroll/window shop Old Town. We'll probably drink too much coffee at BeanCycle or Starry Night and spend a huge part of the afternoon at Al's Newstand.
Hope you are kicking off your post-holiday celebration, too!
Slainte!
c
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas!
We hope that you had a wonderful Christmas holiday spent with those you love filled with many laughs, surprises and delights. Our day was lovely. Hope yours was, too.
Peace,
c
xxx
Peace,
c
xxx
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
When you visit, we can go on MORE brewery tours!
Just in case you might think that Fort Collins is a one-trick pony -- here's evidence that Northern Coloradans are serious about their beer...
Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Fort Collins
[we'll visit A-B to see the local Clydesdale Hamlet - not to actually drink the beer - because, well, we've become bonified beer snobs...although we prefer "connoisseurs." :o) ]
Odell Brewing Company
[The Odell family hails from Shaker Heights, Ohio! Wonderful people making some really great beer.]
Fort Collins Brewery
Big Horn Brewing at CB Potts
Coopersmith's
[We'll go "poolside" to sample their amazing root beer, ginger ale and cream soda while we shoot a few pathetic games of pool!]
c
Anheuser-Busch Brewery in Fort Collins
[we'll visit A-B to see the local Clydesdale Hamlet - not to actually drink the beer - because, well, we've become bonified beer snobs...although we prefer "connoisseurs." :o) ]
Odell Brewing Company
[The Odell family hails from Shaker Heights, Ohio! Wonderful people making some really great beer.]
Fort Collins Brewery
Big Horn Brewing at CB Potts
Coopersmith's
[We'll go "poolside" to sample their amazing root beer, ginger ale and cream soda while we shoot a few pathetic games of pool!]
c
