Sickening Sweet

06-1989 Our 1st "date"
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Summer 1989 overlooking Lake Elsinore
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03-11-90 after a horse show
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06-08-91 Junior Prom
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05-09-92 Senior Prom. Yes, I'm really holding him.
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06-23-92 San Onofrey beach
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10-15-93 going to the ballet.jpg
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07-12-97 the big day!
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07-12-97 the big day!
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07-12-97 the big day!
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07-18-98 Art & Alicia's Wedding
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08-98
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Spring 1999
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12-2000
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12-2001
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05-02 Family Portrait
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10-20-02 Central Park in NYC
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05-2003 Family Portrait
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05-29-04 Eric & Debbie's wedding
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05-30-04 Chris & Ahley's wedding
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04-02-05 Hiking in Anzo Borrego
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09-10-2005 bonfire @ the beach
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11-11-2005 at the Lord of the Rings shire set in New Zealand
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09-12-06 Boulder, CO
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07-11-07 Anniversary cruise
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07-12-08 Bike riding in San Luis Obispo
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Road Trip 06-09

It's a jet car!
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That's Jay Leno driving!
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Over the grapevine
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Our B & B was built in 1904
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Ours were the 2 windows on upper left
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Bike riding!
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Seal on a rock
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Cannery Road
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Bike trail parallels an old train track
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Kaisara watching a group of drummers
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A cool house leaving Monterey
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Heading from Monterey to Ashland
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Lake Shasta
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Mt. Shasta
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It's quite pointy in parts
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Sweet!
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Merilee & Gabrielle's place
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Their view
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Merilee's center piece
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At Oregon Shakespeare Festival
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It was good
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A cool sculpture in Ashland
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Walking through the park
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The outdoor theatre we saw our show in
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The main theatre building
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A swimming hole
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1 of 2 duck ponds
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Saying goodbye to the Barrera's
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Downtown Sacramento
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Yes, it is
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Bella, my cousin's daughter
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Claudia & Bella, 2 of Alicia's daughters
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Claudia strikes a pose
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Old town Sacramento
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Aunt Debbie & Uncle Jack
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Gia, Alicia's youngest
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Dinner at Rashelle's restaurant
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Erica & Rashelle
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Art & Gia
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Art & Kaisara having a cigar with Aunt Debbie
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3rd of July fireworks
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Me & my cousin Rashelle
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Me & my cousin Alicia
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I'm keeping Dolce safe from the fireworks
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Thanksgiving '08 in Creede, CO

001 Katie rides the bunny
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002 Driving out the rain finally stopped
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The Smith's
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Fresh Snow!
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Entry way & hallway to music room
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Dining room & loft above
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Loft above living room
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It's a good day
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Katie & Noche
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Knitting in the window seat
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Dining room
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Music room
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Show tunes & Christmas Carols
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View from music room
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Terri & her baby
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Noche all warm & toasty
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Steps toward the Rio Grande
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Chair lift swing
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View from the hot tub
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Kaisara & I stayed in the suite about the garage
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View from our porch
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View from our Bedroom
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View from our bathroom
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Maggie loves the snow
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What a good girl
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Katie catching snowflakes002
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That'll be the Christmas card photo!
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Getting colder
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Who needs snow when you can just be silly?
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Going to town
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On the way to town
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Kaisara's "panda" chocolate dipped banana
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Picturesque snapshot
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Fall is almost gone. Winter is coming.
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Petting the ponies!
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I'm a sucker for great ears!
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Deer on the side of the road
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1st bald eagle sighting
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Isn't he gorgeous!
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2nd bald eagle sighting right outside the window
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Touching the Rio Grande
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Icey hands from touching the river
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Driving home
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Four Corners
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In 4 places at once
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Cruisin' to Cabo

Took the Train to San Diego
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Ship was 2 blocks away
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A Big Boat
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Our Deck Looking Forward
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Lour Deck Looking Back
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Our Cabin
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Our Cabin Again
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And Again
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An Awesome Shower Head
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Ready for the Abandon Ship Drill
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Top of the Atrium
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Middle of the Atrium
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Bottom of the Atrium
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On the Veranda Deck
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View from our room
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View from our room again
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1st Sunset
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Gorgeous Sunsets not bad either
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There'll be lots of sunset pics
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Here's another
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Tuesday started cool
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Don't fall
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The morning wind is cold
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Beautiful
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Kaisara did lots of this
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Formal Night
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Getting some air
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My groom of 10 years
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Another great sunset
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Swan made by our steward
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Woke up Wednesday to this
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Fruit Loops on vacation!
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Getting ready to debark to Cabo
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The ferries we "tendered" on
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Pelicans remind me of Mer
She hates them. 2007-07-11

The main shopping street
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Cabo's shore
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More shore
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Headin' back to the ship
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More Cabo shore
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It kinda' looks scary
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24 hour free pizza. Heaven?
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Wednesday's sunset
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It wasn't really this purple
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Got an elephant tonight!
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The horse races CRACKED me up
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Horse races
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Waiting for dinner
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Dancin' with the wait staff
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Dinosaur!
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Ensenada
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The blow hole flea market
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La Bufadora (blow hole)
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La Bufadora
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Photo op.!
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Nice view
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An excursion of kayakers
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Don't fall
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Find the dancing Indian
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The best churros ever
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Heading back to downtown
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Downtown Ensenada
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Downtown Ensenada
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Great fish tacos
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Biggest Mexican flag we ever saw
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Back on board. Kaisara's napping
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Neat-o clouds
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The Black Pearl. Really.
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Mini golf on top decks
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Good job, Lord!
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Wow
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Our last sunset on this trip
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Horacio & Elvin, our wait staff
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Our table
Couples: 2 honeymooning 1 5-year anniv, our 10-yr & a 20-year! 2007-07-13

Kaisara's towel sculpture
We didn't have 1 that night so Kaisara suprised me. It's not a snake. He informed me that it's an eel. 2007-07-13
Chicago & Des Moines

Tony & Gerri Stanfa
My Dad's buddy from Vietnam 2007-04-07

Tony's Back Yard
Almost no one has a backyard fence. 2007-04-08

First cardinal I've ever seen
Tony & Gerri feed birds, squirrels & racoons. 2007-04-08

Walk-way behind Tony's house
It used to be a rail road track. 2007-04-08

Down town Chicago
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Sears Tower
Still one of the tallest buildings in the world. 2007-04-08

Goin' up!
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Had to lean back to see the top
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103 floors up
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Flat as far as you can see
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View of Lake Michagan
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Centenial Fountain
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Close up of the fountain
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Downtown was deserted
No one there on Easter Sunday. 2007-04-08

View of the skyline
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Daddy & Me
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In the "Land of Lincoln"
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A lamb shaped cake
Apparently a tradition for many though I'd never even heard of it before. 2007-04-08

Gerri & Tony's sister, Elaine
We had Easter dinner at Elaine's house. Delicious lasanga. 2007-04-08

Going to Lunch.
Italian beef sandwiches are delicious by the way. 2007-04-09

Starting to snow!
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The nearby forest preserve
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More of the forest preserve
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A rive runs through it
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Dinner with Jullia
What a blessing. 2007-04-09

Really?
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Driving to Iowa
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Saw some horses
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Had to stop & feed them
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Drove by a tank
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Mississippi River
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Cool rotating bridge
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It was cold!
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The view we woke up to
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Walking back from breakfast.
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Had to scrape of the car
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Daddy lived here as a boy
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Another view of the house
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Formerly Ford's Tavern
My grandfather would take my dad on the motorcycle here and make him wait outside since he way only 10. 2007-04-12

My Aunt Neva's House
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"Abe" with Lucy
I learned that Uncle Abe's name is actually Harold. Lucy is the fattest Chihuaua ever seen. 2007-04-12

Odd name for a gas station
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The State Capitol Building
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Inside the dome of the capitol
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Hi Daddy!
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No 2 ceilings are painted alike
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Beautiful Mosaic
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A close up
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The legal library
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Another look.
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1 of 2 library staircases
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Cows on a building
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More cows on the other side
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Dinner with Abe & Neva
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Rosalind & her favorite nephew
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Abe holding Neva's purse
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With family
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Came home to flowers & love note
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Chillin' in the CO

Weather tracker thingys
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Can you find the bunny?
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That's DOCTOR Facility Manager!
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That's what he's managing!
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Looking at all the science
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There were cows all over Denver
This one's Melissa's favorite. 2006-09-08

Cow
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Another cow
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Different artists designed them
2006-09-08

Last one, I promise
2006-09-08

Yes, yes he is
2006-09-08

Yum, a coffee stirrer
2006-09-08

Yes we are
2006-09-08

Learning Black Jack
2006-09-08

Kai-soar-a
2006-09-09

Couch potatoe & spud
2006-09-09

Those greeters look friendly
2006-09-10

Spoons are yummy too!
2006-09-10

On the way to Boulder
2006-09-10

Gettin' changed in the trunk
2006-09-10

Kaisara fits in the trunk too!
2006-09-10

Pearl Street in Boulder
2006-09-10

Our only sighting of the Rockies
2006-09-10

On a boulder in Boulder
2006-09-10

A boulder can make a good slide
2006-09-10

We walked along the creek
2006-09-10

Too soon for Crike-y?
2006-09-10

Found some boots for Greg
2006-09-10

Cool looking clouds
2006-09-10

A zerbert session was a must
2006-09-11

Fun in the shadows
2006-09-11

Up close cutey
2006-09-11

What a face
2006-09-11

Which one's the jail bird?
2006-09-12

At the playground
2006-09-12

Smiles
2006-09-12

Getting ready to go
2006-09-12

Cherry Lime-aid Rocks
2006-09-12

Last group shot
2006-09-12

I lied, one more
2006-09-12

Taken by Elijah
2006-09-12

Taken by Elijah
2006-09-12
Oh, Canada!

From Winnipeg to Winkler
07/01/06

A very flat countryside
07/01/06

The co-pilot/navigator
07/01/06

The sleepy passenger
07/01/06

Gorgeous clouds
07/01/06

9:30 at night & still light out!
07/01/06

Amy & Brody got in super late
07/01/06

The morning of the wedding
07/02/06

Lydia's family's church
07/02/06

Out front of the church
07/02/06

Out front of the church again
07/02/06

Behind the church. Beautiful!
07/02/06

Daryl played a few worship songs
07/02/06

Almost like a practice run
07/02/06

Here they come!
07/02/06

Kyle & Lydia
07/02/06

Exchanging vows
07/02/06

The parents prayed over them
07/02/06

The Kiss
07/02/06

Mr. & Mrs. Mack!
07/02/06

After the cermony
07/02/06

Ah, the digital age!
07/02/06

Dave, the photographer
07/02/06

King of Taco Night!
07/02/06

Church Lady food rocks!
07/02/06

Daryl & the happy couple
07/02/06

Terri & Ron say "thanks"
07/02/06

After the reception
07/02/06

There was a thunderstorm
074/02/06

Awesome clouds after the storm
07/02/06

All came out to see the rainbow
07/02/06

More clouds
07/02/06

Lydia wanted a storm on her day
07/02/06

Sweet water slide at our hotel!
07/02/06

Daryl's a blurr
07/02/06

Cate goin' backwards
07/02/06

Dave's alive, I promise
07/02/06

We dominated the free breakfast
07/03/06

Driving back up to Winnipeg
07/03/06

Crop duster
07/03/06

Walking around "The Forks"
07/03/06

Counter weight on a draw bridge
07/03/06

Being tourists
07/03/06

At "The Forks"
07/03/06

Daryl abliged in taking a photo
07/03/06

"Take my picture"
07/03/06

The river front
07/03/06

Daryl wish Kaisara'd shut up
07/03/06

A place to rest
07/03/06

Havin' fun
07/03/06

Brand new skate park
07/03/06

Driving around downtown
07/03/06

Our sleepy co-traveler
07/03/06

Assinboine Park
07/03/06

The foot bridge
07/03/06

Walking about Assinboine Park
07/03/06

A view of the river
07/03/06

Sun's getting low at 9:30pm
07/03/06

Walking paths
07/03/06

The river again.
07/03/06

Timers on camera's are great!
07/03/06

Gorgeous!
07/03/06

Delicious sundaes were had
07/03/06
Friends & Family

Having Tea
03/11/06

Only Slightly Amused So Far
03/11/06

Spies Like Us
03/11/06

Cate in the disquise
03/05/06

We were all in on it!
03/05/06

Elijah & Greg
01/14/06

Elijah
01/14/06

Elijah & Kaisara
01/14/06

Melissa, Me & Kaisara
01/14/06

Me too!
12/12/05

The whole lot of us
12/12/05

Mamma & Pappa Bear
12/12/05

Aren't they cute?
12/12/05

We're cute too!
12/12/05
New Zealand 11/05

First View

Almost there

Getting closer

Luanei & her boys

Tony, Jen & Iosua

Our 1st hotel

The Lobby

The lobby lounge

Our room

Our room again

Bathroom w/world's best shower

Our view

Heading out for a walk-a-bout

Sky tower in the distance

Aunt Siva's house

Siva's corner market

Kaisara holding a new cousin

Hanging out at Siva's

Kaisara's dad, Jesse & Tony

Sai, Luanei's oldest

We got her to smile

All smiles

Making us laugh

Siva coloring w/the boys

Luanei's birthday

Aunt Vaisola being silly

On another walk-a-bout

A Maori type carving

Brothers

Ursula & Andrew

Up, Up & Away

Escalators in the mall

Another mall

Little car or big guy?

Cross in any direction you want

Cool building at the waterfront

Aunt Vaisola's house

Waiting for the Devonport ferry

On the ferry

A little windy

Kaisara & Iosia

The seaside village

Little sailor

Walking & shopping

A fabric store!!!

Cabbage & kale as landscaping

Having fun

Enjoying a ginger beer

Kaisara napping

Heading back to Auckland

Our doorman Ross

Our 2nd hotel room

Our room

Not the best shower head ever

Prayer meeting for grandma

Grandma

Part of the Sua

Sua again

Slides are fun

Tropical hillside

Pasture land for cows

On the way to the shire

Gorgeous beach w/whole shells

On the beach

More beach

Tony & Jen

Over looking the plain

It was a beautiful day

1st stop at the shire

View from the rest stop

More view & my finger

Her name is Bossy. Really

Feeding the sheep

Just an average sheep farm
Fri 19a.JPG 2005-11-11

Sheep got it rough

The farm the Shire's on

More of the farm

Sunny & warm

View of the party tree & lake

A closer look

Hobbit holes

Another hobbit hole

Don't think we'd fit

Tony & Jen house shopping

Bag End getting repaired

The party tree

View of where the mill was

5'9" is too tall for a Hobbit

Walking by Sam's 1st house

Susan's birthday

Watching a wish being made

Heading to the flea market

The flea market

Ursula & Andrew

Smiled so big they've no eyes

Kaisara & cousin Sophie

Sai

At the aquarium

Under water tunnel

64 floors up & still cute

Brave huh?

Over looking a dorment volcano

Cows grazing in the volcano

At a richy-rich beach

With Uncle Fred

Looking from 1 tree hill

Kaisara & Luanei

Jesse & nephew Semu

Aunts Longo & Filoi & Susan

Waiting for dinner

Waiting for dinner

Tony & Jen

Someone feed the Samoan

At church

Got a white hat. You'll fit in!

Big Sunday lunch

Uncle Fred

Aunt Filoi

Got her to smile again!

Saying goodbye at the airport

The whole lot of us

Goofing off.

Getting on the plane
Things I've Made

O'Keefe Dress
02-15-2008

A Little Night Music 1
10-16-2007

A Little Night Music 2
10-16-2007

A Little Night Music 3
10-16-2007

Wedding gown quilt
09-22-2007

My 1st knitted purse!
Given to Lydia Mack for her birthday in Julne. 2007-February

Mariners Compass Quilt
Completed 04/01/07

Handbag for Cat
03/25/07

Prince & the Pauper Lady Jane
January 2007

Prince & Pauper King & Prince
January 2007

Baby Avelua's Quilt
December 2006

"A Christmas Carol" Gown
November 2006

Miles Armstrong's baby quilt
November 2006

"James & the Giant Peach" Worm
October 2006

"James & the Giant Peach" Spider
October 2006

Alexis' Prom Dress
May, 2006

Baby Savelio Niumata Quilt
May, 2006

My dress for Ursula's wedding
June, 2005. Drape added for work photo April, 2006.

Church Banners
Made 4 of them, eash 10 feet x 3 feet. November 2005

Baby Joseph Jagich Quilt
April, 2006

Dana's Gala Dress
March, 2006

8 Bridesmaids for Katy Ford
July, 2005

Just the veil for Ursula
June, 2005

Just My Tie Skirt
May, 2005

Just My Skirt
May, 2005

Square for Friendship Baby Quilt
April, 2005

Baby Elijah Friendship Quilt
March, 2005

Elijah Armstrong's 1st Quilt
Made December, 2004. Photo taken July, 2005

Baby Molly Smilth Quilt
July, 2004

Bridal Alterations & My Skirt
July, 2004

Bodice for "Lvrs & Executioners"
December, 2003

Costume "Emporer's New Clothes"
October, 2003

Dress for "Shrew"
April, 2003

Annabelle's friendship quilt.JPG
August, 2002

Corset & Skirt
December, 2001

Album Cover Costume for Amy
March, 2001

Wedding Gown for Erica
March, 2001

Finished Grandma's Quilt for Jen
December, 2000

Wedding Gown for Michelle
December, 2000
Home Improvements

Before: Master Bathroom
01-2007

After: Master Bathroom
After 01.JPG 2008-03-04

Before: Master Bathroom
01-2007

After: Master Bathroom
11-2007

Before: Master Bathroom
01-2007

After: Master Bathroom
11-2007

Before: Master Bathroom
01-2007

After: Master Bathroom
After 04.JPG 2008-03-04

Before: Master Bathroom
01-2007

After: Master Bathroom
11-2007

After: Master Bathroom
11-2007

After: Master Bathroom
11-2007

After: Entryway
7 coats of paint, new door & crown moldings

After: Entryway

After: Entryway
New ceramic tile & base boards

After: Entryway
New light fixture & crown molding

After: Guest Bath
New mirror & shelf

After: Guest Bath
Towel rack & shower curtain

After: Guest Bath
Mirror, light fixture, crown molding & window (which now has a curtain)

After: Guest Bath
New toilet, new ceramic tile, refinished vanity

Before: Master Bedroom
Lovely smoke-stained walls & cupboards

After: Master Bedroom
Paint, crown & door moldings, & base boards

Before: Master Bedroom
Yuck.

After: Master Bedroom
New bed, bed clothes, etc.

Before: Master Bedroom
Gross

After:Master Bedroom
New clock, ottoman, sconces

Before: Master Bedroom

After: Master Bedroom
New drapes

After: Master Bedroom
Kaisara had to installed wiring in the ceiling & wall for our ceiling fan.