Wednesday, May 12, 2010
May 2010 Wedding Prep
Monday, April 19, 2010
Agata and the Volcano
I am wondering if Agata is doing okay and if she could give us an eye-witness report of the volcanic ash falling from the sky? (Eye-witness is one of those words we should use in the Polish/American slang game). I also would like to hear an overview of her research goals in France.
Hope you are doing well. Was it hard to get a bus ticket to go to Poland?
Hope you are doing well. Was it hard to get a bus ticket to go to Poland?
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Fall Backpack?
Well, there's been a lot of confusion around about my summer plans, so let me state for the record that I do NOT have secret plans to go to Thailand with Brynna (although I'm sure she's a wonderful person :).
Instead, I'll be in Europe, first in Paris for a few weeks (starting June 7th) with Agata and then most likely in Berlin for 6 weeks, from the first week of July until mid-August. Then I'll hang out in Poland for a bit before flying home around the 1st of September.
After that I have 13 days until Agata flies into Seattle, and I think it would be really fun to do a backpacking trip with my brohas and pappy and anyone else who could. The earliest I could come back would be the last few days of August, and I'd have to head back up to Seattle a day or two before the 13th; I'm willing to do anything, a long hike or just an extended weekender (I think that's Labor Day weekend, now?) within that period. I don't know what the weather is like and what places would be good to go to, but I bet we could find something fun.
Anywho, let me know what y'all think and if you'll have time. I'm going to buy my ticket in the next week or so, and will probably get it for Sept 1st unless there's a reason to come a few days earlier. I know everybody's busy (me included); Dad, if all else can't, would you be up to trouncing around in the woods just the two of us?
At any rate, I'm very determined to do something, as I don't really know where I'll be in the coming summers and when will be the next time I'll be able to enjoy a romp in the Rugged West.
Instead, I'll be in Europe, first in Paris for a few weeks (starting June 7th) with Agata and then most likely in Berlin for 6 weeks, from the first week of July until mid-August. Then I'll hang out in Poland for a bit before flying home around the 1st of September.
After that I have 13 days until Agata flies into Seattle, and I think it would be really fun to do a backpacking trip with my brohas and pappy and anyone else who could. The earliest I could come back would be the last few days of August, and I'd have to head back up to Seattle a day or two before the 13th; I'm willing to do anything, a long hike or just an extended weekender (I think that's Labor Day weekend, now?) within that period. I don't know what the weather is like and what places would be good to go to, but I bet we could find something fun.
Anywho, let me know what y'all think and if you'll have time. I'm going to buy my ticket in the next week or so, and will probably get it for Sept 1st unless there's a reason to come a few days earlier. I know everybody's busy (me included); Dad, if all else can't, would you be up to trouncing around in the woods just the two of us?
At any rate, I'm very determined to do something, as I don't really know where I'll be in the coming summers and when will be the next time I'll be able to enjoy a romp in the Rugged West.
Monday, April 12, 2010
So much news...
We keep reading the news about Poland. I remember (everyone in my generation does) when John F. Kennedy was shot. We were all devastated. I realize now that we lost our President. But we lost one leader. This is an incomprehensible blow to a country, to lose elected leaders, military officials, financial leaders in one blow. We are very concerned and hope that the regrouping can be orderly and inspired. We especially hope and pray that Agata and Barbara can be blessed and comforted at this time.
We are having a wedding in three weeks, give or take a few days. Ready or not....We're sort of ready. I look forward to seeing all of you.
Mike and Meri have moved. They are staying in an extended stay motel in Bellevue. Aunt Meri cried for a week. But their new home looks beautiful. Check it out: 1817 SE 8th Place, Renton.
She doesn't have much good to say about the area. I think I would have liked a small home in a funner area, but I don't think they wanted to cross the lake. (is it necessary? I don't know...)
Agata leaves tomorrow for Poland and Paris. I hope her research is exciting and successful. Travis and Brynna (yup. Brynna is going to Thailand) leave the night of the wedding for Thailand.
Take care all of you.
Love, Mom
We are having a wedding in three weeks, give or take a few days. Ready or not....We're sort of ready. I look forward to seeing all of you.
Mike and Meri have moved. They are staying in an extended stay motel in Bellevue. Aunt Meri cried for a week. But their new home looks beautiful. Check it out: 1817 SE 8th Place, Renton.
She doesn't have much good to say about the area. I think I would have liked a small home in a funner area, but I don't think they wanted to cross the lake. (is it necessary? I don't know...)
Agata leaves tomorrow for Poland and Paris. I hope her research is exciting and successful. Travis and Brynna (yup. Brynna is going to Thailand) leave the night of the wedding for Thailand.
Take care all of you.
Love, Mom
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Sneak peak of new apartment!
Here is a sneak peak of our new apartment, plus the table and chairs we bought.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
March 31
It snowed all day today. What's up with "in like a lion, out like a lamb?" It's supposed to snow tomorrow.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Spring in Sandy
Hello Family,
We have had some pretty typical March weather here: it changes all of the time. I'm glad for the rain and I put up with the snow. We all celebrate the warmer sunny days.
Tommy and Rilee are so busy. Tommy could probably work twelve hours a day on his job. They are looking at apartments and buying furniture. The wedding list is about finished. Hopefully invites will go out this week. Rilee tries her dress on tomorrow. I trust Rilee is doing well in school. We don't talk about it much.
Alex is busy. He and Brynna went to the Hindu festival in Spanish Fork, the color festival. He said it was a popular event. He leaves for Thailand the night of the wedding.
Tyler and Dawn and the girls are busy. Dawn isn't getting as much sleep as she would like. Lilah loves her Mommy and seems to make up for lost time during the night. Laurel is very independent and talking a lot. She loves to explore and asks to go see "boys" all of the time. Usually she is right. There are noisy boys playing somewhere outside. Tyler is busy at the restuarant and with the girls at home. He is so patient with his daughters and they love him. Saturday was NCAA finals in Salt Lake and the restaurant was slammed.
Travis and Agata are living with friends. Agata leaves for Poland on the 13th of April. She has some important work to do researching in France. Travis is going to Europe about a month later, I think. They will look for a new apartment when they get back. (and new stuff.) We will miss their cute apartment. They will not miss all of the problems that came with it. They are definitely off to the next adventure.
Jenni has her cast off. She's glad about that. But her arm still hurts. Her Dad has been visiting this weekend. She said the weather was gorgeous and they were going to the beach. Seattle Springs are so beautiful! They had a picnic on campus during cherry blossom time with Agata and Travis.
Dad and I are trying to get the garden and yard in some kind of shape. Dad's work is going well. He enjoys it. They did some major re-organizing, but it has had little negative effect. I'm busy doing the everyday things. I look forward to a very special time with the wedding and everyone here.
Hope you are all well and happy. We love you! I
We have had some pretty typical March weather here: it changes all of the time. I'm glad for the rain and I put up with the snow. We all celebrate the warmer sunny days.
Tommy and Rilee are so busy. Tommy could probably work twelve hours a day on his job. They are looking at apartments and buying furniture. The wedding list is about finished. Hopefully invites will go out this week. Rilee tries her dress on tomorrow. I trust Rilee is doing well in school. We don't talk about it much.
Alex is busy. He and Brynna went to the Hindu festival in Spanish Fork, the color festival. He said it was a popular event. He leaves for Thailand the night of the wedding.
Tyler and Dawn and the girls are busy. Dawn isn't getting as much sleep as she would like. Lilah loves her Mommy and seems to make up for lost time during the night. Laurel is very independent and talking a lot. She loves to explore and asks to go see "boys" all of the time. Usually she is right. There are noisy boys playing somewhere outside. Tyler is busy at the restuarant and with the girls at home. He is so patient with his daughters and they love him. Saturday was NCAA finals in Salt Lake and the restaurant was slammed.
Travis and Agata are living with friends. Agata leaves for Poland on the 13th of April. She has some important work to do researching in France. Travis is going to Europe about a month later, I think. They will look for a new apartment when they get back. (and new stuff.) We will miss their cute apartment. They will not miss all of the problems that came with it. They are definitely off to the next adventure.
Jenni has her cast off. She's glad about that. But her arm still hurts. Her Dad has been visiting this weekend. She said the weather was gorgeous and they were going to the beach. Seattle Springs are so beautiful! They had a picnic on campus during cherry blossom time with Agata and Travis.
Dad and I are trying to get the garden and yard in some kind of shape. Dad's work is going well. He enjoys it. They did some major re-organizing, but it has had little negative effect. I'm busy doing the everyday things. I look forward to a very special time with the wedding and everyone here.
Hope you are all well and happy. We love you! I
Monday, March 15, 2010
Happy March Birthday, Agata!
Happy Birthday Agata! Sorry we missed the actual date. We have been experiencing bad weather here in the form of the stomach flu and head colds (and cold, wet rain and snow). We hope you had a fun day. We love you and wish we could spend more time together.
Tommy has started work. He and Rilee are so busy with school and wedding. The wedding is about seven weeks (maybe eight). I thought that when the Spring bulbs are up, there will be a wedding, and they are starting to come up.
Jenni has a broken elbow. She and Danny went mountain biking at a park and had a great time until she fell on her elbow. At times like this (well, at all times) I wish we lived closer. This is going to be very frustrating for her.
Sunday we had a chance to bless Laurel and Lilah in our home with the Bishops here from our ward and from the ward by Tyler and Dawn's house. We had a St. Patrick's Day dinner afterwards. We figured that Dawn is quite Irish and I'm some Irish, so it seemed appropriate. We had a wonderful day. Alex and Brynna stayed Saturday night and got up early (daylight savings time) for church with me. Tommy and Rilee were here later. Before we knew it, it was 10:00 p.m. It felt exactly like 9:00 p.m. We still needed an hour or so to wind down before bed.
We haven't really seen the sun all winter. This is all going to be a shock. I'm going to REI to buy a sun hat. I don't think I can take it.
We are going to miss Agata at the wedding. I think Travis is planning on going to Poland for the summer. He will be here in May for the wedding. Brynna is coming and Alex is staying until the night of the wedding dinner. Then he is off to Thailand for the summer. Danny and Jenni and boys will be here. I look forward to Jenni's advice, enthusiasm and encouragement.
Danny asked what Dennis and I had planned for the summer. My plans go up to May 6 and no further. I dream of seeing you all and having some great memories. I think Travis and Dennis are talking about a fifty-miler in the Uintahs which I suspect could be turned into a Washington hike. I would like to go crash on a beach bed on the Caribbean and order a limoda.
Grandpa's 80th birthday is coming up, March 30, I think.
We love you all!
Mom
Tommy has started work. He and Rilee are so busy with school and wedding. The wedding is about seven weeks (maybe eight). I thought that when the Spring bulbs are up, there will be a wedding, and they are starting to come up.
Jenni has a broken elbow. She and Danny went mountain biking at a park and had a great time until she fell on her elbow. At times like this (well, at all times) I wish we lived closer. This is going to be very frustrating for her.
Sunday we had a chance to bless Laurel and Lilah in our home with the Bishops here from our ward and from the ward by Tyler and Dawn's house. We had a St. Patrick's Day dinner afterwards. We figured that Dawn is quite Irish and I'm some Irish, so it seemed appropriate. We had a wonderful day. Alex and Brynna stayed Saturday night and got up early (daylight savings time) for church with me. Tommy and Rilee were here later. Before we knew it, it was 10:00 p.m. It felt exactly like 9:00 p.m. We still needed an hour or so to wind down before bed.
We haven't really seen the sun all winter. This is all going to be a shock. I'm going to REI to buy a sun hat. I don't think I can take it.
We are going to miss Agata at the wedding. I think Travis is planning on going to Poland for the summer. He will be here in May for the wedding. Brynna is coming and Alex is staying until the night of the wedding dinner. Then he is off to Thailand for the summer. Danny and Jenni and boys will be here. I look forward to Jenni's advice, enthusiasm and encouragement.
Danny asked what Dennis and I had planned for the summer. My plans go up to May 6 and no further. I dream of seeing you all and having some great memories. I think Travis and Dennis are talking about a fifty-miler in the Uintahs which I suspect could be turned into a Washington hike. I would like to go crash on a beach bed on the Caribbean and order a limoda.
Grandpa's 80th birthday is coming up, March 30, I think.
We love you all!
Mom
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
News from Utah
Tommy got a job with McCann Agency in Salt Lake. It was his top choice. Congratulations!
The wedding is in about nine weeks.
Tyler just survived two days of stomach flu. It was awful and over, I hope.
Rilee has the Hunger Banquet twice this week.
Alex is home from Thailand. What a strange experience he had. (ask him). It was good to have him arrive home healthy and on time.
My toes are healed and I miss the beautiful place we visited in Mexico.
Dennis is way too busy at work.
I'm grateful for Christmas and the Olympics. Great way to get through winter. But I wish I could get "O Canada" out of my head. (they played it a lot!)
Hope all is well with you!
Love, Mom
The wedding is in about nine weeks.
Tyler just survived two days of stomach flu. It was awful and over, I hope.
Rilee has the Hunger Banquet twice this week.
Alex is home from Thailand. What a strange experience he had. (ask him). It was good to have him arrive home healthy and on time.
My toes are healed and I miss the beautiful place we visited in Mexico.
Dennis is way too busy at work.
I'm grateful for Christmas and the Olympics. Great way to get through winter. But I wish I could get "O Canada" out of my head. (they played it a lot!)
Hope all is well with you!
Love, Mom
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
News
Danny made it home from Boise with the subaru. He said it was kind of boring. Now that's my kind of trip! He is going on a scout winter camp next weekend. Is there winter in Seattle?
Is everyone enjoying the Olympics? Apparently the mountain area where the ski competitions take place is a disaster because of warm weather and rain. What a winter! Dennis is in Mississippi. It's snowing. We are enjoying watching the ice skating. I loved the women's mogul competition.
Alex goes to Thailand on Friday. It will be an intense trip. He is trying to promote BYU study abroad programs to educators from all over the world. He will be staying in an inexpensive hotel (nice) while they stay in a fancy tourist one. He knows Thailand.
Tommy is busy. He has a part time job and is interviewing for several full time jobs.
Tyler and Dawn are busy with the girls and work. Lilah smiles and laughs all the time, unless she is hungry or sleepy. She's a lot of fun. Laurel calls Dennis "Pop" and adores him. She loves to be outside.
I am officially sick of winter. Anyone would be living here. But I'm not done with my projects, so I'll keep on with them. Tommy sat on the deck the other day in the sun. It was still cold, but not terrible. The sun in Mexico was so nice.
Travis and Agata are busy with school. They went to a Polish Restaurant for Agata's name day. Soon it will be her birthday!
We love to hear from all of you. Dad will be home Friday night.
Love, Mom
Is everyone enjoying the Olympics? Apparently the mountain area where the ski competitions take place is a disaster because of warm weather and rain. What a winter! Dennis is in Mississippi. It's snowing. We are enjoying watching the ice skating. I loved the women's mogul competition.
Alex goes to Thailand on Friday. It will be an intense trip. He is trying to promote BYU study abroad programs to educators from all over the world. He will be staying in an inexpensive hotel (nice) while they stay in a fancy tourist one. He knows Thailand.
Tommy is busy. He has a part time job and is interviewing for several full time jobs.
Tyler and Dawn are busy with the girls and work. Lilah smiles and laughs all the time, unless she is hungry or sleepy. She's a lot of fun. Laurel calls Dennis "Pop" and adores him. She loves to be outside.
I am officially sick of winter. Anyone would be living here. But I'm not done with my projects, so I'll keep on with them. Tommy sat on the deck the other day in the sun. It was still cold, but not terrible. The sun in Mexico was so nice.
Travis and Agata are busy with school. They went to a Polish Restaurant for Agata's name day. Soon it will be her birthday!
We love to hear from all of you. Dad will be home Friday night.
Love, Mom
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Tulum Beach
Tulum Seacoast
Monday, February 08, 2010
Mexico-Coba ruins
Mexico
Our room was at the top of the stairs
Sunday, February 07, 2010
30 Miles for 30 Years
Hey all,
I had an AWESOME birthday party yesterday! The 30 mile run around Seattle went perfectly. The weather was 57 degrees and sunny, with beautiful views the whole time. Jenni arranged for Aaron Kennard to show up unexpectedly and run with me. That was an amazing surprise. I had lots of support from friends and it was a great experience. Check out a few pictures I've posted to my facebook page.
Love!
Danny
I had an AWESOME birthday party yesterday! The 30 mile run around Seattle went perfectly. The weather was 57 degrees and sunny, with beautiful views the whole time. Jenni arranged for Aaron Kennard to show up unexpectedly and run with me. That was an amazing surprise. I had lots of support from friends and it was a great experience. Check out a few pictures I've posted to my facebook page.
Love!
Danny
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
January
Dad and I are off to Tulum, Mexico on Monday. I'm sure we'll have a wonderful time. I have officially nested here to wait out winter. I have endless house projects before the garden needs me. I'm sure we will have a great time, though. I have to say, though, I love being where I am at and it's hard to leave the family I'm with, but after I start travelling, I like it.
I miss seeing all of you who live far away. I can't wait until we are together again. Travis says he is very busy. I'm sure Agata is busy getting ready for her research in France and teaching of the U of W. Danny and Jenni are always busy and having fun. Jenni is involved in a bake sale to raise money for Haitian relief. Ollie was sick for a few days, but is feeling better. I can just imagine the smiles Milo is giving everyone. Jak love to ride his new bike.
Alex and Brynna visited us last weekend. We enjoyed them a lot. Rilee and Tommy have made some decisions about their wedding. Do you remember the Fort Douglas Historic Theater? You may want to talk to them. It's going to be a lot of fun. Rilee is busy with the International Development Club. She has a banquet this weekend at the Springville Art Museum. Tommy is looking for a job and doing some contract work.
Tyler and Dawn are busy working. Dawn is covering for her boss, Kerry, who is going on maternity leave. I'm sure Dawn will do a great job managing the store. I think she will like not working in the cafe for a while. Laurel has turned into a world-class sleeper. She loves her nap time. Lilah eats and eats, smiles and sleeps. Laurel loves books.
Take care while we are gone. We will have phones in Mexican (cell-same numbers) Call us if you need to. We'll call back when we aren't wet or sandy.
Love you all so much,
Mom
I miss seeing all of you who live far away. I can't wait until we are together again. Travis says he is very busy. I'm sure Agata is busy getting ready for her research in France and teaching of the U of W. Danny and Jenni are always busy and having fun. Jenni is involved in a bake sale to raise money for Haitian relief. Ollie was sick for a few days, but is feeling better. I can just imagine the smiles Milo is giving everyone. Jak love to ride his new bike.
Alex and Brynna visited us last weekend. We enjoyed them a lot. Rilee and Tommy have made some decisions about their wedding. Do you remember the Fort Douglas Historic Theater? You may want to talk to them. It's going to be a lot of fun. Rilee is busy with the International Development Club. She has a banquet this weekend at the Springville Art Museum. Tommy is looking for a job and doing some contract work.
Tyler and Dawn are busy working. Dawn is covering for her boss, Kerry, who is going on maternity leave. I'm sure Dawn will do a great job managing the store. I think she will like not working in the cafe for a while. Laurel has turned into a world-class sleeper. She loves her nap time. Lilah eats and eats, smiles and sleeps. Laurel loves books.
Take care while we are gone. We will have phones in Mexican (cell-same numbers) Call us if you need to. We'll call back when we aren't wet or sandy.
Love you all so much,
Mom
Monday, January 04, 2010
Happy New Year
Thanks for a wonderful Christmas! I enjoyed it so much. We played games, ate delicious cheese, watched Corner Gas (sorry Rilee), ate and ate. Thanks everyone for making an extraordinary effort to be here. The big news is that Rilee and Tommy are officially engaged. Congratulations! The ring is beautiful. Also, Danny and Jenni bought a beautiful new vehicle. Their ride home went smoothly. Danny's feet have adjusted to barefoot running and he is loving it. Alex is going to Thailand in February. Agata comes home to Seattle tomorrow. Tyler and Dawn are adjusting to having Dawn work. So far, so good. They miss seeing each other, though. The Christmas party at their house was so much fun. Tommy is at home in Utah updating his computer skills and making a website to apply for jobs. Rilee is back at BYU starting one of the busiest semesters of her life. Alex's friend, Brynna is back. Alex must be very busy preparing to leave for a week in February.
Dennis and I are home putting away Christmas stuff. It's a comfort to know that the days will begin to get longer. Soon it will be fun to be outside. Ollie fed the bunny and played in the sandbox while he was here. He didn't seem to mind the cold. Laurel always wants to go outside.
We love you and miss you! I'll never forget Danny laughing on the phone after his car quit for the second time on his trip. It was a great trial, but they came through it, cheerful at the end. We know you all face challenges and hope you can meet them with faith and courage.
I finished War and Peace. It was completely worth reading. I was puzzled by the ending, but now I am stunned by it. I think it's a book about men becoming men. Very unusual.
I'll try to post some photos.
Love, Mom
Dennis and I are home putting away Christmas stuff. It's a comfort to know that the days will begin to get longer. Soon it will be fun to be outside. Ollie fed the bunny and played in the sandbox while he was here. He didn't seem to mind the cold. Laurel always wants to go outside.
We love you and miss you! I'll never forget Danny laughing on the phone after his car quit for the second time on his trip. It was a great trial, but they came through it, cheerful at the end. We know you all face challenges and hope you can meet them with faith and courage.
I finished War and Peace. It was completely worth reading. I was puzzled by the ending, but now I am stunned by it. I think it's a book about men becoming men. Very unusual.
I'll try to post some photos.
Love, Mom
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Christmas plans
Here is our official Christmas schedule (as far as we know). We figured we'd post it here so people can plan accordingly. We want to see you all as often as possible so hopefully this works. Let us know if we are missing anything. IMPORTANT: Sunday afternoon around 5 everyone is invited to the Christensens for dinner and Milo's blessing. We hope everyone can come!
SLEEPING AT CURRITS Dec 24-Dec 28:
Thursday Dec 24--arrive around dinnertime for Christmas eve festivities.
Dec 25--wake up at 6:30 am (not our choice) and run around the house waking everyone else up to open presents. Sometime we'll go over to Christensens for lunch or dinner. Be back before bedtime (7:30 pm).
Dec 26 Hang with Currits
Dec 27 Church 9 at Christensens--be there all day to help prepare for dinner. Bless Milo at the Christensen house around 5:00 and have light dinner--EVERYONE invited of course.
Dec 28 Happy Birthday Dennis! Move to Christensens sometime in afternoon maybe just before dinner. i.e. 3:30??
SLEEPING AT CHRISTENSENS Dec 28-Jan 3--come over to Currits sometime time New Year's eve day or New Year's Day.
Can't wait to see you all!!!
SLEEPING AT CURRITS Dec 24-Dec 28:
Thursday Dec 24--arrive around dinnertime for Christmas eve festivities.
Dec 25--wake up at 6:30 am (not our choice) and run around the house waking everyone else up to open presents. Sometime we'll go over to Christensens for lunch or dinner. Be back before bedtime (7:30 pm).
Dec 26 Hang with Currits
Dec 27 Church 9 at Christensens--be there all day to help prepare for dinner. Bless Milo at the Christensen house around 5:00 and have light dinner--EVERYONE invited of course.
Dec 28 Happy Birthday Dennis! Move to Christensens sometime in afternoon maybe just before dinner. i.e. 3:30??
SLEEPING AT CHRISTENSENS Dec 28-Jan 3--come over to Currits sometime time New Year's eve day or New Year's Day.
Can't wait to see you all!!!
Monday, December 07, 2009
Rilee's New Smoothie
Rilee says this smoothie, recommended by a friend, keeps her going.
Fill the blender half-way with washed spinach leaves.
Add 1/2 cup Yogurt
some berries
enough water to make it mix
Enjoy. She says it's really good.
Fill the blender half-way with washed spinach leaves.
Add 1/2 cup Yogurt
some berries
enough water to make it mix
Enjoy. She says it's really good.
Agata Morka Ph.d.
Congratulations, Agata, on passing your Ph.d. exams. I know you worked hard to prepare. I would like to know more details. I imagine that the rest of your work will be pleasant and relatively stress-free. That's what I'm hoping. We are so proud of you and grateful that this step is successively over. Are you ready to coach Travis?
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Running Blogs
So, I mentioned to Travis the other day that I started a running blog, a fact that usually puts people to sleep at the very thought. However, Travis actually showed some interest in checking it out. So, in case anybody else is also, here's the link: http://dancurrit.fastrunningblog.com/.
Mainly I've been using this blog to discuss with my old friend Aaron Kennard the progress we are making in our barefoot running experiments. I'm having some trouble making the adjustment, but Aaron is on fire. If you want to read some very entertaining posts about Aaron running barefoot in Denver in the winter, check out his blog too: http://aaronkennard.fastrunningblog.com/.
Stay warm and I love you all!
Danny
Mainly I've been using this blog to discuss with my old friend Aaron Kennard the progress we are making in our barefoot running experiments. I'm having some trouble making the adjustment, but Aaron is on fire. If you want to read some very entertaining posts about Aaron running barefoot in Denver in the winter, check out his blog too: http://aaronkennard.fastrunningblog.com/.
Stay warm and I love you all!
Danny
Friday, December 04, 2009
Fantastic Mr. Fox
I saw this the other day, and it was pretty incredible. I think that we should try to see it over Christmas.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Gift Exchange
Thanksgiving was so much fun! I hope everyone feels better soon. That cold was powerful. Dawn has pneumonia. I'm supposed to help her for a few hours today, but I finally have the cold (not too serious yet.)
I'm thinking that the names I drew for Dawn and Tyler start with an "A" and an "R". Anyone want to challenge that? Let me know. I think that's right.
Good luck in the next three weeks in wrapping up all of your studies and all of your presents. Being together is the best present.
Love, Mom
I'm thinking that the names I drew for Dawn and Tyler start with an "A" and an "R". Anyone want to challenge that? Let me know. I think that's right.
Good luck in the next three weeks in wrapping up all of your studies and all of your presents. Being together is the best present.
Love, Mom
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Lilah
I learned today that Lilah has an "h" on the end of her name. I didn't know this, but I have often thought that I wished they had spelled it Lilah. How did this communication not come about? Who knows. When I was a little girl I remember standing by the telephone pole in front of our house on Seventh East and making three promises to myself: someday I would live in the mountains like Heidi, someday I would go to the place cowboys were from from, and someday I would go to where the pioneers went. After a few years all of my wishes came true.
All of you were going to be named Susannah with an "h" on the end. I like that H.
All of you were going to be named Susannah with an "h" on the end. I like that H.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Thanksgiving
I heard a rumor recently that some Currits will be venturing up from Utah for a thanksgiving in Brisky Canyon. I just wanted to say that I think this is wonderful news and it will be very awesome to see you all. I look forward to some muddy football and late night hot-tubbing. And by late night I mean 9:00, so don't even think about trying to get me to stay up later.
Look forward to seeing you!
Danny
Look forward to seeing you!
Danny
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Hello Strangers!!
I miss the blog! But more importantly, I miss you all! Boulder is going splendidly. I actually haven't seen too much of it, as I work the hours of a young soccer ball sower in a 3rd world country. The agency I am at is cool. It has been ranked the top agency in the world two years running now, and was in some big magazines top ten internships in any field, so its a blessing to be here. They are known for working beginners to death and paying them next to nothing, so thats not too great. So, a few of the clients they have here: GAP, Old Navy, Burger King, Domino's, Mircrosoft, VW, American Express, Coke Zero, and some smaller ones. I have mainly been working on Old Navy and Domino's (look for their new campaign coming out soon, its actually pretty cool...). Its fun, most of the time.
So, I can't wait for Thanksgiving, and Christmas is right around the corner! We should start telling everyone our Christmas plans, and then try to plan a few special things when everyone will be in town, like an Indian food night ant Royal India, perchance... I think this will be the first Christmas with everyone in town we have had for a long while, right? And are we doing names? Or just gifts for everyone? Names sounds like a good idea right now, as there are a lot of people to get gifts for these day... Maybe just grownups draw names, and we all get the kids something? What say ye, masses?
Love you all!
So, I can't wait for Thanksgiving, and Christmas is right around the corner! We should start telling everyone our Christmas plans, and then try to plan a few special things when everyone will be in town, like an Indian food night ant Royal India, perchance... I think this will be the first Christmas with everyone in town we have had for a long while, right? And are we doing names? Or just gifts for everyone? Names sounds like a good idea right now, as there are a lot of people to get gifts for these day... Maybe just grownups draw names, and we all get the kids something? What say ye, masses?
Love you all!
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Halloween photos
Happy halloween everyone! Hope you all celebrated the season with lots of costumes and candy. We sure did. Click here to visit our blog and see some photos: http://web.me.com/thecurrits/Site/Blog_/Blog_.html.
Love you all!
Danny
Love you all!
Danny
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Lila and Dawn
Lila Dawn Currit
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Welcome Lilah
Congratulations to Tyler and Dawn! Lilah looks like a beautiful girl and we are excited to meet her. I'm glad everything went so well (Tyler said on the phone that it was easy :).
I have been promising everyone that I will post a photo of Oliver's finger, and I will, but I just realized that the one I have is from right after the removal of the cast, and it looks really gross. So, I'll snap a new one with the new and improved, healed version tomorrow.
Love you all!
Danny
I have been promising everyone that I will post a photo of Oliver's finger, and I will, but I just realized that the one I have is from right after the removal of the cast, and it looks really gross. So, I'll snap a new one with the new and improved, healed version tomorrow.
Love you all!
Danny
Friday, October 16, 2009
Lila Dawn Currit
Wednesday Oct. 21, 2009 is the date. Hopefully Lila will be born quickly and safely. Dawn and Tyler feel pretty good about the plans. We will be taking care of Laurel and visiting at the hospital as much as we can. Dawn will be at the Intermountain Medical Center's Women's Center. We pray that all goes well and are excited to hold Lila.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Christmas
Okay, I know you don't want to think about it, but all I want for Christmas (besides games, parties, letters, and fun) is a family calendar with photos and birthdays. I don't know how to make it, but I could try. I would be glad to help fund it. I think it's too much to ask anyone who has had a baby this year to make it. I am on the verge of stumbling through some computer program myself to make one. Stop me if you want. Help me if you can.
Thought you might like to know.
Thought you might like to know.
Hey! Why no posts?
We need to re-vitalize this thing. I hesitate to write because I never do anything interesting! I could keep you posted on the goings-on at work but that would even bore me. Sadly, the biggest event on the horizon is that I turn 60 in December. This is causing me to re-think my life plan. At this point, retirement no longer seems like an abstract concept but like something that may really happen. Kind of have mixed feelings about that. Not sure what I would do if I didn't go to work, that sort of thing. On the other hand, I am enjoying having quite a bit of vacation and a little free money to enjoy it.
This year has been quite a year. I had to travel quite a bit the first part of the year. Fortunately, I was able to talk Jo into joining me on two of those trips. Combine those with the trips to Washington and the trip to Colorado and it has been quite a year. And that doesn't even count the addition of Milo and, soon, Lila and Dawn and Ty's wedding. Yes, it was quite a year.
Jo and I are really enjoying Netflix now that we can watch the streaming video on our TV. We find there are very few things we watch on network television now. Unfortunately, we can't watch Hulu and nbc.com over our Roku device. I am still trying to figure out the best way to get an inexpensive computer to hook up to the TV to watch those shows on. Not really necessary, but it would be nice. For now, we have Tommy's Mac that we watch those shows on. If any of you find something on Netflix streaming that you really like, post suggestions on the blog. Thanks.
This year has been quite a year. I had to travel quite a bit the first part of the year. Fortunately, I was able to talk Jo into joining me on two of those trips. Combine those with the trips to Washington and the trip to Colorado and it has been quite a year. And that doesn't even count the addition of Milo and, soon, Lila and Dawn and Ty's wedding. Yes, it was quite a year.
Jo and I are really enjoying Netflix now that we can watch the streaming video on our TV. We find there are very few things we watch on network television now. Unfortunately, we can't watch Hulu and nbc.com over our Roku device. I am still trying to figure out the best way to get an inexpensive computer to hook up to the TV to watch those shows on. Not really necessary, but it would be nice. For now, we have Tommy's Mac that we watch those shows on. If any of you find something on Netflix streaming that you really like, post suggestions on the blog. Thanks.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Mom Writes
Oct. 2, 2009
Tyler's birthday is tomorrow. Tommy and Jimmy are in Boulder. Dawn is starting to have some contractions. The tomatoes froze last night. Rilee and Alex are coming for the weekend. (Should I keep this up?) Dad and I are exhausted from all of the fun we have had for months! I can't think of anything I'd rather do than sit and rock Milo. That's my idea of heaven. We have had such good times with all of you the past few months. Thanks everyone for your help with the wedding and for celebrating with us! We have had so many good times then and since and such good memories.
This having babies is challenging stuff. Dawn is worried about leaving Laurel to go to the hospital. I can see why Jenni might have enjoyed (let's hope she did) the visitors in August. It's hard to figure out how to up and leave for the hospital. No babies or children under 6 can go into the IMC (Intermountain Medical Center) and most of the valley hospitals due to the swine flu. It really makes no real difference to a parent's plans, but it means Tyler can't even stand inside the doors with Laurel and wait for someone to come get her. But it will all work out. It always does.
We all need to remember her and the baby in our prayers.
Travis and Agata are back into school. Travis is studying German. Agata is getting ready to take her exams. Soon, I think.
Ollie has his cast off. Some would like to have it back on (me). He has a lot of healing left to do.
Jak is in Nature Kids Preschool. He said half the time they do normal things and the other half they do nature things. I want to go, too.
Alex is very busy at BYU. He has papers due and projects to finish. He and Dennis are going to Priesthood Conference.
Tyler has a birthday on Saturday. He works that night. It should be busy with fathers and sons there.
I haven't talked to Danny lately. I hope he is putting his feet up and watching a funny movie.
Jenni canned 60 quarts of applesauce at Granny's. Doesn't that sound good???
Dennis is reading a book about the Great Depression called The Forgotten Man. He has lightened up over work. He took a class on management that helped put things in perspective.
Aunt Alvina wrote me a long birthday letter. She is amazing. I can't imagine not getting a letter from Aunt Alvina. What a special person.
Have a great weekend. We wish we could spend a few minutes with you.
Love, Mom
Tyler's birthday is tomorrow. Tommy and Jimmy are in Boulder. Dawn is starting to have some contractions. The tomatoes froze last night. Rilee and Alex are coming for the weekend. (Should I keep this up?) Dad and I are exhausted from all of the fun we have had for months! I can't think of anything I'd rather do than sit and rock Milo. That's my idea of heaven. We have had such good times with all of you the past few months. Thanks everyone for your help with the wedding and for celebrating with us! We have had so many good times then and since and such good memories.
This having babies is challenging stuff. Dawn is worried about leaving Laurel to go to the hospital. I can see why Jenni might have enjoyed (let's hope she did) the visitors in August. It's hard to figure out how to up and leave for the hospital. No babies or children under 6 can go into the IMC (Intermountain Medical Center) and most of the valley hospitals due to the swine flu. It really makes no real difference to a parent's plans, but it means Tyler can't even stand inside the doors with Laurel and wait for someone to come get her. But it will all work out. It always does.
We all need to remember her and the baby in our prayers.
Travis and Agata are back into school. Travis is studying German. Agata is getting ready to take her exams. Soon, I think.
Ollie has his cast off. Some would like to have it back on (me). He has a lot of healing left to do.
Jak is in Nature Kids Preschool. He said half the time they do normal things and the other half they do nature things. I want to go, too.
Alex is very busy at BYU. He has papers due and projects to finish. He and Dennis are going to Priesthood Conference.
Tyler has a birthday on Saturday. He works that night. It should be busy with fathers and sons there.
I haven't talked to Danny lately. I hope he is putting his feet up and watching a funny movie.
Jenni canned 60 quarts of applesauce at Granny's. Doesn't that sound good???
Dennis is reading a book about the Great Depression called The Forgotten Man. He has lightened up over work. He took a class on management that helped put things in perspective.
Aunt Alvina wrote me a long birthday letter. She is amazing. I can't imagine not getting a letter from Aunt Alvina. What a special person.
Have a great weekend. We wish we could spend a few minutes with you.
Love, Mom
Autumn 2009
Fall 2009
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