Jan 20, 2009

...and the answer is.....

18 years married to the same wonderful woman......Ann Marie!!

Married January 19, 1991 at 1900 hours....some of you will remember how cold it was that year too...

Rich

Jan 19, 2009

The Answer is 18.....what's the question??

Happy belated birthday to Jim, happy belated birthday to Dave, and happy belated birthday to Deb. The oldest just keep getting older. This presidential election may be a first for some of you....is Obama younger than you?? He was born in 1961, not sure of the month. You may not know how much I love American History and would give anything to be in Washington DC on Tuesday, but I guess I'll be watching along with 27 fourth graders instead.

Do you ever have flashbacks to your childhood? I've been listening to a new station called Love 105.......105.7 to be exact and I've heard some songs that I haven't heard in years.....sometimes the songs are the reason for the memories.....but not always......and sometimes I'm afraid that I'm forgetting what life was like on Marble Street. I'm talking about the good years.....probably before high school.....by the way I thought high school sucked....big time.....I loved Jr. high much better.....and this may come as a surprise, but I liked St. Stevens......I wonder what friends I would have had if I had stayed there. Mom got mad when I told here I didn't want to leave there. I did meet Todd at Sandberg Middle School, and other various friends along the way, but none that I keep in touch with....

Jean has a good memory about life back when.....she brings things up, and I have to admit I don't remember that event.....I wonder why not.....someone tell me what I was like.....what was I doing that I don't seem to remember like some of you do.....

Ali is 14 years old...(damn it!) and likes to stay home like I did when I was young. I didn't like to do a lot with other people. Lately, she hates people - her words - because they just don't do the right thing. She's very independent and knows what she wants......her Grandpa and Grandma say she's a lot like Mandy.....I'd like to get those two talking, e-mailing, writing....I think Ali could use a "big sister"........................no Jean............you're too old..........anyway it's been a tough year for Ali.....lots of emotions........lots of "hate"........I say lots of hormones.....

Adam, 12 years old......and I'm ready to beat the puberty out of him! He's a cocky, mouthy, middle school slob.....He's everything I wasn't and I couldn't be happier.....don't tell him that. He still has to watch his mouth and quit antagonizing his sisters.

Ava is bored with school.......were in trouble here folks.......way too easy for her.....she's in some challange classes a few times a week, but that won't do much for her.....she's been in school since she learned to walk and talk....she's an all around athlete, that will excel at anything she tries...we're looking for the cheapest sports or clubs.

Has anyone figured out the question yet??

I'll check back for answers.....

Rich

Jan 16, 2009

My View

Thought I would post the view I have everyday. Can you name the famous peak?

Jan 15, 2009

Happy Birthday Deb

Hey Deb,
hope you have a great day. I usually call Jim on his birthday and sing "Old man take a look at my life..." (Neil young). Anyway, I promise not to sing to you about old men and I don't know any songs about old women, not that you are old or anything. You are older than me, but your not really old or anything...well you are old according to my kids, because they say I am old and of course you are older than me...anyway, how ooooold are you anyway? I forget, 55 or 56? well I'm rambling. Happy Birthday.

Love Dave

Jan 14, 2009

Argghhh

And so...Life goes on...... thats all I have to say for now.
Deb

Jan 5, 2009

Just Some things

Hey Everyone! I hope you all had a great Christmas and a great and safe New Year!

As you know, I turned 21 in Dec. I did not get too drunk when I went out with my friends :-D

I wanted you guys to know that I have started creating a website for when Pat and I get married. It will be updated when I get all the information, the link is below.

http://www.brandiandpatrick2010.ourweddingday.com/

Visit, and I think if you can, add your address if you can... it will save me time :-D
Brandi





The last picture of the night!
Me and my friend Jenny

Jan 2, 2009

*HAPPY 2009 EVERYONE!

I hope this year will be good for everyone!
I spent New Years Eve home alone and spent much of it doing my own "Year In Review" thing.
I thought about the good and the bad, the things that seemed impossible at the time but turned out anyway. I thought about my life and even if I don't comment on it I thought about all of yours too.
Some of my hopes and thoughts for 2009

Keith and Danielle will marry and continue to improve their lives...I am so proud of them.
Brandi and Pat will keep striving for the future and make the most of it.
Tyler won't have any mishaps with his vehicle.
Jodi will be able to relax and not worry.
Jamie will stay healthy.
Jess will keep learning from experience...one of life's best teachers.
Jean and Bruce's pets will be healthy and happy.
My thoughts also took me back in time to the days when I didn't know if I loved or hated Katie; but I did know I felt better with her a thousand miles away. At times I forgot she even existed but other times I was constantly tortured with thoughts of her and what was happening
My greatest wishes and hopes for Katie are that she continue with her treatment plan and continue to realize that her family has her best interests in mind.
For myself...I just want to keep being content with my life and things in it.
I've finally reached a plateau that I like.
Love ya all,
DEB