Dear Friends and Family,
Hello, hello to all. I've had a great week, as well as Jimi, but going on three weeks away from home is a little long. I am home sick and Jimi is Lorie sick. Ha-ha.
I'm learning lots with the new system at work and Jimi is doing well at his new job. After just one week, he has been given the opportunity to pick up extra shifts and first choice of what nights he wants to work. He chose Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday. Furthermore, the man he is working for is an expert sailor for the type of sailing we will be doing. That's so awesome for us. Jimi will be getting a lot of info and advise from him.
Last Friday night, Jimi went to Denver to begin another time lapse photography project. He was able to get some shots, however, it was quite cold and after 2 1/2 hours he called it a night and went over to Brad's house for rest of the evening.
I spent the weekend in San Antonio visiting life long friends, whom I consider family. I took pictures, but did not bring my card reader with me, so I will have to send them later. Judy, Gary and I stayed up late talking and catching up. Saturday, I tagged along with Judy and Phillip to a friend's birthday party. I visited with Dick, Sally, Cathy, Kyla, and James for a while until Judy and Gary treated me to sushi just as we used to get in Japan. Phillip and Katy joined us and it was a wonderful dinner. I received a real special treat when Bill, who drives a semi cross country was able to stop in to see me too. Of the four kids in the Goetzke family, Bill and I are the same age and have always been close - like brother and sister. Judy and I wrapped up our visit Sunday morning and then I was off back to McAllen.
I received a phone call from Jennifer on Saturday. She's slipped back in to the "I hate it and want to come home" stage. I feel as though coming home for the Christmas break was hard on her. Please pray for her. The last time I sent the pray chain out, her attitude changed quickly. Time is critical now and we need extra prayers for her to make it.
Well that's all for now. Love, hugs, kisses, and prayers to all.
Love everybody,
Lorie & Jimi
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Pizza Delivery Driver
Dear Friends and Family,
This trip to McAllen has been quite different for me. Normally, I am on my own after working in the office all day. However, now we have so many people in from out of town and we are all staying at the same hotel. So of course, meet up after work for social time. I have not been able to do much reading; however, I have managed to get in at least 1 hour per day in the gym. The gym equipment here is state of the art. Each piece of equipment has a full TV (with cable) on it. I plug my headphones in and go to town spending up to an hour and 15 minute on the treadmill alone. I am so spoiled. We've gone to BJ's bar and grill twice, the Cracker Barrel, a few other places. Over the weekend Tom, Gerardo and I spent the day on South Padre Island. We ate sea food on the pier, which was on bay side of the island. We walked the beach on the Gulf side of the island and did some shopping. Sunday, we went to the Rio Grande Outlet Malls near McAllen. These outlet malls are nothing like the ones in Colorado. They are much larger; however, I did not find the prices all that great. And that would be because I am NOT a name brand shopper. For those who are name brand shoppers, this is the place for them. It was really nice to get out there and see the shops and walk in the warm weather.
It's fun being in the office again with my co-workers, but still not quite the same as it was in Longmont. Still I am enjoying my time with them.
Jimi started a part time pizza delivery job for a little family owned place in North Boulder. He works Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. This is so great for him. It will give him a little something to do, while we wait.
Jimi tells me we had a showing on the house on Saturday. It is too early for feedback at this point though.
Jimi went to Juraj's house Friday night. The two friends hung out at the house and then got up early Saturday morning and had a fabulous time with back country snowboarding. They did about 12 runs or so. I'm so glad he got out and had a good time.
I will be in Texas another two weeks. We are so busy here and getting off work on time has been a challenge.
I finally got a letter from Jennifer. Just as I suspected, it was hard for her to get back in to the groove, but I know she will overcome it. Lots of prayers directed her way in a major help. I've attached a picture of Jenn at basic coming out of the gas chamber. She said alot of soldiers were vomiting when they came out. Yuck - I don't want to do the gas chamber.
That's all for now.
Love everybody,
Lorie & Jimi
This trip to McAllen has been quite different for me. Normally, I am on my own after working in the office all day. However, now we have so many people in from out of town and we are all staying at the same hotel. So of course, meet up after work for social time. I have not been able to do much reading; however, I have managed to get in at least 1 hour per day in the gym. The gym equipment here is state of the art. Each piece of equipment has a full TV (with cable) on it. I plug my headphones in and go to town spending up to an hour and 15 minute on the treadmill alone. I am so spoiled. We've gone to BJ's bar and grill twice, the Cracker Barrel, a few other places. Over the weekend Tom, Gerardo and I spent the day on South Padre Island. We ate sea food on the pier, which was on bay side of the island. We walked the beach on the Gulf side of the island and did some shopping. Sunday, we went to the Rio Grande Outlet Malls near McAllen. These outlet malls are nothing like the ones in Colorado. They are much larger; however, I did not find the prices all that great. And that would be because I am NOT a name brand shopper. For those who are name brand shoppers, this is the place for them. It was really nice to get out there and see the shops and walk in the warm weather.
It's fun being in the office again with my co-workers, but still not quite the same as it was in Longmont. Still I am enjoying my time with them.
Jimi started a part time pizza delivery job for a little family owned place in North Boulder. He works Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. This is so great for him. It will give him a little something to do, while we wait.
Jimi tells me we had a showing on the house on Saturday. It is too early for feedback at this point though.
Jimi went to Juraj's house Friday night. The two friends hung out at the house and then got up early Saturday morning and had a fabulous time with back country snowboarding. They did about 12 runs or so. I'm so glad he got out and had a good time.
I will be in Texas another two weeks. We are so busy here and getting off work on time has been a challenge.
I finally got a letter from Jennifer. Just as I suspected, it was hard for her to get back in to the groove, but I know she will overcome it. Lots of prayers directed her way in a major help. I've attached a picture of Jenn at basic coming out of the gas chamber. She said alot of soldiers were vomiting when they came out. Yuck - I don't want to do the gas chamber.
That's all for now.
Love everybody,
Lorie & Jimi
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Welcome 2011
Dear Friends and Family,
After getting home from Nebraska last Sunday, it was back to work for me. Jennifer continued to use her time to relax and hangout with her friends. She was able to visit with her grandparents in Loveland, had lunch with her Uncle and spent New Years with her 'bo' Dustin.
Jimi bought a book titled "This Old Boat" and spent a great deal of time reading it. It is about 'do it yourself' boat repair, which is going to be extremely handy for us. He says the book is very detailed and a great investment.
I worked on finishing our 2010 scrapbook, photographing the pages, and uploading them to our Totem. Check it out by clicking the link. http://dogbonegraphics.com/blog/?page_id=1729
Jimi and I spent another New Years with our good friend Vicki and her new boyfriend, Jason. And as always when we are with Vicki, we had a fantastic time. We spent the first day of 2011 by going to breakfast at Lucille's, and then laying around the house.
Sunday night we had dinner with Jackie, Shawn, and Dustin. For more than six years, Shawn, Jimi, and I worked together at Cencorp. And I've know Jackie since our children were in elementary school. It had been a while since we've seen them and it was great catching up again.
Over the last month or so, Jimi and I have watched all six Harry Potter movies and found them quite good. Jimi hasn't seen the newest one yet, but hopes to soon.
It got very cold here with sub zero temperatures. We barely even wanted to go outside, much less drive in it and with that said, as much as I will miss Jimi, I am so happy to be in Texas. :-) Jennifer and I left at 4:30am Monday Morning flying together to Dallas, Texas. Jenn then got on a flight to Atlanta and I to McAllen. Next time we see Jenn it will be at her Basis Training Graduation on February 17th. Keep the letters going to her. And though she has little time to write back, she appreciates receiving the letters. I will be in Texas for three weeks this trip. Jimi has a few things planned to keep himself busy.
I suppose that's all for now. Happy 2011!
Love everybody,
Lorie & Jimi
After getting home from Nebraska last Sunday, it was back to work for me. Jennifer continued to use her time to relax and hangout with her friends. She was able to visit with her grandparents in Loveland, had lunch with her Uncle and spent New Years with her 'bo' Dustin.
Jimi bought a book titled "This Old Boat" and spent a great deal of time reading it. It is about 'do it yourself' boat repair, which is going to be extremely handy for us. He says the book is very detailed and a great investment.
I worked on finishing our 2010 scrapbook, photographing the pages, and uploading them to our Totem. Check it out by clicking the link. http://dogbonegraphics.com/blog/?page_id=1729
Jimi and I spent another New Years with our good friend Vicki and her new boyfriend, Jason. And as always when we are with Vicki, we had a fantastic time. We spent the first day of 2011 by going to breakfast at Lucille's, and then laying around the house.
Sunday night we had dinner with Jackie, Shawn, and Dustin. For more than six years, Shawn, Jimi, and I worked together at Cencorp. And I've know Jackie since our children were in elementary school. It had been a while since we've seen them and it was great catching up again.
Over the last month or so, Jimi and I have watched all six Harry Potter movies and found them quite good. Jimi hasn't seen the newest one yet, but hopes to soon.
It got very cold here with sub zero temperatures. We barely even wanted to go outside, much less drive in it and with that said, as much as I will miss Jimi, I am so happy to be in Texas. :-) Jennifer and I left at 4:30am Monday Morning flying together to Dallas, Texas. Jenn then got on a flight to Atlanta and I to McAllen. Next time we see Jenn it will be at her Basis Training Graduation on February 17th. Keep the letters going to her. And though she has little time to write back, she appreciates receiving the letters. I will be in Texas for three weeks this trip. Jimi has a few things planned to keep himself busy.
I suppose that's all for now. Happy 2011!
Love everybody,
Lorie & Jimi
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Happy Holidays
Dear Friends and Family,
It seems that every year the week of Christmas comes and goes as fast as we blink. And this year was no exception. Jennifer spent Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Loveland with her friends, while Jimi and I worked to finalize our plans for Christmas. I baked (or tried to bake) Pecan Tassies. They were tasty, but looked nothing like they were suppose to. However, I took them to Nebraska anyhow. I also baked red velvet woopie cookies with peppermint filling - OMG they were soooo good. And I baked a red velvet cake for my mother's birthday.
We left Thursday morning for Nebraska had and a fabulous Christmas. Daniel was the only family member not present for Christmas. I know hind site is 20/20, and kicking myself for not flying him out won't do me any good, but I'm kicking myself anyhow. I so wish I had just done it. I love my family and am so blessed. I was especially happy to have Jennifer home.
I presented my sister with a family tree album of our father's tree, our mother's tree and her biological father's tree going back to the 1600s. Mom and dad also got their own copies. And a took all of my father's military certificates, records, medals, pictures, and documentation organizing them in an Air Force emblem album. It turned out to be a huge book and barely closes, but its pretty awesome.
Christmas was about family this year. Jimi and I are grateful for the time we shared over the holidays.
Love everybody,
Lorie & Jimi
Monday, December 20, 2010
Christmas is coming.....
Hello all,
We had a fabulously busy week. Jimi painted all the ceiling fans on the main level of the house to give them a more modern look and a less 70's look. It really helped. He also painted the kitchen cupboards, repaired a few wall cracks in the plaster painting over those, and did some other painting projects
Jimi and Matt had a awesome day on Tuesday snow shoeing in the mountains. Jimi was also able to get a few back country snowboarding runs in.
Rest of our evenings during the week consisted of preparing for Jenn's visit, Christmas, and relaxing with movies. A couple of movies we watched were Toy Story and Cole Minors Daughter.
On Friday, we waited at the airport for 45 minutes or so watching for Jenn in her camo and finally we saw her coming up the escalator. I think I embarrassed her a little. When I saw her, I began jumping up and down (slightly) and hollered "there she is". Jimi immediately began snapping pictures like the paparazzi. I waved my hands in the air screaming her name with uncontrollable excitement and motioned for her to come to us, but she smiled, lowered her head, and went the other way. Ha-ha. Jimi and I ran over to her and gave her the biggest hugs. She looked great! We got some grub at Chipotle and then went home to visit. Jenn was asleep before 8pm and then awake at 5:30am the next morning.
I made breakfast for all on Saturday morning before Jenn and I headed our for an all day mother daughter adventure. We went to the nail salon, did a bunch of window shopping, saw the movie "How Do You Know" and then got goods for baking at the grocery store. She was again in bed early and early to rise on Sunday.
I baked Puppy Chow and Peanut Butter Kiss cookies in the morning. That afternoon, as I was working on a homemade Christmas gift when I sliced a big chunk from my left index finger. It took an an hour for it to quit bleeding and even when we unwrapped it to clean in this morning, it began bleeding again. Jimi quickly wrapped it back up again. It will have to stay wrapped until it seals itself. I probably need a stitch or two, but that isn't going to happen. It's quite difficult to do things without using that finger - Ugh - but I'm managing.
Anyhow, that's it for now. We are finalizing things for Christmas and our trip to Nebraska this week.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
Love everybody,
Lorie & Jimi
Monday, December 13, 2010
Christmas party and more....
Hello everyone,
After coming home, I was excited for a quite leisurely week; however, it turned in to a bit more.
Monday evening we did stay home and watched Ghost Busters. Jimi ran the dish washer, but the hose came undone and water was everywhere on the kitchen floor. It was also running into the basement through the light socket. So, Jimi turned off the electricity in the basement until things could drain and dry out. Unrealizing to us, he also shut off the pump to the furnace. We woke up to a 55 degree house - it was cold, but only about 12 degrees less than what we are used to. We didn't notice it when we were snuggled in bed.
Wednesday night we played pool with Vicki and Jason. It was fun. We also got to play with Jason's Cockatoo. This bird is larger than our cat and quite smart. The bird gave Jimi a kiss on the lip, ha-ha; it kind of freaked him out a little. It was fun.
Thursday night was Cencorp's annual Christmas Dinner. We ate at the Boulder Cork. It was a lovely evening and we had a really nice dinner.
Between Friday and Saturday, we finished up our Christmas shopping; although, I am still working on some crafty things.
And Sunday we went for a long brisk walk, I picked up pictures from Tammy and Greg's wedding, and then we relaxed with a large crock pot of homemade chicken noodle soup. Yummy!
That's all for now. Happy Holidays!
Love everybody,
Lorie & Jimi
Monday, December 6, 2010
Jennifer is doing well
Dear friends and family,
There was nothing special about my week in McAllen. I went to the movie theater while there to watch the new Harry Potter movie; it was very good. I also cut all my hair off. O.k., well maybe not 'all' of it, but it feels like it; I cut off about seven inches. The people who know about it, keep bugging me for a picture; however, I am in hiding until it relaxes or grows out a bit. I really wonder what the heck I was thinking. Lol. My flight home left at 6:20am, which meant getting up at 4:30am. Jimi picked me up from the airport at 9:50am. I was so tired that I took a very long nap Sunday afternoon.
Jimi began working at the annual Croc's warehouse sale; however, on Thursday they told him he needed to stand on the side of the road wearing a sign advertising the sale. He politely told them he could not do that, so they told him he would have to leave. I've heard from other Croc's employees that the temporary agency in charge are not pleasant to work with this year, unlike last year. Too bad for them, because Jimi was an asset to the sale. When he left he had a few name tags in his pocket; you know the stick ons that read "Hello I'm". Jimi walks around the house repeating "Hello I'm Johnny Cash", so I told him to put his name tag on and walk around in public - ha ha - including shopping at the Croc's sale. Toooo funny. Yes, we are cheaply and easily amused. Lol
Jimi did get a free pair of Crocs for the days he worked and he bought a back up pair too. I am hoping to get over there next weekend. Jimi met up with friends Jana and Juraj Saturday night in Boulder for a few drinks. We had a couple of showings on the house over the past two weeks, but still we wait for a buyer. Our cat Molly must have gotten in to a scrap because she has some wounds on top of her head. We are treating them hoping she will heal quickly.
Upon arriving home and going through our mail, we had about seven letters from Jennifer. We are very proud of her. She says it is hard, but she is doing well. She likes her drill sergeants, and has made a few friends, Her nick name is 'Sully', just like her father. We imagine this nick name will follow her through her entire career now. She made her travel arrangements for VBL (Victory Block Leave or Christmas break). She arrives at DIA on Dec 17th at 1:40pm. We are excited to pick her up and will be waiting with a large poster board sign and camera.
As always, I am glad to be home with Jimi.
Love everybody,
Lorie & Jimi
There was nothing special about my week in McAllen. I went to the movie theater while there to watch the new Harry Potter movie; it was very good. I also cut all my hair off. O.k., well maybe not 'all' of it, but it feels like it; I cut off about seven inches. The people who know about it, keep bugging me for a picture; however, I am in hiding until it relaxes or grows out a bit. I really wonder what the heck I was thinking. Lol. My flight home left at 6:20am, which meant getting up at 4:30am. Jimi picked me up from the airport at 9:50am. I was so tired that I took a very long nap Sunday afternoon.
Jimi began working at the annual Croc's warehouse sale; however, on Thursday they told him he needed to stand on the side of the road wearing a sign advertising the sale. He politely told them he could not do that, so they told him he would have to leave. I've heard from other Croc's employees that the temporary agency in charge are not pleasant to work with this year, unlike last year. Too bad for them, because Jimi was an asset to the sale. When he left he had a few name tags in his pocket; you know the stick ons that read "Hello I'm". Jimi walks around the house repeating "Hello I'm Johnny Cash", so I told him to put his name tag on and walk around in public - ha ha - including shopping at the Croc's sale. Toooo funny. Yes, we are cheaply and easily amused. Lol
Jimi did get a free pair of Crocs for the days he worked and he bought a back up pair too. I am hoping to get over there next weekend. Jimi met up with friends Jana and Juraj Saturday night in Boulder for a few drinks. We had a couple of showings on the house over the past two weeks, but still we wait for a buyer. Our cat Molly must have gotten in to a scrap because she has some wounds on top of her head. We are treating them hoping she will heal quickly.
Upon arriving home and going through our mail, we had about seven letters from Jennifer. We are very proud of her. She says it is hard, but she is doing well. She likes her drill sergeants, and has made a few friends, Her nick name is 'Sully', just like her father. We imagine this nick name will follow her through her entire career now. She made her travel arrangements for VBL (Victory Block Leave or Christmas break). She arrives at DIA on Dec 17th at 1:40pm. We are excited to pick her up and will be waiting with a large poster board sign and camera.
As always, I am glad to be home with Jimi.
Love everybody,
Lorie & Jimi
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