Looking out towards ID and MT
Matthew and his Friend
Shelby and IFriday, January 11, 2008
Skiing on Mt Spokane.
Shelby and Matthew and I went Cross country skiing. Had a great time. The trees all looked like the had been spray painted with snow.
Looking out towards ID and MT
Matthew and his Friend
Shelby and I
Looking out towards ID and MT Matthew and his FriendShelby and I
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Noise Canceling .... (what)
I recently purchased a pair of noise canceling headphones. I bought them because I was sick of not being able to watch a movie on a plane, or listen to my music etc. I had my first chance to try them out this week when I flew to Miami for business. The headphones were nice as I was waiting for my plane and listening to music but I couldn't beleive the difference on the plane. I had to turn the volume on my laptop way down because the movie came through so clearly. After a few days in Miami I flew back home. Once again I listened to the headset enroute. What really amazed me though was the way I felt once I got of the plane. Until I had tried these noise cancelling headphones I always got off a plane tired and cranky. After this trip I felt no worse than I would have after an hour car ride. I didn't get the top of the line headset from Bose. They want crazy money for those. The pair I bought at Target was worth every penny though!!
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Loss of a Friend
Sometimes you can see the end of the road, other times you're blindsided. We got blindsided this week by the early passing of Chad Wright, a fellow swimmer in my aquatics club. It's amazing to me how emotionally crippling it is to loose someone dear to you. It's been a real blessing to be able to reach out to others who knew him. In this case it's been through a guest book blog.
It is with great sorrow that we learned of Chad's passing. He was a dear friend and a long-time member of our swim team. Chad loved swimming and was an accomplished freestyler.
He traveled with our aquatic club to several championship meets; and like everything in life, he participated fully. He was a great contributor to many of our social events and in particular loved anything theatrical especially if it involved dressing up. At one party he came dressed as Superman, à propos for he was.
Chad was an amazing person. He was good natured, fun-loving, infectiously kind, happy and free-spirited. Chad never stopped smiling. He loved adventure, art, good food, friends and conversation. Conversation often turned to his family, particularly his nieces, nephews and younger sister. It was obvious how important they were to him.
Chad placed no judgements on others. He loved unconditionally. You could talk to Chad about anything. He was intelligent, creative, caring and sincere, and never caused drama or tension with anyone. Chad was inclusive, had many friends, had a unique way of bringing people together, and could find common ground with anyone.
Our hearts go out to all of his friends, family and “adopted” families around the world. He had a flair for life, was an amazingly loving friend, and will always be remembered and loved.
Adieu notre cher ami. Puissiez-vous trouver la paix où que vous alliez.
I had the honor of writing/editing the tribute to Chad from our team. It's as follows:
It is with great sorrow that we learned of Chad's passing. He was a dear friend and a long-time member of our swim team. Chad loved swimming and was an accomplished freestyler.
He traveled with our aquatic club to several championship meets; and like everything in life, he participated fully. He was a great contributor to many of our social events and in particular loved anything theatrical especially if it involved dressing up. At one party he came dressed as Superman, à propos for he was.
Chad was an amazing person. He was good natured, fun-loving, infectiously kind, happy and free-spirited. Chad never stopped smiling. He loved adventure, art, good food, friends and conversation. Conversation often turned to his family, particularly his nieces, nephews and younger sister. It was obvious how important they were to him.
Chad placed no judgements on others. He loved unconditionally. You could talk to Chad about anything. He was intelligent, creative, caring and sincere, and never caused drama or tension with anyone. Chad was inclusive, had many friends, had a unique way of bringing people together, and could find common ground with anyone.
Our hearts go out to all of his friends, family and “adopted” families around the world. He had a flair for life, was an amazingly loving friend, and will always be remembered and loved.
Adieu notre cher ami. Puissiez-vous trouver la paix où que vous alliez.
Here is a little video that I took Monday. The apartment doesn't look too much different today. I have an air bed that I borrowed from Dan & Crystal and a beach chair which still has sand from ME in it but no other furniture. I do have a framed picture of the family up and that brightens the whole apt. The movers will be here tomorrow and I will be glad to have a desk to sit at (rather than my beach chair and a box for a table), a real bed to sleep on, and a couch to sit on (oh, yea, and kitchen supplies to cook with).
Monday, January 7, 2008
Success
After many futile tries I finally found on my own how to create a post! Now if I could learn to post a photo--that's next. I wanted to tell you all that Stacey has created a video on the Larsen Web page of her New Year's vacation to the Washington Olympic Pennisula where David would like to host the sibling reunion. After watching the video I can see why he wants us all to go there. It is gorgeous--maybe as beautiful as ME! Look at it if you get a chance. Love you all, Mom
Sunday, January 6, 2008
2008 Sudman
ITS TIME!!!!!!!
Noon on the 7th, you need to be online to register for the 2008 spudman.
Don't put it off, it close within a few hours of opening.
Don't put it off, it close within a few hours of opening.Saturday, January 5, 2008
Resolution Run
Joe crossing the finish line ... Go go go Joseph!
Joe and I rang in the New Year by running our first 5K together. Joe had a great first run, finishing in 35:10 (282 of 358 runners) and I beat my last race time by 1:48 for a 30:57 (206th place). Mostly we had fun running through one of our favorite places - Patterson Park. This particular race supports Earl's Place, which offers transitional housing as well as training and other services for homeless men.
Graduates of Earls Place were on hand after the race to feed racers chili, cornbread and homemade cookies (yum!) prepared by members of St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Catholic Church - a key partner for Earl's Place. We cheered for their accomplishments and for the winners in each category --- I have something to aim for as there were plenty of folks, including a 69 year old, who beat me across the finish line!
Joe and I rang in the New Year by running our first 5K together. Joe had a great first run, finishing in 35:10 (282 of 358 runners) and I beat my last race time by 1:48 for a 30:57 (206th place). Mostly we had fun running through one of our favorite places - Patterson Park. This particular race supports Earl's Place, which offers transitional housing as well as training and other services for homeless men.Graduates of Earls Place were on hand after the race to feed racers chili, cornbread and homemade cookies (yum!) prepared by members of St. Elizabeth's of Hungary Catholic Church - a key partner for Earl's Place. We cheered for their accomplishments and for the winners in each category --- I have something to aim for as there were plenty of folks, including a 69 year old, who beat me across the finish line!
STILL (and my time is running out, so I'll brag while I can) .... the family record is
- 1st - Mom
2nd - Joe
3rd - Josh
Daaavid?
Are you getting ready to push me out of my chair ....?!Just teasing .... I had (or am having) fun leading the pack with you.
Love,
Deb
Friday, January 4, 2008
ALTA!
I went skiing on my last day in Utah and took some video to share with you all =). It was a great day of skiing and quite cold and windy.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Back to School
Wow! It is so quiet around here! The kids are back to school, Dan is at work and I am left a lone woman. We have had such a great vacation, hanging out together, playing a million games and watching college football. We went to the Zoo to see our big baby panda, saw a fabulous frog exhibit(picture above) at the Museum of Natural History and found time to go Geocaching and see some great old formal gardens and a house that is an exact replica of the White House right here in little 'ol Georgia.(I took a picture as we went flying by on the road!)We've been shootin' hoops, riding bikes and playing with friends. Man, I'm exhausted! I think I'll eat some bon bons and take a nap. I can't wait to hear more about everybody else's Christmas "break"!
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