John & Jenny

A Happy Home in the Great Northwest

Weekend

If the Cardinals had won the Super Bowl, it would have been a near perfect weekend. :)  But, that said, it was such a nice 2 days.  Although Jill had an allergic reaction to something which caused a big swollen eye, she is fine now after a trip to the nice vet, some Benadryl and a […]

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Wedding in the Big D

On January 17, my brother Matt married Sayeda Ismail, his girlfriend of 2.5 years or so.  It was a wonderful weekend with family and friends to celebrate this union.  Although Kate and her family could not be there, they were with us in spirit and we read Kate’s toast at the reception. 
Another highlight was getting […]

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Imagine something.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2CaBR3z85c

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Tee Hee


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Update

I should have known when I started this blog that since I have never been good at keeping journals, I would not be good at keeping a blog.  But, here’s a very belated update.  Since my last post, we’ve had a lot going on.  John has now applied to grad school and finished two more […]

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The Archbishop of Denver puts the smack down on San Fran Gran Nan

Nancy Pelosi claims to be an ardent practicing Catholic, but she her gets ‘facts‘ all wrong when speaking to Tom Brokaw. 
Here is Archbishop Chaput’s statement about this.

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Michelle Bachmann Rocks

Three cheers for Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, (R-MN).

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Happy Birthday, Meemaw!!

Mom, happy birthday!  We are so grateful for your life and for all that you have done for us.  I can’t believe how time flies and how much has happened.  I am so happy to be near you and to be able to be with you on your birthday.  We’re going to party like rockstars […]

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RIP, Randy Pausch

With sadness, I read that one of my heroes (many peoples’ hero) died early this morning in Virginia.  Randy Pausch was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September 2006.  He is a husband and father of 3 young children.  If you haven’t seen “The Last Lecture,” I encourage you to watch it.  It will change your […]

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A Lion Named Christian

I just watched this and was quite moved.  Read the story before you watch the video.  If you’re not moved even a little bit, me thinks you have a lump a coal where your heart should be.  :)  Enjoy!

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