RAH RAH REE!!! KICK 'EM IN THE KNEE!!!
RAH RAH RASS!!! KICK 'EM IN THE OTHER KNEE!!! GOOOOOOOO TEAM!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Happy Election Day!
I've been looking forward to this day for four years! I just got back from the polls and it felt so satisfying to place my vote. We are getting ready for a victory party tonight. It will just be myself, Brent, my Dad, Kennedy and Carter but we are going to have a blast. Have a wonderful day ladies! Go OBAMA! Friday, October 31, 2008
NEIMAN-MARCUS COOKIES
NEIMAN-MARCUS COOKIES (Recipe may be halved)
2 cups butter
24 oz. Chocolate chips
4 cups flour
2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp. Soda
1 tsp. Salt
2 cups sugar
1 8 oz. H ershey Bar (grated)
5 cups blended oatmeal
4 eggs
2 tsp. Baking powder
2 tsp. Vanilla
3 cups chopped nuts (your choice)
Measure oatmeal, and blend in a blender to a fine powder. Cream the butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and soda . Add chocolate chips, Hershey bar, and nuts. Roll into balls, and place two inches apart on a cookie Sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Makes 112 cookies.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Heading to Hungary
So our life has been a complete whirlwind lately! The deal finally wen through and Greg headed to Budapest yesterday!
http://www.eurobasket.com/Hungary/basketball.asp?NewsID=140628
We have been trying to get preapproved for a townhome for months now. Since we had this year's comtract I was told it wouldn't be a problem with the companies we were working with. For some reason it was again and I was totally bummed one minute. Then the guys sends me one more email recommending me to Wells Fargo. Greg gets on the phone and calls and in 20 MINUTES>!>!>!>?!?!?!?! we were approved. Last week we went out with Greg's broker and found an awesome townhome 3 minutes from my parents house.
http://cbburnet.com/CustomModules/Property/PropertyDetail.aspx?SearchID=8156166&PropertyGUID=7F631F31-CC0D-4ABD-81BF-C7AE04A1112D&TotalRows=1&CurrentPage=1&SortValue=0&LastResultsPage=1&IsSold=False
We totally love it even though we got approved, had to give power of attorney to my parents, pack, and make an offer (while Greg is on the airplane to Munich) all within 24 hours. I guess that's its a short sale and the bank would be taking a big loss on the house considering the owners bought it for 236k 5 years ago and finished the basement and are now only selling it for 214k. So we could get a really amazing deal but the bank is really hard to work with. So we're definately crossing our fingers but I'm not super hopeful. Now that we know we can get the loan I'm already 10 times happier.
My mom will be heading to Budapest with me the first time. I was dreading hauling baby and Jaxson by myself and she really wants to go. Depending on how fast Greg finds a good pediatrician we could be leaving in 2-4 weeks. Regardless, I have to go back to Des Moines one more time and bring the Expedition to The Danielson's and if I have an extra day or so I'd really like to take a quick trip to KC if you girls are available. It all depends if my brother is coming with me to drive me back and his work schedule. Just wanted to give you a heads up!
That's the low down with us! Budapest is supposed to be awesome and you know we are ALWAYS open for visitors. Its a lot closer than Dubai! I can tell I'm going to have a big ego bust already. Someone told me that they have the prettiest girls there and its the Porn Captial of the world. Huge difference from conservative dubai with no gambling, no drinking everywhere, and women all covered. I'm sure it'll be fine, heck it'll we lived in Bulgaria with prostitutes on our driveway.
Love you girls-let's hear some more from everyone!
Tonixoxoxox
http://www.eurobasket.com/Hungary/basketball.asp?NewsID=140628
We have been trying to get preapproved for a townhome for months now. Since we had this year's comtract I was told it wouldn't be a problem with the companies we were working with. For some reason it was again and I was totally bummed one minute. Then the guys sends me one more email recommending me to Wells Fargo. Greg gets on the phone and calls and in 20 MINUTES>!>!>!>?!?!?!?! we were approved. Last week we went out with Greg's broker and found an awesome townhome 3 minutes from my parents house.
http://cbburnet.com/CustomModules/Property/PropertyDetail.aspx?SearchID=8156166&PropertyGUID=7F631F31-CC0D-4ABD-81BF-C7AE04A1112D&TotalRows=1&CurrentPage=1&SortValue=0&LastResultsPage=1&IsSold=False
We totally love it even though we got approved, had to give power of attorney to my parents, pack, and make an offer (while Greg is on the airplane to Munich) all within 24 hours. I guess that's its a short sale and the bank would be taking a big loss on the house considering the owners bought it for 236k 5 years ago and finished the basement and are now only selling it for 214k. So we could get a really amazing deal but the bank is really hard to work with. So we're definately crossing our fingers but I'm not super hopeful. Now that we know we can get the loan I'm already 10 times happier.
My mom will be heading to Budapest with me the first time. I was dreading hauling baby and Jaxson by myself and she really wants to go. Depending on how fast Greg finds a good pediatrician we could be leaving in 2-4 weeks. Regardless, I have to go back to Des Moines one more time and bring the Expedition to The Danielson's and if I have an extra day or so I'd really like to take a quick trip to KC if you girls are available. It all depends if my brother is coming with me to drive me back and his work schedule. Just wanted to give you a heads up!
That's the low down with us! Budapest is supposed to be awesome and you know we are ALWAYS open for visitors. Its a lot closer than Dubai! I can tell I'm going to have a big ego bust already. Someone told me that they have the prettiest girls there and its the Porn Captial of the world. Huge difference from conservative dubai with no gambling, no drinking everywhere, and women all covered. I'm sure it'll be fine, heck it'll we lived in Bulgaria with prostitutes on our driveway.
Love you girls-let's hear some more from everyone!
Tonixoxoxox
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Back at it
Hey Girlies,
It's been a while! I love the pics - all the babies are so so cute. Ton, I'm so excited for you heading off to Hungry! Another chapter in your families lives. Ro, hopefully the work thing will get easier.
Well, life has been hectic over here as well. We went to NYC for Labor Day weekend with my sisters and hubbies (sans Tan & Lee). It was an absolute blast, though I'm so glad I don't live there. Life is hard!! and HOT! But, we got to check out Niki & Chuck's place in Park Slope (Brooklyn) - it's so cute and hit up the US Open. We had an awesome time of just hanging out, watching tennis and eating eating eating. Last week was spent catching up with work and then we had a chance to surf, hike, clean and hit the beach this weekend...a truly perfect San Diego weekend.
Anyway, not sure if I told you all - but Santiago survived the lay-offs and he'll stay with HP for a while, on a new team (better manager). So we'll be in SD for at least another year then. That's about it for exciting news. BUT at least I have some pics.
I got all my sistas and me - the first night we got in
Perfect NYC skyline sunset
All of us with our Uncle, Aunt and cousin Judy at Obento Delight - the BEST sushi restaurant in Manhantten and owned by them (yuuuummmmmm!!). We ate them out of house and home.
Us at the night match in Arthur Ashe stadium...it went until 2am!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Ho hum..
Don't have much time to write - but wanted to let everyone know work sucks, I hate daycare, and I wish I could be at home with Madelyn... I cry just about every night thinking about the next morning. Madelyn was baptized yesterday - so here is a couple of pics of the day. Hope all is going better in your world than mine - xo Ro
Beautiful baby Madelyn
The Townsend Family
Cute as a Button
Not at her baptism, but one of my new favorites
I told you all we grew corn this summer, right?
Here it is! And look how awesome my merigolds did!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Beautiful Family!
Toni your family is so beautiful! The little man looks handsome, as always. Hungary looks really cool. Let us know when it's for sure. When will you leave? I wish you weren't leaving. You should make a stop down to KC if you have time. Kennedy, Carter, Madelyn and Dane could have a play date.
Ro- How was your first week back at school? I've been thinking about you all week.
The babies and I just got back from Lincoln late last night. I was working at University of Nebraska- Lincoln this past week. It's great to be home, we were gone for an entire week. Have a great weekend everyone.
PS- Anyone have a chance to catch the GOP convention this week? It was interesting to see and hear the differences between the two conventions. Go OBAMA! By the way- Obama is Kennedy and Carter's new word. They raise their fist up when they say it. I'll try and get it on video.
Love
Lindsay
Ro- How was your first week back at school? I've been thinking about you all week.
The babies and I just got back from Lincoln late last night. I was working at University of Nebraska- Lincoln this past week. It's great to be home, we were gone for an entire week. Have a great weekend everyone.
PS- Anyone have a chance to catch the GOP convention this week? It was interesting to see and hear the differences between the two conventions. Go OBAMA! By the way- Obama is Kennedy and Carter's new word. They raise their fist up when they say it. I'll try and get it on video.
Love
Lindsay
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