Super Tuesday!

Hello from Phoenix! It is almost sixty degrees today, which feels wonderful. My flight from Sioux Falls yesterday was delayed two hours, which forced me to miss my connection in Minneapolis. I was able to board the 9:30 pm flight to Phoenix, but didn't leave MSP until 10:25...so it was 2:00 am MST before I settled into my hotel room. My superintendent is with me as well. We are a little tired today, but doing ok. It was fun to see the town still decorated for the Super Bowl-a lot of signs and football decor! I'm staying at the Hyatt Regency downtown, it reminds me of the Luxor hotel in Vegas-but more modern. Happy Super Tuesday from the home of the future Republican presidential candidate, John McCain:) I heard he may be arriving in Phoenix later today...

Time for a Change...

That has definitely been the slogan of choice this campaign season. Well, I was a ready for a change as well, so I got my haircut today! Kelsey took the photo, as you can see (or maybe you can't) she was watching "Curious George," on the TV behind me. Have a great weekend everyone!

The Power of Prayer...

I found the following prayer on a website and found it fitting to post as Jimmer leaves for Iraq.

Dear God,

This prayer Lord, that I say tonight

Is for our troops who all must fight.

These are the troops that we all love

And so I pray dear Lord above

Please keep them safe while they're away

And bring them home to us someday.

This prayer is not for ours alone

But for all military far from home.

I ask you to keep them safe and sound

On their way to where they're bound.

We love them all that are asked to fight

So keep them safe for us tonight.

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the selfless acts

they perform for us in our time of need. Amen. (www.mamarocks.com/military_prayer.htm)

Happy Birthday Grandma Darlene

We'd like to wish our mother, mother-in-law and grandma a very Happy Birthday on Tuesday. She is a remarkable woman of character, strength and inspiration to her family. I came upon this Bible verse that I think fits her completely, "My child...do not forsake your mother's teaching. Bind them upon your heart always; tie them around your neck. When you walk, they will lead you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; and when you awake, they will talk with you." Proverbs 6:20-22. Thanks mom, for your guidance, support and love. Happy Birthday:)

Celebrating in Sioux Falls...

The girls and I drove to Sioux Falls today to help Grandma Darlene celebrate her birthday. We had a nice lunch at Minerva's with Tim, Deb, grandma and grandpa. Then we went to Tim and Deb's house for birthday cake and to see their new countertops, which are gorgeous! Grandma received a very nice white diamond cross necklace which she wearing in the picture. It was a wonderful day!

Dissertation....

As many of you know, I was in Vermillion today for my dissertation proposal meeting. My presentation went well and my committee agreeed to let me move forward after receiving approval from the Human Subjects Review Board. So, I will be spending some of my time this weekend filling out the appropriate forms for that process.
Eric is in Huron for a basketball tournament until late Saturday evening. He holds a position on the Dakota Oyate Challenge Board, so has to work and attend the games. The girls and I are going to Sioux Falls on Saturday to celebrate mom's birthday with her. We are going to meet at Tim and Deb's house and then go have lunch. Have a good weekend everyone:)

Happy Anniversary Ted and Pam!

We'd like to wish Ted and Pam a very Happy Anniversary! We hope you have a great day! Where did 19 years go? I think it's been 19 years...