May the spirit of the Holiday be with you as you spend time with friends and loved ones.
Merry Christmas!!!!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas
I'm sitting at work right now and since I'm pretty bored I thought it would be a good time to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Even though I'm stuck at work today...I can be grateful that I have a good job. We are making the best of it though. We have Christmas music playing and I made my peppermint ice cream cake that I just took a bite of.
May the spirit of the Holiday be with you as you spend time with friends and loved ones.
Merry Christmas!!!!
May the spirit of the Holiday be with you as you spend time with friends and loved ones.
Merry Christmas!!!!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Lab Holiday Party
Last weekend was our Lab Holiday Party. It was at Dave and Buster's. I'd never been there before, but essentially it is a grown up Chuck e Cheese. There was a nice buffet dinner and we each got $5 cards for arcade games.
Here are a few of my fellow CLS's. Luz, Pat, Rowena, and me. It was fun seeing each other outside of our lab coats and not running around the lab working.
Luz and Rowena each won in the raffle. Luz got a gift card to Cheesecake Factory and Rowena an iPod touch!!!
After spending our $5 we headed back into our room to do some dancing. The D.J. was playing songs that didn't necessarily appeal to each generation and it left us with feeling of being at a middle school dance except the boys and girls weren't on opposite sides of the room. We managed to get a little dancing and had a really good time.
A few more CLS's that I work with. Melanie, Winnie, and Chris. In case you were wondering, I am indeed the youngest CLS in my lab by about 14 years. The average is probably closer to 25 years.
Here are a few of my fellow CLS's. Luz, Pat, Rowena, and me. It was fun seeing each other outside of our lab coats and not running around the lab working.
Luz and Rowena each won in the raffle. Luz got a gift card to Cheesecake Factory and Rowena an iPod touch!!!
After spending our $5 we headed back into our room to do some dancing. The D.J. was playing songs that didn't necessarily appeal to each generation and it left us with feeling of being at a middle school dance except the boys and girls weren't on opposite sides of the room. We managed to get a little dancing and had a really good time.
A few more CLS's that I work with. Melanie, Winnie, and Chris. In case you were wondering, I am indeed the youngest CLS in my lab by about 14 years. The average is probably closer to 25 years.
Thanksgiving in Kansas....Finally.
It has taken me long enough, but I am finally getting to uploading, editing, and working on this blog from Thanksgiving. Our trip was amazing and memorable and we are so happy we were able to be home with our families on this holiday.
Kevin and me getting ready for our red eye flight to make home for Thanksgiving.
Kevin and me getting ready for our red eye flight to make home for Thanksgiving.
After getting to Kansas we rushed to get showered and headed out to the farm to have lunch with the Copp's. It was wonderful seeing grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins!
It was fun being with the kids again even though I just got to see them. I know Hailie and Seth were excited to see Kevin again since it had been longer since they had him to wrestle and throw them around.
The weather was great that afternoon. There was definitely a chill in the air, but we were able to play outside for awhile.
Rolling down hills is a favorite pastime for young and old.
We decided to head out and check out the buffalo since they were pretty close to the house.
I accidentally left my camera out at the farm so I didn't have it for when we went over to the Kent's house for Thanksgiving dinner. It was great having dinner with everyone and we were very thankful to be home. We ate wonderful food and enjoyed playing games with Kevin's family. We were pretty tired by the end of the day, but getting to see both our families over this holiday was well worth it. It is pretty hard to believe that our last Thanksgiving in Kansas was 4 years ago. Thank goodness it worked out!
I love love love this picture.
Brotherly love.
A Kent family holiday lunch. There were so many people in that house! Here are all the Grand kids and Great Grand kids. It is amazing how big things get once people start getting married and having kids!
A family dinner with the Kent's, Watkins' and McGranahan's. We mixed things up with Mexican food after a week of Thanksgiving dishes.Patti, Carli, and Theresa.
If you haven't played Guesstures....you should. You get to see people do funny things like this.
A group picture. We had a good laugh while trying to take this. I was setting the timer and running over so we could all be in the picture. I was trying to do it in 2 seconds since 10 seems like an eternity. I'd made it a couple times, but then on the last time I slipped and came flying into the stairs. The best part is that we got a picture of it and the faces of everyone is priceless.
We went back to the 10 seconds after that (I don't know why there isn't a 5 second setting, that would make much more sense to me.)
Since the kids had to go back to school on the Monday after Thanksgiving, Kevin and I decided to help them with their homework. Kevin was kind enough to help Hailie through a Berenstain Bears book. I loved these books as a kid and luckily we never threw them out so their collection is pretty big.
Can you believe this guy is going to be 60 next month?
Our week was fabulous and as always it flew by way to fast. We are so blessed to have been able to be home though and for a whole week.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The Big Game and Boxer Lab Thanksgiving
I should be packing since we are heading to Kansas tomorrow night after work, but I wanted to get caught up here before we leave. Luckily most of the laundry is done so there wont be much to do there tomorrow.
The 'Big Game' is something we look forward to every year and this year was no exception. With Stanford playing well the last few games things looked hopeful for a win. As usual, we helped Sarah and Jonathan head up the tailgate for the Grad Chem department.
Sarah and Me looking forward to a great day.
In our usual 'Flip Cup' challenges against the other team, we were undefeated and feeling pretty good. No Cal team would challenge us more than once after losing. There was only one close race, but we still ended up with a victory.
Moria was able to be on the team after passing pre-challenge try outs.
James and Kevin.
Here we are in the same spot we stand at at every game we've been to this year and some of last year until we were told that we couldn't be there anymore in the 3rd quarter. We were not happy with security and hopefully this wont be an issue in the future. I think people just get freaked out whenever Stanford and Cal go head to head.
During halftime we were pretty stoked since Stanford was ahead. Tiger Woods was there receiving an honorary award (he attended Stanford for a couple of years.)
Still looking hopeful before Stanford starting falling apart. The last 4th quarter was pretty intense and there was a moment there where we thought we were actually going to come back and win it. Unfortunately things didn't end up that way and we lost. It was such a let down and we were exhausted afterward. We headed home to lick our wounds and crashed early that night so we could get up early and get ready for Kevin's Lab to come over for a Thanksgiving pot luck.
I made pumpkin cookies and Kevin took care of the turkey. This was his best year yet. He brined it to perfection and it was fantastic.
It was a little stressful having 20 people over to our apartment, but everything went really well. At least now our place is clean so it wont be a mess when we get back from a week in Kansas.
We were able to borrow some chairs and a folding table which was the only way we had enough space for everyone.
I probably wont have another post until after we get back from Kansas, so I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
The 'Big Game' is something we look forward to every year and this year was no exception. With Stanford playing well the last few games things looked hopeful for a win. As usual, we helped Sarah and Jonathan head up the tailgate for the Grad Chem department.
Sarah and Me looking forward to a great day.
In our usual 'Flip Cup' challenges against the other team, we were undefeated and feeling pretty good. No Cal team would challenge us more than once after losing. There was only one close race, but we still ended up with a victory.Moria was able to be on the team after passing pre-challenge try outs.
James and Kevin.
Here we are in the same spot we stand at at every game we've been to this year and some of last year until we were told that we couldn't be there anymore in the 3rd quarter. We were not happy with security and hopefully this wont be an issue in the future. I think people just get freaked out whenever Stanford and Cal go head to head.
During halftime we were pretty stoked since Stanford was ahead. Tiger Woods was there receiving an honorary award (he attended Stanford for a couple of years.)
Still looking hopeful before Stanford starting falling apart. The last 4th quarter was pretty intense and there was a moment there where we thought we were actually going to come back and win it. Unfortunately things didn't end up that way and we lost. It was such a let down and we were exhausted afterward. We headed home to lick our wounds and crashed early that night so we could get up early and get ready for Kevin's Lab to come over for a Thanksgiving pot luck.
I made pumpkin cookies and Kevin took care of the turkey. This was his best year yet. He brined it to perfection and it was fantastic.
It was a little stressful having 20 people over to our apartment, but everything went really well. At least now our place is clean so it wont be a mess when we get back from a week in Kansas.
We were able to borrow some chairs and a folding table which was the only way we had enough space for everyone.
I probably wont have another post until after we get back from Kansas, so I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
SYTYCD Tour
Some of you may have seen the reality show 'So You Think You Can Dance'. I'm in love with this show. I love watching all of the dancers do so many amazing routines. I watched some a couple of summers ago, but last summer I skipped it since I was studying for my final and board exams. This summer though, I was able to get into it again. (Thanks to DVR!!!!) Moria and I were the instigators, but both Kevin and Brian watched with us and got pretty into it even if they wont admit it. The show has now moved to the fall, but last week was the top 10 tour from season 4 (this last summer). We were lucky enough to get AMAZING tickets in the front row.
The show was in San Jose so we grabbed dinner beforehand. Kevin and Brian agreed not to smile at all.
Moria and I weren't afraid to show our excitement.
We were very excited to see all these people that we got to know via the shows interviews and dances and it was so cool to see them up close and personal.
One of our favorite Bollywood routines started the show off with a bang.
An awesome group number!
Evan and Randi doing a cool number. Evan was fun to watch and one of the few Broadway style dancers on the show.
This was a funky crazy routine and it is actually Kevin's favorite routine. Brandon and Jeanette killed it and we loved seeing their expressions so close. The dance was fantastic.
The 'Addiction' number gave us goosebumps again.
The top 3 guys performed a cool piece that I really enjoyed.
Another 'Brandon and Jeanette routine'. We were all upset when Jeannette was voted out too early. (Kevin especially took it hard and to be honest she really should have been in the top 4. An emotional piece by another couple got her booted off the show too early.)
This dance was one of our favorites also. It is danced by Jason and Jeannie (The winner of season 4). It was actually choreographed by a former contestant which was really cool too.
The only thing we were bummed about was one person who we were excited to watch dance was apparently injured and only made brief appearances. We were disappointed to miss Phillip, but the show was fantastic and I'm so glad we were able to go and have such great seats.
The show was in San Jose so we grabbed dinner beforehand. Kevin and Brian agreed not to smile at all.
Moria and I weren't afraid to show our excitement.
We were very excited to see all these people that we got to know via the shows interviews and dances and it was so cool to see them up close and personal.
One of our favorite Bollywood routines started the show off with a bang.
An awesome group number!
Evan and Randi doing a cool number. Evan was fun to watch and one of the few Broadway style dancers on the show.
This was a funky crazy routine and it is actually Kevin's favorite routine. Brandon and Jeanette killed it and we loved seeing their expressions so close. The dance was fantastic.
The 'Addiction' number gave us goosebumps again.
The top 3 guys performed a cool piece that I really enjoyed.
Another 'Brandon and Jeanette routine'. We were all upset when Jeannette was voted out too early. (Kevin especially took it hard and to be honest she really should have been in the top 4. An emotional piece by another couple got her booted off the show too early.)
This dance was one of our favorites also. It is danced by Jason and Jeannie (The winner of season 4). It was actually choreographed by a former contestant which was really cool too.
The only thing we were bummed about was one person who we were excited to watch dance was apparently injured and only made brief appearances. We were disappointed to miss Phillip, but the show was fantastic and I'm so glad we were able to go and have such great seats.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Lots of Football
I've sort of been slacking in the blog world. I've had these pictures up for a few days now and I'm finally getting to the typing part on my break at work. I'll we quick so I can catch up on some other posts I need to make.
Flashback to 2 weeks ago.....
Stanford takes on the #7 Oregon Ducks. We enjoyed a nice roasted duck during tailgating in hopes of a win. Here is our duck...
Flashback to 2 weeks ago.....
Stanford takes on the #7 Oregon Ducks. We enjoyed a nice roasted duck during tailgating in hopes of a win. Here is our duck...
A devastating 2-3 Flip Cup loss to annoying, rude, arrogant Oregon fans. It was a sad moment :(
A pre-game group shot (some of us).
Kevin picking on Pete for wearing his Oregon gear and sitting in the Stanford student section.
A cute couple :) We looked this happy after every touchdown that Stanford made. (and there were a lot!)
Rushing the field after an amazing win that got Stanford ranked 25 in one ranking and 27 in another. 
The game was AWESOME!!!!
Next day, Kevin's flag football team in their first play off game.
Halftime.
Kevin's team won!!!
Stanford Cardinal update: Last week Stanford took on USC in their territory and slaughtered them. Taking away USC's chances of a Rose Bowl on their own field was extremely satisfying. Tomorrow Stanford takes on Cal at home in the "Big Game". We are hoping for another big win! While the stars have to align just right with losses from several teams, the chance still exists for Stanford to make it to the Rose Bowl! We'll just have to wait and see!!!
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