Michele and Chris' new twins, Eva & Sean

CONGRATULATIONS!

"SUPER CHARGERS"

"You Make Me Wanna Shout"

SMALL CHURCH "BIG NIGHT"

Fun With, Joe, Sandy, Helen & Bill

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Mom, grammy, mimi, Betty.......we all miss you!

Jamaica

Thanks to a week of sacrafice by Mom and Jenny, Robby and I got away with the Williams' family for a relaxing week in Jamaica. Thanks everyone for your help.

Weekend "adventure" in Ocotillo. Despite the crazy weather, we had a blast.

VEAL OR CHICKEN SCALLOPINI WITH MUSHROOM
MARSALA SAUCE
1/3 cup flour
About 1 tsp. each salt & pepper
1 tsp. Dried oregano
1 lb. Veal cutlets, pounded to about 1/4" thick
2 tbsp. Olive oil
3 tbsp. Butter
12 oz mushrooms, sliced
3 tbsp. Chopped garlic
2/3 cup sweet Marsala wine
½ cup each beef broth and whipping cream
1. In a bowl, combine flour, 1 tsp each salt & pepper, and the oregano. Lightly dust veal with flour mixture and set on a plate.
2. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, working in two batches, brown veal in oil, turning once, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate.
3. In the same pan, melt butter, than add the mushrooms and garlic; saute five minutes. Add Marsala and broth. Cook over high heat until slightly reduced, 5 minutes. Add cream and salt & pepper to taste. Return to a boil. Pour sauce over veal. Serve with sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNE

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This last weekend...

...was Nathan's birthday.He drove up and we went to see the Winterhawks play hockey in the Rose Garden in Downtown Portland (they are a semi-professional team).

The Winterhawks lost the game pretty bad, but we still had a super awesome time and I learned quite a bit more about hockey.

On a side note, this week is finals week. My newswriting final was this morning and then I have several more throughout the week before I fly home on Friday night--can't wait to hopefully see you all soon!

"TWO YUMS UP"

BEEF & CARROT STEW

3 servings1 T. peanut oil1-1/2 lb. beef chuck cut into 1 ½ pieces1 cup chopped onions2 crushed garlics2 t. fresh rosemary1 T. tomato paste1 T. flour½ of a 12 oz. bottle stout beer8 oz.’s beef broth½ lb. carrots cut into 1” piecesOver med . high heat,heat oil, sprinkle beef with S&P & sauté till browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Reduce heat & add Onions, garlic & herb to pot. Sauté till onions start to brown, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste & flour & stir 1 minute. Add beer; stir till thick, about 2 minutes. Add broth, then beef & bring to simmer. Partially cover pot & simmer 45 minutes. Add carrots & continue simmering partially covered until beef & carrots are tender, about 45 minutes.Notes from your E&C: you can add just about any veggie you like; potatoes, beets, etc. goes great with corn torts or French bread…
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POP'S TOP TEN

It's over, you know, the five days, five nights, babysitting Anne's kids. Pop's gives us the TOP TEN things going through Jenny's mind as she made her way east on the 8.

• "Como se dice! whew?"
• "Oh my God, my suitcase is still on the roof!"
• "Just a little bit faster and I'll be home in time for the Alabama, Florida game"
• "Didn't think mom would fall for the flu thing"
• "Okay, so now I know, five days are my limit"
• "Dang, that Carson is handsome!"
• "Right now, I am officially the happiest person in the world"
• "Things could have been worse....ah, who am I kidding? That was miserable"
• "Is it feed a cold, starve a migraine?"
• "Dang, that Carson is handsome!"

Like Father, Like Son

Aaron and Aaron

POP'S TOP TEN

An Hour With Dooogie and Sibs

POP'S TOP TEN

Anne and Robby are on their way to the "Ritz Carlton" Jamaica for a week of R&R. Pop's gives us the "TOP TEN" reasons Anne needed a vacation

• She was choking on pretzels just so she could pass out for a few minutes
• Barely has the energy to help Regan, make the beds, pick up the rooms, clean the bathrooms, wash and iron the clothes, fix dinner, breakfast, lunch and change Owen's diapers
• Started nodding off during home-schooling
• #1 item on "To Do" list......."Need Nap"
• It's been, what, two months since Japan?
• Had Robby remove toys from play room....... to make room for the hammock
• Only thing Anne and Robby are arguing over lately is margaritas vs daiquiris
• Shopping list are written on the back of the Ritz Carlton brochure
• Was asking kids to behave themselves till Christmas
• Stands outside the house all day screaming "Help!!!!"

Straight From Ireland Via OB

Dad trying to stuff Colby in his Uggs

STUFFED, BUT OH SO GOOD!

The Latest From Aaron

Thanks

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Future White House Cabinet Meeting?

Dev's classmates

New Baby, New Home.......New Life

New Home

New little Emma Anne

Great Idea

What a Great Idea please pass it on!!! When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get. A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001

Sunnyside

First Night In Ireland

For those of you that were not aware, Johanna and Peter and yes Natalie and friend spent almost two weeks on the "emerald isle" in celebration of their 30th. More pictures and a possible video to follow

My kids still being kids on halloween

The church had a great time on Halloween. We set up what we call the Gospel Barn at a home of one of our church members. The kids come by and watch a fun puppet show, hear a story about Jesus using carved pumpkins and we give out candy (of course) and coffee and hot chocolate to the parents. It's a lot of fun and the children always look for the "gospel Barn" each year when they are trick-or-treating. Josh and Caleb, along with their friends Angie and Lianna, dressed up like the Scooby Do gang. They really pulled it off and got a lot of laughs.

Downtown Portland...

I went to downtown Portland yesterday to visit the Portland Art Museum with my friends Monica, Carolyn, and Hannah (my roommate). It was a nice sunny day and so it was very pleasant to walk around. We got a little turned around and headed in the wrong direction a time or two, but we finally found our way and enjoyed the museum and our time together!

Divertente Serata a Joe's

POP"S TOP TEN

It's true. He's at it again. He's gone and bought a new Mitsubishi "Evo-10". He said he did it for Will. You see, Will needed new brakes and Mike's were top-of-the-line. Pop's gives us the TOP TEN things going through Mike's mind on the way to the dealer.

• Thought Merry was giving me the "buy" sign
• If I can't help out the economy, than the terrorist have won
• Maybe if I bought her an Audie A6 wagon.....naaaah!
• Figured I'd beat the rush for new cars after Obama takes office
• Actually, I'm minor league compared to some
• I hope this doesn't hurt my chances for a romantic evening with Mer
• I misunderestimated my will power
• Not often you hear a grown man saying, "vroom, vroom"
• Good God it's true.....I am a "sicko"
• I wonder if the blog will refer to me as a "moron" or an "idiot"?

POP"S "TOP TEN"

Pop's gives us the TOP TEN neat things about turning 65

• "I'm half way to 130"
• "Kids don't ask for help to move furniture"
• "Can now tell "In my day stories".......with meaning"
• "This morning, I got a kiss from the Starbucks gal"
• "Memory loss makes dated blog material seem new and fresh"
• "People tell me I look like an "older Anthony Hopkins""
• "Guests are no longer offended when I fall asleep" ("Excuse me.....they've been saying that "forever"")
• "Great excuse to order the "large-print" Reader's Digest"
• "Memory loss makes dated blog material seem new and fresh"
• "Instead of, "hey pops, wanna throw the football?" It's now...."kids, use your inside voice, pops trying to sleep""

Pops, Will, Bill & Jeff At The Rose Bowl

The good news.....William sees his first-ever football game
The bad news.......The Bruins lose to Oregan State

August Ottenweller

Recent "PICS" from Josie's camera

POP'S TOP TEN

It's only been two days since the election, and there are a some things uncle Doug would like to get off his chest. Pop's gives us his TOP TEN

• I can't prove it, but I think Mike took a piss in my Koi pond
• I couldn't explain CHANGE if you paid me
• Tuesday, by accident, I voted for Alan Keyes
• Some times I confuse idolatry with infatuation
• Lord help me, I can't stop collecting Sarah Palin bobble head dolls
• When I see Mike next week over coffee, should I do the phony chuckle, or the unconvincing smile?
• In case there's any confusion, when I die, spread my ashes in Grant Park
• That "Joe The Plumber" guy......he's the "real deal"
• On November 5th, 1980, I voted for Ronald Reagan
• Sarah Palin........call me!

They're At It Again

Those two didn't waste any time...... Karoly is pregnant. Look for the new little one to arrive in early summer.
CONGRATULATIONS!

Paradise Property

Jenny & Joe's new purchase. It's small, and it needs some work. But Jenny says it has "Good Bones".

Fall colors...

These pictures were taken while walking to church this morning. All the trees are such beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow--I love it!

ONLY IN LAGUNA!

OCTOBER "AGAIN"

Thought You Might Enjoy

TOP TEN excuses some Thumpers gave as to why they didn't know what Proposition 2 was
"Hey, I'm stilling working on #1"
"Do you really expect me to remember all 12?"
"Uh.....global warming"
"Drank my Gatorade too fast; got a "Brain Freeze""
"Haven't been myself since I first saw Sarah Palin"
"Relax, the election is only five days away"
"Too much of my grandson's Halloween candy"
"Have been too focused on the World Series"
"I was an emotional wreck after seeing "Secret Life Of Bees"
"Oh, like you know all 12?"

Deven's 3rd revisited

Emma Anne "Welcome"

Proud new parents, Evan & Sandy, holding their new little daughter, Emma Anne.

CONGRATULATIONS!

In The Thought-You-Might-Enjoy Column

This Thursday past I asked a few of my golfing buddies how they were voting on Prop 2. I got this......

First "Snapper"

Siefke/Regan Get-together

From left to right.....just kidding!

A Must Read

On it's way to the New York Times "Best Seller" list.

Most of you know her as "Nick's Mom", or Jim & Julie's oldest. But soon the world will know her as LESLIE E. McCOURT...author.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Republicans Are Baaaaad!

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Wylie with his great-grandfather

More Pics From The Smokey Mountains

Mid-semester break...

I spent last weekend in Coos Bay, OR with Nathan. My mid-semester break

came around and so we were able to have four nice days together.

These pictures were taken when we went on a little hike.

There were two beautiful waterfalls and the trees were amazing!

I love it here. The fall colors have just started to come out!