Thanksgiving Trip!!

It was a great Thanksgiving holiday. I made a trip to Colorado Springs to spend a few days with some family. It was so much fun! Thanks Rachel and Brian for having us over for Thanksgiving dinner, and thanks Jessica for putting up her little bro!!

Preparing the food...

Marty, you would have been so proud of Jessica, the sweet potato pie came out perfect.

Heading over to the Egberts place, we find Brian busy carving the turkey, and Rachel playing a game with the kids.


Along with it being Thanksgiving, it was also Nathan's birthday. There was alot of fun with the balloons...

Just some randon movies that I took.

Then Friday I helped Jessica put up her Christmas tree with her boys.

SOMEONE liked their cheesestick...

And after that, I was so into the Christmas spirit, that I went out and got my first Christmas tree - ever. The past few years, I've lived in dorms, where there wasn't much room for anything. I put up lights, but never enough room for a tree.

Yes!! Bring on the Christmas Season!!!

Fun in San Antonio!!

Friday night I headed down to San Antonio to hang out with Shawn Yokoi. We were stationed in England together. It was pretty fun. The Spurs were playing the Jazz that night.

With where we were sitting I kept feeling like I was watching it backwards, it must have been the logo on the floor.

The tickets were pretty cheap. We were in the very top row. Talk about nose bleed section. But, we could actually see the game, so it wasn't that bad. The Spurs ended up winning 119-94. So along with the Spurs winning, I was just so amazed to actually be in the AT&T Center. I've seen so many games played there, only on TV. And to actually be there was amazing.

The next day I went around San Antonio, and found some great sites.

Most of the old base housing has been replaced, but I did get a shot of one of them. The housing at 102 Kellack has been replaced.

The school has a bunch of new buildings, but they are just added on to the old stuff.


Ah.... memories.

Before (1988)

Now (2008)

Before (1988)

Now (2008)

And I stopped by to see the San Antonio Temple. It is in a beautiful spot.

I am really excited to see family this week for Thanksgiving. I love you all very much.

Veterens Day 2008

Today we pay tribute to those who have and are serving our country. I got to participate in a Veterens Day Parade held last Saturday.

I marched with a bunch of people from my squadron. It was nice to hear the cheers, the clapping, and the waving of the flags. It makes me proud to serve this country.

The past week has been great. I passsed a pretty tough test in class. Josh called and let me know that he signed up for the Air Force, and is awaiting a job. I am looking forward to going to Colorado in a few weeks. I love you all!! Happy Vets Day!