Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Ring on Wild People...

With the new year upon us, we aim to change those things that have been bothering us for the last year. With our efforts typically landing flat on their faces in Feb. So, this post isn't about our goals, but just to say we had an excellent 2010. Dayna's business well exceeded our goals and was a tremendous success. And I had another moderately entertaining year at the salt mines. But, I can happily announce that I am now a professionally licensed engineer. All I have to do now is just pay my annual fee and I get to keep that privilege. In hindsight, it doesn't seem like we do much does. Besides work of course.

On another note, we had an excellent time with the Carroll Clan in Indiana. For the first time ever, our family had formal family pictures taken. Thanks no less to the gracious Mademoiselle Van de Merwe. Without further adieu, here is the current state of the Carroll Clan, pending additions....
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Dayna and la Mademoiselle...
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And here are some pictures of our Christmas in action. First off, I would like to mention that Princess Peach is safe and sound. Dayna realized some jealousy issues this break, but I think we made great headway getting past those. Here is me in action saving Princess Peach.
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Here is the Christmas tree my parents got. That's a root bulb on the bottom...
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The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree...
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We love to eat, and it shows in our physique. But, here are some Korean chicken wings...
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...and gyoza...
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Isn't my mother just darling?!?
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my father and his "Lamp Leg" tie
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My father and I digging a hole to plant the Christmas tree, Otto watching
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Finally, we got Brenna & Otto Just Dance 2, here they are rocking it out.

5 comments:

  1. I'm glad you had that video, I didn't realize I had such great moves! Where's the video of you and Dayna?

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  2. Just roll last year's resolutions over to this year - that's the easiest!
    patricia

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  3. I'm with Danielle.. Pending additions?? PeeWee?? PS Where in Indiana are your parents? My parents just moved to Indianapolis in September.. Give Dayna a squeeze from me!

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  4. "For the first time ever, our family had formal family pictures taken." You have such a short memory, 30 Carroll's, the Botanical Center in Des Moines, IA, dressed up, Dec 1990? And I'm with the "pending additions", do Phil and Judy have a secret? Aunt Mary

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