Chatting in the sunset.

Kids playing on the lawn.

Lounging on the lawn.

One of the Jonas Brothers. Just kidding. I think this was one of Colleen’s cousins.

Playing guitar along the river.

Mingling in the yard and on the deck.

Talking in the driveway.

Emily, Ging, Billy, Dallas and Phil playing frisbee game.
After Rob and Colleen’s wedding reception everyone headed back [...]

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Gollum, Virgin Megastore, Magnificent Mile, Chicago
This lifelike Gollum in the Virgin Megastore window on Michigan Avenue scares the crap out of me.

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Ok. .. so I am back.. even if I’ve been hiding out a bit. Coming back from vacation is always a rough transition for me.
My Christmas was a long week filled with family activities beginning with a party on the day I arrived. My uncle steve had a bunch of people over to his [...]

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Lord of the Ring differences between the book and the movie:
Fellowship of the Ring
Two Towers

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So, today is the big day. The second movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Two Towers, opened today. Last year I saw The Fellowship of the Ring on opening day and loved every second of it. Although I have no plans to see The Two Towers today, I cannot wait to see [...]

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