"I'm so grateful that my dad is always up for an adventure - what a great background for raising kids. thanks dad!"
Kristi
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Virginia Trip - 2009
Where Are the Brave Ones Out There - Jan 2009
Okay, today is the day that Jordan and I (the only ones brave enough for the
weight-loss challenge) officially start our diet. I'm already very hungry
and it's only 10:20 a.m. I've been chewing gum until my teeth and gums are sore.
But, I will finally lose those ten, twenty pounds that I've wanted to lose
for lots of years.
Too bad the rest of you are not in on this motivating contest. The winner
receives a gift card to Red Lobster or Olive Garden. (No irony intended!)
So, we're off..... Love, Mom
Loni!
I'm a straggler! I'm in too. Only, I'll leave the prize-pool to you
guys. I'm not declaring a weight loss goal in pounds, rather, a goal
to fit into my favorite jeans again, and improve our eating habits.
More fruit and veges, and fewer M&M's!
Take a look at this website: www.hungrygirl.com
Janna
Hmmmm, i want to play....I just don't have an end goal, I mean I'm happy with my weight, I can fit into my favorite jeans, but I'm not as strong as I want to be....maybe if I make a goal to be able to bench press Jordan, or be able to run a three minute mile....ok, I'm in. And I don't want the aforementioned prize either, can we have the motivation be a trip to Mexico so the winner can show off their new trim figure on the beach? And do I really have to give up M&M's? And when is the deadline? and who's the judge? and when do I get my t-shirt?
ps. my body is doughy. it's icky. i ate a pepper for dinner.
love you all, my fierce competitors -
weight-loss challenge) officially start our diet. I'm already very hungry
and it's only 10:20 a.m. I've been chewing gum until my teeth and gums are sore.
But, I will finally lose those ten, twenty pounds that I've wanted to lose
for lots of years.
Too bad the rest of you are not in on this motivating contest. The winner
receives a gift card to Red Lobster or Olive Garden. (No irony intended!)
So, we're off..... Love, Mom
Loni!
I'm a straggler! I'm in too. Only, I'll leave the prize-pool to you
guys. I'm not declaring a weight loss goal in pounds, rather, a goal
to fit into my favorite jeans again, and improve our eating habits.
More fruit and veges, and fewer M&M's!
Take a look at this website: www.hungrygirl.com
Janna
Hmmmm, i want to play....I just don't have an end goal, I mean I'm happy with my weight, I can fit into my favorite jeans, but I'm not as strong as I want to be....maybe if I make a goal to be able to bench press Jordan, or be able to run a three minute mile....ok, I'm in. And I don't want the aforementioned prize either, can we have the motivation be a trip to Mexico so the winner can show off their new trim figure on the beach? And do I really have to give up M&M's? And when is the deadline? and who's the judge? and when do I get my t-shirt?
ps. my body is doughy. it's icky. i ate a pepper for dinner.
love you all, my fierce competitors -
kdrose
OK, me too. I was afraid to commit, but I'm in. And I don't want to compete for the prize, either, just the glory. And I don't have a weight goal either, but I do have a jean goal, the ones that fit so great like two months ago. What happened?
Like Kristi, I have questions. What's our accountability like? Do we check in regularly? What if we each set personal weekly goals, either for what we eat or how much we exercise and then we check in to see if we reached our personal goals? I don't know. We have to check in, though, or it can't be called The Biggest Loser. That's where all the drama is, in the check in. And what's our deadline? Eight weeks? Twelve weeks? What are the terms here?
Amy
OK, me too. I was afraid to commit, but I'm in. And I don't want to compete for the prize, either, just the glory. And I don't have a weight goal either, but I do have a jean goal, the ones that fit so great like two months ago. What happened?
Like Kristi, I have questions. What's our accountability like? Do we check in regularly? What if we each set personal weekly goals, either for what we eat or how much we exercise and then we check in to see if we reached our personal goals? I don't know. We have to check in, though, or it can't be called The Biggest Loser. That's where all the drama is, in the check in. And what's our deadline? Eight weeks? Twelve weeks? What are the terms here?
Amy
ABC News - Jul 2012
"...and we called up the Hackworths..."
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/made-america-flags-produced-domestic-production-increasing-us-16713746?tab=9482930§ion=1206853&playlist=16713790
http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/made-america-flags-produced-domestic-production-increasing-us-16713746?tab=9482930§ion=1206853&playlist=16713790
Behold and Lo, we listened to Justin's voice on national TV, and we saw pictures of Amy, Eli, and Miles. What did we then do? We saved the news report on TiVo.
Jenni asked, ＂Who gives a Tweet?" The answer is Justin.
Allen
This is so cool brother. I love having famous siblings.
-k
That was so cool to watch!! I'm wondering what the first time this week is though. You'll have to forgive me...we've been on a wonderful honeymoon in a magical place called Aruba.
xo. C
Hey, welcome home to the honeymooners! Glad you are home and that you had a wonderful time.
We can't wait to hear all about it. Why not plan on one night for a slide show with your pictures. Then another night, Jordan and Janna can show their pictures of Australia. Then on another night the rest of us can show our pictures of what we look like wishing we were in Aruba or Australia!
Love, Mom
I so love my family.
K
The Giving Season - Oct 2012
Dearest family-
I am back to work, back to the grind-
but still riding the high of spending the weekend with my awesome
family that just always makes me feel so great whenever we are
together. Thanks everyone for being fabulous and J and B- thanks for
throwing such a great party. I meant to throw this out there when
we were all together- but what do you say this year we just all give
each other christmas gifts in spirit. I know if we could we would all
love to generously give to everyone, but I propose this year we just
give each other words of love and support. Thoughts?
Kristi
As we were driving home, I was
thinking about Christmas and waiting for your gift assignments. This
idea works for me--I am not always such a great gift giver, but I am
so good at words of love and support. Do the words of love and
support previously offered count toward this Christmas? Or are we
expected to give brand new words of love and support specifically for
Christmas? Just kidding.
Amy
Amy, you are cleverly funny. I like
you.
Jeremy
Jeremy...that doesn't count as your
gift.
Carisa
Remove Egg From Yolk - Oct 2012
his is slick....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Uz2Vnp5ZW4c
Jenni
That's so cool it makes me wish I had a need to do it. And did you see that video has 13 million views? Holy Toledo!
Justin
I don't get it. I couldn't understand a word she was saying. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do.
Carisa
This is AWESOME!! Will I really have a spare water bottle lying around when I need to separate an egg? I hope so!
Amy
A Toast - Aug 2012
Dear Jeremy & Carisa,
Thank you so much for inviting us to be with you on Saturday. Thank you for the comfortable bed and fun times in your awesome home. Thanks for including us in your family. The whole experience was nearly perfect.
My only lament is that I didn’t get a chance to publically toast you on the special occasion. I’m constantly showered with compliments when I am among the Hackworths and I haven’t perfected a graceful response to all the praise. Additionally, I haven’t yet mastered the ability to adequately return the expression of love to you and your family.
Behind the shelter of my computer I will attempt the salute I missed when we were together.
My friends have been among my most cherished blessings in my life. Lance taught me how to work, Tom, how to bike, and Justin K., how to shoplift. No, Kaaiakamanu taught me vital lessons about business and friendship. Who would I be without these influences?
But Jeremy, you have truly changed me. You are a missionary of music. Roy Clark inspired me to learn guitar, Roberta Boice taught me the chords, but you, You converted me to the gift of music that has become part of my foundation as a person – my self esteem, my passion for life, and even the ability to lure Beth into my life are the result of your influence. I would truly be upside-down without this amazing gift. There is a bond created from so many hours reading each other’s fingers on the fretboard and finding harmony to each other’s voice.
Carisa, thank you for being a part of my friend’s return into my (our) life. It is as though you’ve been here all along– an old friend that I’ve finally met. What a great companion you make – to Jeremy and the rest of us.
There, I’ll stop to keep this medium in length. Here’s to Jeremy & Carisa & their wonderful kids!
Love,
Gheen
Thank you so much for inviting us to be with you on Saturday. Thank you for the comfortable bed and fun times in your awesome home. Thanks for including us in your family. The whole experience was nearly perfect.
My only lament is that I didn’t get a chance to publically toast you on the special occasion. I’m constantly showered with compliments when I am among the Hackworths and I haven’t perfected a graceful response to all the praise. Additionally, I haven’t yet mastered the ability to adequately return the expression of love to you and your family.
Behind the shelter of my computer I will attempt the salute I missed when we were together.
My friends have been among my most cherished blessings in my life. Lance taught me how to work, Tom, how to bike, and Justin K., how to shoplift. No, Kaaiakamanu taught me vital lessons about business and friendship. Who would I be without these influences?
But Jeremy, you have truly changed me. You are a missionary of music. Roy Clark inspired me to learn guitar, Roberta Boice taught me the chords, but you, You converted me to the gift of music that has become part of my foundation as a person – my self esteem, my passion for life, and even the ability to lure Beth into my life are the result of your influence. I would truly be upside-down without this amazing gift. There is a bond created from so many hours reading each other’s fingers on the fretboard and finding harmony to each other’s voice.
Carisa, thank you for being a part of my friend’s return into my (our) life. It is as though you’ve been here all along– an old friend that I’ve finally met. What a great companion you make – to Jeremy and the rest of us.
There, I’ll stop to keep this medium in length. Here’s to Jeremy & Carisa & their wonderful kids!
Love,
Gheen
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