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Date Night at the Movies

Tonight, Angela and I had a date night at the movies.  We went and saw the Saratov Approach which was having a special showing.  It’s about 2 missionaries that get kidnapped in Russia and the experience they had.

Many stake members were there.  It was almost like a fireside!  🙂  The only drawback of going tonight was that tomorrow, one of the missionaries will actually be at the theater to give a little talk, preface the movie, and then answer questions afterward.  That would have been really cool.  🙂

It was a really well made movie and was very touching.  I can’t imagine how it must have been going through that.  As it turns out, one of the members of our ward had that happen to him.  He wasn’t kidnapped and held for ransom, but he was kidnapped, drugged, and then released.  It was a crazy experience for him too.

By |2014-04-22T06:00:12-07:00January 31st, 2014|Home Life|0 Comments
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Happy Birthday Kirstyn!

Happy birthday Kirstyn!  It’s hard to believe your big 15!  One more year to driving!  😐  We celebrated opening presents in the morning and then this afternoon quickly with the dinner of her choice.

The girls and Angela then had to run to the church to New Beginnings.  I stayed with the boys.

Hope your birthday was an awesome one!

By |2014-04-22T05:55:42-07:00January 26th, 2014|Church, Home Life|0 Comments
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Pinewood Derby and Dinner with Friends

Today was a busy but FUN one!  Zach had the Pinewood Derby first thing this morning and he was so excited!  We worked hard on his car and were hoping that it was faster than last year.  🙂  I really don’t like the Pinewood Derby because someone always goes away crying, etc.  This year was quite different and I was very impressed!  The cool thing was that Zach got 3rd place overall!  🙂  He was beaming but did not brag and congratulated all the other kids even those who didn’t place.  What a great sport he was.

After the Pinewood Derby, we ran over to Zach’s basketball game.  He won again!  Their team is still undefeated!

Tonight we went over and had dinner with the Pocock family!  It was a ton of fun and it’s so cool that they’re out here now.  We’re working to build up the Naperville presence here in the area!  🙂

By |2014-04-22T05:52:37-07:00January 25th, 2014|Church, Home Life|0 Comments
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Versailles Performance at the Broadmoor!

This afternoon Brittany and the Versailles Choir performed at the Broadmoor Hotel and Resort in Colorado Springs as part of the Colorado Music Educator’s Association (CMEA) conference.  Only a small number of elite choirs are selected to perform for the state music educators and it is quite the honor.

They sang their 4 songs and sounded AWESOME!  We’re really proud of you Brittany!  This is a great experience for you!

By |2014-04-22T05:44:02-07:00January 23rd, 2014|School|0 Comments
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Versailles Concert

Tonight, Versailles, the women’s choir that Brittany sings with at school had a practice concert at the 1st United Methodist Church in Castle Rock.  They were practicing for the CMEA (Colorado Music Educator’s Association) conference event they were accepted to sing at.  It is quite the honor!  They did a great job singing.

We’re excited to go see them perform on Thursday the 23rd at the Broadmoor Hotel/Resort in Colorado Springs.  🙂  Way to go Brittany!

By |2014-04-22T05:39:31-07:00January 20th, 2014|School|0 Comments
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Busy Saturday (as Usual)

Today we had a busy Saturday as we usually do.  Zach had a basketball game (which they won)!  He got a couple rebounds and actually got a shot off.  Unfortunately, it didn’t sink but it was close.  🙂  Kirstyn had musical practice all day which she loved but came home dead tired.  We helped a sister in the ward move, Kirstyn had a babysitting job, Brittany had work and a dental appointment, and Angela and I had a date night.  We went out for a quick dinner and that was about all the time we had.  🙂  Craziness!

By |2014-04-22T05:34:18-07:00January 18th, 2014|Home Life, School|0 Comments
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Work Meetings

The last 4 days I have been in work meetings all day for IT Service Management.  We got a LOT accomplished and it was great to see everyone from the office in person again!  On breaks I would try to get out and see others in the office.  It has been wonderful, but tomorrow I’m headed back home and will be glad to see the family, the mountains, and the blue skies again!

By |2014-03-31T06:46:23-07:00January 16th, 2014|Work-Related|0 Comments
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Dad and Mom in MTC, Work Meetings, Window Well Covers!

Today, Dad and Mom Hobbs went to MTC!  They’ll be there for about a week or so and then take off for the Philippines, Angeles Mission.  I also found out yesterday that our old Stake President (President Scott Clark) just got called as a mission president and that he will be Mom and Dad’s new President in July!  What are the odds of that!  It was really cool to tell that to Mom and Dad.  President Clark was also pretty excited!  🙂

We also got our new window well covers today!  Whew!  Safety can now be found in our back yard!  🙂

I’ll be in meetings here in Chicago for the next 4 days.  I’m excited to get a lot done!

BTW, I had a Portillos Cake Shake today before taking my rental car back!  It was SO good and it made the kids jealous back home!  🙂

By |2014-03-31T06:44:39-07:00January 13th, 2014|Church, Home Life, Work-Related|0 Comments
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Naperville 2nd Ward

Today I got up early and went to the church for meetings.  It was totally awesome!  It was so exciting to see everyone and catch up!  I didn’t make it to Sunday School because everyone wanted to chat and then, when the Naper 3rd ward came in they all wanted to talk as well!   🙂  I did make it to Priesthood Meeting which was great.  I stayed after the block for awhile visiting with everyone that was still there (as well as members of the 4th ward that had just come).

After church, I went back to the Oscarson’s and we had a GREAT dinner.  I was totally stuffed when I packed up and went to the hotel to get ready for my 4 days of meetings.

Thanks Dan and Stephanie for being wonderful hosts!

By |2014-03-31T06:39:34-07:00January 12th, 2014|Church, Home Life|0 Comments
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Chicago Here I Come!

Today, I left for Chicago on business!  I decided to go out a few days early, rent a car, and go see a bunch of our friends!  A friend of ours, John Sabo, passed away and I was able to get there on time to attend his funeral.  It was nice but I felt really self-conscious because I was in jeans (came right from the airport).    I got to see a BUNCH of our friends there and they also invited me to stay for the luncheon afterward.  It was nice to talk to everyone.  Before leaving I took a picture of the church.  🙂

After the funeral, I went and picked up Brittany’s Metea Valley yearbook from the Gaul’s.  It was great to see them again and I had a great chat with them.  I then went around and took a bunch of pictures of our old house, the high school, middle school, and much more.  I drove Brittany and Kirstyn crazy by calling them and saying things like “guess where I am now?”  They want to come back here and visit so bad!

Tonight I went over to the Oscarson’s and stayed with them.  I’m going to go to our old ward tomorrow and am very excited to see everyone!  It’s really cool being back here because of all the positive memories that we made over the last 18 years of living here.  You don’t have to worry about the negatives (property taxes being so high, bankrupt and corrupt state, etc.)  🙂

By |2014-03-31T06:36:08-07:00January 11th, 2014|Home Life, Work-Related|0 Comments
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