July 18, our good friends, Seth and Sarah, tied the knot up at Estes Park in a beautiful ceremony. They threw an excellent party, and it was wonderful to see them so happy. Mazel tov!
Don't my boys look stinking cute?
7 years ago
Friday, July 23, 2010
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Monday, July 19, 2010
Out the door
I think it will work out, but you can bet that we are locking the deadbolts now, not to keep other people out, but to keep our son in. I give it only a couple days before he realizes that he can go through the dog door...
-Jake
In my spare time
July 19, 2010:
In my spare time, in the last few months when we *haven't* been updating our blog, I have been diligently spending all my spare minutes and moments working instead to do everything necessary to start my MBA this fall. I decided to explore the MBA for a lot of reasons, but most especially because it will give me access to jobs and industries that I'm having a hard time breaking into now, and because I need the extra stimulation and challenge of adult conversation and academics. Unfortunately, I decided about school only a few weeks before most of my applications would be due! I took the GMAT within a few days (most people do spend a little more time in preparation for the exam) and did well enough, although not as well as I'd done on the practice exams. I applied to several globally focused programs meant for executives with at least 10 years of work experience. I like the idea of a little extra travel, and learning more about how business is conducted in other regions of the world. I knew that at least half of what I would learn during an MBA would be from my peers, so I wanted experienced classmates, and I knew that the EMBA format would allow me to maintain balance with family and work.
In the end I was accepted into 3 of the 5 programs (which is good, since I only had 24 hours to finish my first application, and so my rejection from that school was no surprise). For each of the schools I not only had to complete a fairly rigorous application, but fly out to the school for interview. I surprised myself by picking University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. It was the least global of all the programs, but just felt "right" immediately during the interview, and on paper.
I'll start August 24, and it'll take 20 months to complete. I'll fly to Ann Arbor once a month for a weekend of classes, and will spend the time between working on group projects, individual learning assignments, reading, and exams. Wish me luck!
-Erin
In my spare time, in the last few months when we *haven't* been updating our blog, I have been diligently spending all my spare minutes and moments working instead to do everything necessary to start my MBA this fall. I decided to explore the MBA for a lot of reasons, but most especially because it will give me access to jobs and industries that I'm having a hard time breaking into now, and because I need the extra stimulation and challenge of adult conversation and academics. Unfortunately, I decided about school only a few weeks before most of my applications would be due! I took the GMAT within a few days (most people do spend a little more time in preparation for the exam) and did well enough, although not as well as I'd done on the practice exams. I applied to several globally focused programs meant for executives with at least 10 years of work experience. I like the idea of a little extra travel, and learning more about how business is conducted in other regions of the world. I knew that at least half of what I would learn during an MBA would be from my peers, so I wanted experienced classmates, and I knew that the EMBA format would allow me to maintain balance with family and work.
In the end I was accepted into 3 of the 5 programs (which is good, since I only had 24 hours to finish my first application, and so my rejection from that school was no surprise). For each of the schools I not only had to complete a fairly rigorous application, but fly out to the school for interview. I surprised myself by picking University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. It was the least global of all the programs, but just felt "right" immediately during the interview, and on paper.
I'll start August 24, and it'll take 20 months to complete. I'll fly to Ann Arbor once a month for a weekend of classes, and will spend the time between working on group projects, individual learning assignments, reading, and exams. Wish me luck!
-Erin
Spending time in NORTH Carolina
After spending all that time with my crazy Irish Catholic family, it was time for a little relaxation and fun visiting Jake's Father. Grandma Barb and Grandpa Jack were happy to see how much Xander had grown, and we were happy to enjoy some fun times at the park and the aquarium!
A visit to South Carolina
Congratulations to my Grandmother Jackie, who turned 79 this year surrounded by all her children and most of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren!
Congratulations to Nichole and Steven Luckie, who were married on July 3 in a wonderfully fun ceremony which doubled as a family reunion!
We took a few extra days to be with my family and the cousins, watched the fireworks at Meg's, went boating on my parent's lake, and had hand-made ice cream.
We have lots and lots of photos (400) of the happy events, but here are a few of our favorites!
-Erin
The Luckie Couple!
Great-Grandma Jackie's Birthday bash
History between time
June 6, 2010:
Between our visits to Crested Butte, Jake had to go to Philadelphia for work. He'd been there several times, and really enjoyed the city. He asked me if I might like to come along this time, and bring Xander to see some of the sites.
Philadelphia is a city full of culture, art, great food, and most of all, history. The city has done a lot in recent years to bring in more tourists, and they've improved their focus on the preserving sites and presenting the personal stories of important historical figures, most notably Ben Franklin, who made Phili their home and helped shape the system of government we all benefit from today.
Ben Franklin is everyone's hero in Phili, so of course Xander and I had to do a walking tour "In Franklin's Footsteps" where we got what was actually a private tour, since we were the only ones signed up!
We also visited the Liberty Bell, the first depiction of an eagle as the national symbol, the room where the declaration of Independence was signed, the room where the first US Constitution was signed, and the room where the Bill of Rights was signed. The last one gave me genuine goosebumps and put a lump in my throat, just to think about it!
The new US Constitution Center had a spectacular multimedia display on the history of the US and the Bill of Rights from the founding days until today. They also had an extra exhibit on how Roman history influenced the founding fathers and our government, which was great, except for the part where Xander, having had quite enough of being carted around and restricted to his stroller, started yelling his fool head off. I couldn't plead, cajole or bribe my way out of it, and left bowed under the stern and disapproving glares of little old ladies who should have been more sympathetic. We didn't get any pictures.
I'd been to Phili before as a kid with my family, and remembered certain places, but it was great to really appreciate it as an adult.
I also appreciated having a little extra time with my husband, and being able to treat ourselves to a few nice dinners together!
Between our visits to Crested Butte, Jake had to go to Philadelphia for work. He'd been there several times, and really enjoyed the city. He asked me if I might like to come along this time, and bring Xander to see some of the sites.
Philadelphia is a city full of culture, art, great food, and most of all, history. The city has done a lot in recent years to bring in more tourists, and they've improved their focus on the preserving sites and presenting the personal stories of important historical figures, most notably Ben Franklin, who made Phili their home and helped shape the system of government we all benefit from today.
Ben Franklin is everyone's hero in Phili, so of course Xander and I had to do a walking tour "In Franklin's Footsteps" where we got what was actually a private tour, since we were the only ones signed up! One of my favorite things was this sculpture of Ben Franklin, which was made from the donated keys and pennies of thousands of schoolchildren across the US! How cool!
Recognize these scenes from the movie "National Treasure?"
We also visited the Liberty Bell, the first depiction of an eagle as the national symbol, the room where the declaration of Independence was signed, the room where the first US Constitution was signed, and the room where the Bill of Rights was signed. The last one gave me genuine goosebumps and put a lump in my throat, just to think about it! 
The new US Constitution Center had a spectacular multimedia display on the history of the US and the Bill of Rights from the founding days until today. They also had an extra exhibit on how Roman history influenced the founding fathers and our government, which was great, except for the part where Xander, having had quite enough of being carted around and restricted to his stroller, started yelling his fool head off. I couldn't plead, cajole or bribe my way out of it, and left bowed under the stern and disapproving glares of little old ladies who should have been more sympathetic. We didn't get any pictures.
I'd been to Phili before as a kid with my family, and remembered certain places, but it was great to really appreciate it as an adult.I also appreciated having a little extra time with my husband, and being able to treat ourselves to a few nice dinners together!
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