Denver. Kansas City. Chicago. Las Vegas. Minneapolis.
Thad and I have been together as a couple more than half of our natural lives 18 years - and we can count on one hand the out-of-state destinations to which weve traveled.
I wish we were world travelers, but we just arent. Some people find fulfillment in traveling to far-off places, but we love being at home.
Thats why Ive dragged my feet a bit when it comes to planning a 10 year anniversary trip a year late. We had originally planned to fly west to San Francisco or east to New York to celebrate a decade of wedded bliss, but parenthood took precedence.
Brenner was just 3-and-a-half-months-old when we celebrated our 10th anniversary last September.
At the time, we both agreed that a trip to the Chanhassen Dinner Theater and the Albertville Outlet Malls in Minnesota was about as far away as we wanted to be from our kids.

TRINIDAD: They Played, They Lost, Everybody's Happy

We are now more inspired than ever to take on the world," he said at a ceremony honouring the players on the weekend.

Last September, the Trinidad and Tobago government said the output from the LNG sector was estimated at 15.1 metric tones per year (mtpa), positioning the oil-rich nation as one of the leaders in LNG production in the world.

The government said output in the petro-chemical sector was also expected to expand sharply with the commissioning of at least five new plants.

Manning said the first trade and cultural mission is scheduled to depart for Europe by the end of July, and it will include a steel band and a cultural contingent representing the nation's diversity and professionals to sell the country.

"The team's performances have massively lifted the country out of the third world mindset.

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On Jan. 15, the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association presented the awards at the Oklahoma State University Alumni Center in Stillwater. The program honors Oklahoma's outstanding hospitality companies and professionals for their service and commitment to the guest service and hospitality industry.

''We are ecstatic to receive this award,'' said David Stewart, CEO of Cherokee Nation Enterprises. ''As a company, we are committed to supporting our local communities across northeastern Oklahoma. This doesn't happen without our generous employees who have worked so hard throughout the year committing extra time outside of work for community projects. We're excited about the recognition of our community involvement.''

The award was based on service projects completed in 2007 across all seven communities in which Cherokee Casino has locations.

Monday wild card

That's Life is giving out more good sites to go for searching for your relatives.
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And if you aren't cooled off enough yet...
Here is Calicogirls home in the winter
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