Thanksgiving 2007

Thanksgiving Guam Style!


Some Guamanian "Pilgrims"





Joey is dressed up as a Pilgrim by some of Robin's kindergarten students.








A HUGE buffet lunch at the Filipiak's house included smoked, deep fried, and roasted turkey, bbq ribs (a Guam thing), and all the sides. Of course there were also many delicious pies!

Follow this link to see pictures of our Thanksgiving dinner at Filipiak's

http://kellyfilipiak.googlepages.com/thanksgivingweekend2007

Jay's String Recital

Jay had his first violin recital last night.





You can see more pictures at http://photogallery.worthwhile.com/viewalbum.php?albumid=709



Here's a short video clip of Jingle Bells

The Dark Castle and Twelve Dancing Princesses.

Joey made his theatrical debut in the HCA production of the Dark Castle. He played the character of Sir Grope. Grope is a blind peasant. You can see more photos of the cast and crew at
(http://www.hbcguam.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=202)

Happy 23rd Aniversary!

On November 16th, 1984, we were married in Lake Placid, NY. We were married by the town justice, his secretary was the witness. We spent a week touring around the Adirondacks, including a memorable night at Bob's Steakhouse and motel (distinct in that it had half an airplane sticking out the roof).

I'd marry her again today, but now that she knows me better, I'm sure Robin would think twice.

Jeff's 13th Birthday Trip to Yap

In October, Jeff and Dad spent 4 days in Yap, FSM to celebrate and commemorate Jeff's 13th birthday. In addition to kayaking, SCUBA diving, crab hunting, hiking, logging, and sport fishing, we had a great time with Mark and Paul Zimmer and their families. The Zimmers are Christian missionaries serving on Yap.




Kayaking thru the mangroves near O'Keefe Island.

Hoisting a HUGE mahogany log up thru the jungle so the Zimmers can mill it into boards.

Jeff with a 9' sailfish we caught on the Zimmer's boat. It weighed 86lbs. What a fighter!






Mark and Paul with the prize. Shortly after this photo was taken they had the fish cut up and some of it on the grill. Delicious!

(http://www.zimmerfamily.org/.zimmerfamily.org)

Piano Music Recital

Joey, Jeff, and Jay had their first 2007 piano recital Friday after school.




A small video clip of Jay playing Do Re Mi....