This year has been the been filled with turmoil for me. There have been many ups and downs, stresses and arguments, joys and good memories. I have achieved things that I am very proud of, and I have done things that I regret and am ashamed of. However all the things that I have done

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Well yesterday we made the trip over to the Omaha Zoo, which is a good 2 hour drive from Des Moines. Let me start by saying it is a wonderful zoo and far exceeded my expectations. They have a number of large feature displays that are done extremely well. There is the Desert Dome, the

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I took my family out shopping today. The first big experience for my parents in the American retail landscape. Obviously everybody was ready for more shopping after Christmas as stores and streets were packed. Shopping must be one of the most tiring activities out! Anyway I picked up some general cheap bargains, as did my

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I hope everyone reading this has had, or is having a fantastic Christmas. If you are all as blessed as I am to have such a wonderful family you are lucky. It has been a joy to spend the day with them and appreciate just being! If you want details ont he day read Karissa’s

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Well my parents have invaded the USA. You Americans do not know what your in for. Seriously it is only a month and I am sure you will all survive.