ao, having seen minnesota twice this season, i say save your money. even if the tickets are free.

Well I never really considered it mine anyway. Just growing it for someone else.

whos hair was that?

Adrienne?

I know it is hard to believe, but I took the day off today.

BabY Dougher born just minutes ago...9lbs 0.08oz. details to follow.

ok, so sarah does not use a coy posting style, merel is in a country where they don't use cheap laminate countertops, veronica is probably at work, sandy has clear blond hair, and lauren's was cut a couple weeks ago. I give.

Rita- thanks for the photo. I was wondering if the baby was showing yet. Hope you're feeling good.

esSO - thanks for the laugh!

Still lookin' thin Rita. But judging from the size and shape of the bump...it's a boy.

I am going to say no but depending on what time the game starts I might come tailgate with you.

V, let me know if you want me to get you a football ticket.

esSO: Mary questioned how cold it will be in Shanghai today. She was in Bejing when she was there. According to the internet, it'll be in the low 70s daytime and 50s at night this week so I'm guessing cool weather dress. She did say that the government doesn't allow them to turn heat on in offices and public buildings until November 15th, though she thought the hotel would have heat. She also recommended the lemon chicken, hot pots and a dessert I've forgotten the name of, but again I'm questioning if we'll find the same things. I know the foods vary by region. She also told me where I could get currency so I may try that so we'll have a little when we arrive.

in whatever town in Illinois I want to be in.

will do an airfare check tonight. among other vacation planning.

in what town?

erico, are you crying wolf or are you seriously interested?

what time, I haven't told you yet, but I will be in town that weekend.

yes.

Is anyone interested in going to an Illini football game Nov. 13th against Minnesota?

Mom, remember to pass along those tips to your daughter who isn't going to have time to look them up herself. They aren't even really giving me time to get my presentation slides ready. I'm so tired of work...

Thanks for the pictures MvdH. I've got a guide book that I have been reading and also about.com's China Travel site -- the author is from Mt. Pulaski and lives in Shanghai. A friend who was in China a couple of years ago has also given me tips about packing warm clothes.

Shanghai is very beautiful, I very much enjoyed the old European part of the city. I remember we had an architectural guidebook for that part of the city, that was very helpful. If you want a preview take a look at pictures 88 - 215, those were all taken in Shanghai.

China 08-(06-11)-2007

Awesome. I'm excited for you guys.

I guess it's really going to happen. Sarah sent me an itinerary. We leave for Shanghai November 8th and return November 17th. I'm excited, and a little nervous. I've been reading a whole lot about does and don'ts and what to see and do there.

I kind of thought that was him on my voicemail this morning, but he didn't say anything. Too funny.

Yeah, so last night as I was trying to clean up the house and get kids to do homework/take baths. I see Thomas on the phone and he's look at a business card. So, who do you think he was calling?

sorry, I just ran two day in a row. I'm going to bed now.

Yea AO! Now It's assured I'm not going to win. Ah, anyway... i really need to get training. Who wants to go run?

Okay. I signed up for the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 15th. See you there!

Looks like mom was there too! Fun!

Adrienne took 2nd

I can only give my stats, I did not nap in West Lafayette this weekend.

also, can we get the final stats from the nap-a-thon in W Lafayette this weekend?

that's ok, I didn't see your post. Oh wait, now I see it.

I don't see it. Never mind I see it now.

A new Christmas link is up on the left if anyone wants to use it.