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MI2012-01-05T18:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2012/01/05/friend-193-mike/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_20111026_165730.jpgMike2012-01-05T18:12:44+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2012/01/03/whats-the-worst-that-could-happen/2012-01-03T22:32:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2012/01/03/theres-no-place-like-home/2012-01-03T19:33:34+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/12/04/because-of-facebook/2011-12-04T15:53:52+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/12/02/pahk-thuh-cah-in-hahvuhd-yahd/2011-12-02T13:58:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/11/28/friend-192-lisa/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_20111025_1859121.jpgLisa2011-11-28T19:13:34+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/11/17/friend-190-heather/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_20111025_144528.jpgHeather2011-11-17T17:47:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/11/17/friend-191-jessica/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_20111026_131612.jpgJessica2011-11-17T15:43:06+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/11/17/friend-189-carrie/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_20111024_132216.jpgCarrie2011-11-17T15:16:46+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/11/16/video-diary-hello-lake-erie/2011-11-18T22:37:14+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/11/15/friend-188-emily-and-tyler/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_20111024_105916.jpgEmily 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B and Mehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/img_20111018_171448.jpgMommy and Daddy B in their chairs2011-11-01T20:37:29+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/31/video-diary-grand-rapids-to-dearborn-1031/2011-11-16T14:43:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/31/growing-up-with-friend-180-jenny/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111017_210250.jpgJenny2011-10-31T16:22:31+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/31/rivalry-reunion-with-friend-179-stephanie/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111017_190705.jpgStephanie2011-11-01T20:07:52+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/31/ann-says-hows-it-going-with-friend-178-eddie/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111017_115531.jpgEddie2011-10-31T16:33:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/25/making-a-difference-with-friend-177-katie/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111016_135539.jpgKatie2011-10-25T16:08:15+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/25/a-church-homecoming-with-friend-176-tim-tanya-and-lucy/2011-10-25T15:31:11+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/20/a-different-dream-with-friend-175-jason/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111014_123836.jpgJason2011-10-20T22:16:56+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/20/splenda-not-sugar-with-friend-174-kara/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111014_0849191.jpgKarahttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111013_211248.jpgMichele 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Tyler2011-10-18T16:35:39+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/15/friend-172-tory-and-dan/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111012_132327.jpgTory2011-10-16T02:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/14/everythings-up-to-date-in-kansas-city-with-friends-170-and-171-laura-and-scott-and-jon-and-lea-ann-casey-and-katelyn/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111011_190923.jpgCasey, Jon, Lea Ann, and Katelynhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111010_212927.jpgLaura2011-10-14T21:27:31+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/12/a-bandtastic-visit-with-friend-169-kevin-lindy-connor-and-emma/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111009_094710.jpgKevinhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111009_094458.jpgConnor and Emmahttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111008_223256.jpgFinals awardshttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111008_203947.jpgFinals warmuphttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111008_114005.jpgPrelims warmup2011-10-12T22:07:13+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/07/dreaming-and-figuring-it-out-with-friends-65-and-66-rashad-and-dacia/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/p1010487.jpgDaciahttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/p1010486.jpgRashad2011-10-12T02:01:18+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/10/video-diary-3-en-route-to-a-bandtastic-day/2011-10-10T18:20:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/06/out-of-the-mess-with-friend-168-melissa/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img_20111006_072024.jpgMelissa2011-10-06T21:28:02+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/06/video-diary-2-flagstaff-arizona/2011-10-06T16:20:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/05/video-diary-1-los-angeles-ca-to-flagstaff-az-phase-2-day-1/2011-10-06T00:03:13+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/05/mama-love-and-mama-loss-with-friends-61-64-laura-robyn-amy-and-kelly/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/p1010997.jpgKellyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/p1010996.jpgThe City Museum rooftophttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/p1010484.jpgAmy and Norahttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/p1010483.jpgRobyn at Venice Cafehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/p1010482.jpgLaura2011-10-07T01:56:50+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/10/01/friend-60-shannon-and-bella-and-boston/2011-10-01T18:28:53+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/29/you-dont-have-to-take-my-word-for-it/2011-09-29T14:51:45+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/participate/2011-09-29T07:16:50+00:00weekly0.6https://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/28/friends-59-michele-and-aaron/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/memo0002.jpgAaron and MicheleAaron and Michele after completing the marathon.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/memo0001.jpgRock 'n Roll MarathonIf you see purple, it's Team in Training.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010478.jpgBella, Shannon, and Bostonhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010477.jpgMichele and Aaron2011-09-29T07:09:02+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/27/friends-57-and-58-matt-aka-shag-and-jen-and-connor/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010475.jpgShag, Connor, and Jen2011-09-27T17:23:12+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/about/2011-11-16T22:19:42+00:00weekly0.6https://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/26/how-will-you-participate-in-phase-2/2011-09-29T06:59:04+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/the-route/2011-09-24T03:37:28+00:00weekly0.6https://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/23/announcing-connecting-cross-country-phase-2/2011-09-23T20:09:32+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/23/friend-56-jon-and-bono/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_20110717_224122.jpgBono in bluehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_20110717_221804.jpgBono in a glowing jacketThe great set and wardrobe, complete with glowing jacket.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_20110717_225616.jpgRejoice!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/img_20110717_184806.jpgThe set and the stadiumThe set and the stadium.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ann-and-jon-at-u2.jpgJon and me at the StadiumConsider the previous shot of us as "before" standing in the uber-hot stadium, and this shot as "after." Taken before the sun went down and the concert had started.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010474.jpgJon2011-09-23T07:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/21/friend-55-dad-and-ilene/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010505.jpgDad2011-09-21T19:32:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/20/friend-54-cathleen-and-jason-and-benjamin/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010473.jpgBenjamin, Cathleen, and Jason2011-09-21T20:48:09+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/15/home-and-mom/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/momandme0001.jpgHome from the hospitalPeople always say that mom and I look alike, and when I was coming home from the hospital, we even dressed alike!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/momoncruise0001-e1316106551320.jpgMom on a cruiseMy mom on a cruise in May of 2007.2011-09-21T20:51:55+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/14/friend-52-lindsay-and-friend-53-adrian-and-kathi-and-anthony/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010472.jpgLindsayhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010471.jpgAdrianhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010470.jpgKathi2011-09-21T20:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/12/friend-51-julia/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1000695.jpgDetail of coloring and formationhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1000687.jpgSkirt cliffhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010469.jpgThe tallest building in IowaThe tallest building in Iowahttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010468.jpgIowa state capitolIowa state capitolhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010467.jpgThe next morning.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010466-e1315852130912.jpgJulia and the fruits of her labor.Julia and the fruits of her labor.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/p1010465-e1315852242640.jpgJulia and me in the international gardenJulia and me in Des Moines' international garden at dusk.2011-09-13T05:09:28+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/09/08/reflections-on-re-entry-time/2011-09-08T19:06:08+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/08/24/reflections-on-re-entry-happiness/2011-08-24T19:58:49+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/08/17/friend-50-eunjae/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/p1010428.jpgMark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberghttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/p1010433.jpgEunjaehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/p1010431.jpgEunjae's Self PortraitEunjae's Self Portrait2011-08-17T17:23:48+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/08/09/friend-49-marshall/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/p10104251.jpgMarshall2011-08-09T15:37:16+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/08/08/friend-48-melissa/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/p1010424.jpgMelissa2011-08-08T20:55:35+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/08/06/friend-47-carly/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/p1010423.jpgCarlyCarly and me at Feed. Her dress shows no traces of the ketchup that exploded from the bottle into her lap.2011-08-07T17:53:31+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/08/05/turning-point/2011-08-05T11:56:21+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/08/04/friend-46-mark-deb-jackson-and-harlow/2011-08-04T19:35:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/08/02/friends-44-and-45-jen-and-dawn/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_20110708_220231.jpgMap of IndonesiaMap of Indonesiahttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_20110708_213553.jpgThe Daring Young Man....Sculpturehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/img_20110708_213539.jpgThe Daring Young Man on the Rickety-ass Old LadderThe Daring Young Man on the Rickety-ass Old Ladderhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010421.jpgDawn and friendsDawn and friends in a pagoda in Chinatownhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010420.jpgJenJen and me on the bus2011-08-02T20:59:51+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/29/friend-42-kindra-chris-ben-caroline-and-elias/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010456.jpgCaroline and EliasCaroline and Eliashttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010447.jpgKindra and the kidsKindra and the kidshttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010442.jpgEliasEliashttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010438.jpgBen and EliasBen and Elias2011-07-30T02:54:03+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/27/friends-41-and-42-adam-and-joe/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010416.jpgThe second oldest working elevator in ChicagoThe second oldest working elevator in the city of Chicago, located in one of the buildings, a former residence, on the Salvation Army campus.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010417.jpgSalvation Army uniformThis uniform was one of many uniforms from different eras that are set aside and used for performances of "Guys and Dolls."https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010415.jpgAdam and JoeAdam and Joe2011-07-27T22:54:13+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/24/friends-38-and-39-grace-and-amy-and-families/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010413.jpgAmy's birthday card to meAmy's birthday card to me almost 9 years ago!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010411.jpgAmy, Chloe, and TyAmy, Chloe, and Tyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010408.jpgAnne, Nathan, Alistair, and GraceAnne, Nathan, Alistair, and Gracehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010407.jpgWisconsin state capitolOne of the many state capitols I've seen on the trip--this one in Madison, Wisconsin.2011-07-27T21:04:09+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/21/back-in-action-not-in-blogging/2011-07-21T21:46:58+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/14/detour/2011-07-14T15:25:00+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/13/friends-36-and-37-jenny-courtney-and-alexi-and-mindy/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010395.jpgMindyMindy and St. Mary's Basilica from the roof of Joe's Garage.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010401.jpgJenny, Alexi, and CourtneyJenny, Alexi, and Courtneyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010399.jpgAlexi6-month-old Alexihttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010381.jpgSpoonbridge and Cherry, by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje Van Bruggen, 1985-1988Spoonbridge and Cherry, by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje Van Bruggen, 1985-1988https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010380.jpgNautilus by Charles Ginnever, 1976Nautilus (1976) by Charles Ginnever2011-07-13T20:45:25+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/12/friend-35-penny/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010392.jpgRainbow in St. PaulThis rainbow came out after it poured during dinner with Penny in St. Paul.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010405.jpgPenny2011-07-12T16:45:34+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/11/friends-34-and-40-andrea-and-mark/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010388.jpgAndrea2011-07-11T23:57:10+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/09/friend-32-beth-and-james/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010379.jpgBeth and JamesBeth and James and me at the Indian restaurant where we had a delightful dinner. They model the menu here after Ghandi's diet.2011-07-11T13:53:45+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/09/friend-33-luke-and-his-ladies-jessa-shatera-elena-nyah-and-liza/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010385.jpgBaby LizaBaby Liza Pearl, born on June 16th.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010384.jpgLuke and Jessa and familyShatera, Nyah, Luke, Elena, Liza, and Jessa2011-07-10T04:47:22+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/07/day-25-major-mishap-1/2011-07-08T04:12:54+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/07/friend-31-john-and-lynne-and-margaret/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010350.jpgWindmill phone boothIt's a phone booth! Shaped like a windmill!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010343.jpgNorthwestern CollegeJohn and Lynne in front of the oldest building on the campus of their alma mater, Northwestern College. The building was completed in 1832 (maybe?). They got married after their sophomore year here. Now John is a professor.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010360.jpgLynne, John, and MargaretJohn and Lynne and my new Facebook friend Margaret!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010358.jpgOmelets in a bagFor breakfast on Monday morning, we made omelets in a bag. You put 2 eggs and all the fixins you want in a ziploc bag and boil it for 13 minutes. Lynne even had our names on our bags for us. Less mess to clean up after!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010357.jpgJohn and LynneJohn and Lynne pose in front of the current elementary school, which also housed the first two years of high school back in their day. So this is where they went to school when they met and went on their first date.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010353.jpgMore DutchnessA giant wooden shoe at a park at the center of town.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010352.jpgMore storefrontshttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010351.jpgDutch downtown storefrontsThe local government offered tax deductions for anyone who made their storefront look Dutch, so downtown looks like a little Dutch town.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010345.jpgCourthouseThe courthouse--Orange City is the county seat.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010342.jpgOrange City shoe signSigns in town that direct you to various attractions.2011-07-08T15:34:31+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/06/friend-30-kendra/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010294.jpgSunsethttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010290.jpgSunsethttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010287.jpgSunset from the drivewayhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010301.jpgKendra and mehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010299.jpgHadleyHadley being a little bit shy.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010296.jpgKendra and HadleyClose-uphttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010295.jpgThe new houseKendra and Hadley on the front porch of their new house (Jordan was at the old place supervising the movers)https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010270.jpgCloudshttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010227.jpgCloudshttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010213.jpgWater barrierThe barrier holding water off of Interstate 94, so it was still passable.2011-07-07T05:34:27+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/06/friend-29-olivia/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010131.jpgOlivia, Joe, CaddieOlivia and Joe and their dog, a perfectly centered shot.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010133.jpgReady for work OliviaOlivia ready to go to work....quite the transformation!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010130.jpgAnn and MC OliviaOlivia in her MC get up.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010128.jpgThe Grand FinaleThe Grand Finale farewell dance.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010127.jpgOliviaOlivia introduces the Grand Finale!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010119.jpgNewspaper columnist and his brotherA local celebrity/newspaper columnist and his brother perform a duet.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010116.jpgPoetA sadly blurry poethttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010112.jpgWest Coast SwingA west coast swing number.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010100.jpgDuetA duet of "Burning Down the House."https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1010095.jpgOlivia as MCOlivia opening up the show when it was still a little bit light out.2011-07-07T03:26:06+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/02/friend-28-nathan/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1000928.jpgNathanhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/267409_10150677396280408_713995407_18976142_52805_n.jpgRambo2011-07-03T05:30:09+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/02/friend-27-mark-and-jen-and-colin/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1000927.jpgJen and MarkI regret not capturing adorable little Colin before bedtime.2011-07-03T04:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/01/friend-26-sarah/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/p1000929.jpgNoel, Sam and Sarah2011-07-02T12:19:33+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/07/01/friends-24-and-25-josh-and-stephanie/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/memo0016.jpgJosh and Stephanie2011-07-01T13:40:02+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/30/week-2-reflection-a-visual-journal/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000926.jpgP1000926https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000925.jpgP1000925https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000922.jpgP1000922https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000920.jpgP1000920https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000918.jpgP1000918https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000917.jpgP1000917https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000916.jpgP1000916https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000915.jpgP1000915https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000914.jpgP1000914https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000910.jpgP10009102011-07-01T00:05:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/28/friend-23-rachel/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000736.jpgRachelYJ's is the name of her team, Yavapai Juniors, and now I have a shirt, too! Go YJ's!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000733.jpgRachel coaching in time outhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000729.jpgRachel in warm upsRachel in action2011-06-28T16:10:14+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/27/uncle-neal-and-aunt-mary/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000760.jpgNeal and Maryhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000758.jpg70 years of breakfastI found this image of lots of little coffee cups so endearing. 70 years of breakfast conversation.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000752-e1309277020722.jpgWedding day photoThe happy couple 70 years ago on their wedding day.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000750.jpgFifty shmiftyFifty years, shmifty years--try 70!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000746.jpgLife is just a bowl of cherrieshttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000744.jpgDining room wallhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000743.jpgBirds and flowershttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000742.jpgRaccoonSome of Mary's China paintinghttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000738-e1309276495536.jpgNeal on the saddle at Texas RoadhouseWhen we were out to eat, I mentioned their anniversary to the waitress who then brought out this saddle and made Uncle Neal get on it as she announced their 70 years together to the restaurant. I don't think I'll live this one down for awhile. He's almost 98 and can still get on a saddle.2011-06-29T12:25:38+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/25/friend-22-annie/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000617.jpgAnniehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110623_233257.jpgAnnie, Kami, BrideyThe Pink Ladies: Annie, Kami, and Bridey, aka Frenchie, Marty, and Janhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110623_204044.jpgTuacahn stageTuacahn stagehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110623_195524.jpgTuacahn cliffsThe backdrop for every Tuacahn performancehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110623_194657.jpgMermaid and Grease postershttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000611.jpgLooking into Zion 3https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000606.jpgLooking into Zion 2https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000605.jpgLooking into Zion 1https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000604.jpgPainted cliff, southern Utahhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000599.jpgBrowseBrowse you say? Why, thank you, I think I shall. It's a sign.2011-06-25T22:03:10+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/24/friends-20-and-21-jason-and-amy/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000538.jpgCity Hall, SLChttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000556.jpgUtah State Capitolhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000546.jpgDowntown SLC at nighthttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000541.jpgArchway, downtown SLChttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000568.jpgJason and AmyJason and Amy2011-08-25T04:44:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/24/friend-19-amelia/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000533.jpgAmelia and Janehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000524.jpgJaneSweet Baby Janehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000535.jpgNeighbor chartAmelia and Pete's neighbor chart2011-06-24T23:43:22+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/23/week-1-reflections-and-friend-18-danielle/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000513.jpgP1000513https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000511.jpgP1000511https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000502.jpgP1000502https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000458.jpgGrant CountyTaken just after entering Grant County, Washington, largest potato producing county in the country. I did stop and get out to take this one.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000455.jpgP10004552011-06-23T18:33:18+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/23/friend-18-danielle/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000501.jpgFarm girlsHome on the rangehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000497.jpgDaniellehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000489.jpgThe catThis is Danielle's very large cat.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000488.jpgBig Dipper Ice CreamDanielle and me with our unique flavors from Big Dipper.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000478.jpgAnn on mountainTaking it all in.2011-06-23T18:23:31+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/21/friend-17-susan-and-dirk-and-alicia/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000443.jpgSusanSusan all dressed up for a friend's wedding.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110618_114931.jpgSusan and barn owlBarn owlhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110618_114621.jpgSusan and spectacled owlThe spectacled owlhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110618_114214.jpgSusan and turkey vultureSusan and a turkey vulture2011-06-22T06:02:19+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/20/friends-15-16-terri-and-ivy/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110618_141344.jpgIvyIvy and me after our trip to the Woodland Park Zoo.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000438.jpgTerri on Queen Anne HillTerri and I at the top of Queen Anne hill.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000435.jpgSeattle skyline at nighthttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000432.jpgSeattle skyline at nighthttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000428.jpgTerriSo it wasn't grape or orange--we got Squirt and a can of 7up.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000426.jpgAnn and MCMIt costs 75 cents to have this much fun!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000424.jpgTerri and MCMThen you put your money in.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000422.jpgMCM Mystery ButtonsThe Mystery Coke Machine has two "Mystery" buttons that spit out surprise beverages.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000420.jpgTerri and MCMTerri tells the Mystery Coke Machine what kind of soda she wants: grape or orange.2011-06-29T18:35:30+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/20/friend-13-14-phillip-and-sarah/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000417.jpgSarahSarah and me touring the University of Oregonhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000413.jpgMt. Shasta up closeMt. Shasta up closehttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000410.jpgMt. Shasta from Redding, CAMt. Shasta from Redding, CA2011-06-20T01:36:09+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/contact/2011-11-18T14:43:02+00:00weekly0.6https://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/19/friends-9-12-janise-kevin-nikki-dave-and-sarah/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000407.jpgSarah, Dave, Kevin, NikkiGrad school classmates Dave and Kevin and their wives Sarah and Nikki and I all enjoyed dinner together in Albany.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000405.jpgJanise and SophiaJanise and Sophia and me outside The Creamery.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110615_164040.jpgSophiaJanise's daughter Sophia slept quietly, then she looked like this.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110615_150656.jpgBay Bridge from downtownThe Bay Bridge from below.2011-06-19T20:03:31+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/17/friends-7-and-8-joy-and-omar/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000408.jpgOmarHad to go back the next day to get this shot with Omar in Berkeley.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000402.jpgJoy and AutumnWe had a nice walk through a park, but neglected to find a scenic spot for a picture. Joy's husband commented, "It looks like you guys went to the mechanic together."https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000401.jpgJoy and AutumnAwesome mom Joy and daughter Autumnhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000400.jpgAutumn and the sign scarfAutumn investigating the knit covering for the street sign.2011-06-19T19:47:36+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/16/friend-6-christi/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000397.jpgChristiChristi at the BART station. We neglected to get a picture together.2011-06-19T19:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/16/friends-4-and-5-cheryl-and-leslie/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000395.jpgLeslie and ChloeLeslie and I enjoyed the afternoon in her beautiful backyard.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000393.jpgCherylEnjoying lunch at Ben Tre in South San Franciscohttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110614_101432.jpgPacheco PassPacheco Passhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/img_20110614_100516.jpgReservoir at the top of Pacheco PassReservoir at the top of Pacheco Pass2011-06-19T19:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/15/friends-2-and-3-heidi-and-margaret/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000390.jpgLindsay, CA moonhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000388.jpgBaby frogThese baby frogs were all over the back yard and made the grass look like it was moving!https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000392.jpgLindsay, CA sceneryThe view from the back porch where we ate dinner.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000385.jpgMargaret and HeidiMargaret and Heidi--mother-daughter and Facebook friendshttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p10003821.jpgTony and MargaretTony and Margaret and the view from their front door.2011-06-19T19:14:12+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/14/31/https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000379.jpgScott and ThaddeusScott, who is traveling around the country by bicycle: http://carbonsabbath.org.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000378.jpgAnn and Lil' Blue at the beginningAt my favorite cove on Pacific Coast Highway at the beginning of the trip.https://connectingcrosscountry.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/p1000376.jpgLil' Blue's injury20 minutes into the trip, this happened.2011-06-19T18:56:29+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/14/day-1-complete-3-friends-seen/2011-06-14T06:39:40+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.com/2011/06/12/in-the-past-weekin-the-next-week/2011-06-17T23:22:29+00:00monthlyhttps://connectingcrosscountry.comdaily1.02014-05-10T02:41:52+00:00