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September 2, 2011...Wedding Day in North Carolina! so beautiful...so amazing...so very special.
September 3, 2011...we spent most of the day traveling to western North Carolina for a day in Asheville to see the Biltmore Mansion
September 4, 2011...a day at the Biltmore Mansion
September 5, 2011...on our way home from North Carolina
Showing posts with label Alexander. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alexander. Show all posts
Monday, December 05, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Alex, Jen, and Memorial Day
We connected with Alex and Jennifer in DC over Memorial Day Weekend. A few days later, Alex and Jen became engaged. They will be married on September 2.
See our Memorial Day in DC pictures.
See our Memorial Day in DC pictures.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Ironmen Newsletter
He has been busy helping the engineer Company prepare for the Squadron Large Field Exercise (LFE) in June. If you are free on June 18, you can attend Family Day at the Field, and experience
what its like to be a Marine for the day! Hope you can make it.
For more updates, visit the Marine Corps News Room.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Alex: Promotion
Alex Butta was promoted to 1st Lieutenant today, March 8, 2011! we are so proud and happy. But so sorry we were not there.
Promotion Ceremony Pictures on Facebook.
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| Alex Butta, March 8, 2011 |
Monday, January 17, 2011
Happy Birthday, Alexander!
Happy
Birthday
Alex!
January 17, 1985 was the happiest day of my life. I made up my mind in 8th grade that if I ever had a baby boy, he would be named Alexander (after Alexander the Great). As it happened, every second boy born that year seemed to be named Alexander...so in an effort to distinguish our Alexander from all the others, we decided to call him "Alek" for short (because the was "Alexander" is spelled in Poland is ALEKSANDR.
In any event, we were in a state of bliss with our baby boy. He was born a little before 8 pm (we think it was 7:47 - 7:49, depending on if youj believe the hospital clock or our own watches.) Alex has his Caprcorn in his fifth house, his moon in Sagittarius, and Virgo rising,
Next day January 18 was the coldest day of the year...it was more than 20 degrees below zero, blindingly bright and clear with the white snow and ice that covered everything. He was born at Evanston Hospital, and Ray had a hard time starting his car to come and see us.
On some years Alex gets an earthquake for his birthday. Wonder what will happen today?
Hope it is the beginning of a perfect year for him
Sunday, January 09, 2011
Halloween 2010
While Alex was here, we visited the Original Pancake House in Park Ridge:
we love their holiday decorations, especially the Halloween Tree:
we love their holiday decorations, especially the Halloween Tree:
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
What is Alek up to these days?
Alek is a 2nd Lieutenant stationed at the Marine Base at Cherry Point in North Carolina. He is with a wing support unit, and served in Afghanistan from May to end of September. He was home on leave for a couple weeks in October.
Monday, January 30, 2006
Our Colorstrology colors:
from "Colorstrology" by Michele Bernhardt:
Alek, 1/17: Tandori Spice (dynamic, intricate, colorful) (pantone 18-1444) 4/23, 7/20, 8/1
You have passion and presence and are a force to be reckoned with. Your perception and intellect are highly developed, and you are usually one step ahead of everyone else. You want to make a difference and have an impact on society, so it is important that you follow your dreams without losing your center. Your personal color helps accentuate your true calling. Wearing, meditating, or surrounding yourself with Tandoori Spice encourages you to rest and to be receptive whenever it is appropriate.
Deena, 6/1: Daffodil (generous, spiritual, entertainer) pantone 14-0850 ; 3/19, 4/8, 7/23
Some of the kindest and most generous people were born on this day. You have an unusual mixture of inner tenderness and extroverted star quality. Balancing both sides of your nature will keep you busy as you try to keep a foothold on your integrity and express your talents to the world. Your personal color reminds you that by honoring yourself, you will honor others as well. Wearing, meditating, or surrounding yourself with Daffodil can renew your energy when you are feeling lost or depleted. It reminds you of the light and enthhusiasm that you have within.
Ray, 6/23: Bright Aqua (gentle, strong, creative) pantone 16-5422) 8/7, 8/21, 11/1
You are enormously creative and are capable of making things happen. You know how to make magic if you do not let your emotions overwhelm you. You need encouragement and supportive friends and allies. Your personal color gives you breadth of vision. Wearing, meditating, or surrounding yourself with Bright Aqua disperses self-doubt and increases your vitality and sense of self.
Philip, 8/10: Artisan's Gold (expressive, magical, musical) ; (pantone 15-1049) 5/27, 8/27, 10/18
Creative expression is vital to your well-being. You are enterprising and know how to envision your goals. You have a mind that is very active and at times can be a little hard to handle. A spiritual connection is important to help you channel the power that you have within. Your personal color helps you move past worry and self-doubt. Wearing, meditating, or surrounding yourself with Artisan's Gold inspires a sense of peace and gratitude.
Maris, 11/16 : Slate Rose (penetrating, unusual, independent) pantone 18-1635) 5/7; 6/1; 10/16
There is soomething unusual or exotic in your manner. You are definitely not a run-of-the-mill person. Your inner world is deep and mysterious. It may be hard to get to know you, as you keep much of what you feel to yourself. That is not to say that you will not fight for a cause and speak your mind. Knowing who you truly are is reserved for a select and special few. Your personal color helps stabilize your feelings. Wearing, meditating, or surrounding yourself with Slate Rose helps you move through life with trust and freedom.
Alek, 1/17: Tandori Spice (dynamic, intricate, colorful) (pantone 18-1444) 4/23, 7/20, 8/1
You have passion and presence and are a force to be reckoned with. Your perception and intellect are highly developed, and you are usually one step ahead of everyone else. You want to make a difference and have an impact on society, so it is important that you follow your dreams without losing your center. Your personal color helps accentuate your true calling. Wearing, meditating, or surrounding yourself with Tandoori Spice encourages you to rest and to be receptive whenever it is appropriate.
Deena, 6/1: Daffodil (generous, spiritual, entertainer) pantone 14-0850 ; 3/19, 4/8, 7/23
Some of the kindest and most generous people were born on this day. You have an unusual mixture of inner tenderness and extroverted star quality. Balancing both sides of your nature will keep you busy as you try to keep a foothold on your integrity and express your talents to the world. Your personal color reminds you that by honoring yourself, you will honor others as well. Wearing, meditating, or surrounding yourself with Daffodil can renew your energy when you are feeling lost or depleted. It reminds you of the light and enthhusiasm that you have within.
Ray, 6/23: Bright Aqua (gentle, strong, creative) pantone 16-5422) 8/7, 8/21, 11/1
You are enormously creative and are capable of making things happen. You know how to make magic if you do not let your emotions overwhelm you. You need encouragement and supportive friends and allies. Your personal color gives you breadth of vision. Wearing, meditating, or surrounding yourself with Bright Aqua disperses self-doubt and increases your vitality and sense of self.
Philip, 8/10: Artisan's Gold (expressive, magical, musical) ; (pantone 15-1049) 5/27, 8/27, 10/18
Creative expression is vital to your well-being. You are enterprising and know how to envision your goals. You have a mind that is very active and at times can be a little hard to handle. A spiritual connection is important to help you channel the power that you have within. Your personal color helps you move past worry and self-doubt. Wearing, meditating, or surrounding yourself with Artisan's Gold inspires a sense of peace and gratitude.
Maris, 11/16 : Slate Rose (penetrating, unusual, independent) pantone 18-1635) 5/7; 6/1; 10/16
There is soomething unusual or exotic in your manner. You are definitely not a run-of-the-mill person. Your inner world is deep and mysterious. It may be hard to get to know you, as you keep much of what you feel to yourself. That is not to say that you will not fight for a cause and speak your mind. Knowing who you truly are is reserved for a select and special few. Your personal color helps stabilize your feelings. Wearing, meditating, or surrounding yourself with Slate Rose helps you move through life with trust and freedom.
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