BOO-rito!

  • sar
    Eden, will you please give me a call? I really want to talk to you!
    by sar at 12/12/06 12:30PM
  • jaimer
    Eden, where have you been these days. I think we need an update!
    by jaimer at 12/14/06 11:19PM
  • emilyp
    eden! are you in NYC now? i hope to see you soon!
    by emilyp at 12/22/06 10:49PM
  • steph
    hey eden whats goin on
    by steph at 12/27/06 10:38PM
  • emilyp
    hey eden, it was so good to see you ! i hope you had a good trip back
    by emilyp at 01/04/07 11:13AM
  • curlie
    You have a private comment. :)
    by curlie at 02/05/07 10:06AM
  • smile
    Dude, where are you?
    by smile at 02/12/07 1:29PM
  • sheri
    Hey you!! Remember me? How are you? When do we get to see you again?
    by sheri at 04/04/07 1:45AM
  • squirt
    are you dead?
    by squirt at 04/04/07 5:37PM
  • emilyp
    eden, i'm worried, are you ok?
    by emilyp at 04/08/07 7:11PM
  • yost
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!
    by yost at 04/30/07 10:34AM
  • wilbur
    The burrito is old and moldy.
    by wilbur at 06/23/07 8:05PM
  • yost
    I really hope we don't reach the one year anniversary of this post.
    by yost at 08/02/07 12:40PM
  • yost
    I Love You!
    by yost at 08/07/07 6:01PM
  • yost
    Happy 1 Year Anniversary Eden's Blog. I miss my Eden.
    by yost at 10/31/07 10:09PM
  • aimes
    Me too...Does anyone know what happened to Eden?
    by aimes at 11/09/07 12:24PM
  • astro
    I know you!
    by astro at 12/11/07 3:10PM
  • deban
    Happy V-Day - 2 year anny for Eden & Stephen!
    by deban at 02/14/08 11:24AM
  • yost
    Happy Birthday!
    by yost at 04/30/08 1:45PM

DEAL OR NO DEAL

This tenth month of the year has brought lots of exciting events.

TALL STACKS - A few weeks ago was the Tall Stacks festival here in Cincinnati. Every few years, a bunch of cool river showboats park themselves on the Ohio River for a few days, and tons of people go to the festival to listen to different bands and tour the boats. This year, I got to ride one of the boats! The Engineering team hosted approximately 1,000 of their employees on the General Jackson, and Stephen and I were invited to enjoy a dinner and show cruise. The show featured the talented Peking Acrobats. This time, I didn’t have to go to China….they came to me! The best part was, it was all free.

THE SIMS - Last week, the Sims were in town to watch a show at Bogarts and graced Cincinnati with their presence. Even though Amy was “mad” at me, we still managed to have a good time with Skyline Chili and its burritos.

PUMPKIN CARVING – This annual event has become a super fun tradition. First, a stop at McGlasson’s farms in Kentucky to pick up pumpkins, cider and caramel apples, followed by the pumpkin carving session at the Meyer’s (All-American family!). Perhaps the best part is getting the kids (ages 2-4) together for a picture. It was tough to get a decent shot with Emma focused on taking off her necklace, Evie trying to climb the door, Parker in a daze and Tegan just staring and saying “cheese.” I guess we should just cherish this time while it lasts LOL

FALL TELEVISION – My TiVo has been working hard lately, with the emergence of new shows such as Heroes and Studio 60, as well as my new love for The Office. Of course, it is still recording the standard CW (formerly the WB) shows – Gilmore Girls, Veronica Mars and One Tree Hill. The one show that has me baffled is Deal or No Deal. I say this because I think the concept is ridiculous and requires absolutely no thought whatsoever, but every time I come across it, I can’t get myself to turn it off! Help!

RED RIVER GORGEous– Today, SZ, LT and I roadtripped it down to KY to hike up to the Natural Bridge and drive through the Gorge. It was such a beautiful day with the sun shining and trees showing off their autumn colors. Highlights included getting a blingin’ heart ring from a Busken Sweetest Day cupcake, Stephen’s comment that The Original Trail to the Natural Bridge is what ‘Nam must have looked like, Lindsay’s glamour shot at the top of Laurel Ridge Trail and the dangerous hike down Needle Stairway trail. I told them we should have gone down Lover’s Leap!!!

The beauty of the Gorge just made me think about how heaven will be even more glorious than this pretty place on earth. And if we all stay faithful and continue to put Him first, we can all get there. How amazing is that?

  • i_am_a_sheep
    deal.
    by i_am_a_sheep at 10/21/06 8:46PM
  • i_am_a_sheep
    beautiful picture!!
    by i_am_a_sheep at 10/21/06 8:47PM
  • isaacgholman
    don't you just LOVE the office!?!
    by isaacgholman at 10/23/06 6:58PM
  • smile
    That is a beautiful picture!
    by smile at 10/25/06 11:52AM
  • thedelmccouryband
    I think we did that same hike a couple of weeks ago
    by thedelmccouryband at 10/25/06 10:25PM
  • thedelmccouryband
    we had lots of fun with you as usual
    by thedelmccouryband at 10/25/06 10:25PM
  • steph
    I am working at target!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    by steph at 10/28/06 9:42PM
  • alex
    I was hoping to see you at Dave & Rose's wedding.
    by alex at 10/30/06 8:35AM
  • purplerox
    wow, that is beautiful!!!
    Yes, I want to go to NYC!! I need #'s of people that might be able to keep us or tell us nyc stuff that we need to know while we're there. Also, where the church is... thanks!!
    I wish you were there so I could see you and hang out!!
    by purplerox at 10/30/06 10:02AM
  • abigail
    hello miss eden! you have been busy i see. how was your trip? looks like we traveled pretty closely together. i loved italy and you are absoulutely right about how amazing gelato is. sometimes i had it 2-3 different times in the same day!
    by abigail at 10/30/06 11:29PM
  • abigail
    your pics are a lot of fun and beautiful! how is work going for you?
    by abigail at 10/30/06 11:30PM
  • yost
    Happy Halloween!
    by yost at 10/31/06 8:27AM
  • midcareerchristy
    I love it when the "All American Family" makes an appearance on your blog!
    by midcareerchristy at 10/31/06 12:13PM
  • midcareerchristy
    We're definitely on for next year's Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza!
    by midcareerchristy at 10/31/06 12:13PM
  • lindsayt
    i love our lives.
    by lindsayt at 11/05/06 2:54PM

Back from the Orient

I’m sitting in the Mill Rd. parking lot, waiting for our gospel meeting to start tonight, and since there is someone in the area lending me their wireless signal, I thought it would be a great opportunity to update =)

It’s been a few weeks since my return from the Orient and it has been quite eventful. On the work front, we had a global meeting last week with Operations and HR leaders in town from Mexico, Poland, Turkey, India and China. Of course I made great friends with the Chinese, talking about tsao jee nung hi (*NSYNC) and the wally chung chung (Great Wall). On the school front, I am currently writing all about China (I have journals and a 25 page paper due – oh, the joy!). Speaking of China, here is a pictorial journey for your enjoyment:

At the top of the Great Wall in Beijing…you can see this structure from outer space, but I saw it on Earth =)


My new Chinese friend. She sold us those hats for $1!


Night cruise on the Pearl River in Guangzhou.


I did lots of shopping. This was taken at my favorite shopping strip in Chengdu!


The pandas at the research center. They are going extinct and there are only 1,000 of them left. Let me introduce you to two of them!


Sichuan Opera. You’d me amazed to see how many ways these dudes could pour tea.


This is everyone on the bus. I turned around and told them to pretend that they were on a roller coaster…and they did!! Ha!


This is what I ate as soon as I got off the airport in Chicago.


I had such an awesome experience, but I am definitely happy to be home. Stephen just moved into his new apartment in Mt. Lookout and I love hanging out on his deck. Justin Timberlake has a new album out! Tall Stacks is this weekend. Fall is beautiful. Life is good.
  • sweett
    EDEN!! Hi.
    by sweett at 10/04/06 8:48PM
  • belle
    You are too cute! :)
    by belle at 10/04/06 10:17PM
  • missy
    That's great! Looks like an awesome trip. Love the pictures.
    by missy at 10/05/06 2:08PM
  • jaimer
    Great pictures
    by jaimer at 10/05/06 2:15PM
  • i_am_a_sheep
    those are great pics!!i wanna go to China!!
    by i_am_a_sheep at 10/05/06 4:19PM
  • wilbur
    EDEN! I love the 2nd picture. It actually reminded me of Jonathan Sims.
    by wilbur at 10/05/06 8:26PM
  • palindrome90
    You have the most amazing adventures! many fascinating experiences. Awesome pictures!
    by palindrome90 at 10/05/06 10:12PM
  • smile
    Looks like fun! It's amazing how much you appreciate McDonalds when you are starving for American food, lol.
    by smile at 10/06/06 3:42PM
  • purplerox
    that is so stinking cool, my favorite is the one where your just poppint out with a big smile and everyone else looks like they're bored out of their minds... very cool!
    by purplerox at 10/07/06 8:46PM
  • deban
    I love you pointing at the pandas!
    by deban at 10/08/06 3:43PM
  • alex
    great photos!
    by alex at 10/10/06 12:23PM
  • lizbiz
    Thats so cool that you got to go!
    by lizbiz at 10/10/06 1:45PM
  • curlie
    Ethan went, but I stayed home. It ended up working out, though, since we're going to Austin this week anyway. It might have been too much traveling for the girls if I had attempted to go to KY as well. :)
    by curlie at 10/17/06 8:03AM
  • lizbiz
    Thanks, I get that a lot actually
    by lizbiz at 10/17/06 10:24AM
  • curlie
    No problem at all! Seriously, it worked out for the best. :)
    by curlie at 10/17/06 5:37PM
  • sar
    Good job logging in and reading blogs, or at least my blog! I'm proud of you.
    Eden, if you remember, I have given you a bunch of recipes. I think you forgot to try them.:)
    When you are here for Thanksgiving I will give you some more!
    by sar at 10/19/06 7:36PM
  • emilyp
    hi eden! just thinking about you:) hope everything is going well! when will i see you?
    by emilyp at 10/21/06 8:05AM

guess who's back back back...back again!

so exhausted after a 28 hour travel day...but had the best time EVAR. will post in more detail later!

lions, tigers and "pandas," and my!

here is a link to some China pictures from my friend michele's web site:

http://web.mac.com/m_phelps

enjoy!