The Roosa Register 2 — The Year of Our Lord 2023 All The News That Fits , We Print
20-25-30-70 Milestones It is also the gift of God whenever anyone eats, drinks, and enjoys all his efforts. — Ecclesiastes 3:13 (Christian Standard Bible)
Mike and Vik took a mini-vacation in January, the master bathroom leaked into the kitchen.
You reach a year of celebrations as we did you’re apt to say, "How'd it get here so fast!?" We say, "Wow, we got here! So Fast!" Yes, we dined a lot in 2023, celebrating expected anniversaries and unexpected milestones as indicated by the numbers in the headline, further explained in the box (right). Those benchmarks are also responsible for the gaggle of gym photos glimpsed throughout.
Milestones of 2023 January 14 — Camille turns 25 April 24 — Mike & Vikki turn 30 July 30 — The Myers Place turns 20 July 31 — Mike turns 7-oh!
Of the milestones, maybe the most notable is that this is the 20th edition of The Roosa Register that succeeded 10 years of The Horizon Chronicles.
and treasure, employing the talents of others. Re-financing our house also means re-investing in our lives.
We moved into 1723 Roosa in 2003. The house was built in '88. As you may expect with a 37-year-old building, maintaining the property has been our primary investment of time
We spent most of the year renovating two bathrooms and part of our kitchen. The changes have not been for vanity (though those were changed). They’re because while into
This pictorial tour reflects those changes and moments with friends, many of whom passed on but leave legacies that make us more thankful to arise and engage each day. Our thankfulness extends to deeper appreciation of everyday things and the hand of God in them — nature, incidental interactions. Grasping His Hand (spiritually, intellectually) has brought contentment by finding humor and managing emotions amid ‘tudes of posts and news around us. So this is an expanded edition to thank the people and moments who gave us joy by reconnecting face-toface, celebrating rare family outings, joining us on date nights, travelogues, and escapes into nature making this a wonderful wild life.
Oui! Our Family!
The Spice and Times of Mike, Vikki, Camille & all the guests of The Myers Place 1723 Roosa Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007