[Mishmash] Almost 10 years ago...

Sun Nov 12 19:42:00 CST 2006

Yup . . . this is our "little" girl.She's 24 years old and thedirector of the academic center at USMMA. After she graduated with the highest GPA ever for a woman at a military academy she turns around and become the youngest dean at any tier one school ever!

Put that together with her navy rank, and she still manages to be a "little girl" . . . wants an ice cream bar and cotten candy machine at her wedding. 

We're just a bit proud of her.

Hugh

----- Original Message -----
From: Ingrid & Eric Holzman 
Date: Sunday, November 12, 2006 7:56 pm
Subject: Re: [Mishmash] Almost 10 years ago...
To: Mishmash 

> LOL! So I guess you and Lorraine aren't really the ones 
> planning the wedding, but merely writing the checks?
> 
> I'm sure you're incredibly proud of her.
> Ingrid
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Hugh Gigante 
> To: Mishmash 
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 7:45 PM
> Subject: Re: [Mishmash] Almost 10 years ago...
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> 
> Remember this is Victoria, the most complete person on the 
> planet (I've been trying to warn her fiancee!).
> 
> She is getting married in the national maritime chapel at 
> Kings Point, and the reception is in the Melville House on the 
> academy grounds . . . with full naval pomp! By the wedding day 
> zvic will have minute by minute instructions for the band!
> 
> Hugh
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Ingrid & Eric Holzman 
> To: Mishmash 
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 7:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [Mishmash] Almost 10 years ago...
> 
> 
> Wow! You and Lorraine sure are busy with all those 
> weddings. I can't believe she already found a dress and has 9 
> months yet before the big day. I'm impressed.
> 
> Enjoy the festivities!
> Ingrid
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Hugh Gigante 
> To: Mishmash 
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 7:37 PM
> Subject: Re: [Mishmash] Almost 10 years ago...
> 
> 
> Victoria is getting married next August . . . four down, 
> three to go! And only one more I have to pay for!
> 
> So far we've got the church and reception pinned down . . 
> . and today she actually found a dress!
> 
> Such progress!
> 
> Hugh
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Ingrid & Eric Holzman 
> To: Mishmash 
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 6:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [Mishmash] Almost 10 years ago...
> 
> 
> Dirk used to love building things. His grandfather 
> showed him how to use a hammer before he turned 5 and he loved 
> pounding nails. Not sure if he'd still be into it. Also, his 
> guests tend to be mostly girls and not sure if they'd be into 
> construction projects either. He invited 4 girls and 1 boy to 
> his party today. When Dirk told hiim on Friday that there were 
> 4 girls coming and him he said, "Four girls!" Needless to say 
> he knew all the girls, but it was evident he wasn't as 
> comfortable around them as Dirk was. They all seemed to enjoy 
> the Treasure Hunt which kept them busy for 50 minutes. 
> 
> So..who's wedding are you planning now?
> Ingrid
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Hugh Gigante 
> To: Mishmash 
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 11:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [Mishmash] Almost 10 years ago...
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> 
> Dirk is getting to what Lorraine calls my 
> "construction" phase. Starting when the oldest was about Dirk's 
> age, I ran their birthday parties around a build-it project. I 
> think at ten I pre-cut wood and gave them each small hammers and 
> we made small bird houses.
> 
> If I remember correctly I took the projects from the 
> cub scout handbooks.
> 
> We're into our fourth wedding planning routine here . 
> . . except when Grandpa bugs out and goes to play with his two 
> grandsons (who are getting ready to head down to Disney again 
> with us).
> 
> Hugh
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Ingrid & Eric Holzman 
> To: Mishmash 
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 10:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [Mishmash] Almost 10 years ago...
> 
> 
> I'm making you feel old???? I was reading a card he 
> got from his aunt and in it it says that he's 3 years away from 
> being a teenager. Now that scared me! 
> 
> I'm glad I planned a treasure hunt for his birthday 
> today that has them basically indoors (a few clues are outside) 
> because it's raining here. Should be fun. Yesterday Rya went 
> to a birthday party at Chuckie Cheese and I was disgusted. The 
> kids got tokens and off they went. No one played together at 
> all. There were 20 kids and I doubt any of them spent much time 
> with the birthday girl. It just didn't feel right to me. Call 
> me a traditionalist, but I still like parties at home, even if 
> it is more work for me.
> 
> Ingrid
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Hugh Gigante 
> To: Mishmash 
> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 4:50 AM
> Subject: Re: [Mishmash] Almost 10 years ago...
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> 
> Boy, you're making me feel old! The picture is 
> great, and it sounds like Dirk is a great kid.
> 
> Good luck to him in the contest . . . talk about 
> spending a summer in a diferent way!
> 
> Hugh
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Ingrid & Eric Holzman 
> To: Mishmash 
> Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 9:49 PM
> Subject: [Mishmash] Almost 10 years ago...
> 
> 
> ...Dirk was born. Yes, folks, in a few short 
> hours (12:07 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) it's Dirk's birthday. 
> It's hard to believe that 10 years has passed already and many 
> of you were around when I Ieft for the hospital. He's grown up 
> to be a pretty great kid who does well academically and already 
> has a goal in life -- to be a Marine Biologist. Not sure that 
> will happen since he may change his mind, but he sure does read 
> an awful lot about fish! I've attached a photo of him we took 
> on our trip to Canada this summer. We used this photo when he 
> entered the National Geographic Kids Magazine contest for a trip 
> next August to South Africa. Cross your fingers and say some 
> prayers. He'd love to go and he did a great job with the essay 
> he had to do for it. They choose 15 kids and 2 teachers and we 
> think he's got a good chance. Of course, we're slightly biased. 
> :-) If he does win, it'll be a battle in the Holzman house as to 
> which parent will go with him. We can't afford to have the 
> whole family go -- the trip is worth $20,000. They stay at very 
> luxurious resorts - several hundred per night. I'll be sure to 
> keep you posted.
> 
> Hope you're all having a great weekend!
> Ingrid
> 
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