Can you guess where we went today?
So any of you who follow the financial industry, yeah, how about that Merrill news. So it's nearly midnight, and my long story made very short is that Ross and his 'business partners' decided to resign from Merrill Lynch and join Morgan Stanley last Friday. So don't worry about him at Merrill. He is officially a Morgan Stanley guy now. Weird. (There's a lot more to it than that, but oh well. I mean they were planning on the jump, not just in response to this... definitely somewhat in response to Merrill's troubles though). (And for anyone who has no idea what I'm talking about, Merrill has been in trouble, stock dropping rapidly, possible bankruptcy speculation after Lehman Brothers, and now being bought by Bank of America... which wouldn't mean job trouble, but would mean lots of changes and challenges...breathe.....). It has been an insane couple of weeks. So much so that Lizzie decided to book her timeshare in Newport Beach for this week so we could escape the turmoil and take the pressure off the boys to get home at any reasonable hour. I feel like there's so much to blog about. But I'll just start there. So here we are. And today we went to Disneyland for the first time. Wow. We're beat. What a day.
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Lillie, I've been wanting to call and wondering (more than about my 401k), 'I wonder if this is affecting Ross?'. Morgan Stanley, huh? Wow... good for him for taking the proactive step. I want the details on his/your decision to go, and what the effects have been in many ways... I'm just happy that all is still well, and that Ross can do anything with those smarts and that smile, and he has the most supportive wonderful wife to make it all ok. SO glad you and Lizzie got away, what a great idea! How did Sophie and Mila love Disney? Funnily I just said out loud a couple of days ago, "I really want to spend the day at Disneyland". Next time, can I come?
Love you and will call...
Glad things are ok. Keep moving forward, right? At least that's what they say in Disney's Meet the Robinsons, the best cartoon ever.
Great fun at Disneyland and I look forward to more great photos from the trip!
Rob and I had been wondering how all you Lynchers were fairing. Great news!
I know we are so totally nosy but I'm glad you updated us.
-Maggie
How Fun! Did you see the pic I posted of Disney? My sister and her family just got home from Disney World and the Animal Kingdom. It just feels like that time of year:)
We've been thinking about you guys since we heard about the "Merrill drama". Glad he made the move!
And even happier that you're in Newport and you spent a day at Disneyland. What a great getaway!
Looks like fun! I miss those days.
Lillie, please tell Ross good luck at Morgan. We will miss him (and your cute little family.)
~Randi at Merrill
I was actually wondering about that, hoping somehow it wouldn't effect you guys. But so glad he was able to 'jump ship' so fast! What a blessing! These crazy times with the economy...Anyway, happy you made the best of it with a trip to Disneyland...it really is the happiest place on earth. (for the most part) I'm sure your girls had a ball...
p.s. I LOVE your new projects, with the beach pictures. Your whole house looks like the complete catalog from PB!!! Can you get any cuter?!
Good week to go. Dave didn't get home most nights until after Clarie was asleep. I hope you all got some good R & R.
I thought about Ross when I read the Monday headlines. Glad to hear that you were able to make a move to better stability.
-The Ferrel's
You better call my wife Amber next time you come out to Newport!! :) I told her you would call her on a free day to meet up in Newport...bummer, you guys have got to come out again. Glad you got to have a break and I wish the best of success to Ross and the guys. - Chad
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