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Happy Independence Day! The first Independence Day celebration  took place the following year, July 4, 1777. Although the signing of the Declaration of Independence was not completed until August, the Fourth of July has been accepted  as the official anniversary of United States independence.  By the early 1800s, the traditions of parades, picnics, and fireworks … Read More

DJ’s Four B’s

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Danae managed 4 – “B’s” in one day . . .     Best Friend Baseball Bingo Boy All while at Mike’s baseball game. He plays for the Rochester Blues… Royals defeat Blues for city bragging rights 6/29/2009 8:20:28 AM Comments (0) By Guy N. Limbeck Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN  The veterans got the best of the youngsters … Read More

Repairs

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If the situation wasn’t so frustrating, annoying and time consuming, we’d almost have to laugh I‘m pretty sure this is where most of the trouble started…back in April or May. I think it all started within a matter of minutes from when the above photo was taken. DIY Guy ran into a bit of a … Read More

mess’n

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I had plans for a bigger post tonight. However many things got in the way…Like a movie to watch, invites to make, a phone call from Cara, and a computer program that isn’t cooperating!So, you get to see one photo Two ways Sometimes you just gotta let nature stand on its own, and not mess … Read More

More smiles and giggles . . .

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About a month ago Cara called me  from Cincinnati She was giggling  and sounded pretty darn happy. She had just gone on a date. She is still giggling and  smiling Because now she has a boyfriend.   Do you still say “boy” friend, when the “boy” is a man? Either way, they are spending a lot … Read More

Baby Girl

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Our Baby Girl is all smiles and giggles these days. we are pretty sure it’s because he lights up her life  (cue corny Debbie Boone song) Danae & Mike on their first date It’s all good. We like Mike!

Saturday

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The guys finished installing the pavers on the patio!  Still have a couple more steps to go…but we are in the home stretch – and I can hardly wait to start planting and “setting up”! It‘s hard for me to comprehend a saw  that can cut through brick It‘s amazing how much dust it puts in the air! Nate had an eager assistant who also happens to be a great nurse-in-training (she was very … Read More

You will love this…

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This group’s name is Perpetuum Jazzile. It’s a choir.  Watch this video and see how this incredible ensemble handles the tune “Africa” by Toto.   You are going to be amazed. Then you’re going to share it with your friends. Then you’re going to send me love letters for sharing this with you. Kim Kommando … Read More

We can be dorks…

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Note….this is a totally random blogpost…. We definitely have our moments . . . of reverting back to our childhood and embracing our “inner dork“ it’s always a random moment or when the camera comes out which is pretty much out all the time We like to pull the cereal bag  out of the box and wrap  gifts in the box to disguise easy … Read More

June 17

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22 years ago this handsome,  funny, smart, sweet, sensitive &  wonderful guy joined our family at 2:15 a.m. weighing in at 9 lbs. 3 oz. Though he was 10 days late ….when he decided he was ready to leave the womb, he wasn’t willing to wait -so he was born 25 minutes after we arrived at the … Read More