Four Years Go By In A Flash

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4 years ago, on September 2 . . . Kale Harrison arrived! then the years quickly passed and he grew up to be a 4 year old! Mercy. Go ahead.  Make this punk’s day and wish him a belated happy birthday! Kale, I love you very much buddy!  (Even if you prefer Uncle Kirk and … Read More

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August 8, 1970 When I woke up, I heard the usual clamoring in the kitchen and expected to see mom when I turned the corner in our small home. To my surprise my grandma was standing there in mom’s place at the sink. That could only mean one thing . . . mom and dad … Read More

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Happy 14th Birthday Mackenzie Diane ! Happy birthday niece Kenzie! It was fun to see you last Thursday!! Oh, and your birthday card . . . yeah, it’s in the mail! hehe. Love, Auntie Cheri

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Happy Birthday Dirk! Happy birthday (youngest) brother-in-law! Two years to go to the big four-O ! Jersti shows us how she is celebrating dad’s birthday! The team effort to get ice cream & cake to 7 kids and 5 adults Kale talking to Danae (back in MN)Tomorrow, the beach.

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Happy 21st Birthday Nate !! This handsome guy is our favorite son and brother! He is celebrating his 21st birthday in style — in Paris !! If you are lucky enough to know Nate, you already know that he is amazingly patient with young children. Kids flock to Nate — and hang on him, and … Read More

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Happy (77th) Birthday Dad! Forget the beer, sometimes all it takes is a diet coke to get him a little goofy! But when it comes to being dad & grandpa, he is the best!Hope your day was as wonderful as you dad! Know that we all wish we were with you to celebrate. I’m sure … Read More

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Happy Birthday Tristan! Tristan is my nephew…..and is an expert on raptors, backflips on the trampoline, and Guitar Hero and he is 11 today! …and he is my baby sister’s oldest!

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Happy 20th Birthday Faith! Faith is Kirk’s sister’s (only) daughter — which makes her our adorable niece! Have a great day girl!

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Happy 16th Birthday Benjamin and Samuel ! 16 years ago I was preparing to fly to Chicago to help my sister Barb with these two punks for a week ! Seems like yesterday. Note to Barb & John: driver’s licenses can be a good thing. really. unless you happen to like being a chauffeur! šŸ™‚

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I don’t even know where to begin! What? Start at the beginning you say? Ok.This morning I got up early — 8 am — which is early — for me –on a Saturday. I like to sleep in til at least 9. Ok, sometimes 10…but not often. Anyway, I got up and walked sleepily into … Read More