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About My Wife’s Season Ending Waterski Injury

I was putting the final miles on a perfectly fine bike ride when my cell phone rang. It was my mother-in-law. I was about to joke that she was my second cell phone caller ever, but she cut me off … Continue reading

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Enhanced Christmas Letter 2013

More Amazing Than Amazing This year we were very successful in our attempt to not do anything noteworthy. Let’s start with news about the most important person in the family—me. When Nikole said, “Let’s take the family photo today.” I … Continue reading

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Barbie Heaven

I came into the living room and saw Barbie dolls, each of them propped up between several beanie babies, lined up as if in a parade. I asked Ruthie, “What is that?” She replied, “This is Barbie Heaven, and they … Continue reading

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Summer Art Lessons, Entry 1

This last home school year I made big plans to teach art to the kids. We did not get to it very often. We are going to try to get in some art this summer. I saw a beautiful piece … Continue reading

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How Nikole Dominated the Row Ride Run

Nikole’s journey to the Row Ride Run podium began with a visit to master paddler, Judson Steinbeck. He loaned us a Wee-no-na canoe and paddles worth more than our minivan. He gave us instructions and pushed us away from his … Continue reading

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Ruthie Turns Seven

We celebrated Ruthie’s birthday today, with breakfast in bed, ice skating, gymnastics and chocolate cake. Nikole always makes a beautiful birthday sign to greet the kids when they come downstairs on the morning of their birthday. I am a little jealous … Continue reading

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The Era of Braces Has Begun

Ug, my oldest kid just got braces. I suppose I better plan on all of them needing braces. I don’t even mind the price. I sort of figured I would be purchasing some braces when I decided to have kids. … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving on the Hale Farm

I had a great Thanksgiving, not just because of the huge meal and fun desserts. No my favorite part (sorry to house guests and wife who prepared the big meal) was in the early morning when I went out to … Continue reading

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A Parakeet Near Miss

Recently, I walked out of the house with our parakeet, Mr. Misty Freeze, on my shoulder. Inside the house, the bird had been on my shoulder for much of the day and I had forgotten she was there. When the … Continue reading

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The Chicken Adventure Begins

I met the coop completion deadline with only minutes to spare. Then we were off to the farm to pick up the chickens. Below are some photos of the experience. Finally, it is time to acquire the chickens. Below you … Continue reading

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