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A little celebration

Although my youngest daughter gave it away, we had a little “surprise” party this evening. My children picked my wife up after work and we all ate a piece of banana cream cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory. That pie is … Continue reading

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Oh yeah, I forgot…

I usually spend the mornings alone. I and the crickets are the only ones up so it is a very peaceful, almost solitary time. However, as I came up the stairs of our apartment after my morning thanksgiving walk this … Continue reading

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So sorry, but the answer is

We just received the call that everyone here has been anticipating… and the answer is an unfortunately “No”. My wife’s father will not be able to buy the house. His stocks have dropped quite a bit this year and his … Continue reading

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Kinda weird

My son discovered something unusual… All six members of our family were born on two days. My wife, my son and my second daughter were all born on a Monday. My oldest and youngest daughter and myself were all born … Continue reading

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The Last Breakfast

After service, our family ate The Last Breakfast at IHOP. Good food, fast service. I am so full that I am actually starting to look forward to the fast… I just have to eat that piece of cheesecake tonight and … Continue reading

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Finally, an uneventful drive!

We drove the 9 hours from Nashville to KC without any major events! I was beginning to wonder if that was possible. The National Weather Service did release a severe storm warning. However, we encountered rain for about 10 minutes … Continue reading

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Together again!

I finally finished receiving my beating and pulled up in front of our friend’s house to pick up our youngest daughter. However, before I could do that, I received an unexpected surprise… My second daughter came out to greet me! … Continue reading

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Hi, I’m Sven

Man, I was Mr. Mom this morning! I woke my son up, made his lunch, took him to the grocery store to buy snacks for his class, dropped him off at school, returned home woke my wife and daughter up, … Continue reading

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My mother, my friend

My mother made a special trip out from New Jersey to see the house before it sells. I must tell you that this is so touching. I know that she has little to no discretionary income. She is not doing … Continue reading

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