Iced Out and Beat Down

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Kids first attempt at ice skating was about as smooth as it could go as rough cut piece of iron cut with a spoon...needless to say, it wasn't smooth at all.

After some bargaining, debating, begging, pleading, and brute force, we managed to get Jaxson on the ice.

Annabelle was a little more gracious and happy to hit the ice.

At the end of the day, I was proud they both stepped foot on the ice - next time I just hope it goes smoother.



I will not let this kid get the best of me; he WILL get on the ice...


That right there my friends, is a face of frustration...on me, not the kid.


Victory; two laps around the rink.

Add Another Branch

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Yesterday, our extended family grew by one more branch.

Michael and Kristin welcomed their first child into the world; a beautiful little girl - Hannah Marie Coon.

Her stats:

Born:  January 24, 2013 at 6:20pm
Weight:  7lbs 8oz.
Length:  21 inches



Bowl Full Of Goodiness

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What do you do when it's freezing ass-cold outside...ice cream of course.  Makes sense to me; obviously, Annabelle had no issues - she would have climbed inside the bowl if she could have.



Don't Duck With Me

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Foggy, drizzly, wet Sunday afternoon sent us inside for some afternoon energy burning sessions.

Never tried "duckpin" bowling; but at 50-cents per game, I'll try damn near anything.  Smaller balls, smaller pins - easy for kids and good stress reliever for adults.



The Year Summed Up

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This one picture sums up how this year went...justifiably crazy.

Padded Walls for Crazies

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When it's too cold outside to play, sometimes you got to take all the crazy people children to an indoor padded room play space.





Bringing In 2013

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Parties is what we do best.  My wife is the queen of games, organization, fun, and overall entertaining - and I clean up the mess pretty quick.






Wheat Christmas 2012

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