Author Archives: alex

Fire!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by alex

As part of building a backyard fence, we started a small and enclosed fire.  This magnet drove the boys crazy as they searched for more wood.  Cautious Jackson wouldn’t get within 5 feet of the fire, so he threw wood … Continue reading →

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2011 Award for Presents With The Most Pieces goes to …

Posted on January 2, 2012 by alex

This award is annually given to the person that gave the present, or group of presents, with an outrageous number of pieces.  To win this award, you must demonstrate a commitment to buying presents with lots of pieces even when … Continue reading →

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We finished moving

Posted on December 26, 2011 by alex

We finished moving on Dec-23 when we closed on the old house.  The new owners are getting a good house, backyard, and neighborhood.  The regrets we had between accepting a contract on our old house and closing on the new … Continue reading →

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Patrick’s 4th Birthday

Posted on December 26, 2011 by alex

We had PJ’s birthday party on Dec-22.  Thank goodness he’s ok going with the flow.  He was happy to have the attention.  The night before he said his birthday was going to be “the best day ever.”  That’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Bye House

Posted on November 22, 2011 by alex

After 15 months on the market, our house finally found a buyer. We were near the breaking point and ready to rent our house. The expectations from last minute realtor calls were no longer worth the house cleaning.   We … Continue reading →

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People Point At Us and Stare

Posted on June 27, 2011 by alex

We went to Lowe’s this evening.  There were 3 people that pointed at us from their car windows before we even got into Lowe’s.  Once we’re inside, we got a few of the most popular comment: “You got your hands … Continue reading →

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Transmission Swap

Posted on June 18, 2011 by alex

Dad’s garage is the work site.  We were able to fit the truck into the garage and still have 2 inches of room in front of the engine hoist, 1/4 inch at the back, and without the chain driven garage … Continue reading →

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Beach Time

Posted on June 18, 2011 by alex

We went to the beach last week.  My favorite part was not going to work for a week.  It was good to see all the family and the kids did decent.  Beach Penny is a real sweetheart.  She sits in … Continue reading →

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Lettie’s Birthday Present Results

Posted on May 28, 2011 by alex

Lettie had a birthday yesterday. I took 3 kids to Target so they could shop for her. Here’s what they got: Jackson – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire movie. He knows Lettie likes Harry Potter. This was a … Continue reading →

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Still No Power

Posted on May 2, 2011 by alex

We’ve been without power since the tornadoes came though six days ago.  It could be a lot worse for us.  The storms were very near us and it has made an impression on the boys.  Their mother’s day out has … Continue reading →

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