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10.13.2009

Fall is here...wait! Did we have summer?

Just got through with a great weekend. My family was in town for the weekend so we got to hang with Grandma, Aunt Chris and Uncle Dale. We took in the Farmers Market on Saturday and got snowed out. It was freezing, but I discovered I like the Farmers Market a lot more when it's cold...there's considerably less people. Working your way around the Farmers Market is a lot like working your way down a freeway. It would be a lot easier to get around if it wasn't for all those other people. And, when you're the one pushing a stroller, people are compelled go cut in front of you. Everybody hates the guy with the stroller.

But I digress...

On Sunday, Kaye, Charlotte, and I took the obligatory trip to the pumpkin patch.


We also shot a little video. If we come away with anything, it's confirmation that I have a very odd sense of humor. If you manage to hang around until the end, you'll see what I mean.

10.07.2009

This kid's got skills...


Can you tell her mother was a Pom Pon girl in high school? Is it too early to get her into a dance class or would it mess up her natural talent?

8.25.2009

Finally, I can [officially] let this cat out of the bag!!

Several months ago we discovered we were expecting another child in January [11th to be exact]. For several reasons, we've kept it to ourselves. But, after 3 ultra sounds and everything progressing nicely...we finally feel comfortable putting the news out there. On Thursday, we found out "it's a girl".

From Baby Girl Michael
It's been a crazy year or with moving twice [in several painful stages] and starting new jobs. We're very excited and feel very blessed. Just to get the typical questions out of the way; Kaye is feeling fine and no we don't have a name picked out yet. We plan to keep that to ourselves, as we did with Charlotte.

Oh, and just to give Charlotte equal time, here's a little video of our conversation on the way home from school the other day.

She's quite talented.

5.24.2009

Just playing catch-up...

I thought I'd put a few things up just to get them out of the way...in no particular order.

We're getting a chance to take in Madison this spring. It's been a good time.

Today, we hit Brat Fest.


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You'll notice that Kaye took one ride with Charlotte. Normally, [and unfortunately] that falls under my jurisdiction as mommy doesn't like heights. However, along with minimum height restrictions, they have maximum weight restrictions. Let's just say I don't fall within those guidelines.

We've also done the Farmers Market a couple times:
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At Fitchburg Days the giant slide didn't have a weight restriction. My butt begs to differ.


Lastly. My mom was nice enough to come up and watch Charlotte so Kaye and I could go and see Elton John and Billy Joel. Please excuse the poor sound/video quality, but I felt I needed to prove that we were there.

I'll try to keep up more, but it's been a little busy. I'll also try to remember to bring my regular video camera whenever possible. Obviously my phone just isn't cutting it.

1.22.2009

I'm a horrible influence [as if we needed another example]

Several Oktoberfests ago, every picture anyone took of me I looked like this. For some reason I thought it was funny. It's bad enough that I've apparently dragged Kaye down to my level. But, it's very sad that I couldn't shield my daughter from such behavior. Next thing you know, she'll be wearing a German alpine hat and yelling "This hat is makin' me hot!!". [That one's for you, "M-Lo"]

1.11.2009

Have you ever seen paralyzing fear?

It's still better than our experience with the Easter Bunny.



I'd feel bad watching it if it weren't so darn funny. She's a good sport.

1.01.2009

I have video again...

The replacement cord for my video camera finally came in so I was able to upload some video. There's more coming.

First, we have some video from the Oktoberfest Parade. Every year I march with the UWL Alumni band. A few things to note about the video. I really wish they'd stop selling those horns to people along the parade route. This video is shot by Kaye who typically standing at the end of the parade route. The band isn't terribly disciplined anyway, but by the end of the parade route it's a bit loose [to say the least]. Beer isn't exactly in short supply along the route and these people aren't getting any younger. Lastly, you'll notice Matthew at the end of the clip. I encourage him and his friend Rob to start marching with us. I may live to regret that.



Next, I have some video from Charlotte's B'day

I'll be getting more video up later.