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spring

 Okay, besides having killed an innocent rabbit, she also poops in the sandbox.  We remove it, but still. Gross. You’re not a cat, Elin.  Knock it off. However, spring has arrived:  There you go. Probably should spray this on my own self.  I have some bad habits that could use a fine spray, though I

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spring, baby

 We went to the lake this weekend and Jay took the chain saw to this tripping hazard stump. And we had a great day.  Brothers were in a mild pummeling situation on the kitchen floor.  (Mine and Jay’s personal highlight of the weekend: As they wrassled each other, something about a sock, Jay  quipped, “I

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baby shower

It was on Saturday.  Our sweet niece is expecting her first baby.  The whole family is so excited.  It’s my sister’s first grandchild, and that thrills me too.  It was fun. Everybody was celebratory and relaxed.  The food was great. Spring is in the air. Best wishes, Beautiful Girl.  You and Jake will be wonderful

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james is 20

 I drove out to Eau Claire this morning at 7:30 to pick him up. All the diet Pepsi on the patio was frozen, so I was forced to do this with zero caffeine. Sigh. But he’s easy company, kept me awake on the ride back.  This cake was baked last night, frosted this night and

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