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2023 was full of goodness and growth!

• George is thriving on the soccer field and an excellent new driver!
• Clark is constantly generating new business ideas. He’s also enjoying travel basketball.
• Paul is doing well with travel soccer and wrestling. He’s always up for a chat or debate.
• Luke is dabbling in several sports. He’s an adventurous soul and always laughing.

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Meanwhile, Ted is thriving at Target, making waves and leaving positivity in his wake. As for me, I’m substitute teaching at the boys’ schools. I also get the honor of writing for this blog as well as guest posting for others. My second children’s book, “The Great Lake Rescue,” was published in July! 

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Our furry family member, Wrigley, turned three this year. He’s officially earned the title of “World’s Best Dog,” bringing joy, laughter, and a whole lot of slobbery tennis balls into our lives.

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We’ve moved again! We haven’t traded the Land of 10,000 Lakes for a tropical paradise. Nope, we’re still proudly repping Minnesota. We found a home that suits our tribe better, with less of a commute for Ted. 

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And now, here are the …

TOP TEN MOST POPULAR BLOG POSTS OF 2023

1. Life’s Too Short for Boring Books – Top Ten of 2022
2. Ten Things you MUST do in Colorado Springs
3. Simple Salt Dough Recipe
4. My Top 25 Minnesota Bucket List
5. How Not to Hate Winter
6. 20 Gifts that Minnesota Gave the World
7. Lice – Everything you Need to Know to Prevent or Treat it
8. 12 Verses to Replace Fear with Faith
9. 12 Free Things to Do in Breckenridge
10. 15 Ways To Bond With Your Boys

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Was there a post that resonated with you this year? I’d love to hear. You can leave a comment by clicking on that little comment box by the title.

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Our family wishes you JOY for the New Year!

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