Happy Veteran's Day

Okay, so I didn't mention Veteran's Day in the blog yesterday. We want to wish our family Vet's a happy day and thank them for their service:

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Great-Grandpa Elvin - WW2, Europe

Great-Granddad Carrol - WW2, Pacific

Great-Grandpa Norbert - WW2, Pacific

Uncle Jeff - Iraqi Freedom, Iraq
Aunt Janelle - Iraqi Freedom, Kuwait

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Did we forget anyone?

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(Patrick)
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Today and yesterday were absolutely BEAUTIFUL here in Milwaukee - low 60's, no wind, and sunny. Since our tree guy finally ground our stumps last Sunday, the boys were delighted to play "King of the Hill" and basically just throw the soft dirt and wood chips around. There was lots of joyful sounds coming from that measly pile. It was a little boy's dream.

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It's so much easier to be outside with them now than it was earlier this summer. Joe is very good about staying where he's supposed to and answering me when I call.

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The twins are getting better, too, about playing without getting into things they shouldn't (like my garden and the tools in the garage) Maybe it's the language development - they actually understand instructions now. We had a great time playing outside for what will probably be the last time until late March. sigh.