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Welcome to the Mandel 5!

Thanks for stopping by our little world.  There is never a dull moment in this house with Rob's teaching jobs, my part-time teaching and part-time photography, three busy kids, and more pets than we need.  Check out the links above to read my friends' blogs, find old posts, or get in touch with me.

Monthly Archives: August 2006

lunchboxes

Here is what we picked this year. So original. Logan’s is Buzz, Nathan’s is Superman.

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kidspace

Remember that resolution? Trying hard to keep it although life gets busy. Tuesdays and Thursdays are my boy days. Last Tuesday we watched an extra kid so we stayed home. Last Thursday Nathan had clinic. Tuesday this week we had to get the car fixed. So TODAY we went to Kidspace with Colleen and Alex....

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4 year anniversary

So, late last night I realized that yesterday was the 4 year anniversary of Nathan’s lip surgery. I dug up a few photos but I have everything so badly organized on my computer from then that I can’t find what I was picturing. Oh well. So here is Nathan at one week, then the day...

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brady and jen

It is such torture to have a sister as a photographer. Brady and Jen arrived at the beach as the sun dissappeared. We had to settle for lots and lots of silouettes. But I love those.

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gas

In 10 days, I have spent $330 on gas. I’ve filled up each car 3 times. I’m not in charge of gas in our family, I just happen to be the one driving the car when it’s on E.

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soccer season

Well, it’s Fall. While I was in Wisconsin without cell phone reception, Rob volunteered us to coach Nathan’s ayso team this year. I guess they were desperate. We have 6 players, ages 4 and 5. It has been interesting to say the least. Nathan has spent about 80% of our practice time in tears. Yesterday...

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new shoes

Bedtime is still a struggle. Hopefully as the school year starts, they will be more tired at the end of the day. The boys *know* they have to stay in their room at bedtime but it doesn’t keep them from inching their way out each night. Usually we get them back in their room (eventually)...

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scrappers wanted

So, Lise and I are organizing a scrapbooking retreat at Crop-Inn for Sept 8-10th. We need a couple more people. Who needs a break?

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alright, who’s coming with me?

cruise

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crashed

Jojo is still a spaz. Here he is after he wore himself out running all over the house. He fell asleep in a toy store bag. The bright words suit him so I had to take this. And that is why my iso was set to 1600 for the images below.

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