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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: May 2008

parties and magic mountain

Another busy day here. Two tee ball games at the same time – Rob coached one, I coached the other. Then we went to get some bday presents and Rob ran to Costco. We headed across the street for Stephen’s birthday party. I left the boys there to take Megan to...

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making pretzels with nathan

Well, Nathan woke up this morning with an ear ache. I dropped Megan off at school at 7:30 and was at the pediatrician’s office when they opened at 8:00. Yep, ear infection. I could have probably taken him back to school but I didn’t have time. I ran home for...

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$97.23

Just filled up my car with gas and that’s what it cost. And it took 2 credit cards because apparently they have a limit for the gas station. And, I do not drive a big ol’ suv either.

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down on the farm (and other stuff)

Just added this one of Nathan. I didn’t get many of him yesterday because he and Grandma Verna were off on their own picking fruits and veggies.
Today was another busy day for us. Rob fished. Bambi is in town (!) so she met us and came along to the farm near Rob’s...

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pine mountain

I had a session this morning (see 365 blog). My friend David and his wife Lisa own a cabin in Pine Mountain and invited us up for a bbq and fun with mother nature. I took the kids and let Rob have some alone time with his new kayak. She’s all ready...

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today

Today was crazy clothes day for Logan. This whole ensemble was his idea, including swim trunks over sweats. I actually thought he matched and looked pretty patriotic.Before school we stopped by Lisa’s for a visit. Logan has been asking to go for a while and Nathan was upset that he couldn’t come,...

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junior achievement

I volunteered to teach 5 lessons to Megan’s class as part of the Junior Achievement program. In second grade, they learn about the community (jobs, government, money). I really like the kids in Megan’s class and feel like I’ve spent enough time in there this year to get to know them all. ...

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so jealous

My virtual friend and fellow photographer, Jennifer, got a chance to see DC when he made a visit to his hometown. Check out her awesome pics here!

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my boy won

I was talking to Ang while it was on and since she is two hours ahead, she already knew the winner. I am so glad I didn’t ask her to tell me. I really thought Simon ruined it for him last night but since I voted 12 million times, Cook won. Oh,...

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open house

Tonight was Megan and Nathan’s Open House. I can’t believe it’s almost Summer. They were both so proud to show us their fabulous schoolwork. Here is Nathan with his teachers. They job share so he has two.And here’s Meg with her teacher.
Rob has missed every other evening school activity this year...

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