Category Archives: Life

Happy Kratomas!

Kratomas: It’s like Christmas, but celebrated with the Kratohwil’s a couple of days early.  And Kratomas is a crazy fun time.  Grandma Ce Ce and Gramps spoiled Hailey for her first Christmas, Dan prepared an awesome meal, and fun was … Continue reading

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B Dubs with the girls

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Happy Thanksgiving!

We are so thankful for the many blessings this year has brought for our family.  It goes without saying that we are thankful for the arrival and health of our first child.  We cannot express just how much we love … Continue reading

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Our little Smurfette

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Girl power!!!

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All of my favorite people (and pets)

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A few pictures from the first day.

Here are a few quick pictures from our daughter’s first day.

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Introducing…

It is with great joy and excitement that Elaine and I introduce our daughter, Hailey Lorraine Hart Born: 9/12/2012 1:42pm Height: 20 1/2″ Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz Both mother and daughter are doing great!

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Thoughts of a Father-To-Be

Having a kid will make you think about your finances like never before. It’s amazing how excited placing your hand on your wife’s stomach can make you feel. Why does a person that is only 3% of my body weight … Continue reading

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Home-a-rama

This year, we mad our first trip to a Home-a-rama.  And now, the home improvement itch has hit. Elaine commented that it was the closest thing that she’s come to actually shopping for a home.  Which may be true.  I … Continue reading

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Things a pregnant wife says…

Me: (looking at an empty bag of chocolate chips) Did you eat this whole bag? Wife: “No.” Me: “The bag is empty.” Wife: “Yeah, I ate it.” Wife: (belches) “It was the baby!” Wife: “Today, my shoes are in the … Continue reading

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Happy Two Years!

Happy anniversary to my amazing husband!  These two years have been the best start to a lifetime with you.  Can’t wait for you to become a Dad in year #3!

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Derby 2012

Well, I’m posting this on Oaks Day 2013, so just about a year later.  We certainly were up to some different antics last year!

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Keely’s First Birthday

Dan and I had the pleasure of joining our friends Wade and Erika to celebrate their daughter’s, Keely’s, first birthday near Phoenix, Arizona.  Keely is not only the cutest little girl, but she also our God daughter.  It was a … Continue reading

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Weekend Activities (25Mar12)

This weekend was the first official (by my terms) weekend of spring.  The weather was beautiful, with no rain and temps in the 70s and 80.  I had nothing planned.  The weekend agenda was wide open.  And, we were home. … Continue reading

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Cake Decorating

A couple of years ago, my mother-in-law Faye gave me some cake decorating supplies for Christmas.  She showed me some basics, but they didn’t really stick.  So when my friend Lucy convinced me to sign up for a cake decorating … Continue reading

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Best Weekend Ever

Just need to post a shout out to my fabulous hubby! This weekend brought no special plans or events. In fact, I slept during a lot of it as I tried to get over this cold. However, Dan and I … Continue reading

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Bachelor weekend projects (the chronicle of a geek’s weekend…)

Call it boredom, call it trying to keep the wife happy, call it what you like but it seems every time that Elaine goes away for a weekend, I end up taking on several projects. I expected this weekend to … Continue reading

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2012 Resolutions

Dan got to post hist new year resolutions, so I will do the same. #1 – Do not spend more than 2 weekends a month out of town.  2011 was a whirlwind and I was exhausted by all the fun. … Continue reading

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New Years Resolutions

I will find a way to exercise more. I will eat lunches out less. I will finish the Mustang. I will try something new. I will likely break most of these by March…

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