We decided to visit Mitchell Park Conservatory -- also known as "The Domes" -- on New Year's Eve. Afterward we visited my brother, Dan, and had supper with him.

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Christmas Eve is when our family traditionally opens Christmas presents. This year the event was at Bryan's house.

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We celebrated Tristan's tenth birthday, some of it on the day of his birthday with just us, and then again when we were at Bryan's for Christmas Eve.

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For the second year in a row, we were able to spend a week in a cabin near Ely, MN. This time everyone got to go, including Michele and Brinley. The exception was Keegan. We had a fabulous time thanks to my brother, Dan.

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We spent the weekend at Honey Rock, visiting my parents-in-law. Everyone had a good time going horseback riding, taking pictures of the starry night, learning how to shoot a rifle, and celebrating birthdays for Michele and Brinley.

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On a whim one Saturday, we decided to drive 2 1/2 hrs. to see this beautiful place that is on the National Register of Historic Places in southwestern Wisconsin.

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Keegan graduates from high school on a sunny, very warm day in May, and celebrates with family.

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This is a great science/aquarium/technology museum on the lakefront in downtown Milwaukee.

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Kite flying, candy eating, presents opening.

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Photos from a long overdue trip to visit family in Villa Grove.

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Grandpa J. took us ice fishing before the ice melts further. The kids got a bit cold and we didn't catch anything, but still had a lot of fun.

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Cohen wanted his birthday party to be held at Grandma J.'s, complete with hamburger cupcakes (go figure).

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Michele made a special meal on Cohen's birthday, along with cupcakes and a few presents.

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Photos from Keegan's 18th birthday party.

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We enjoyed a brief visit to a nearby museum in Rockford, IL.

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We went to this wonderful pet store in Marengo, IL. The kids especially enjoyed it. It's one of the largest pet stores I've ever seen.

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