Before I hit the road this past Friday, I didn’t have a chance to share any photos of the newest Braun family member, which is a shame. So today, I would like to formally introduce you to my newest nephew: George Everett William Braun (you can just call him Everett). Weighing in at 8 pounds, [...]
After nine months of waiting and 25 hours in the hospital my nephew arrived last night and I am overjoyed. I thought this time I would be able to hold it together hearing his little cry over the phone, but I lost it. I absolutely cannot wait to meet the little guy in person over [...]
Well, my predictions were correct and I’ll be driving through some snowy states this afternoon as I make my way to Chicago. Awaiting me there are five wedding venue visits, a birthday celebration, a baby shower and some great friends and family so I’m hoping the trip goes smoothly. Come on, four wheel drive, don’t [...]
In just a few hours time, the Red Head and I will be aboard a plan to Chicago to celebrate Christmas with my family and I cannot wait. We’ve got two and a half days of back-to-back family and friend celebrations and then we get to fly back to Minnesota on Sunday to celebrate some [...]
I chickened out and didn’t go to Target last night. Instead I video chatted with my lady love Michelle in Peoria. She had just hailed from Target and managed to get flicked off and harassed in the parking lot so I figured it best to avoid that hostile scene after a rather tranquil afternoon and [...]
This is one of those weeks, or actually months, where something is going on every single day. It’s crazy. Busy and fun, but crazy. Tonight is no different, I’m driving my sweaty post-workout self to my cousin’s house for some cookie baking. It should a blast and I’m sure the copy of Justin Bieber’s Chrsitmas [...]
Are you one of those that agonizes over the perfect gift? I love giving good gifts and hit the ‘good gift jackpot’ a couple Christmases ago when I had an ink drawing of the Red Head’s childhood home commissioned for his mom. In her words, “Sometimes I stand in front of it and cry.” It’s [...]
It’s 3 AM and I’m just waking up to head to the Mall of America for my first ever Black Friday bonanza. We’re giving away over $30,000 in prizes and it’s shaping up to be a pretty cool event. If you’re one of the daring ones fighting the crowds for the early morning deals, stop [...]
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m running out the door for our first of four Thanksgiving celebrations so I’ll have to pace myself in the eating department. Note to self: it’s a marathon, not a sprint! But with the desserts from last night enticing me that might be easier said than done… Whatever you’re up to today I [...]
I’m not a fan of the 12 Days of Christmas (it might be my last favorite song of all time) so I’ve come up with a holiday alternative that I think I can handle: four days of thankful. For the next four days, ending on Thanksgiving, I’m going to post one thing I’m thankful for [...]
