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2024 Holiday Recap

I truly hope that you and your family had a wonderful holiday! I'm a bit late getting my update written, so please forgive me. It has been a busy, yet relaxing few days. On Monday, we got quite a wintery mix of weather. The day started with rain and freezing rain. It eventually changed to … Continue reading 2024 Holiday Recap →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments December 26, 2024 6 Minutes

Life’s Little Moments

It was back to work this week for me, but what a weekend to look back on! I find myself full of gratitude with each day. Turkey Day Miracle? We stayed home on Thanksgiving. I put the turkey in the oven about noon, knowing it would be done around 4:00pm. I made a pot of … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 3 Comments December 5, 2024December 3, 2024 2 Minutes

Perfect Zoo Walk

Many members of our family joined us at the Detroit Zoo yesterday to Walk for Miracles.  It was an early day, but the weather was perfect! Registration for the event started at 7:30am.  It was about an hour drive down, so we had to wake the kids early to get on the road.  They both … Continue reading Perfect Zoo Walk →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments June 9, 2024June 8, 2024 2 Minutes

We’re Walking For Miracles

My wife and I have formed a team and are walking for miracles next month. We've put a team together and will be walking the zoo to help out our local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. With all the recent medical stuff that has been happening with our son, this is a perfect opportunity for my … Continue reading We’re Walking For Miracles →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 6 Comments May 9, 2024May 8, 2024 1 Minute

A Wild Night of Lights

The Family and I had the opportunity to go to the Detroit Zoo for their Wild Lights this weekend. Sam and I used to go every year. The last time we went she was VERY pregnant with Ella. Ready to see the lights We figured this year they were both old enough to enjoy the … Continue reading A Wild Night of Lights →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments December 4, 2023December 3, 2023 2 Minutes

Busy, But Thankful

I hope this blog finds you enjoying the remainder of the holiday weekend. My weekend, which was supposed to be very relaxing, wound up being full of the unexpected. Wednesday afternoon, I got a call from my wife. Her dad had passed out at the doctor's office. His blood pressure was up and down. They … Continue reading Busy, But Thankful →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 10 Comments November 25, 2023 3 Minutes

Short Week

I am so glad for the short work week. I'm looking forward to family time. Sam and I have Friday off and we are going to the Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo. We did this almost every year we have been together, but haven't ventured through it with the kids yet. This will be … Continue reading Short Week →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 9 Comments November 20, 2023 1 Minute

Birthday Trip To The Zoo

Tuesday was my wife's birthday. She wanted to take the kids to the Detroit Zoo. It was the perfect day! The temperatures were in the mid-70's and the sun was shining. We got to see all the animals that we hoped to see and the kids (and us) had a blast! You may remember that … Continue reading Birthday Trip To The Zoo →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 6 Comments June 8, 2023 2 Minutes

The Last Year Has Been One-derful

When I get home in the morning, my little girl will be two years old. My wife probably didn't intend on making me cry, but she sent me a picture of her sleeping in her crib with the message "Last picture as a 1 year old," but she did. I wish I had taken the … Continue reading The Last Year Has Been One-derful →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments February 10, 2022 1 Minute

2021 – What a Year!

At midnight tonight, we'll start a brand new year - 2022. Some have compared a new year to a book. The book with 365 blank pages - one for each day - and said that the book is ours to write. There is truth to that. As I looked back over my "book" entitled "2021," … Continue reading 2021 – What a Year! →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 6 Minutes

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