Some New Years Eve Photos!

Feelin' 22!

Tiffani Hale

As if 2021 isn't ending rough enough,  Tiffani Hale, of The Mickey Mouse Club and The Party, has died at age 46. RIP.

Unpopular Opinion

 Unpopular opinion: Crumbl cookies aren't very good - Lisa

John Madden

I remember him best for a commercial he did for, of all things, a foot fungus medicine: "Boom! Tough Actin' Tinactin!"

That's such a silly thing to remember a man for, much less a man with as varied and influential a career as John Madden. And yet, that dang tagline pops into my head at least once a day. 

Madden, of course, was one of the best coaches in the NFL in the 1970's, leading the Raiders to seven division titles and a Super Bowl ring, all while never once posting a losing season. When he retired abruptly and moved to the television broadcast booth in 1979, it was a safe bet that it was a temporary hiatus, a breather before he returned to the sideline. 

He remained on TV for 30 years, and in my opinion he was the best to ever do it. 

As a broadcaster he never ceased to sound like he enjoyed the game, and he made sure you enjoyed it too. 

Then, a third career, as the face and name of the most influential, long lasting video game franchise out there. Madden has become more than a game, or a name, it is a brand. 

The great John Madden died today at 85. 

RIP sir. It is deserved. 

Yup

Every time I've heard someone say "I'm a pretty normal person" they turn out to, in fact, not be a pretty normal person.

This Years Ornaments

We acquired 5 new ornaments this year. They hang on our second (memory) tree.  

L-R. Snowflake from Frozen, Hoan from YaYa's bf Alex, MJ hat from Cirque du Soleil's ONE (Mandalay Bay), Titanic ship of dreams (Luxor), and orange couch from Friends exhibit in Chicago for my 47th bday.

Lisa loves the memories ornaments bring!

Frozen!

 Excited for a great day...

Boxing Day 2021 FROZEN in Chicago! Cancelled last year& rescheduled. We made it!

Coolest kids I know

Showing Off

 Showing off my son....and the new set. - Lisa

Christmas Cards

Here's all the Christmas cards we've received this year

 

and the card we sent out

Family Update #2

Family Updates

Got a dog, his name is Huckleberry! He loves to steal food and go on walks.  Lost Custard the cat. RIP Baby Girl. We had a wonderful few years with her.

A Christmas Present from YaYa - Family Update #1

For Christmas my oldest daughter Grace - known here as YaYa in her youth, when the anonymity of the kids was vital - compiled a series of updates for this blog, each showcasing the recent events of our lives. I hope you enjoy!!

Dan & Lisa

Both Dan & Lisa have had a busy year.  They celebrated their 25th anniversary in Las Vegas, a long overdue trip that they enjoyed very much. Dan finally shaved his hair, and Melissa treated herself to trendy haircuts and microbladed brows.

The Tradition Continues

 What would a Christmas be without seeing my favorite movie,  It's a Wonderful Life? 

Merry Christmas Eve!

This bakery, btw (the former Canfora) is pretty darn good!

Daddy's on Bluemound

My wife and I were lucky enough to enjoy both breakfast and lunch at Daddy's on Bluemound yesterday. The breakfast platters are affordable, tasted wonderful and are very large (we split a breakfast and were full - and I'm a big boy.) For lunch the BLT was ok but nothing special, but the catfish - breaded with cornmeal and served with fries - my oh my, I'd order that as my last meal on Earth.

Milwaukee's Got a New Mayor

A Gift

Not a shirt you buy for yourself

(And I didn't- thanks Dan)

- Socialist

Oh no. Not again!

 

A Pierogi Restaurant - YaYa

The Christmas Light Show at the State Fair Expo Building

Mom gifted Alex & I tickets to go see the indoor Christmas light set up at the State Fair Expo Building. It was super enjoyable, I’d recommend it for anyone looking for some cute Christmas pics - YaYa

Thanks for the tickets! - Caitlin and Danny