100 years ago today!

100 years ago today the great Pope John Paul II was born!

Berry Boi

 Hello!

My name is : Huckleberry Covid Slapczynski

My nicknames are: Huckle, Huck, Berry Boi, and The Huck or The Berry

My breed is: unknown but the shelter said I was a border-collie Mix. My family thinks I’m a border-collie and beagle mix!

***edit 6/1: I’m a bodacian! Half Dalmatian, half border-collie!

My age: I’m 7 months and this is my 4th month with my family! My birthday is November 27th!

Where did my family find me?: I was found by my forever family at MADACC. They went to look for a senior dog but were pulled in by my puppy eyes and took me home.

My favorite human food: I eat anything my parents give me! I love cheddar biscuits and bacon for sure! But MEAT

My biggest fear: my sister Angel. She is blind but she always seems to know where to find me!

My favorite thing to do: run at full speed through my backyard. I run so fast I sometimes forget there is a fence! Destroying my stuffed animals isn’t bad either. I say that goose, lemur, squirrel, hedgehog, lion and fox just weren’t made very well. My family says they won’t buy me anymore, but yeah right!

The thing I dislike the most: water! It’s my worst enemy! Weirdly enough, I love snow!

Where do I sleep?: I sleep with one of my siblings on their beds most nights but you can always find me in momma’s bed or passed out on the living room floor!

Do I love car rides?: I love them. I stick my head out the window so I can feel the breeze. Once I’m tired I take a nap in the backseat.

Do I snore?: nope!

Memories

So many good memories. Gimbal’s basement with my grandma, Arthur treachers with my dad, chi-chi’s with Boston store co-workers. Blockbuster with Dan as young parents. Ah, good times! - Lisa

Congrats

Delayed because of Covid and a few other hurdles but Dan received this news today: 

The Board of Bar Examiners has established that you have the requisite character and fitness needed to practice law in Wisconsin and has received certification of your legal competence from the Dean of your law school. You are therefore admitted to the Wisconsin Bar.

He was also sent a temporary certificate because the usual ceremony with all its pomp and circumstance in Madison has been cancelled. Congratulations babe! So proud! One more step...

- Lisa

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to the best Momma I know ! I hope your day is peaceful and happy! Xo

RIP Little Richard

RIP rock 'n roll pioneer Little Richard, age 87.

The Gustopher

The Gustopher

VE Day

I've been busy all day, but I have not forgotten: today marks 75 yrs since VE Day.

I find it hilarious that the Covid protesters, who scream "Liberty!" and decry the Government "trampling on their Rights,' scream in horror - without any irony - at the DMV's decision to accept parental waivers in lieu of road tests. Now I disagree with the DMV too, but um, why Yon Protestor, are you now in favor of the State overturning the decision of a PARENT, and advocating the government be allowed to license and regulate a right to travel?

An Opinion

Can I just say again how much I don’t like video games? Heard of yet another person trying to get help/attention for themselves and their kids and failing because of the games draw. I’ve never had to compete against a toy and I’m so thankful for that! Dan ❤️ Young ladies, find a man with hobbies, one who likes to go outside, one who’d thumbs aren’t all locked up. Men with real friends not virtual friends. So pathetic fr. - Lisa

On Stores Now Gone

 So many good memories. Gimbal’s basement with my grandma, Arthur treachers with my dad, chi-chi’s with Boston store co-workers. Blockbuster with Dan as young parents. Ah, good times! - Lisa

Popeye's

Our family finally tried the Popeyes chicken sandwich. We wouldn’t fight anyone over it but 3 out of 4 of us that tried it think it WAS worth the hype. - Lisa

RIP Don Shula

Don Shula, the winningest coach in NFL history, has died at age 90. RIP.

Our Frigid Feast

This family bbq was planned for awhile...we froze but we feasted anyway, lol. - Lisa

How Time Flies

Five years ago was Junie's first communion. They sure do grow up in these particular 5 years, lol ❤️ - Lisa

I have a lot of minor misc home repairs. Most immediate is the gutter in pic. In need of handy man who won’t cancel. Any leads? - Lisa *edit- repairing doors/trim/railing may need to come first.

The Covid Lockdown Continues

Happy Day 46 - Lisa

From our friend Sybil in Scotland: Keep safe. We have still not been told to wear masks...There might be mention next Thursday when we have a review of the law to keep us in lockdown. There’s talk of a slight change we might be asked to wear masks on public transport or anywhere there might be many people around...Not many people want to wear them we think another three weeks in partial isolation would do no harm...

Missing that Marcus Guy

Dad you and your movies 🤣 - LuLu

 

Wow! Look at these flowers!

Ignore the messy table. Got a giant vase for nothing so Dan had to buy three bouquets to fill it❤️ Not sure we saved money with the free vase😂 But wow! - Lisa

The Huck

My doggo

 

Da Huck

Photo is by me, the one and only [Junie]

The Girls Learn to Drive Stick Shift

So I taught both the oldest girls how to drive stick today. I may have aged 10 years, but no one cried! That goes down as a WIN! We may or may not have agitated a few other drivers and gotten beeped at a few times. Honestly It’s always shocking how impatient some drivers are. How did they know we weren’t having mechanical issues? Love you YaYa and LuLu, I promise driving stick IS fun, lol. So proud of you guys! 🚙🥰 - Lisa

I’m waiting for that fun to kick in🤣💕 - LuLu