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

Kahuna

Kahuna

A Photoshoot by YaYa

ISO

 Anyone have a wedge pillow I could borrow a month or so while I recover from surgery? - Lisa

Horseradish for the Win!

Just want to give a shout out to Dan.  He got me some authentic Polish horseradish.   I can now smell.  Take that COVID!!!  - Tre

Panther Pride

Met up with Jennifer today to shoot some graduation photos! Jennifer is an English major with a passion for literature - so of course we had to get a few photos in the library! 

Jennifer took advantage of my free photo session offer that was posted a while ago- be sure to check out my page for more session giveaways! 

PS- Masks were worn indoors, except for this photo! We were cautious of social distancing as well. 

#PantherPride #uwmilwaukee #classof2022

ISO

If someone near me sees bags of rolos pick me up a couple bags and I'll cash app, I need them for Christmas cookies. Thanks...not up to hitting multiple stores. - Lisa

An Offer for You!!

FREE photoshoot opportunity!

Are you a UWM student graduating this weekend?

I am looking for a graduating UWM student to photograph either this Friday, December 17th, or Saturday, December 18th! 

I am looking to grow my graduation photo session portfolio and would love to showcase a fellow Panther 🐾

For your time, you will receive 10-15 edited images, presented in an online gallery. These are downloadable!

My current portfolio & offerings can be found here: gracetakespics.com

* Please note that these images would be used for my portfolio, and for advertising my small business! Model must sign a written agreement prior to shoot. 

* Additional photos could be purchased for $3/image

Surgery is On

 Surgery is on! IV being inserted soon and then it's showtime. Lisa 2.0 to be revealed soon. Thanks to all my friends and family who have reached out with encouragement, it means the world to me! Dan thanks for a wonderful night before surgery and being here every step of the way. I love you. - Lisa

Dinner at 5 O'Clock Steakhouse

A Possible Delay

 Well...surgery may be delayed because my pre-op tests went poorly. It's going to come down to the wire. I'll know mid Tuesday if I'm having surgery Wednesday. But...here's the wolf cut after pic! - Lisa

Long Overdue!

A Bus/Ambulance Collison

Wow. I hope everyone will recover. 

Wolf Cut

I've agreed to a free haircut on Thursday of this week. A "wolf cut". Then the following Wednesday a surgeon takes my breasts down 8 sizes. So by Thursday of next week I'll be flat chested with a mullet...but it's got new name for a mullet so it's gonna be all good right? RIGHT? These before and after pics are gonna be something else lol - Lisa

Flat Chested with a Mullet????

I've agreed to a free haircut on Thursday of this week. A "wolf cut". Then the following Wednesday a surgeon takes my breasts down 8 sizes. So by Thursday of next week I'll be flat chested with a mullet...but it's got a cool new name for a mullet so it's gonna be all good right? RIGHT? These before and after pics are gonna be something else lol -  Lisa

Wow

That was a spectacular end to the Baylor-OK State game

Snow? in Hawaii??

Are you looking for snow? Head to Hawaii. That is honestly a blizzard warning.