2013 was a busy, exciting year.  I wanted to share with you some of the big moments in this last year.   I can't believe we fit them all in!

To break this down, I'll go month by month:

January

-Went to St. Jude again to visit.  (I'll be going again in a few weeks.)  It's always inspring and motivation to see the lives they are saving at St. Jude.  It's rejuvinating to help us raise money for such a good cause.

Also  I got to meet some stars like Brantley Gilbert, and Hunter Hayes.

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February-

February was a super exciting month because we found out that we were going to have a baby!  However, we didn't mention it to anyone right away.  It was tough keeping the secret!

March-


Another Successful St. Jude Radiothon!

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April-

The big announcement to everyone!

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May -

It was the latest ice out I've ever seen in my life.  Fishing didn't start until June (see below.)  However, my wife and I did celebrate our 2nd anniversary together!

June-

Finally, after years of living up here I dove into fishing the St. Louis river.   My friend Rich showed me a few spots and I embarked on my summer long adventure of exploring the river for fishing spots.   We had some luck!

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We caught 16 that day!  (And released most of them.)

Also we got our first look at our baby!  We decided we wanted the gender to be a surprise, and we stuck with it!

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I did a 30 foot free fall jump at Country Fest... and sprained my ankle.  STUPID.

July-

Finally completed (mostly) the attic renovation product from hell.   This involved stripping wood paneling, insulating, wiring, sheetrocking, mudding, and carpeting our third floor.  Now it's a disaster in a different sense, covered with toys.

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August-

I caught this monster northern pike.  In it's mouth was a 12" walleye.  I could not physically lift it in the boat by myself, so I was able to snap this picture.   It was a thrill!

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September-

I celebrated turning 30 years old.  It was a great day.  Here's my present from my family!

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October-

This was the waiting month for the baby month.  There was a false alarm... tense nerves, and horrible anticipation.

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The baby didn't come in October.

November-

But SHE came on November 1st!   Baby Jane Elizabeth 7 lbs 12 ounces!

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December

Pretty much the rest of the year has been adjusting to life with a baby again and having some great moments!

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So here's to 2014!  Let's hope it's just as good!

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