My Dinna
I sure miss her
I was surfing through some of my pictures today and realized how long she has been gone and it made me sad.
This picture was taken in Lisbon ND Either 1993 or 1994 after dad died. This was out first family get together since his funeral. The ENTIRE family was there and as you can see by the ’smile”, we were having a good time.
They sure look alike don't they?
As you can see here the 2 sisters , Mom, and my 2 nieces are having a good chat.
Check out the lazy bum on the grass! HAHA!
This was dad’s favorite little city park and none of us had been there in at least 15-20 years and it looked exactly the same as last time!
I (We) lost Linda almost 8 1/2 years ago to cancer. Not a day gos by that I dont think about her.
Blue water
The latest from my wife’s monthly newspaper column. Hilarious!
I’ve got a little story for the next time you’re having a bad day. Yes, it’s another story about the joys of raising my 4 year old. This kid is incredible! He can be SO charming, loveable, and fun, and then, there are days like the following:
On Monday, we went to see a family counselor. We basically need to learn how THIS 4 year old works, so that we can find the strategies that are going to work with HIM. We DID learn that there are 4 personality types, and that my husband is one, I’m a different type, and the 4 year old is NOT a combination of US, but his own, unique type. He’s a Lion. Always wanting to be in charge. The counselor said that raising a Lion is VERY difficult, because children are NOT in charge, they CAN’T be in charge of most things, and thus, are almost always in turmoil. Yep, that’s MY kid! So anyway, we’re embarking on this new chapter, hoping that it will lead to more harmony, and less strife in our world. Pray for us.
On Monday evening, I was in the living room, watching some TV, and Andy was playing with his cars on the floor. I told him it was time to brush his teeth. He actually got up and went to the bathroom, (I almost fell over) I heard water running, and then when he was finished, he came out of the bathroom with the orange cup that’s kept in there for mouth rinsing. He was sipping out of it along the way. He says, “I brought you a drink of water, Mom.” I really don’t like drinking water. I know it’s good for me, but ick. But because he was so thoughtful, I took a teeny little sip. My thought at the moment was, “Note to self, make sure that cup gets to the dishwasher tonight”, because it smelled just a bit “funky”. Then, Andy took a big drink from it, and says, “Hmmm. That doesn’t TASTE like toilet water at all, does it Mom?” I grabbed the cup, took it to the kitchen, poured the water into a white bowl, and sure enough, there was the faintest blue tint there! MY CHILD FED ME TOILET WATER! The ONLY thing keeping me from just puking every time I think about it is the fact that there was that one little girl who did a study, and swabbed the toilet water at a fast food restaurant, and also took swabs of the drink dispenser, and the ice dispenser, and the toilet water was actually cleaner than the other areas of the restaurant.
So, there’s my little public service announcement for the month. Whenever things are going tough, you can sit back and say, “At least I didn’t drink toilet water today!” Just about everything else is less icky. Just about.
Thank God
We have some news here! We (Julie and I) figured out a way to make our life A LOT better. We have found a way to get out of some financial trouble and out of this tin can of a house. (Our Mobile home)
Here is a picture of what looks to be our dream house.
Here is a link to all the pictures. I will have some video maybe later.
I think the good Lord has seen a way for us ands has pointed us in the right direction to get a clean fresh start on this.
 For those of you who didn’t know it. Our mobile home is a disaster.  The roof leaks. The floors are bad, and is generally falling apart. It is so bad I wont even show you any pictures!
It looks like we will be ready to start moving after November 1st, and hopefully, be done by Christmas!
 This is going to be a nice birthday present for Julie and a great Christmas gift for my family!
Thank you so much Lord!
Wow! What a day!
I working on being awake 34 hours now. after the all-night-er, doh Well, I better not spend too much time on here, and go get some rest.
From my family members not in Wisconsin, I need some stories and content to post here on a page dedicated to My Dad and also Grandfather Harley. If you have some funny comments, stories , or photos, I would love to post them here on this website. {help}
Please let me know by commenting on this post or by emailing me. You all know the email address
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CRAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!
I am so mad right now I could chew nails and poop out shingles. I’m sick of being sick!!
I’m sick of the fact that I want a family that doesn’t yell at each other or at things. I am sick of the fact that I need to get away from this for a while and I cant escape. I have a 17 yr old who thinks he can just tell ME what to do! I have a wife who is going through some problems right now and I’m not well enough to do anything about it. Hell I’m part of the cause.
How do I say this without hurting anyone’s feelings or causing a fight? IM NOT HAPPY!
I can’t believe I have caused this AGGGGGGAAAIIIINNN! In my life!
I can’t do my job right. It s the best job I have ever had. But I hate it. I hate customer service. I hate having to put on a smile and be nice. It is all a lie and I cant stand it.
The office is all fake and the principals are all fake. And I have to keep swallowing my pride and keep on trudging through it and keep going. It sucks!
Maybe I shouldn’t be here. I dont know. Just makes me sad
Ok I’m calmer now. I just needed to blow.
The situation with Ben sucks. Because I’m only a step dad and I didn’t have any influence on him until he was 10 yrs old, now I have to listen to him tell me what to do? Since when do I have to listen to a young pup tell me what to do. I dont let the 3 yr old do that. But I have to with Ben. How do I not be pissed at that?
How do I tell my fragile wife that I love her when I’m afraid to touch her and some days even afraid to say anything to her?
I need cuddling and closeness right now but the canyon between us is cracked open and growing wider.
I have to break a rule here and go to bed mad. I cant just “get over it”. I’m sick of it!
Anyone got any ideas how I can deal with this without hurting feelings, or making anyone mad, or making anyone worry?
I honestly dont what to do. I dont want to be one of those “It’s ok dear, It will be ok” guys when I know it wont.
I want to make some changes here but I dont want to deal with the consequences when or if I get the chance.
I lot of the things I stand for and ideas that I have about the way things should be are different than they are right now. And someone’s not going to be happy if I change anything. That is why I have not made some changes. And truthfully I WONT make them because I dont want to start a war.
I’ll just give in like always and just follow along. Man wghat a gutless soul I am.
i just want to give it all up …..
The Core
At first I thought I was going to like this movie but, after a while it just got too unbelievable. It just seems too far fetched for a sci-fi flick. The special effects were ok.
My whole family just went “oh this is wierd”. We couldnt wait for it to end.
Rating 2 stars!
Rented from Netflix
Click here to go to Jaab movie page.
My Boy
Man! Is this kid growing up or what? I just love the picture and it was a candid shot by Auntie Carolyn in Wyoming. (Thanks BTW) It wont be long and my one time baby will be a young man. We are already well into “littleboy”. Dirty face and all!
I think he looks like Granpa B here but, Julie thinks he looks like uncle Joe. He must have all the good looks from both sides of the family. What do you think?
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June 03
June 20, 2003
A PrayerI found this and it says what I needed to say.
A Father’s Prayer
Lord I’m askin’ for Your help
To raise my newborn son,
Give me strength and guide me
‘Cause I know that You’re the one.
That sent this angel to me
A little heaven here on earth,
for now I know my place in life…
I’m no longer who comes first.
Once I had no answer
As to why it is I’m here,
But when I looked into my baby’s eyes….
It all became so clear.
This little bit of heaven
Owns me, heart and soul
And it’s You that sent him to me
A greater love I’ll never know.
So take these rugged hands of mine
Help me to understand,
Just what it is I need to do
To raise this little man.
Help me build a boy that knows
It’s You that holds the key,
To all that heaven holds for us
Show him Your love through me.
(c) Oct. 10 1998 Mitch Speed All Rights Reserved
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June 19, 2003
oooops! I forgot!I forgot to mention that the date for baptism for Andrew and Ben has been changed to June 29 2003 9:00 AM at Good Shepard Lutheran Church.
Old Schedule…This has changed!!!!Also, baptism for both Ben and the Baby will take place on Sunday June 22, 2003 at 9:00 AM service, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Highway 13 south. THe church is located across the highway from Country sports. Al and I will also be taking part in the ceremony as we are being confirmed as members of the church. Actually, it’s quite a big day for Ben… he’ll be baptized in the beginning of the service, along with his little brother… and then he will be confirmed at the end of the service. He’s really excited about it all!
Need directions?
We made this change so Julie can get some rest after all the hard work she put in the last few days.
Andrew and Julie are coming home sometime on Friday but, I’m not sure what time yet.
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My BoyHere is is My Boy It is a good size to print if you want.
I took this through the nursery window while watching him for about 20 minutes.
It looks like he is thinking “Wow, this world is big!”.
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June 18, 2003
Andrew VideoI have some video of Andrew!
For those with High Speed connections (Cable/DSL) Click here!
For those on a Dial-up Click here!
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June 17, 2003
Our New BoyHere are the first pictures uploaded. There will be more in AM plus a viseo or two!
BenDetails
Andrew Harley
June 16 2003 8:01 AM
9 lbs 15 oz
21.5 in
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June 16, 2003
HE’S HERE!just so everyone knows if they haven’t heard already, Andrew Harley Bunt was born this mornng at 8:01 AM… He was 9lb 15oz… (Not as big as the 13-14 we were originally told!!!) LOTS OF CURLY BLACK HAIR! Photos will be posted within the next few days, whn dad gets a chance to get home and put ‘em on, since I don’t know how to. That’s all I can think of for now. I will be checking the messages tonite, since mom and dad will be here for the nite. The room # is Birth Center 247… If you have any ??’s on how to contact us, get in touch w/Jamie… She figured it out on her own. Talk to ya’ll later!
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I just found internet access at the hospital so, check back here often!
Julie is scheduled for C-section at 0730 this am. I or Ben will post to this blog ASAP!
Wish us Luck
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June 15, 2003
Baby Bunt News posted for Julie by her loving Husband!
well, had my final baby visit this morning. Checked things out, and my body is nowhere near ready to give birth on it’s own, but I gained another 8 pounds of water in 10 days, and my feet are so swollen now, they are yellow, because the skin is stretched so tightly over them! Monday morning at 7:30 AM, I am scheduled for my c-section. Unfortunately, my days of wearing my skimpy bikini are over after this one, because the doctor can’t use the old scar, because of all the swelling, and will have to do a vertical incision, so she can insert drainage tubes for all the water that has accumulated in my lower body… yee hah! Visiting hours at the hospital are from Noon until EIght PM, we will be in the birth center at Marshfield. You go in the front doors, and ask directions… it’s the easiest way to get there! I will be ready for visitors Monday afternoon… I”m having a spinal, and hopefully, it won’t take all day to wear off. We will be in the hospital until at least Thursday for sure… possibly Friday. ALso, baptism for both Ben and the Baby will take place on Sunday June 22, 2003 at 9:00 AM service, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Highway 13 south. THe church is located across the highway from Country sports. Al and I will also be taking part in the ceremony as we are being confirmed as members of the church. Actually, it’s quite a big day for Ben… he’ll be baptized in the beginning of the service, along with his little brother… and then he will be confirmed at the end of the service. He’s really excited about it all!I think that’s it for now! Will be posting more info, and pictures of the baby as we get them!
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June 10, 2003
This or That TuesdayThis-or-That Tuesday:
June 10: TV Shows/Movies
1. “The Munsters” or “The Addams Family”? The Munsters
2. “The Sopranos” or the “Godfather” movies? neither …Don’t like gangsters
3. “The Jetsons” or “Lost in Space”? The Jetsons
4. “Superman” or “Batman” (either the TV shows or the movies)? Batman
5. “Sex & The City” or “Friends”? Friends
6. “The Wizard of Oz” or the “Harry Potter” movies? Harry Potter
7. “The Simpsons” or “King of the Hill”? Simpsons
8. “Grease” or “Saturday Night Fever”? Grease
9. Old prime-time soaps: “Dallas” or “Dynasty”? Dallas
10. Not very thought-provoking this week…Do you prefer TV shows or movies? TV shows
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June 07, 2003
Great NewsHere is the link to a journal about Gregg Olsen. He is my brother-in-law. He suffered a stoke in January 2003. Take a look at the pix below to see the improvements made so far. I am so proud of him and his family! This pix was taken Memorial Day 2003. Great Job Gregg!
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June 04, 2003
Julie 12 days prior to delivery
Well, this is me 12 days before delivery… it’s scary… but funny at the same time… my belly just looks fake at this point! We’ll let you all know as soon as he’s here!
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June 03, 2003
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