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That kind of Friday.

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That smile.

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My bit of Father’s Day swag from the kids this year. The burger bead really makes it ultimate dad mode.

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Absolutely a joy just being a father and seeing them explore with each other.

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Realizing that @SteveMartinToGo was perfecting performing for just the show crew with @themuppets LONG before COVID restrictions.

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Testing out

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Earlier today Leo Roman and I tackled the literal ice breaking job to clear the walk and driveway so I could make the supply run for Elizas birthday. It was too thick and dense for any snowblower so we had to hit it like Edmund Hillary or Shackleton (pick your favorite adventurer). Just gotta say hacking at ice and throwing it with a shovel is not conducive with my spine/neck. Definitely feeling it. The cold already adds more discomfort to the joints but "hard labor" doesn't help.

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Birthday awesomeness continues with @annatalaiver bagels and breakfast sandwich amazingness. https://www.instagram.com/p/CInn_swjfJ1/?igshid=1xnyy04q75zks

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When your 7 year old uses @scratch_mit_edu to program a birthday card, then schedule email delivery of the link for when he walks in with a paper birthday crown. Best birthday ever. #soproud #talaiverstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CIk6Dt4j4Vu/?igshid=1sf42ibovovjg

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Crispy B-Sprouts

Main Ingredients

1 pound Brussels sprouts

Extra-virgin olive oil

Sea salt

Paprika

Garlic Powder

Herb/Parmesan seasoning, optional

1 tablespoon grated, or 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

parsley leaves, for garnish

red pepper flakes

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice the Brussels sprouts bottoms off and then in half, toss with olive oil and pinches of salt and pepper, and garlic powder in large bowl

Then spread on the baking sheet and dust with paprika. Roast 30 minutes or until tender and golden brown around the edges. Then down to 375° for another 5-10.

If desired, toss the roasted Brussels sprouts with the Parmesan, and thyme leaves. Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes.

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Perfect Cast Iron Potatoes

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Main Ingredients

Yellow or russet potatoes

Extra-virgin olive oil

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Garlic powder

Paprika powder

Herb/Parmesan seasoning, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°

Slice the potatoes with a mandolin cutter into thin slices

Coat cast iron skillet lightly with oil and start placing potato slices in a spiral around the skillet

Drizzle oil, garlic powder, sea salt, and paprika over the potatoes

Cook in over covered for 30 min

Uncover and cook for additional 25 min or until all are golden brown

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David Prowse @isDarthVader. The most iconic villain played by one of the most unassuming actors. He was never even given a chance to be on screen. They changed out the actor for Vader’s face at end of ROTJ. I will cherish the autograph I have from him to my sons. https://www.instagram.com/p/CILXsHEjZhV/?igshid=15isia2le7tkp

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Apple doesn't put a charger in the box anymore. So I make the box a charger. Boom. #Technologic #Apple #iPhone12 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGyYIPHjB1g/?igshid=mrgzweh1eq4c

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Enjoy little discoveries when you can. Yesterday had to take time off to help with the kiddos. I was going to teach @leotalaiver about erosion and showed him some river rocks in our landscaping I put down a year ago. As we sat there he spotted a snail shell. As I looked I noticed it was solid stone and a fossil! We dug around some more and found more shells and then shark teeth! The kids thought I was messing with them and I thought @annatalaiver was messing with me but we ended up super lucky. Thinking we found them all I went back and found more this afternoon. Just keep digging to find more joys in each day. #fossil #fossilhunter #rockhound https://www.instagram.com/p/CGA8fh0jScW/?igshid=k0ou65jd5kve