Family Time

Posted by Joe Thorn - 24/06/06

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I took the fam’ to a local forest preserve today for a picnic. We ate, the kids ran around and played, and then we followed a hiking trail. Afterwards we hit Trader Joe’s to stock up on dark chocolate covered espresso beans, raisins and almonds.

The dog is our newest addition. “Manu” (German nickname for Manuel) is a female Mini Dachsund. How she wound up with a male name is a longer story. She is a sweet, mellow dog when inside, and playful when outside. She does not shed, and rarely barks. Perfect.

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  1. We got my dachsaund when I was 4 years old, and she was a part of our family until I was 22. Miniature, like yours, but she grew to be sort of in between miniature and regular sized, and she was short haired. They’re really a great size, and loads of fun. Mine could play soccer like Pele with a beach ball. Congrats on the new addition to the family.

    Comment by Joe Kennedy — June 24, 2006 #

  2. Beautiful pic man.

    Comment by Steve McCoy — June 24, 2006 #

  3. Thanks guys. Yeah Joe - even I am liking the dog a lot.

    Comment by Joe Thorn — June 24, 2006 #

  4. Joe,
    You have a beautiful family!

    Comment by Sonya D — June 25, 2006 #

  5. Thank you Sonya. I am immeasurably blessed. Back in college I was asked by - even some of the staff - “How did a guy like you get a girl like that?!” The answer is, like everything, grace.

    Comment by Joe Thorn — June 25, 2006 #

  6. That’s awesome, Joe. It’s nice to see some family pics. Blogdom can be a very impersonal place.

    Comment by Jesse Perry — June 26, 2006 #

  7. Thanks for sharing your beautiful family with us!

    Comment by Laura Beth O'Nan — June 27, 2006 #

  8. Joe,
    That’s a great pic. Beautiful family.

    ps
    What size hat do you wear?

    Comment by Stuart — June 29, 2006 #

  9. Thanks man. Actually it just says “Pumpkin” on the label inside my hat. It’s even harder to find sunglasses that fit.

    Comment by Joe Thorn — June 29, 2006 #

  10. Personally, I like the intense eyes and tough-guy fist ya got going there. As if to say “I’m all sweet with my family, but I’ll knock ya flat, buster!” You must be trouble after a few refreshing grape beverages when you’ve aquired the false confidence of ‘grape muscles.’

    You know I’m kidding with you. That’s one beautiful picture of one beautiful family.

    Comment by Chris W — June 29, 2006 #

  11. Beautiful picture and family! Your daughter’s smile lights up the page!!

    Comment by Marcguyver — June 30, 2006 #

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