mannyjake

[mannyjake]

And just like that, 4 years have come and gone. 3 kids + a dog adopted half way through have made me feel every emotion under the sun. Now it’s time to look towards the next chapter. 2015 —> 2019 Manny Jake 34 —> 38 Brady 7 —> 11 Liam 3 —> 7 Avery 1.5 —> 5 #MannyLife #NotMyKids #NotMyDog https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx1InsBlDs4/?igshid=h3exobqv9n8o

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And just like that, he’s 7. #mannylife #notmykids https://www.instagram.com/p/BxJNbt1B069/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mrzc1ffcpi8b

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Still putting the sleds to good use as walls for a fort. Bike helmets required. Yes, her sweatshirt is on backwards. #mannylife #notmykids #onemonthleft https://www.instagram.com/p/BwdAinBBNS9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t7xeklr6vz32

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This squad is ready for The Hobbit! #mannylife #notmykids (at Children's Theatre Company) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvIEnhXhMy8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1impsyyof96k

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SHE’S FIVE 🖐🏼! #mannylife #notmykids . . *full disclosure: she’s not actually Elsa. She’s Avery. https://www.instagram.com/p/BuoQB1JhniE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h2frcb7bqawv

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Avery and I had fun playing with the Norwegians at the Children’s Museum and showing Espen around. #notmykids #mannylife (at The Children's Museum of Eau Claire) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsN3f7kB8yV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2h6n1b8czafu

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I’m not positive, but they may have conjured a spirit in the art gallery. #mannylife #notmykids (at Pablo Center at the Confluence) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5gRUehcMN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oyplm1wv4av2

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When sister is at dance class, you take in local art and hang out at the record store. #mannylife #notmtkids (at Pablo Center at the Confluence) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqGL2u7hWcm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ds87snz618d4

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It is a cold out, but Avery and I braved it to take in some art at @pablocenter!! Shout out to @joellen.burke for including me in her piece honoring the Eau Claire creative scene ❤️!!! #mannylife #notmykids #eauclairearts (at Pablo Center at the Confluence) https://www.instagram.com/p/BozYkrYlRFw4JLDfN15RUhy5fxjoNMNvAa1P_M0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q5sgqled2sky

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Headed to 4K like NBD. #mannylife #notmykids https://www.instagram.com/p/BnrkM51lzBz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p9oqksecwagj

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Theatre camp + NOT falling into the lava! #mannylife #notmykids (at CVTG - Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild)

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Brady’s at theatre camp... ❤️ #mannylife #notmykids (at CVTG - Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild)

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‘Splorin... #mannylife #notmykids #exloring

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Avery and Liam are starting a band. This is their album cover. #mannylife #notmykids

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We LOVE public art!!! It is unanimous that all us think @mollyz.art and her squad did an awesome job! Liam was super impressed that they were able to stay within the lines. #mannylife #notmykids #notmymural #publicart #oxbowartistresidency (at EC Printing)

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Just watchin Ninja Turtles

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“Jake, can I sit on the porch and whittle?” “Ummm, sure?” #mannylife #notmykids