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6 Months Into 2016 – Work Hard. Play Hard.
As the days go by, we are very close to moving into July 2016. My wife and I were discussing that we have pretty much made it through another soccer season with both our kids in a traveling,...
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4th of July Back Yard Portraits
For the first time that I can remember, we are not running all over the place to soccer or other kid related event(s). Instead, we have been home for 3 straight days with good friends in town from...
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A Better Plan for You
I was listening to an interview recently and this person shared something that struck me. Before I move on here the comment is faith based but the end outcome, and what struck me, has meaning whether...
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A quick trip to London
I am still amazed that airplanes can get off the ground and it’s possible to get on a plane and wake up somewhere else. That somewhere else can be near or far. Recently, the combination of a formal...
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That’s a Wrap – Bring on 2017
And just like that, 2016 is almost over. What a blur. 2016 was an incredible year for me and my family. It was filled with the highest of highs and some pretty low points. Thankfully, the highs...
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Some time away with friends – Spring Break 2017
I know, it’s been silent here. Like most posts I have written in the past year, I start with I have been busy. This past month has been no different. We did, however, take a much needed break to Mexico...
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Living Life to the Fullest – May Image Dump
While I could write several different stories this month and I considered it based on the pictures below, I instead decided to just share what my month has looked like. Its been good. Real good. As I...
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Summer ’17 – Photo Dump
I know it’s been a ghost town here at Imaginegnat.com. Today, someone I share a common love of photography with asked me if I was still shooting and still planning to maintain my blog as he had checked...
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Gnational Lampoon Vacation
I know I have only had one post in almost two months. Yep, I stink at this. As I always write when I have these gaps, it isn’t, or wasn’t, intentional. I either have nothing meaningful to share &...
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New York City
Jen, the kids and I spent the week in New York City. What an experience. While the kids were there with Rosemount High School Marching Band to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Jen and I...
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End Of Year River Ramble – Year End Reflections
One last post for the year! It’s been a good one. Really good in fact. Lots of positive changes for me personally and professionally. Yesterday while out in the cold, winter wonderland I took some...
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And Just Like That….It’s Gone!
After writing “A Good Start and a Focused Month”, my creativity and vision just disappeared. Just like the bird in the opening picture, in an instant it disappeared. In all honesty, I pretty much set...
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Trying Something Different
I have been in my cave again. Mostly thinking and mostly chasing, or driving, my kids around. I am not complaining. I am blessed with an amazing family and two incredible kids. But they are 15 and...
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A celebration, a mini family reunion and some much needed time at the lake!
The Gnat family spent the weekend up in lake country, MN. Cabin Life. Swimming. Fires. Smores. Birthday Parties. Games. Family. Old Friends. Food. Pontoon Rides. Kayaking. Fishing. Cycling. You name...
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2018 Year in Review – A Year of Life Changes
As I prepare for a new year, I always take time to look back on my year. I like to look back and compare my images to the memories & thoughts I have in my head. This year I got pretty much what I...
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Ireland – The Postcard Series
I can’t believe it’s been two weeks since I’ve been back from Ireland. While the two weeks seem like an eternity, I can close my eyes and immediately go back. It was an incredible trip. Filled with...
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The Great Catch Up Post of 2019
It’s been a LOOOOOONNNNNGGGG time coming, but I am finally taking a moment to catch up on the gnat blog and fill you all in on what has been happening. As much as things change, some things stay the...
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A Gnat Family Holiday Break – Costa Rica!
It’s 2020! I made it another year here at the ImagineGnat blog. Committing for another year. Before I get to both a look back as well a look forward, I wanted to share some pics from our recent trip...
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Finding Words and Inspiration in this Strange Time
I have been silent here on the blog. My last post was from January, what now seems like years ago. Travel? Hanging out with friends? Walking a new city? Eating out? This past 5 or so weeks at...
View ArticleTaking my life back – Part 1
12 months into resigning and re designing my life. Let me share some words, learning and quotes that got me through it.
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