6/19/25

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 Thought of the day


Hey! 
Look at us in our fancy clothes. 
I took a break from blogging last week as we headed west for my nephew's wedding. 
It was a good time. 
About 20 of us stayed in a fancy California home for about a week and soaked up all that sunshine.
The kids were also pretty happy that there was a pool and the beach wasn't too far away.



California is not for me.
The traffic is bonkers, and there are lots of people.
I don't mind visiting, but I am glad to be back home with my yellow lab, basset hound and bidet. 
I think Deedles is my only blogging pal from California.
Is there anyone else? 
Why do you love California, Deedles?
Do you have a place you like to visit but wouldn't want to live there? 

Thanks for stopping by, and I will talk to you soon.

Meme dump









I will persevere.
I will keep moving forward.
I will be the stream. 

Comments

  1. Margaret6/19/2025

    Great looking family! I love California but not to drive in. It also gets way too hot for me in the summer, at least where my Older Daughter lived for 6 years. (Santa Monica/West Hollywood) Loved the food, the beaches and the palm trees. Like you, I wouldn't want to live there though. I love to visit many places but wouldn't want to live there because my friends and family don't. :) Matt, I think your children are going to be taller than you. Had you already figured that out?
    The printer, YES. And the copy machine at school too.

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    1. Mr. Shife6/19/2025

      Thanks, Margaret. Kyle is already taller than me and he lets me know about it all the time. It would be awesome if Hayden caught up to me but I am not sure yet if it is going to happen.

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    2. Mr. Shife6/19/2025

      I forgot to add that I had the higher ground in the photo for some reason. It also looks like I have a huge belly because of they way I was being positioned by Mrs. Shife. I was not happy when I first saw the photos.

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  2. Debby6/19/2025

    Good gravy, man! What happened to your little girl????!!! Hayden looks like a grown up. Kyle...I got over my shock at his growth spurt a couple years ago, but your girl... You have a beautiful family and that's not your belly...that's your chest all puffed with pride.

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  3. Kathy G6/19/2025

    I hope you got over your dislike of the photo. I think it's a keeper!

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  4. Kelly6/19/2025

    Great family photo, Mr. Shife! Y'all are a good looking bunch.
    Love the dog meme. I always wonder what they think the dog and I might be doing in there.

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  5. Debra She Who Seeks6/19/2025

    Sounds like a great time, but I feel the same way when I go to Toronto. I enjoy it for about 3 days and then all the traffic and people start to get on my nerves and I want to go home.

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  6. Bob6/19/2025

    Nice Shifes!

    I grew up in California and loved it, but it is very crowded and very expensive.
    I like Miami after living there, but would never live there again; too crowded and the worst possible freeways!
    Have a great weekend.

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