Semi-Wordless Wednesday: My Boys are Trying a New Sport

I posted this on Instagram yesterday:

"The Stenzel boys are trying something new next week..."

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A Ride to Remember a Friend

Friday was the 8 year anniversary of the passing of my college buddy Aaron. Our friend Jamey got the crew together for the annual memorial bike ride. We stopped at Alma for coffee and snapped a selfie with Spider-Man:

Alex, Tony, Spider-Man, Me, and Jamey.


Our bikes waiting outside.

I had to text my wife about our stop, because we had a nice date there about 4 years ago:

Caption from Nov 2018: "A fancy meal at Alma and then our first trip
to the orchestra last night. Always a good night when I’m with my cutie."

We rode a bit more and then headed for home. I ended up doing this loop on my mountain bike, which was just over 11 miles:

Miss you Aaron.

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Small Family Thanksgiving

My wife worked, so it was just us boys home for Thanksgiving. We tried spatchcocking a 12 lb turkey for the first time (and dry brining it overnight):

Ready for the oven.


About 90 mins later!


A tasty meal.


Mama and the boys made 2 pies the night before.


Charlie eating leftovers yesterday. :)

The turkey turned out great, so I think I'll be spatchcocking from now on! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Friday Funny 2167: Being an Adult

That's my favorite burner.

Lots more funnies found at SportsAndLaughs.tumblr.com. HAPPY WEEKEND!!

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Friday Funny 2166: Black Friday Memes

Lots more funny things on SportsAndLaughs.tumblr.com.

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