tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55386236913737079442024-03-14T01:49:51.408-05:00Ideas & images - Jeff Stone Photography BlogHello, my name is Jeff Stone and this is my first adventure in blogging. This will be a fun place to share with you what is happening with Jeffery Stone Photography, and with "The Minivan Man" business, Feel free to check back for updates on current photography projecte, sample images, current specials on vehicles, and whatever else I or my loving wife feel like posting here.Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-81951568888591516782020-12-04T21:39:00.001-06:002020-12-04T21:41:15.888-06:00My new 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOwkjR9T51nHBiDP0yJBIT-h213TRItqSXehZTMy0f995LodIij5xDYK2ECayHzpyKqb3I4Bt6zdPl9sbMynPFmOVvZwXHEwRpMD1HC6w321cAFwPObC_X8OqDZLRLEn7BcvJiC_AG9O4/s2048/IMG_3004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOwkjR9T51nHBiDP0yJBIT-h213TRItqSXehZTMy0f995LodIij5xDYK2ECayHzpyKqb3I4Bt6zdPl9sbMynPFmOVvZwXHEwRpMD1HC6w321cAFwPObC_X8OqDZLRLEn7BcvJiC_AG9O4/s320/IMG_3004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7cSnhtrXhWagu8-l7bk_SqzbRgFyfye7v-nlNX5D0FIrBswzKgIu0b5XK-hksnLVywYCDO3szxqSeexIcXU5-tOuPj7sHsTGY8brC0cWTmwpNxMUz31Iqyzj0VZep6Sc83dO4KRHqk8/s2048/IMG_3034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7cSnhtrXhWagu8-l7bk_SqzbRgFyfye7v-nlNX5D0FIrBswzKgIu0b5XK-hksnLVywYCDO3szxqSeexIcXU5-tOuPj7sHsTGY8brC0cWTmwpNxMUz31Iqyzj0VZep6Sc83dO4KRHqk8/s320/IMG_3034.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-WZJysZ28kog_EvB6HcI3YlhvmW2yHhae7fI9vSqov4chZ5RJ-9sgTRWh91X51Yfx2-CPHZ-nI9zZdfjO0BEwTtALjRZfQ9r3ejkOmLhZ_d03SF5Lx833EhaQ5EnokLxs4KJpgW00H8/s2048/IMG_3379+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-WZJysZ28kog_EvB6HcI3YlhvmW2yHhae7fI9vSqov4chZ5RJ-9sgTRWh91X51Yfx2-CPHZ-nI9zZdfjO0BEwTtALjRZfQ9r3ejkOmLhZ_d03SF5Lx833EhaQ5EnokLxs4KJpgW00H8/s320/IMG_3379+2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-85411938239429673142016-01-12T17:08:00.001-06:002016-01-12T17:08:03.073-06:00My new C30<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-32234917575784341322013-04-01T22:02:00.001-05:002013-04-01T22:02:32.283-05:00I'm not much of a baby photographer, but meet KeevaI took a few shots of my new niece tonight. Meet Baby Keeva Grace Sullivan. She was born Feb. 26th. She's so precious. Since the advent of Facebook, I've not been much of a blogger. Thanks for looking. I'll try to post more samples here as we move into the spring and summer photography season.<br />
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Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-2538652476521362472011-02-14T07:23:00.005-06:002011-02-14T07:37:47.615-06:00I'm an Uncle again. My sister Emily had a new baby Boy.Welcome to the world baby Lee! Last Saturday we went to the hospital to meet our new baby nephew/cousin. Mom and baby are doing great and were released this past week. Here's a few pics of our excursion...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxcZy7BRKq0zcv8F0zB6S1h7CdRcLtKPxg-WxWaognSkPpyjsqbScvlD1M1bkL8gNcF7rOXAQkIq78TLLRJce1V6lTxNHx864G7nMheIc5ziz5EgwwSGrlK4Y3CioT3OTCXqQZ9QKf2c/s1600/AY2G4832.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxcZy7BRKq0zcv8F0zB6S1h7CdRcLtKPxg-WxWaognSkPpyjsqbScvlD1M1bkL8gNcF7rOXAQkIq78TLLRJce1V6lTxNHx864G7nMheIc5ziz5EgwwSGrlK4Y3CioT3OTCXqQZ9QKf2c/s400/AY2G4832.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573537558094877506" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacL6mwEhL4xPeg93QXLDkrR0_KQsHI7ZtZad4Qx8T3jjwXQepvvMR7uOBLxZSd-3WVKrBfobcmZ2YM35yfIbtbtOuJ2G0IxWDmuOUqerTZB5JC5B3o5zvJez5N2StOPK_E5L3oQ4jClo/s1600/AY2G4793.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhFl4FxE_vtsYXkeu8Z3ZxkDmkvqYA0jJOkGDoE3eryXCqTGgwh55Za08ghnbY1kpXGAPaFovNkWDvstPTO9eslc60IZLwloUCUI_qui_Tr7TCyJ8w0jzhM0no8tnMh_7-9Ej3n1ZZvyU/s400/AY2G4826.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573536158765687842" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXkMGHoHbQHgqnMlFoXz0CmFp1uplsr6NI-LscLA1SfXz-M9xlYCVflO174VbsKadjJ2VkLjHYdJZHHattfwobzJSIBtJzfNw_nnz1tInbk2Fq8eBfTpEXOd-wfWlQC48r5_u8rwZR_8/s1600/AY2G4878.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXkMGHoHbQHgqnMlFoXz0CmFp1uplsr6NI-LscLA1SfXz-M9xlYCVflO174VbsKadjJ2VkLjHYdJZHHattfwobzJSIBtJzfNw_nnz1tInbk2Fq8eBfTpEXOd-wfWlQC48r5_u8rwZR_8/s400/AY2G4878.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573537577713546802" border="0" /></a>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-9393725481335774862011-02-13T21:54:00.002-06:002011-02-13T22:02:35.819-06:00Emily Justin and Tyler - Sneak Peek 2.13.11<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Emily and Justin Cauthen came by the home-studio in Chaska today for some pictures with Baby Tyler (4 months). I don't do a lot of "baby photography" but I think we were able to capture a few precious moments. Here are a few samples...</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lCn2m8dWlysde7dg1T6S1tLe7JZfCsvHwkiwJT9yyHAemHPwp36h_Z9lC1OOjnsHH6XeWhJG7bU0_Hk8ZEWRGEZaScr8Xbd94ILqPBFbhG7jsICJmfoEiJl8GsgyQERSJFOXBR_Xz4s/s1600/AY2G5061.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 434px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lCn2m8dWlysde7dg1T6S1tLe7JZfCsvHwkiwJT9yyHAemHPwp36h_Z9lC1OOjnsHH6XeWhJG7bU0_Hk8ZEWRGEZaScr8Xbd94ILqPBFbhG7jsICJmfoEiJl8GsgyQERSJFOXBR_Xz4s/s400/AY2G5061.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573389383737931362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpKPbTE8Oa30-5uYemrUA_LX965Slfz51db3ODef39XNEW4gVqMOBR-KZLAHuLzeWIXrAz36jTUR7Es1lLo1LO06rrFb2FjQqfu27LEf-KFwEzMfdtyJiAIWX02dqEROS2t1HqDqXhVE/s1600/AY2G5012.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 450px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpKPbTE8Oa30-5uYemrUA_LX965Slfz51db3ODef39XNEW4gVqMOBR-KZLAHuLzeWIXrAz36jTUR7Es1lLo1LO06rrFb2FjQqfu27LEf-KFwEzMfdtyJiAIWX02dqEROS2t1HqDqXhVE/s400/AY2G5012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573389377346140162" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUCdlBBo5Oc6eZgd5sik6Shn_ha_4kaMfNymut3RwkrpWRmTabDMAF5sfYQtwH8_0qWRDzi2tapZwtXy0hrhxVDxVdH9hpA0XJGDABfXuQHyo9ZbHhJnrW1VIw4u0mJwynzue72m57cLQ/s1600/AY2G5083.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUCdlBBo5Oc6eZgd5sik6Shn_ha_4kaMfNymut3RwkrpWRmTabDMAF5sfYQtwH8_0qWRDzi2tapZwtXy0hrhxVDxVdH9hpA0XJGDABfXuQHyo9ZbHhJnrW1VIw4u0mJwynzue72m57cLQ/s400/AY2G5083.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573389387771708594" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3zKvyKberaepodj6LVVeb3aBlXVvzsQveOMVOkosqeNTXmEJHSaX5JVBBML7B9YI0735V57whk6JRUBTzI3vXFtMp9cC7z7iFn7FugrSaWrlsgeKlwW93SeJUCdgxZdvL4asJzwr2EGU/s1600/AY2G4996+-+Version+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3zKvyKberaepodj6LVVeb3aBlXVvzsQveOMVOkosqeNTXmEJHSaX5JVBBML7B9YI0735V57whk6JRUBTzI3vXFtMp9cC7z7iFn7FugrSaWrlsgeKlwW93SeJUCdgxZdvL4asJzwr2EGU/s400/AY2G4996+-+Version+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573389369546288146" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVatCWizEaRjrfVvbTCEQcNKxqOVtLFtqlz7NB9C3R6zinQZzQALN-EbAcHue1WxWfea79uC9Vr33WpCh7uNHKMkkIaAUY-U9x_WaJJEzHU0G9-BdF-hPKgZQRsplu2hgYcI4zNfJ0fv8/s1600/AY2G5149+-+Version+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVatCWizEaRjrfVvbTCEQcNKxqOVtLFtqlz7NB9C3R6zinQZzQALN-EbAcHue1WxWfea79uC9Vr33WpCh7uNHKMkkIaAUY-U9x_WaJJEzHU0G9-BdF-hPKgZQRsplu2hgYcI4zNfJ0fv8/s400/AY2G5149+-+Version+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573390166231909074" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdfgZoj1fjB_mdiJHBY_93YTcewxlLLZNWM9eu0W8l-3NqZvcGKFa2XHixP-V9YH3iNdViczIVTLzdyftjDwfkPzpjLN_8XOColm2C3ckeW9X39I8ZweH9pvL9UqZDW2Oou9oPfcYg0U/s1600/AY2G5120.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdfgZoj1fjB_mdiJHBY_93YTcewxlLLZNWM9eu0W8l-3NqZvcGKFa2XHixP-V9YH3iNdViczIVTLzdyftjDwfkPzpjLN_8XOColm2C3ckeW9X39I8ZweH9pvL9UqZDW2Oou9oPfcYg0U/s400/AY2G5120.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573389403636975650" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGC5-amjGTzc_vFMP90ssClaG7C40x5DtImlHw1tZNZVFyuIzCtIgrlYrzf8yoTLxRco6sENu2CZjfQDxT4GQQ8bFapYew_0InDTscfa03B-pYQ08qbp_S6RE-0b-dlQFJo_omcy8MhM/s1600/AY2G5165.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeGC5-amjGTzc_vFMP90ssClaG7C40x5DtImlHw1tZNZVFyuIzCtIgrlYrzf8yoTLxRco6sENu2CZjfQDxT4GQQ8bFapYew_0InDTscfa03B-pYQ08qbp_S6RE-0b-dlQFJo_omcy8MhM/s400/AY2G5165.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573390168896776194" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Oh... and Justin is a big Packers fan. Congratulations Justin!</span><br /></div>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-77944690633482271862011-01-31T22:00:00.004-06:002011-01-31T22:13:42.008-06:00Youngstedt's / Maynard's ALS Event 1.28.10Youngstedt's Companies teamed up with Maynard's on Lake Minnetonka 1.28.11 during the annual pond hockey tournament for an event to benefit the ALS Association. The Tim Mahoney band performed and over $20,000 was raised. Here are a few images from the event.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIk4a6a4A-Lys0HBMeWBU8kfCroC0njGnU26krwJlxOg6oZmBYFxFBADoiKR0YxGlPFLhMH_Bt6RRLZpyaN9bc5q81rfKRd0YcZ52wvXCsqs0qTr5Gec1_HIuovQbhyU2RdeQujskurk/s1600/AY2G4438.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlIk4a6a4A-Lys0HBMeWBU8kfCroC0njGnU26krwJlxOg6oZmBYFxFBADoiKR0YxGlPFLhMH_Bt6RRLZpyaN9bc5q81rfKRd0YcZ52wvXCsqs0qTr5Gec1_HIuovQbhyU2RdeQujskurk/s400/AY2G4438.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568568020641301426" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGsIUpcANyOOPUCJY59JgDWwlj-wLJ2NLPZNyYbNWlZ2fiQbvjcXqcsSPOBo2vQJXalpMq8eBd3TW-uEBDkKFTOYJxKb1T7quqXSjEsq_NMo-0_TRifb-6jbEHikWPfq6gqmiuwwt6vNg/s1600/AY2G4574.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4vuw_mdgrvmavrvt8TuN6E6FV47M-An5mPgc_Nhkrz0q5puu5bFfbVc9ZmEMh5KkfIoN1NXU2cno12-oWWE8_E7dUlYXjqbEuVH0AGCMMuY_LcjDXM25DUU_JQ3s_yzfIY3ZLeONhfU/s400/AY2G4557.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568568054167040130" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbeZ9cxVh6XCLs5gS1Ouj-yFagbDmOsNxdyml7G0BbFcyD5SN4ED34H3PusxgTZd542TDAPP548xSjXLmeaen_xLvhttr05GRNBFq6RZ0jFt4cZB57o1f2W0L9y0I5P6VdLmgTD-cDbA/s1600/AY2G4712.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbeZ9cxVh6XCLs5gS1Ouj-yFagbDmOsNxdyml7G0BbFcyD5SN4ED34H3PusxgTZd542TDAPP548xSjXLmeaen_xLvhttr05GRNBFq6RZ0jFt4cZB57o1f2W0L9y0I5P6VdLmgTD-cDbA/s400/AY2G4712.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568569211637898514" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafqnNaZW44c0t07uNS8BjYYrFJe0sctQ82eAH3z2Gm9Dpgf6AoRBuDYgOvJGibtrLx5bD5TWkfQNWTJrSO-GiSnhZplm0TwurtEzQWd0PSDe7De4-RFgL42txqvqgL6nJ6wh9uNjvdTU/s1600/AY2G4605.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiafqnNaZW44c0t07uNS8BjYYrFJe0sctQ82eAH3z2Gm9Dpgf6AoRBuDYgOvJGibtrLx5bD5TWkfQNWTJrSO-GiSnhZplm0TwurtEzQWd0PSDe7De4-RFgL42txqvqgL6nJ6wh9uNjvdTU/s400/AY2G4605.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568569203664413122" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxbNnI3JOlSsARc0EtYt_PkszF7U3yDE553xBT4SOtUkdyaA7x_ASFGVCT3VtjZZEVg7mE_H3v-gryXnp-qXL3UzlEpL3q7cB9P-L0VgV2P5uaFEIXTogX_U-AtHoiw3O-X_dFmx_xbQ/s1600/AY2G4578.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihxbNnI3JOlSsARc0EtYt_PkszF7U3yDE553xBT4SOtUkdyaA7x_ASFGVCT3VtjZZEVg7mE_H3v-gryXnp-qXL3UzlEpL3q7cB9P-L0VgV2P5uaFEIXTogX_U-AtHoiw3O-X_dFmx_xbQ/s400/AY2G4578.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568569197047453010" border="0" /></a>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-20430643771847770062011-01-31T21:34:00.004-06:002011-01-31T21:42:36.311-06:00Recent Executive Shoot.<span style="font-family: arial;">I was recently asked to takes some executive photos at a financial office. They asked me to bring a Grey backdrop and had planned to use the photos on their website, and in their brochures. I DID bring the grey backdrop, but we decided to get some shots in their office environment as well. Can you guess which backdrop they chose?</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWcENCJn_jkk1_HqDACfFmgTUjnpvO9EJ14c-EAgbzZjrj91qo8ox5otj8h-EcMwyxagNfLMGydSNzsHY217Fj0_993GR4vLeVSz3h30koqImET9bquLp4QWWdsBj-dQdoK5OeB_fqhE/s1600/AY2G4383+-+Version+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWcENCJn_jkk1_HqDACfFmgTUjnpvO9EJ14c-EAgbzZjrj91qo8ox5otj8h-EcMwyxagNfLMGydSNzsHY217Fj0_993GR4vLeVSz3h30koqImET9bquLp4QWWdsBj-dQdoK5OeB_fqhE/s400/AY2G4383+-+Version+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568560452089430626" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuishQa__E9A9zpNabn_yDMMgCgnI1blQZGkQdpG0IH4xT3SG1QJVUY8tMMTYha6yUgI8Xh-xW0S9sKvLCiJ5BHQjCJzEB1fyospO-mwdvS5aG52DChfB0ayFIJmkuQNMyLefJxjH7U4/s1600/AY2G4291.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuishQa__E9A9zpNabn_yDMMgCgnI1blQZGkQdpG0IH4xT3SG1QJVUY8tMMTYha6yUgI8Xh-xW0S9sKvLCiJ5BHQjCJzEB1fyospO-mwdvS5aG52DChfB0ayFIJmkuQNMyLefJxjH7U4/s400/AY2G4291.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568560448305432930" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxeIa1U5EYxHG8FPaXRlSZs1Z1jbdXu-Wg5Jec4Qf3H4_0QNgo5m2ywUEuuOyk_KZvQTJfYwLE3GWtb9FW3ZHu5Ju9Bsk5HPwXZn-rh9wZsMK5hI1VWBh9n0dxk-sW-gvGPfVOrobg6FE/s1600/AY2G4250.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxeIa1U5EYxHG8FPaXRlSZs1Z1jbdXu-Wg5Jec4Qf3H4_0QNgo5m2ywUEuuOyk_KZvQTJfYwLE3GWtb9FW3ZHu5Ju9Bsk5HPwXZn-rh9wZsMK5hI1VWBh9n0dxk-sW-gvGPfVOrobg6FE/s400/AY2G4250.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568560442047291218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXyR3xI7_fI6EkA-XZoQbgy2ziXRQTr8LtOVGIrrCfAMu36Bdrzj1N3JyAHUkzVbSIbtpallvp3Htgy6T2CFFsI2XloLPYZx1eZ_YqzZde-mLu0VXiCpf4PAhYhsbmF6cHcm1kbsa75U/s1600/AY2G4178.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvXyR3xI7_fI6EkA-XZoQbgy2ziXRQTr8LtOVGIrrCfAMu36Bdrzj1N3JyAHUkzVbSIbtpallvp3Htgy6T2CFFsI2XloLPYZx1eZ_YqzZde-mLu0VXiCpf4PAhYhsbmF6cHcm1kbsa75U/s400/AY2G4178.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568560436057621458" border="0" /></a>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-86570484057879072822011-01-31T10:26:00.003-06:002011-01-31T10:27:04.563-06:00I'm Published. Here's a link to a recent article I shot for American Profile Magazine!<a href="http://www.americanprofile.com/article/44285.html">http://www.americanprofile.com/article/44285.html</a>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-14823893797631420872010-11-01T07:51:00.008-05:002011-02-10T07:37:25.401-06:002000 Jeep Wrangler 6 Cyl 5 spd - SOLDHello. I'm selling my brother's Jeep! Do you know anyone who needs some fun transportation this winter?<br />2000 Jeep Wrangler Sport<br />4.0L 6 Cyl Motor (one of the most reliable motors Chrysler ever built)<br />Custom Rims<br />Newer tires<br />118K mi.<br />Recent transfer case and maintenance kept up to date.<br />Runs great<br />Soft top in good condition<br />New seat covers<br />Newer stereo with aux jack for iPod<br />Minor scuffs, and dings that you'd expect from a 10 year old vehicle<br />- SOLD<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNs7W11OZPPGgQlkWyHxlGGhOmHsRG_0tOmQ_wfT7L8u2_nbfastbUDpHWpSXnIDkU46BIVEIuK3XT_VfqEr_vbM0wuTFrlkPMrPNIHCaPUig-kQdwJIgOx63jIgKDeG6nDek4X8G1Sc/s1600/IMG_9118.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNs7W11OZPPGgQlkWyHxlGGhOmHsRG_0tOmQ_wfT7L8u2_nbfastbUDpHWpSXnIDkU46BIVEIuK3XT_VfqEr_vbM0wuTFrlkPMrPNIHCaPUig-kQdwJIgOx63jIgKDeG6nDek4X8G1Sc/s320/IMG_9118.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534564071677574994" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTxERbWiaN5VvbXmmjfbqJbpt1HyXnMgTwUNdLOYOLq7-2AnshL4R2ihoFV045tv-wIuzpA7nFzRSP2Vij06phsSqMXhZf2cDw1hL5KWJqsmqLhD-gAHoMt_6Ib0IdzkXOQpUNzLj2Yg/s1600/IMG_9139.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pyGYl53PJh13kpRMkP_MpqaBKJIo2BUM5LxgQWQUi6TGXXwhzj80A7RVugw8SGa1zk50SO7BnKXHN9Xh8-_6cMrMTzXIaBLGdPARFncpSL4KyitGfe3ua0a6FqaSj4PGkM-e-klifXw/s320/IMG_9121.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534564087890777650" border="0" /></a>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-73161855075539613462010-09-27T07:07:00.002-05:002010-09-27T07:07:37.473-05:00Have you heard of Thumbtack?I'm trying thumbtack.com - a local business marketing service on line.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thumbtack.com/Wedding-portrait-commercial-photography-services-Chaska-MN/service/84631">Wedding, portrait, commercial photography services</a><br /><br />Check out my profile...Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-8758008567269876062010-07-21T21:03:00.005-05:002010-07-21T22:02:03.636-05:001976 Yamaha XS500 Cafe' Motorcycle Project - Post 2<span style="font-family:georgia;">Work continues on the 76 XS500 project. I've taken the rear fender, lights and seat off. The seat pan is rotten so I'll be looking for a different one, or will possibly do some welding on this one to make it work. I also got my aftermarket pipes installed.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMcab5pgc4DjnwTXmF1nqGc-q0iMTmsAygJCM8BUuKo4zPfJlgnuOcbVMxvXYFZu_upJ3AJ9Cz5CZILVcn-si9TJqk1XRLtjaNYeZpc2d-2v9TMfUcx1HZ1jU_YUC6tLRLoqj_bPmE4U/s1600/IMG_0795.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvMcab5pgc4DjnwTXmF1nqGc-q0iMTmsAygJCM8BUuKo4zPfJlgnuOcbVMxvXYFZu_upJ3AJ9Cz5CZILVcn-si9TJqk1XRLtjaNYeZpc2d-2v9TMfUcx1HZ1jU_YUC6tLRLoqj_bPmE4U/s320/IMG_0795.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496546097193087474" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTo9NxKBhgaEFXsrq55VBrlb9LIDZaxPz7Cfdjb54P6Mw2ycXw9l56B_437ictd3QW1OYFO5aoTMlX33v2B7qkkh-VsDGgZVW8MVbqtK6Iw3DmrF1Q0XKK_bgHP58BRG9PVr0wdkqJxU/s1600/IMG_0796.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTo9NxKBhgaEFXsrq55VBrlb9LIDZaxPz7Cfdjb54P6Mw2ycXw9l56B_437ictd3QW1OYFO5aoTMlX33v2B7qkkh-VsDGgZVW8MVbqtK6Iw3DmrF1Q0XKK_bgHP58BRG9PVr0wdkqJxU/s320/IMG_0796.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496546099351275682" border="0" /></a>Here's one of the new pipes. It's much shorter than the old one.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrw1OenADnRN9Nj-pMJKwMRIHUNdxZHV7vWLT7xNeiVHIBifiRnSCYhJ8dV9q1PF3EJHrK2Gdfm_TWYRi689YBeHVZyadtLbauqTIHgxh0E1NvM0ugCCYLa0y1xR9u2Gt9Ge5iku_JD1E/s1600/IMG_0797.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrw1OenADnRN9Nj-pMJKwMRIHUNdxZHV7vWLT7xNeiVHIBifiRnSCYhJ8dV9q1PF3EJHrK2Gdfm_TWYRi689YBeHVZyadtLbauqTIHgxh0E1NvM0ugCCYLa0y1xR9u2Gt9Ge5iku_JD1E/s320/IMG_0797.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496546110907336610" border="0" /></a>I had a bit of trouble gettting them to fit the stock headers. I had to make a custom step ring from a piece of exhaust pipe from O'riley auto parts.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vNai8IkUS-2TFTHblRnYa2ZhQ2NSzJnsJkBTe8zyhVG2gwq6TpYrGH1_TVq7KazfTAUOrFUjc8HbKj95QOi3cSicLwlInsG9NvyrjCEr_q64MbUbtYTzYLEyG8wNkJQ3_eFCDX6Pcr4/s1600/IMG_0798.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4vNai8IkUS-2TFTHblRnYa2ZhQ2NSzJnsJkBTe8zyhVG2gwq6TpYrGH1_TVq7KazfTAUOrFUjc8HbKj95QOi3cSicLwlInsG9NvyrjCEr_q64MbUbtYTzYLEyG8wNkJQ3_eFCDX6Pcr4/s320/IMG_0798.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496547036327751362" border="0" /></a>The stock "step ring" was too snug for the header pipe. I cut the new exhaust pipe into two 1.5-2" sections. Then I cut them down the center.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5t3isZQNcoYb-piibTho8Txg7_dP14brQTTU1W2A7l1ReYbYwX4_qcUSiRATfSZTFSH-lzmQs8Fs8tENgkcwwqtkgTiLzIRqdk1L8PRXazK0aFG3v-b9HohwofQxEAi5joUaT1qMU04/s1600/IMG_0799.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5t3isZQNcoYb-piibTho8Txg7_dP14brQTTU1W2A7l1ReYbYwX4_qcUSiRATfSZTFSH-lzmQs8Fs8tENgkcwwqtkgTiLzIRqdk1L8PRXazK0aFG3v-b9HohwofQxEAi5joUaT1qMU04/s320/IMG_0799.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496547047096967298" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYl60viQShNXtEWFhHPcnUV5QoukIsY_Dn4ex2X-CL1a53PpKyqVZjarpjE0Ar3fSaINhyphenhyphen8WmLdNrR7gfTHhFHOXn3ycJemsPNH-b3NkzgjZtbs75ZBYqR6MFaEaFwI0Mc3K9SqRjiX4/s1600/IMG_0800.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLYl60viQShNXtEWFhHPcnUV5QoukIsY_Dn4ex2X-CL1a53PpKyqVZjarpjE0Ar3fSaINhyphenhyphen8WmLdNrR7gfTHhFHOXn3ycJemsPNH-b3NkzgjZtbs75ZBYqR6MFaEaFwI0Mc3K9SqRjiX4/s320/IMG_0800.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496547058102956626" border="0" /></a>I expanded the new "step ring" so I could take a little off the center so it would grab the header pipe tightly once I tightened the new muffler.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYS7E-uEQJ_gIGbs4N42dM1KWLSb33NCV1-EHb7LvgWy-Sgly9MgoqaICpOVP8gYes_9KF7-Mx1zQRyLuM8SJx9xE-n77On0aV5aydLnyuH4zXiLfN8iggc7FAkfRYyHx_MInjGlWZIPc/s1600/IMG_0801.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYS7E-uEQJ_gIGbs4N42dM1KWLSb33NCV1-EHb7LvgWy-Sgly9MgoqaICpOVP8gYes_9KF7-Mx1zQRyLuM8SJx9xE-n77On0aV5aydLnyuH4zXiLfN8iggc7FAkfRYyHx_MInjGlWZIPc/s320/IMG_0801.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496547067041460098" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0SeVCkrxD2QUa0YV-oTlFbQ1zwJq5W3o-LO2Oid5W9MEk-weUyneqoR1HOwfj9WsR9w4BKlFnfbjMVgjqumhUsd2fTifX_GC79HrOnzNWmXRS33S7aghXRALf43eHxovc6_aFCK63-Us/s1600/IMG_0803.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0SeVCkrxD2QUa0YV-oTlFbQ1zwJq5W3o-LO2Oid5W9MEk-weUyneqoR1HOwfj9WsR9w4BKlFnfbjMVgjqumhUsd2fTifX_GC79HrOnzNWmXRS33S7aghXRALf43eHxovc6_aFCK63-Us/s320/IMG_0803.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496547071425986434" border="0" /></a>I tried placing the new muffler and I still needed a LITTLE more width to grab around the new step ring. A colleague at work suggested I cut up a pop can and add it to my step ring. So...<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzthCru4kLCH0OBLznBU0ZDHBiOtHxhNkR0nRooqykzZPRd17XTU3EIaxqWmnBemVqrLO2mdN9qMRaDvq9-7dN3XM0T0LP1r7sMm9Pk56mRitoEal4vtXTMImIizQZyf2XgyS2Ct1lZlM/s1600/IMG_0804.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzthCru4kLCH0OBLznBU0ZDHBiOtHxhNkR0nRooqykzZPRd17XTU3EIaxqWmnBemVqrLO2mdN9qMRaDvq9-7dN3XM0T0LP1r7sMm9Pk56mRitoEal4vtXTMImIizQZyf2XgyS2Ct1lZlM/s320/IMG_0804.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496548093329058690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19eFU-cBlAku0FBsRi-AtbLqCWQk_oDw9nCMFgxCQp6e_h1FadrUU82koCt7_wW2-_erRAFAfRFQs-Ra6qBO6D7HdadCCZfPy6jkWxW_pIra51gEIDIbtGUDJDQ6cL6zRiK3L9iRGXyM/s1600/IMG_0805.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg19eFU-cBlAku0FBsRi-AtbLqCWQk_oDw9nCMFgxCQp6e_h1FadrUU82koCt7_wW2-_erRAFAfRFQs-Ra6qBO6D7HdadCCZfPy6jkWxW_pIra51gEIDIbtGUDJDQ6cL6zRiK3L9iRGXyM/s320/IMG_0805.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496548095790722258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfAlOT3d3CUsrR9F-XdTdh7MjYNjz_hfLjP5y7FTcENb6flfPUSERiR6DX8tcH6-vT0aYEkwbUkiJflZRkrpSMqYoMINvd3B2lcW_swY3xcf4HvZQ9ft1WlSSPIIMLg8tXKUsffafsds/s1600/IMG_0806.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzfAlOT3d3CUsrR9F-XdTdh7MjYNjz_hfLjP5y7FTcENb6flfPUSERiR6DX8tcH6-vT0aYEkwbUkiJflZRkrpSMqYoMINvd3B2lcW_swY3xcf4HvZQ9ft1WlSSPIIMLg8tXKUsffafsds/s320/IMG_0806.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496548104689113970" border="0" /></a>Now I've got to figure out why she's only running on 1 cylinder..... oh - and here's my new tires. I want to make sure everything's running right before removing the wheels, painting them and installing the tires. Check back soon for more updates.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykyddAGjoFY_v1nHxbeTXREHvRf7CSrEYJ8K1ZKF_NiwOAo8bpnr6WQ0_EHq1ArCtOcMmGQlReLaHhwSneDv08BglGDPXL687zctX16dVBLa2HPW3cizHFPAuNOgXSV4FwMplQTeZZ40/s1600/IMG_0807.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykyddAGjoFY_v1nHxbeTXREHvRf7CSrEYJ8K1ZKF_NiwOAo8bpnr6WQ0_EHq1ArCtOcMmGQlReLaHhwSneDv08BglGDPXL687zctX16dVBLa2HPW3cizHFPAuNOgXSV4FwMplQTeZZ40/s320/IMG_0807.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496548108975890818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-79431270176938475652010-07-09T09:50:00.007-05:002010-07-09T10:21:33.154-05:001976 Yamaha XS500 Cafe' Motorcycle Project<span style="font-family:georgia;">I purchased a 1976 Yamaha XS500 in May, 2010 from a guy who was getting deployed. The bike ran last year, but had stopped running and was kind of a work in progress. All the "skins" were painted Flat black, the bike was not running, and the frame and other components were in dire need of cleaning and touch-up paint. The previous owner had purchased a second engine and a number of extra parts. The bike was complete but pretty "tired". The battery held a charge and the fluids all looked good, but it wouldn't turn over.</span><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIYjs7tDUjsopBoN4eNwIjTLJwmqorrhuyJMyQNSUUahN9FA3dMKt2DJ48zHYjmIkQ4y-D_JM0ZaXIeoLzGTbzEtRqVufYkfec7owllVyIXpBn9FgDbcFrm9SAsN1fTcQtX4pC6SkcQo/s1600/IMAG0028.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIYjs7tDUjsopBoN4eNwIjTLJwmqorrhuyJMyQNSUUahN9FA3dMKt2DJ48zHYjmIkQ4y-D_JM0ZaXIeoLzGTbzEtRqVufYkfec7owllVyIXpBn9FgDbcFrm9SAsN1fTcQtX4pC6SkcQo/s320/IMAG0028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491919871796829554" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: georgia;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqg7CWYcWDIALF2h0l2GfFrL191_NistEDqL1mC38JR4Zd-iW5-ZYRyWgHZr6YTB7FLrrUMQMQHpNevw-fr6nvruV4iyv9CIPfNU5Lo72zUt2YjFlTOJDZ3wfHHiDzxbUME1qDfIB4HqU/s1600/IMAG0029.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqg7CWYcWDIALF2h0l2GfFrL191_NistEDqL1mC38JR4Zd-iW5-ZYRyWgHZr6YTB7FLrrUMQMQHpNevw-fr6nvruV4iyv9CIPfNU5Lo72zUt2YjFlTOJDZ3wfHHiDzxbUME1qDfIB4HqU/s320/IMAG0029.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491920798271928114" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">Of course, I was too excited when I got the bike and forgot to take a picture before I started tearing it down. My plan is to keep this entire project UNDER $1000 (I'll post a total tally when the bike is all done). I don't plan on completely taking everything off the bike, just enough to see what I have and to thoroughly, clean it and touch it up. After getting it running of course. I plan on having the tank, rear finder, battery covers and the centers of the wheels painted at Chanhassen Maaco, ordering new tires, exhaust pipes, K&N Style Air filters, new clutch and brake levers, a different rear tail lamp and turn signal kit, re-upholstering the seat, changing out the gauge covers, and painting the frame and other "tired" parts on the bike.</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br />After taking off the tank, battery covers, front fender, seat, etc. I started cleaning a few pieces to see what I had. </span> <div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Here's a BEFORE picture of the front wheel:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBIi372Uah2F0bx8_3S_EOWSqqWLxKWQuDaKC2zLb8UoMb2B3CcVcaIXK423oRegbOZhMI19B-4LMEbabafcYJRxE4DM1xQhC0OeOPBXStA8hT774oKv7TnDsdYXCe9D3m10X8i9MFfg/s1600/IMAG0026.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBIi372Uah2F0bx8_3S_EOWSqqWLxKWQuDaKC2zLb8UoMb2B3CcVcaIXK423oRegbOZhMI19B-4LMEbabafcYJRxE4DM1xQhC0OeOPBXStA8hT774oKv7TnDsdYXCe9D3m10X8i9MFfg/s320/IMAG0026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491921482880794802" border="0" /></a>And here's after about 2 hours of sanding and polishing:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXvJiaSN8y6F_5spJICF_vvl3BQpSKtviBeAP_KfafNmJunXOzrNyHsngfSa07q7a3TKp6l6Rm-Bvln4wjjPydOyuRSEczLhi88B4UUlGqFe-3W3lzIGD0P72-2xrsg4slue0y0JM38jk/s1600/IMAG0027.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXvJiaSN8y6F_5spJICF_vvl3BQpSKtviBeAP_KfafNmJunXOzrNyHsngfSa07q7a3TKp6l6Rm-Bvln4wjjPydOyuRSEczLhi88B4UUlGqFe-3W3lzIGD0P72-2xrsg4slue0y0JM38jk/s320/IMAG0027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491921782881626962" border="0" /></a></div><span style="font-family:georgia;">Next, I took apart the switches on the handle bars to try and diagnose why the starter motor would not engage. What we found is that the starter button had come apart inside and the little lead ball that made contact with the ground to start the bike had come loose. We took the switch apart, cleaned all the contacts, and re-sottere'd everything. I painted the switch covers in flat black and put it all back together... and Bam - starter motor worked! What a relief. Then I ran out, got some carb cleaner and filled the tank with a little fresh gas. The previous owner had rebuilt the fuel petcocks and they seemed to work perfectly. I charged the battery fully and then gave it a whirl. She fired up pretty quick actually, I had to adjust the idle a bit (I imagine I'll have a few more adjustments after the air filters are back on the bike).<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: center; font-family: georgia;">Here's a video of her running for the first time:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyRDWOfUPIHsvK3VgQyrjOr5S7C6p5eC7Msx8LXi0bm9Jxott5y_FV5q_iI1bdy1gYx7NP7gNMjE3FFdclLqQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Now that I got her running, my plan is to start going through it, cleaning, painting, and reconditioning from the front, back. I took apart the dash, painted the headlight bucket, and installed the chrome gauge covers (got them as extra parts from the previous owner)</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here's some pictures of the cleaned up gauge cluster:<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6kdxmIktWxH1KqC-LV_d1L8i8PNGJDGetSSRvGsflefePks4-6eh16L_5izjdV4CgAzqTWeXckbn6lZaIQsKZ6YnHN8wdpN6H8_3mjEOkYe9B2NDYS21HaGAXytPnQGcQmOfavTZbYk/s1600/RT4C8121.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH6kdxmIktWxH1KqC-LV_d1L8i8PNGJDGetSSRvGsflefePks4-6eh16L_5izjdV4CgAzqTWeXckbn6lZaIQsKZ6YnHN8wdpN6H8_3mjEOkYe9B2NDYS21HaGAXytPnQGcQmOfavTZbYk/s320/RT4C8121.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491925402047870098" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKy6qIf3pEGm-Fu18-g1LZWU9G2oqpCKP1Yf4uaGaypHWGroBfsOZH8RwjbDXOlz6pt80vT9pupH3bVHVv1HM8wicSMwe9Ny8t1o3g2Ic-aKOAs1AMIHrBnnNfJH-BBNspmA48_sY23k/s1600/RT4C8120.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKy6qIf3pEGm-Fu18-g1LZWU9G2oqpCKP1Yf4uaGaypHWGroBfsOZH8RwjbDXOlz6pt80vT9pupH3bVHVv1HM8wicSMwe9Ny8t1o3g2Ic-aKOAs1AMIHrBnnNfJH-BBNspmA48_sY23k/s320/RT4C8120.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491925393837305698" border="0" /></a>I was a bit anxious to see what was under the awful-looking large plastic cover supporting the rear tail lamp and license plate bracket, so I took it off to see what was underneath. I think I'll leave the cover off and do something with this solid metal fender in back....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjikvMvb-xDWSo2ZsUzY2pkPy7UjXKg9aJd3-NtgvfjOpaMkXpatqfuMPM2W9JopALVoN6s1ZJvxq7De6ArJV_JZhVWPpTxdRkyMS49A8hcqV1p9gfo1vqZEqhvZAlhVsgwImFqO5AgeYg/s1600/RT4C8119.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjikvMvb-xDWSo2ZsUzY2pkPy7UjXKg9aJd3-NtgvfjOpaMkXpatqfuMPM2W9JopALVoN6s1ZJvxq7De6ArJV_JZhVWPpTxdRkyMS49A8hcqV1p9gfo1vqZEqhvZAlhVsgwImFqO5AgeYg/s320/RT4C8119.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491926772804623426" border="0" /></a>Please check back - more to come as I continue to "frame-on" restore this bike.<br /><br /><br /></div></div>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-66663966281786077562010-01-14T10:40:00.008-06:002010-01-14T11:26:42.067-06:00Thanking God for protecting my family in a very serious accident!Thanks to God for protecting my family and thank you Dodge for building SAFE cars! My wife was pulling out onto Engler Blvd in Chaska at around 4pm 1-13-09. She had our three kids and the neighbor girl with her. A large bus blocked her view of the vehicle behind it... a full sized Chevy Pickup Truck! Best guess, is that the truck was up to 40-45 miles per hour. Look at these pictures and see how the energy of the crash was transferred throughout the car. The passenger door on the opposite side of the hit won't even close, and the tire on the rear - opposite the crash blew off the rim! Bottom line... vehicles can be replaced and this one did it's job. Alicia and the kids are sore, but not hurt an thanks to Allstate Insurance for keeping us in good hands! We are thanking God for his protection and sovereign plan. Treasure each day for this minute is all you are guaranteed!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJ3W8MgUQ6XAOpGGYV7hsxoneLSxM2zhTePZKdIvbWlcjtoISJ6xA80-A6PAtwVr-pesmdaVTNImVQcR1PVDC-AskqXZYgXpX43HUnURbDE6tj7XC5U6lZ6jDK4uKVOhCq5AvtktAtek/s1600-h/IMG_8518.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJ3W8MgUQ6XAOpGGYV7hsxoneLSxM2zhTePZKdIvbWlcjtoISJ6xA80-A6PAtwVr-pesmdaVTNImVQcR1PVDC-AskqXZYgXpX43HUnURbDE6tj7XC5U6lZ6jDK4uKVOhCq5AvtktAtek/s320/IMG_8518.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426639715504304562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghW2rybArLtz0d2oY75cvs-l1RWiFJXlLXaiuTOQZFTWnMbtblqq1aVwoW4i18LOrj-8fqwNii53OhAj0HPOa_2En29p1oJW_KA5O3sfMaAvdWTYLC8EgkAK0_mxjdgIU8HwS6NAtDA6M/s1600-h/IMG_8523.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBHWusAnmE0eEbwZg-miHOZL8ZWSr39YYqjNP23D1HDpd-QG2wURJPFSAZJySb4SVsKzv9oNsJdXiIUg45qUZZEwim7COWLYqTJ5vSgQwh0r7XHOuuiywuyOfqC54ApQI1RmJU_pWn_4Y/s320/IMG_8526.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426648072479202338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzIP3b_GeU1e5n_mfJxw1TQ0WU_IzcZAxv7NXjd_gZ_BlnYLz9q9kCNvBV0FvXEuCYajoxmmovDddlHeXmDgLCRLVz82bYAj5r47PvLvqkZxVVJHrSHYMKHJFhg7_yE4siA1He20fShwg/s1600-h/IMG_8525.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzIP3b_GeU1e5n_mfJxw1TQ0WU_IzcZAxv7NXjd_gZ_BlnYLz9q9kCNvBV0FvXEuCYajoxmmovDddlHeXmDgLCRLVz82bYAj5r47PvLvqkZxVVJHrSHYMKHJFhg7_yE4siA1He20fShwg/s320/IMG_8525.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426648068813365522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kM4l4hKTj2vSb0_rAxJBVAfHAmswNUviXaQGPPY9WSGVroUerYxzeSFFCeVUgfCuqwDX0qmdnoi41cvzJvRptpkBAsrLrvCzRlCWawdSCNhjPEkEvnAbWbawfVfMTu5aiy96Y5XUcb0/s1600-h/IMG_8524.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kM4l4hKTj2vSb0_rAxJBVAfHAmswNUviXaQGPPY9WSGVroUerYxzeSFFCeVUgfCuqwDX0qmdnoi41cvzJvRptpkBAsrLrvCzRlCWawdSCNhjPEkEvnAbWbawfVfMTu5aiy96Y5XUcb0/s320/IMG_8524.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426648063099796530" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-10896723039691300422009-12-12T14:16:00.007-06:002009-12-24T22:42:59.641-06:00Merry Christmas 2009!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Merry Christmas 2009 from the Stone Family!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzOsOfu1oVafF-T6X-vlr4Y_SkFLbbynQSSs0OIzzTLuxIrEbkMG2ugwPrRzoDBWOohJyhPMHIibxUsu5-uYw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">It is hard to believe that it was four years ago when our Christmas card featured all of the “new” things in our lives (home, baby Amelia, Jeff’s business). While this year did not bring as many “new” (and voluntary) things, there certainly were several “changes”…</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br />JEFF: This month Jeff is celebrating his first year with Youngstedts. After making the very difficult decision to close the doors of Sold4U Motors last fall, God graciously provided this position through Jeff’s network in the auto industry. As a commercial account manager, Jeff spends his days drumming up business for their Goodyear and Maaco stores. He even got to ride in the Goodyear Blimp in August with a few of the Goodyear Store managers! God has also used Jeff’s photography to provide for our needs, and he’s had the privilege of shooting all sorts of events throughout the year from weddings, to family portraits, to CD Covers to Vikings games. Jeff also had a "blast" deer hunting this year with Alicia's dad and was able to get his FIRST (and second) deer! Jeff was also in the VBS drama at church this summer and continues to be involved with the children's music ministry at Grace.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxkT8NTkSYuSeMJHpmLkJUXolw_0J6cHhyvsu8JXamyFjHsGaikRIzAVGEZk7__UptxE80iGKYMSSUGHsEmQ1YSZUuSjHLFXxVUxFn0RnrhEJMC9gWpVLory1hqBut9VZZDxQJ6hdlMzI/s1600-h/IMG_5223+%281%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxkT8NTkSYuSeMJHpmLkJUXolw_0J6cHhyvsu8JXamyFjHsGaikRIzAVGEZk7__UptxE80iGKYMSSUGHsEmQ1YSZUuSjHLFXxVUxFn0RnrhEJMC9gWpVLory1hqBut9VZZDxQJ6hdlMzI/s320/IMG_5223+%281%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419005231152916610" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Deer Hunting</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpNTSf3FnRjEFQRbJXNZV_F2Y7wZ-9TZ6qw7VcQ_QLAmKW9ELEA7ihszSWJIvW80sLKGQFOdrbmmX6dPcjTqFcOX6rqDll7PyN2i9u2Z2m8bi5F2XCg0mv3MGDoIu0uaBGhF8Q2L-N4c/s1600-h/GoodyearBlimp+063.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghpNTSf3FnRjEFQRbJXNZV_F2Y7wZ-9TZ6qw7VcQ_QLAmKW9ELEA7ihszSWJIvW80sLKGQFOdrbmmX6dPcjTqFcOX6rqDll7PyN2i9u2Z2m8bi5F2XCg0mv3MGDoIu0uaBGhF8Q2L-N4c/s320/GoodyearBlimp+063.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419006932707367986" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Jeff and Brad from Eau Claire Goodyear on the Blimp</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzAQa_pFzMtmqQ3UuCIOkcTRwPADv_A-96PjiNPHMlQlHT7vz0t-88cgjXpTR-alD4px60MbkeaJk_JAPXwh7ss1Jprr10oA0iq7PqSMxt992I6emCLqHwWnsbbJeNTwfS4ZPj2TCz5s/s1600-h/P1140889.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzAQa_pFzMtmqQ3UuCIOkcTRwPADv_A-96PjiNPHMlQlHT7vz0t-88cgjXpTR-alD4px60MbkeaJk_JAPXwh7ss1Jprr10oA0iq7PqSMxt992I6emCLqHwWnsbbJeNTwfS4ZPj2TCz5s/s320/P1140889.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419007935078230386" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" >Jeff rocking out as Arlin Schecter with The Optimisitics at Grace!</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">ALICIA: As his bride of 10 years (!), Alicia thoroughly enjoys her calling as “keeper of the home”. Going gluten-free last February has brought drastic changes to our kitchen, which she is trying to embrace as her new “hobby” of cooking with many new staple ingredients. She recently “retired” from leadership in MOPS and is now investing into the lives of the women of our neighborhood through a Bible study (on the opposite week from Jeff and his guys).<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEianONGjDbxUAEydeY1tHGgupJ_foJ-Te1mch1XvRA085_Ir8hGaEQkSiVNPYfnwIQq30NNfH1G0mOFqxkMdBdKJmt3Gm0w7Vhv2jn2aSZzyfXzo1qdgpeOgN0enZO0424JQG0zNQCrPcY/s1600-h/IMG_1677.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEianONGjDbxUAEydeY1tHGgupJ_foJ-Te1mch1XvRA085_Ir8hGaEQkSiVNPYfnwIQq30NNfH1G0mOFqxkMdBdKJmt3Gm0w7Vhv2jn2aSZzyfXzo1qdgpeOgN0enZO0424JQG0zNQCrPcY/s320/IMG_1677.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419011013962866914" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTfw03VgVH73aq2tD8RYS-QX3H9YXQP8kHHudZEzaTYWeT7DYz8abpyz1p9933je-Odv8LRMN1LQZU18H76pa3RHDP_0rL8oxn7RQTFBRQ5fip8-ntVmAgHfReQLSZmACk3_mOiXX2jVo/s1600-h/_MG_7020.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTfw03VgVH73aq2tD8RYS-QX3H9YXQP8kHHudZEzaTYWeT7DYz8abpyz1p9933je-Odv8LRMN1LQZU18H76pa3RHDP_0rL8oxn7RQTFBRQ5fip8-ntVmAgHfReQLSZmACk3_mOiXX2jVo/s320/_MG_7020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419017306806866930" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSKXBiJH4Ue2jxlzt7DH_MGd6CgFk-uD1YD5fWh2KS3-LaKaCa3e-rhxMylJTMep1-enxcjmYvfVd1hEV3zX77Aq8-n-1bDEtyZAGxkS9kRnLJfETqH-W-jAvp79h9oo3H0GRucPOlQg/s1600-h/IMG_1748.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPSKXBiJH4Ue2jxlzt7DH_MGd6CgFk-uD1YD5fWh2KS3-LaKaCa3e-rhxMylJTMep1-enxcjmYvfVd1hEV3zX77Aq8-n-1bDEtyZAGxkS9kRnLJfETqH-W-jAvp79h9oo3H0GRucPOlQg/s320/IMG_1748.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419011131018660066" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />ANIKA: She is 6 ½ years old and blossoming as a first-grader. Life changed dramatically for her as we adapted to our homeschooling lifestyle this fall. We have already made many precious memories as we spend Nolan’s naptimes growing her love for learning. We would not trade this time with her for anything… though admittedly she is very ready for her neighborhood playmates by the time they get off the bus each afternoon! Anika just performed in her first Christmas musical at church (and Alicia served as the assistant to the assistant to the assistant choreographer). The Sparks program at church is the highlight of her week and this was Anika’s first summer in “real” Vacation Bible School and it rocked! (Especially with her rock star mommy as her teacher, and her even rockier star dad debuting in the drama!)<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9rUvDLsCpY6s-XBoAx8QHJQRKc9ACgMgrdvzB72z8L326h1CaHv_oh8Wb9xO22njhuNMKA9gP3zrkBeWUTbUZT3zGZ5FD2O5CtiROb415E7lkdO_0CdwiyWBjLSSv1DcKItJahKZnKeQ/s1600-h/RT4C0429.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9rUvDLsCpY6s-XBoAx8QHJQRKc9ACgMgrdvzB72z8L326h1CaHv_oh8Wb9xO22njhuNMKA9gP3zrkBeWUTbUZT3zGZ5FD2O5CtiROb415E7lkdO_0CdwiyWBjLSSv1DcKItJahKZnKeQ/s320/RT4C0429.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419011872551434402" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Anika on her first day of 1st grade.<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKXn3_ytX8nxob7yCvqL164QP4lE0vi2D5HEFAxA0hOFoUfIYt10YTH7oScLvU_ZXMjyKoI39-Cep1flt9jcVv9QG206Vv6tdHS8Qbc8CIClSt7bTvYbM1kTW_ZGvJbhYS7M3ent4fyU/s1600-h/IMG_6474.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKXn3_ytX8nxob7yCvqL164QP4lE0vi2D5HEFAxA0hOFoUfIYt10YTH7oScLvU_ZXMjyKoI39-Cep1flt9jcVv9QG206Vv6tdHS8Qbc8CIClSt7bTvYbM1kTW_ZGvJbhYS7M3ent4fyU/s320/IMG_6474.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419012574507635762" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">AMELIA: She is 4 ½ (emphasis on the </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">½</span><span style="font-family:verdana;">!) and loves learning alongside her big sister. She spends a few afternoons each week at preschool and fills notebook after notebook with her letters and numbers. Going gluten-free has been a change for her as well, but thankfully it has been a rather smooth adjustment over all. She loves helping mommy experiment with new recipes in the kitchen! Amelia enjoys the Cubbies program at church and spends much of her free time crafting, playing dress-up or “doing finances”.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLaS4zNPrh14gZPqiYruyNpvCKlLqixBQJkZTSKpWtZEgatwYV7eg05wlEdZuXATErL3rK2c2v4VsGroZEgEWuPOS02h3zLe9CXa7uFXzz8AUK5PIlh9bU32jEI38S-_8PRKU3wUziWF8/s1600-h/RT4C3220.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLaS4zNPrh14gZPqiYruyNpvCKlLqixBQJkZTSKpWtZEgatwYV7eg05wlEdZuXATErL3rK2c2v4VsGroZEgEWuPOS02h3zLe9CXa7uFXzz8AUK5PIlh9bU32jEI38S-_8PRKU3wUziWF8/s320/RT4C3220.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419014101146024946" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlZXeygbcUjil3ZGc_BbK-yuwP4x7HoN3Bp8u2Bd9qdbgVN_n3VghnD8EzOkzBm_6Zs_3QPBPGwrdHDgP6MaRkdMfCcXk-yY5UY1ZD5zrqVj2jPT8Z3efC3KG4nz0gJNBV-tixCuyfno/s1600-h/_MG_6989.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlZXeygbcUjil3ZGc_BbK-yuwP4x7HoN3Bp8u2Bd9qdbgVN_n3VghnD8EzOkzBm_6Zs_3QPBPGwrdHDgP6MaRkdMfCcXk-yY5UY1ZD5zrqVj2jPT8Z3efC3KG4nz0gJNBV-tixCuyfno/s320/_MG_6989.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419014636682397970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family:verdana;">NOLAN: Our "little guy" is 16 months old and has obviously changed a lot in the past year! We thought Amelia was an active toddler, but Nolan is busy, busy, busy. His big sisters continue to adore him and can be so helpful at keeping him entertained… and safe. His big brown eyes and adorable dimples melt our hearts… as he swings from the chandelier over the dining room table (you might think we are kidding...). We don’t recognize many words yet, but that does not keep him from chattering almost constantly (accentuated by shrieks). He keeps us on our toes, but we can’t remember life before our sweet Noley!</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TumAq__mmUEpvqx9eS_X_5b0qfpuMX7ck00MTAp6gvj47oKEOsAIlAzXbaKUDm97Cvfefqn7hVABe1_yT8obj0G3mb0z6CUTWbJRbXhx3pHop0xn4lyndaWTxG-ezGnTItDsCmNBUOA/s1600-h/RT4C9912.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TumAq__mmUEpvqx9eS_X_5b0qfpuMX7ck00MTAp6gvj47oKEOsAIlAzXbaKUDm97Cvfefqn7hVABe1_yT8obj0G3mb0z6CUTWbJRbXhx3pHop0xn4lyndaWTxG-ezGnTItDsCmNBUOA/s320/RT4C9912.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419016289699698402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKQQ2C6Rc1hu431WwFUdiYxc2Dw8autB_hDfVD_0y3PwHoaCd2GnWHfHWYBmxpga5OfSR2iIolNNuz686WhjNxAcWNQWYMj_LG9amouSYuws6ou1LiPj3QygLZIPDJlNFAnj48l5RFqs/s1600-h/IMG_9875.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKQQ2C6Rc1hu431WwFUdiYxc2Dw8autB_hDfVD_0y3PwHoaCd2GnWHfHWYBmxpga5OfSR2iIolNNuz686WhjNxAcWNQWYMj_LG9amouSYuws6ou1LiPj3QygLZIPDJlNFAnj48l5RFqs/s320/IMG_9875.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419016443225701602" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />We are so thankful for God’s clear hand in our lives to bring about these changes over the past year. We are even more thankful for the God who NEVER changes, knowing that we can trust Him in these uncertain times. May you sense His faithful presence as we begin a new year most certainly full of changes! </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">The birth of Christ was foretold LONG before his coming 2000 years ago (see Isaiah 9:6-7). Nothing in history has changed history like the birth of Jesus. We want to honor him and celebrate his birth this Christmas, because JESUS CHRIST IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON! </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />“Feliz Navidad” is what you will hear around our house this year as we celebrate with our Guatemalan brother (Rodolfo Mendoza) and his wife (Debbie) on their snow-filled visit! <br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJXJImxRgKTTFjpJJo8yUMpU2oKTgPx3dGua5q-yFtvnneRFtLKQEEVeB9-fJUfSxJS-SyGhf_HLMHzw5rEGREU5Qy4Y_nhkUnhkgz59EJS-6EiNCbkKAVQ5kLWR-CtCBq9Cwh5M5nMxM/s1600-h/_MG_7000.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJXJImxRgKTTFjpJJo8yUMpU2oKTgPx3dGua5q-yFtvnneRFtLKQEEVeB9-fJUfSxJS-SyGhf_HLMHzw5rEGREU5Qy4Y_nhkUnhkgz59EJS-6EiNCbkKAVQ5kLWR-CtCBq9Cwh5M5nMxM/s320/_MG_7000.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419017292280331842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVgamlUIeXsUjNXTbmaC5vYtPnoWMtlyg60j_lnio29ZxF_AxXf9YnpbwD3qL7lci6C-xfB74ADc58uEPq-p2JUog65NQ80DOFsP7LXVLQcgZzvxALJSrJS7BeJlOYMvQlqcvWYUrsFo/s1600-h/_MG_7004.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVgamlUIeXsUjNXTbmaC5vYtPnoWMtlyg60j_lnio29ZxF_AxXf9YnpbwD3qL7lci6C-xfB74ADc58uEPq-p2JUog65NQ80DOFsP7LXVLQcgZzvxALJSrJS7BeJlOYMvQlqcvWYUrsFo/s320/_MG_7004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419017303521568914" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><span style="font-family:verdana;">Christmas blessings to you and yours!<br />Love, the Stones<br /></span><br /></div></div>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-88828945726255377622008-12-23T20:40:00.005-06:002008-12-23T23:24:23.031-06:00Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Stones!Instead of sending something by snail-mail this year, we thought we'd make a blog entry and give y'all a few photos to look at (you may click each image for a larger view). We celebrate Christmas as a family of five this year. It's been a challenging year with Jeff making a minor job transition, and trudging through tough economic times. Money is tight but we feel SO rich with all that God has blessed us with. In addition to the Photography Business (http://www.jefferystone.com) and continuing to broker some cars, Jeff is working with the Youngstedt's group (http://www.youngstedts.com) as an account manager acquiring fleet business for the Goodyear stores around the Twin Cities and the Maaco store in Chanhassen. Alicia is a great mom and wife and keeps us all clean, fed, (relatively) organized and on schedule. What are we doing this weekend, honey? She is so thankful for the support (and cooking!) of neighbors, friends and family as we continue to transition into life with our "three ring circus".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenOUKP6NPbegOOODai5BCpykHfZ1NGpvCHfuu3CepR26J2yuZ40cPMszLDyAoTfYRpA2edSZ2f3Vy640A9fH14xVcr13zO3tw2jEdwhC7iLOS6rJ5P1VsuHVzAwuqzpay0wcFY7QoLhQ/s1600-h/IMG_8492.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgenOUKP6NPbegOOODai5BCpykHfZ1NGpvCHfuu3CepR26J2yuZ40cPMszLDyAoTfYRpA2edSZ2f3Vy640A9fH14xVcr13zO3tw2jEdwhC7iLOS6rJ5P1VsuHVzAwuqzpay0wcFY7QoLhQ/s320/IMG_8492.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181593353825074" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJvRXpcgT_RUuKruX4gotgy52i5XKnqtDvzuN0-ytwcYnL13UdkFK68RxmH6hBLww_G0V_lpztNaWWeQhPwleC32KXKhc4d2gu3wlUftb70zaTIVRVMRBZtygZNCli2Ozf0lKnoG9vnTA/s1600-h/IMG_8482.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJvRXpcgT_RUuKruX4gotgy52i5XKnqtDvzuN0-ytwcYnL13UdkFK68RxmH6hBLww_G0V_lpztNaWWeQhPwleC32KXKhc4d2gu3wlUftb70zaTIVRVMRBZtygZNCli2Ozf0lKnoG9vnTA/s320/IMG_8482.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181487190171874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7959f5HfmxHoL2-UGTixNdMKQQhmNgBA4I2XwwrH2D8by2qKxZ3dqoUYHwC2yMnfzyK1-JhwEcjTuSF3DlV6uXiGyPoXAZRihWPhD2jcxipet9vZ1-oXaXnQUX6ATQ-Ue0OZIzj7hHKM/s1600-h/IMG_8469.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7959f5HfmxHoL2-UGTixNdMKQQhmNgBA4I2XwwrH2D8by2qKxZ3dqoUYHwC2yMnfzyK1-JhwEcjTuSF3DlV6uXiGyPoXAZRihWPhD2jcxipet9vZ1-oXaXnQUX6ATQ-Ue0OZIzj7hHKM/s320/IMG_8469.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181487700394338" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Baby Nolan</span>, born August 18th, has been such a wonderful and sweet baby. He is starting to find his voice and loves to smile and giggle with his sisters. He's been a very mellow baby (perhaps because his parents are a little more mellow this time?) and he is a great example for his big sisters (not one naughty word or whining yet!). Alicia and I can hardly hold him enough, and the girls... "Stop Smothering Him" is a common phrase around our home. Now that our "quiver" is officially full, we find ourselves wishing we could FREEZE time with Nolan. He certainly is not allowed to start crawling until he is at least 15 months old... :-)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1834gAKiSm0Q7Dz68adEPLFd_5U7FEKPin39ZE6gNzeByvJwbq3TZZaEzv0wqZ9LB_LyrTVMq8iDdAmpQgvMDg7kJutcbzFggnpYYAvtDtQstwIloOnN5ZNepWXqHvpzIJSl1v9WMZCY/s1600-h/IMG_8403.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1834gAKiSm0Q7Dz68adEPLFd_5U7FEKPin39ZE6gNzeByvJwbq3TZZaEzv0wqZ9LB_LyrTVMq8iDdAmpQgvMDg7kJutcbzFggnpYYAvtDtQstwIloOnN5ZNepWXqHvpzIJSl1v9WMZCY/s320/IMG_8403.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181478985045122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-06ejhHlgwv0wL1cdxFkIf6fkph2e0X7n9-dosKx6aOXHmpwZcdSQo4jYWI9XZaZQB5UEW-_SuCFdvPMrrp8LVZtMlFHauuqkDo6QTYZTbDYfvwlnLPtDQVuJLnMDILO-98sQvaLigQ/s1600-h/IMG_8406+-+Version+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-06ejhHlgwv0wL1cdxFkIf6fkph2e0X7n9-dosKx6aOXHmpwZcdSQo4jYWI9XZaZQB5UEW-_SuCFdvPMrrp8LVZtMlFHauuqkDo6QTYZTbDYfvwlnLPtDQVuJLnMDILO-98sQvaLigQ/s320/IMG_8406+-+Version+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181483635908690" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Amelia</span>, our second child is a little "fire-cracker". She is 3 and would like you to think she is a bit older. "I'm 3-and-a-half, you can come to my birthday party", she often says. Like her older sister, she is extremely verbal. If you ever call our home, be prepared for a conversation with a 3 or 5-year-old as they have taken over the "front desk". The other evening we found the phone buzzing in the kitchen. Amelia had answered the phone 45 minutes earlier and never bothered to give it to anyone. I hope it was one of those telemarketers calling during the dinner hour. "Is your mommy there... Hello... Hello....." If it was you... Sorry. She's never short on drama, and we love her dearly even if we need some "down time" to pull ourselves together after one of her outbreaks. Despite the drama, she always seems to know when to say: "I love you mommy and daddy" punctuated by her adorable dimples.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKBrL_loKtvm6jlgBrGfJu9q1YOAWI6lYQN3mFMXYUsr1jiqVxUk9W7kQEAG004iXzerz4mAVvkJO9IeIFirAQrDIdImySwYN57GKvOfXUd9MvqE4rmT3GUtae7aP_xam9gEKWSLLxq0/s1600-h/IMG_1276.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFKBrL_loKtvm6jlgBrGfJu9q1YOAWI6lYQN3mFMXYUsr1jiqVxUk9W7kQEAG004iXzerz4mAVvkJO9IeIFirAQrDIdImySwYN57GKvOfXUd9MvqE4rmT3GUtae7aP_xam9gEKWSLLxq0/s320/IMG_1276.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181351632775810" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJhRniZ3J_o0KD6Ias2EvxRRaY0byhyV6I18nunLgBOwGE-Ec4Qxecn327jx6Ympo0R2uJBSxGoAzyPOkf6Y-lYoS4kJBuTXXLXw8LLCHMh1Fh7NTDXELp6XF2IpCqhMyDARwWPISTTfM/s1600-h/RT4C8388.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJhRniZ3J_o0KD6Ias2EvxRRaY0byhyV6I18nunLgBOwGE-Ec4Qxecn327jx6Ympo0R2uJBSxGoAzyPOkf6Y-lYoS4kJBuTXXLXw8LLCHMh1Fh7NTDXELp6XF2IpCqhMyDARwWPISTTfM/s320/RT4C8388.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181595158215362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcB-0o9kjDcZD6ogpqu0zdN2Od7xhRX54jmZhF2CwWILyTvlDP1R_iJP4bb1bM0zuwSfJHuaHJuwgu3SFdJ8DbVKQ88gKsGTR72PAAJ7rp1HtM4ckJAPi5Mpt7DAcbRf4H7Do-4wMw3yM/s1600-h/RT4C8206.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcB-0o9kjDcZD6ogpqu0zdN2Od7xhRX54jmZhF2CwWILyTvlDP1R_iJP4bb1bM0zuwSfJHuaHJuwgu3SFdJ8DbVKQ88gKsGTR72PAAJ7rp1HtM4ckJAPi5Mpt7DAcbRf4H7Do-4wMw3yM/s320/RT4C8206.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181593088880994" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyUeui-tmnZ7BGXlygt7hqWFul8I3LFQf_LEAc9t7lMjZWmJEivpNehVnNKnJ9STfLmzYuuaFg4Ec60d4F12K_3I2jdXHL2DXKUmV6pG9ybCdPaJwithLkSixPSRwB5cwCVKhXtkzlHM/s1600-h/IMG_1096.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhyUeui-tmnZ7BGXlygt7hqWFul8I3LFQf_LEAc9t7lMjZWmJEivpNehVnNKnJ9STfLmzYuuaFg4Ec60d4F12K_3I2jdXHL2DXKUmV6pG9ybCdPaJwithLkSixPSRwB5cwCVKhXtkzlHM/s320/IMG_1096.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181338829638306" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anika</span>, our oldest child started Kindergarten this fall. It's hard to believe it's been over 5 years since we became parents. Grandma and Grandpa... for what it's worth, we now believe you that it goes by quickly. Anika is an absolute joy to be around. She is learning to read, enjoying new friends and doing well in school, and is growing in faith and knowledge of God. She often prays that she would be a "light" to her friends at school and in our neighborhood. Anika loves to explore the outdoors and likes to exercise. She is grateful for her younger siblings... especially when she needs someone to enter a room and turn the light on before her. We're workin' on that whole bravery thing.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Qyrf_ng4ILW21C5dYmYO7a3Cijbi-m8W8Q2rBcFrpj7WlDj6j0r9b-9VehgMrHCYyXrlMtf85_qcNsuzyM3LkoiRRWEhTRE5XdzUQ4brukLiI5JPjI6pYiFX8TZ56g6RSh_ZEbx-p2o/s1600-h/IMG_1223.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Qyrf_ng4ILW21C5dYmYO7a3Cijbi-m8W8Q2rBcFrpj7WlDj6j0r9b-9VehgMrHCYyXrlMtf85_qcNsuzyM3LkoiRRWEhTRE5XdzUQ4brukLiI5JPjI6pYiFX8TZ56g6RSh_ZEbx-p2o/s320/IMG_1223.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181340397770962" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbG6xU_W4JYTDoUlLM-_oZ7-USqqikJnXzj3vau_YM8XTcIveEHXc_nbxyk-E1etNH3waXhZBACWr82MQ474ltvZpLoN7dzb8N4xPy4lR63qHbKc_a4wGCP0EI_0mi79s6gZ3bb775DW0/s1600-h/IMG_8457.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbG6xU_W4JYTDoUlLM-_oZ7-USqqikJnXzj3vau_YM8XTcIveEHXc_nbxyk-E1etNH3waXhZBACWr82MQ474ltvZpLoN7dzb8N4xPy4lR63qHbKc_a4wGCP0EI_0mi79s6gZ3bb775DW0/s320/IMG_8457.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181482105747986" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIHBbRDcZ4ywhFaAkb0ihEGQ6KPVY1dZ203dmloqbAF3CDIcTkeIOvCm4gsSn5fElo4S4-ONehfa8zan2YTAkiaRZ8RD7zOmwiq3GwHxnFbanukFklaKosTwFJ5Vb7kqJMD0Yp5cpOE4s/s1600-h/IMG_7252.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIHBbRDcZ4ywhFaAkb0ihEGQ6KPVY1dZ203dmloqbAF3CDIcTkeIOvCm4gsSn5fElo4S4-ONehfa8zan2YTAkiaRZ8RD7zOmwiq3GwHxnFbanukFklaKosTwFJ5Vb7kqJMD0Yp5cpOE4s/s320/IMG_7252.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181347362438754" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">FOUR Generations</span>. This photo was taken last month when we dedicated Nolan to the Lord. Pictured from left to right is: Howard Sutton (my mom's father - 81), Paul Stone (my father -56), Nolan J. Stone (my son - 4mo), Dr. Stanley Stone (my dad's father- 93), and me. We are grateful for every day we have with Godly men to influence us. Such an amazing heritage.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHKSe3fNy917Opwshln31UFfXuI6WIU0hEOl_NOlD7ktM1-nkfG2NxabSCEyEat8omR51zqZC_zRiz_LajcVGqWfEZhRL3zQCz-TnhVK33pV6p_1yLNfqQUQiDkl9ptEPjjd-3Wy8FUC0/s1600-h/IMG_7536.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHKSe3fNy917Opwshln31UFfXuI6WIU0hEOl_NOlD7ktM1-nkfG2NxabSCEyEat8omR51zqZC_zRiz_LajcVGqWfEZhRL3zQCz-TnhVK33pV6p_1yLNfqQUQiDkl9ptEPjjd-3Wy8FUC0/s320/IMG_7536.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283181354655869026" border="0" /></a>We know times are tough for so many. We've certainly experienced difficult times this year, yet we are confident that the God who made us is in control of all things. We don't claim to understand all that has happened among us this year, but we will keep looking up. This Christmas season serves as a great reminder to us that money and things make lousy "gods", and that the greatest gift of all is Jesus. May God bless you and your family in 2009. -The StonesJeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-68640299878845877592008-12-11T21:38:00.004-06:002008-12-11T21:44:43.738-06:00Samantha is Two!Thanks Jennifer and Samantha for coming by the studio tonight! Samantha... you are SO cute! What a cute smile and dimple and such beautiful eyes you have. God sure made you special! You did such a good job. Thanks for playing with Anika and Amelia. They sure had fun. We hope you enjoy your pix. You did so well we had over 90 pictures to choose from! Here are some of my favorites. You can click them if you'd like to see a larger version.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmmmTE1aCejIvVO8YaUNTpZOLnxfCbmugmi8E3Y_MH5xHyJxGUq_JSJvISyPDNHOmSn6fS3m4dKlvgI5hnEd5A5bG3okWvSgHS7QmIvTeFdLgsu1Bzq2FKEMnWrObnYJNKROeGWeGi4c/s1600-h/IMG_8360+-+Version+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghmmmTE1aCejIvVO8YaUNTpZOLnxfCbmugmi8E3Y_MH5xHyJxGUq_JSJvISyPDNHOmSn6fS3m4dKlvgI5hnEd5A5bG3okWvSgHS7QmIvTeFdLgsu1Bzq2FKEMnWrObnYJNKROeGWeGi4c/s320/IMG_8360+-+Version+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278743844322049186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY9YdkdyoEje3IAbnUVtM8i-RJv8Rv00jEyv_GibxhnblxcAF4Ro5rKPZ1wqMatO3k9pII2ZmiRdY5h7rFUWVRy36awRqilnTxu9_kZbkunYcykKX6AxSf2Rf1NWs9uNljAo9POuuhzk0/s1600-h/IMG_8345.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0229R6g1cvAM9xEUIeBPEXGB4ypErOwR_FB-NTnEoeWPjxY8HNZJ5nXbyHq_LHSVT1ybQsifBTakaqGMPMJW1Ru7sM3FdFbfOGNzAQKmdgCocN1vp2m2SwgQRYf9ufAxVjqZEa8fBwsw/s320/IMG_8284.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278743736407734242" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwn_QRoZX1jV2EA_v-61WCqGKSF1C_UropWJg1-Kgm53bHYyhyphenhyphenkPbUmbq8TdFoITVGTkPu0ioRrC5svj_1pLXD6F9nwbZvYYlNE7gXehWvtnw0U9aQyxdUDUM2s6Mt1C3fsp711pD6bo/s1600-h/IMG_8390.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfwn_QRoZX1jV2EA_v-61WCqGKSF1C_UropWJg1-Kgm53bHYyhyphenhyphenkPbUmbq8TdFoITVGTkPu0ioRrC5svj_1pLXD6F9nwbZvYYlNE7gXehWvtnw0U9aQyxdUDUM2s6Mt1C3fsp711pD6bo/s320/IMG_8390.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278743844901255778" border="0" /></a>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-16124487665853297342008-11-28T13:14:00.003-06:002008-11-28T13:20:00.730-06:00You don't have to go to the studio for Christmas pix. The Studio can come to youMy niece made a great model... right in her own kitchen. I brought my lights, reflectors, camera, and Laptop to Thanksgiving dinner and Ivy was happy to pose in her new Christmas dress. There's still time to get family and children pictures done and have them printed before Christmas. Remember... the studio can come to you!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaNdCOy-7kbrDYbOJjjV8xh9elDn5Cdp5YED_9ZmWE8JSYNO7IvrfJ7WfgWa19vWXZRCfvK5Ako7t-E-3Kk0KdORDsMnjPw4JwOO_AyWXJ4wfLNymiw6uqn6BmWgCtZt9Le7B_B9l41k/s1600-h/IvyBWColor.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIaNdCOy-7kbrDYbOJjjV8xh9elDn5Cdp5YED_9ZmWE8JSYNO7IvrfJ7WfgWa19vWXZRCfvK5Ako7t-E-3Kk0KdORDsMnjPw4JwOO_AyWXJ4wfLNymiw6uqn6BmWgCtZt9Le7B_B9l41k/s320/IvyBWColor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273790052144128162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkWRFnsz6qybghQUMkgjNeuH5EgH6BPos65j8jrCDgmHiajAoPigXUpXkxp9O6neJxplF8LPTxJBVNB_9RMCs13CJ7Lt8gG3ideBvVZtVODtiiLM7R1hT_NIgGU1QQvD9RcD9kvkhw_k/s1600-h/IvyBWColor2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPkWRFnsz6qybghQUMkgjNeuH5EgH6BPos65j8jrCDgmHiajAoPigXUpXkxp9O6neJxplF8LPTxJBVNB_9RMCs13CJ7Lt8gG3ideBvVZtVODtiiLM7R1hT_NIgGU1QQvD9RcD9kvkhw_k/s320/IvyBWColor2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273790043248343762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWLte2VtpeFy9yZfpNOoQMsnlWJASN0SGtqpodndlJRrv_WWO8XZ8ejYeZ80nzhuif-6q4gBfKPuZVGNxfJ_BBcjhteINWX2dyEn4BSwGpnUjYKxyx322Po_Xq2kdxH45PlHK75-mBPg/s1600-h/IMG_7856.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWLte2VtpeFy9yZfpNOoQMsnlWJASN0SGtqpodndlJRrv_WWO8XZ8ejYeZ80nzhuif-6q4gBfKPuZVGNxfJ_BBcjhteINWX2dyEn4BSwGpnUjYKxyx322Po_Xq2kdxH45PlHK75-mBPg/s320/IMG_7856.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273790045868633394" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZy4hNyqgj14mcxMUWacyr4Q2YhHnrPc_I-G-ZTl5WGgS1-blu_uD_4o96rgHy98t8D4d68x3GJXTNFQBmerME9_hBILhc8ptS3tBt4E4ZSzZxXB7GZ2_mNOAqslQhft6dXLKg8ziAIeo/s1600-h/IMG_7833.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZy4hNyqgj14mcxMUWacyr4Q2YhHnrPc_I-G-ZTl5WGgS1-blu_uD_4o96rgHy98t8D4d68x3GJXTNFQBmerME9_hBILhc8ptS3tBt4E4ZSzZxXB7GZ2_mNOAqslQhft6dXLKg8ziAIeo/s320/IMG_7833.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273790044927468562" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9QvmVOgPrMXz332jXBvUENpyeZ964GQhbC0tJx3UK0l451u4DScT3qs4CyWLhxTV9Jh3S-bOEAkdD9M6Yg0nIkakfITnpXj5Bhvw8Y0ZHfntMCABbkok5JRFC1A2YTvsG2C-Pyrb2V8/s1600-h/IMG_7863.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9QvmVOgPrMXz332jXBvUENpyeZ964GQhbC0tJx3UK0l451u4DScT3qs4CyWLhxTV9Jh3S-bOEAkdD9M6Yg0nIkakfITnpXj5Bhvw8Y0ZHfntMCABbkok5JRFC1A2YTvsG2C-Pyrb2V8/s320/IMG_7863.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273790037194075762" border="0" /></a>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-20067127364313443752008-11-26T13:41:00.004-06:002008-11-26T13:47:22.688-06:00Nora Lundeen's 1-Year and family pixHow do you get a one-year-old to sit still? Lots of jumping, shouting, waving toys, wearing pop-poms as wigs, props, and mom and dad close by to help. You did great Nora! I think the pictures turned out cute! Thanks Max and Angie for the opportunity to photograph your beautiful family today. Happy Thanksgiving!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrbVCOVuYe0WHdmIBdmU6aoyo4BegP-XbrciHahQgtWdMyupPxFSqUgZOqQOnIWzrr9qc5ONnrOESXJydRkrMcfbFVJVEF3HiEbw9Lcm1Z6N3FRfpkZLmDV1kH447-dGlyK6OZvAUowU/s1600-h/IMG_7755.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrbVCOVuYe0WHdmIBdmU6aoyo4BegP-XbrciHahQgtWdMyupPxFSqUgZOqQOnIWzrr9qc5ONnrOESXJydRkrMcfbFVJVEF3HiEbw9Lcm1Z6N3FRfpkZLmDV1kH447-dGlyK6OZvAUowU/s320/IMG_7755.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273054602624467730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoJU9b0B4I63cVBIqZisj-7zQKh6T8OknjsaR3Zz0rrwiJdNgyTGKOxJGDi4vSn3LSBLM6cR-Jwu0AzOHm2LVP52CmkFhhtFBLSB476VQOffIQv8zL2qhp0UcS9MUG3nnsxwmhnJI5HU/s1600-h/IMG_7770+-+Version+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoJU9b0B4I63cVBIqZisj-7zQKh6T8OknjsaR3Zz0rrwiJdNgyTGKOxJGDi4vSn3LSBLM6cR-Jwu0AzOHm2LVP52CmkFhhtFBLSB476VQOffIQv8zL2qhp0UcS9MUG3nnsxwmhnJI5HU/s320/IMG_7770+-+Version+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273054602170374962" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZuEHEfpUM2vWFQQmKyufufxAfRTDME5R7eOy-XNRYljiA3nyR6a4gAxacIhmJU-zrIrajr6ElrrhVOtZs0LuOTDTZOBuW0gqaKi5URRKF2NZj4Xr2HsDZwLV1nR4PXloddb2YYkeSoY/s1600-h/IMG_7802.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGZuEHEfpUM2vWFQQmKyufufxAfRTDME5R7eOy-XNRYljiA3nyR6a4gAxacIhmJU-zrIrajr6ElrrhVOtZs0LuOTDTZOBuW0gqaKi5URRKF2NZj4Xr2HsDZwLV1nR4PXloddb2YYkeSoY/s320/IMG_7802.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273054598076472482" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJE_Ut_tZHk2-Lff4evOUNVfLPZ5yyj75YHuyCc5XoL0yS770uNHYil6n-T_fzr7vdWHJ_QmwPKh5RM0-kNwVePVZ9vWEAPYQ8TnBSPhvXvw4A9fhYrXG6Xkn8ryybhDv6eguyzLAiGS4/s1600-h/IMG_7791.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJE_Ut_tZHk2-Lff4evOUNVfLPZ5yyj75YHuyCc5XoL0yS770uNHYil6n-T_fzr7vdWHJ_QmwPKh5RM0-kNwVePVZ9vWEAPYQ8TnBSPhvXvw4A9fhYrXG6Xkn8ryybhDv6eguyzLAiGS4/s320/IMG_7791.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273054591885441026" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtk0tzvPrNklPPlB195jQHTv-SUQvmh9QoLrJDbo4IFW21lUXgdfVnWr6Mdx425UAQpI56dDgrGUx9Mc0ly9vIFMT9F7UYUmXresG33YsZPVaD18XWO204zGsV0Wh5zokr_91-ACs37Ek/s1600-h/IMG_7780.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtk0tzvPrNklPPlB195jQHTv-SUQvmh9QoLrJDbo4IFW21lUXgdfVnWr6Mdx425UAQpI56dDgrGUx9Mc0ly9vIFMT9F7UYUmXresG33YsZPVaD18XWO204zGsV0Wh5zokr_91-ACs37Ek/s320/IMG_7780.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273054613411813330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQOgu6Db4KNw30DWQO7gsJiPbuL_7k1Jjt5uhKdb-r0TFdy9JXSens_qIELHGbGkXln3VXJURsjTTMA2xwhtNdw0gJr8ImZPHzMc30c99Cx5ikLg3uc92OSuYIVIJoyUYEVOeQ_4EKv4/s1600-h/IMG_7825.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQOgu6Db4KNw30DWQO7gsJiPbuL_7k1Jjt5uhKdb-r0TFdy9JXSens_qIELHGbGkXln3VXJURsjTTMA2xwhtNdw0gJr8ImZPHzMc30c99Cx5ikLg3uc92OSuYIVIJoyUYEVOeQ_4EKv4/s320/IMG_7825.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273054701952826482" border="0" /></a>OK Nora.... You can be done now. :-)Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-80610382942939139122008-10-28T21:18:00.006-05:002008-10-28T21:33:59.276-05:00On the Road AgainI had the opportunity to take a small road trip last week. My father-in-law owns an Architectural firm in Menomonie, WI (<a href="http://www.adg-architects.com">adg-architects.com</a>). "ADG" builds high-efficiency commercial buildings. Tim (my father-in-law) and his staff of 10, incorporate building orientation, shapes, light, windows, airflow methods, geothermal heating, materials, and nearly 30 years of experience to reduce the impact their buildings have on our environment and on their client's budgets. A few times a year I photograph buildings for them through out Eastern MN and Western WI. Here are a few shots from Thursday of last week. We even bumped into "Mater" on the road.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSqMm7dSBDhAiGMucJeGG3VSr18CZNkoO62aUHhgyV13TYHDIcVoeFkGjTj7i9iODSOubu4YoKoJHSajlvIQKQTxiYN-Ra5i5hyN9cXiZzDKEFnTZYKTxbTR5MAsAL9lJZL4ANSQyl-oc/s1600-h/RT4C6444.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSqMm7dSBDhAiGMucJeGG3VSr18CZNkoO62aUHhgyV13TYHDIcVoeFkGjTj7i9iODSOubu4YoKoJHSajlvIQKQTxiYN-Ra5i5hyN9cXiZzDKEFnTZYKTxbTR5MAsAL9lJZL4ANSQyl-oc/s320/RT4C6444.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262397412033470738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1vDmAVSGKi2TGLXQ-FbiM-9O6xCX3OXulTC-34gOiZnpDX5ZNisMKSffRzS4lneMX-maE9F_xZhuCG4rP925arWiR_IuoB3R_zRDrqldkS0NxarCqasXbKTgH56iSi0scVTAqMJfLcNA/s1600-h/JacksonElectricMain.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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I was told John McCain had a knack for showing up on time. They were supposed to be there at noon. Their bus (The Straight Talk Express) arrived at 11:59am and they made their way on stage at 1200 hours on the nose. 10,000 people were expected at the rally and nearly 20,000 showed up. It seems Sarah Palin has truly energized the Republican party, and party faithful seem confident that they will "take Minnesota" in November. Others spoke before McCain and Palin arrived. 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My brother-in-law, Kevin, is in the picture of the cops in riot gear. He's the guy on the left (S479). They arrested nearly 200 people on Thursday evening alone. We were there when they were cuffing people, booking them and putting them into prison buses. The group protesters had hoped to make it to the "X", but never made it out of the Sears parking lot across the Marion St. Bridge. Some of the other shots are taken in Rice Park where MSNBC was broadcasting live coverage. Things there were pretty civil until the convention let out. We left St. Paul as a number of officers were leaving the Marion Street Bridge for Rice Park. My understanding is that a number of other arrests were made there later in the evening. I've never seen such a stong police and military presence in the twin cities. A massive coordination of nearly 80 police departments, the National Guard, St. patrol SWAT, HASMAT, Secret Service and private security companies as well... pretty impressive. 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Especially one that has heated seats, heated mirrors, front-wheel-drive, traction control, an insulated top and NEW tires and brakes! I need to move this car quickly and I've dropped the price to exactly what I have into it. Let me know if you know anyone who might be interested in taking a look. I DO take trades and financing is available on approved credit. Thanks for looking!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuhhPHf03GiKkI-UdzebWeZxQL3HUEYTDnqgf10uVZtRW763SXiujcFxU24WaJNgDRRHtFrwPBs-SyfMH18-vKLsa15nMGqyau745WqewCvcgPxTPEP7OVvhPTPXJR4nAaBrAqJgIYCU/s1600-h/RT4C0630.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzuhhPHf03GiKkI-UdzebWeZxQL3HUEYTDnqgf10uVZtRW763SXiujcFxU24WaJNgDRRHtFrwPBs-SyfMH18-vKLsa15nMGqyau745WqewCvcgPxTPEP7OVvhPTPXJR4nAaBrAqJgIYCU/s320/RT4C0630.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240696945383613474" border="0" /></a>2003 Saab 9-3 SE convertible. 71K mi. Sport Package. Cold Weather Package. New tires and brakes. Fresh service. KBB $13900. Buy it now for $11,500Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-75106770266733434572008-08-30T12:51:00.001-05:002008-08-30T12:56:01.004-05:00Here's a little Video with some updated pictures.<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwRuLVDRKAaH0Jt4OdnVxOYrxCvn3aqJPHheHd0S8d7w4FJcO2hAZ2vscQpGPwqxPjfd5SyQW3jRxsfrVtOxg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5538623691373707944.post-77210101760214969902008-08-19T23:43:00.004-05:002008-08-19T23:46:44.361-05:00He's Here!<span style="font-family:verdana;">Nolan Jeffery Stone arrived yesterday at 2:38pm</span> <span style="font-family:verdana;">Mommy and baby are doing great! We come home from the hospital on Wednesday. Our girls are SO excited. <br />Stats:<br />7lbs 13oz<br />19" long<br /><br />Here's some pix!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-DiDl9zSxU8BFnv19pefEvUWfRwsv-thbPLjSIK3r-8jkVgjmhbgjasXP1Hisjzs4pd6hnPFay5o6Ke6Fqk956cfg7DBT7geH_ATZhlFDDb1DYjhXC0JnVAhnS-go77vWeOjBev5dpes/s1600-h/RT4C3732.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-DiDl9zSxU8BFnv19pefEvUWfRwsv-thbPLjSIK3r-8jkVgjmhbgjasXP1Hisjzs4pd6hnPFay5o6Ke6Fqk956cfg7DBT7geH_ATZhlFDDb1DYjhXC0JnVAhnS-go77vWeOjBev5dpes/s320/RT4C3732.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236456481168626578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkM2ZM2tD2Ym8tVPdQqDckMIuzCPC_HOpTrHWj18IUy7F56X_9w2808OgK8VfELvx_hOfq5b5wico-RyAEc6KhLhrE0PWaHGcUQo2jsw6xs0q5__KLjjOHj4g3ORmu6TrIY7uPohPzlA/s1600-h/RT4C3754.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFkM2ZM2tD2Ym8tVPdQqDckMIuzCPC_HOpTrHWj18IUy7F56X_9w2808OgK8VfELvx_hOfq5b5wico-RyAEc6KhLhrE0PWaHGcUQo2jsw6xs0q5__KLjjOHj4g3ORmu6TrIY7uPohPzlA/s320/RT4C3754.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236456481775385746" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevUG6a5ens-4B_vzMG2U4ZHytBwkKrXTrZ2GuzcoB8QhlHcg_kvqLcYZKjzc4ipju4AKbj1cuN1KpavgCwkXYQWS_WzRrJsZ96YvrBqtibykMlj90p3BuRqWpzE6-LNACsUSypWV-Z1U/s1600-h/RT4C3773.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevUG6a5ens-4B_vzMG2U4ZHytBwkKrXTrZ2GuzcoB8QhlHcg_kvqLcYZKjzc4ipju4AKbj1cuN1KpavgCwkXYQWS_WzRrJsZ96YvrBqtibykMlj90p3BuRqWpzE6-LNACsUSypWV-Z1U/s320/RT4C3773.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236456485312071266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /><br /></span>Jeff Stonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824450731251813509noreply@blogger.com1