Each year, we take a moment to pause, reflect, and share a glimpse into our family’s story. Life has its seasons of joy, change, and growth—and this past year was full of all three. As we look back on 2025, we’re grateful for the people and experiences that shaped our days, and we wanted to... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from the Vogel Family
This year has been one of the most impactful years for our family in many big ways. We welcomed Xena to our home in January! She is a Doberman, weighing about 90 lbs (plus a few for love), and is completely deaf. We can communicate with her using basic sign language and she responds very... Continue Reading →
Knitted Beanie Hats!
Knitted beanies are more than just winter accessories – they're a symbol of warmth, style, and individuality. With their versatile designs and cozy feel, they add a touch of charm to any outfit. From classic ribbed beanies to trendy pom-pom styles, there's a beanie out there for everyone. So this winter, stay warm and fashionable with a knitted beanie hat that reflects your unique personality.
Welcome Home, Xena!
Summary: In 2024, our family unexpectedly gained a new dog, Xena, after dog-sitting for friends who relocated. Although still grieving their previous pet, Teddy, we happily welcomed Xena into our home. Despite Xena being deaf, we pamper her with love, treats, and adventures, adapting to her needs with sign language.
Teddy Vogel, Rest in Peace
October 15th, 2016 - October 23rd, 2023, Bark! Bark! Bark! Teddy passed away right in front of me. He had been fighting for 3 days at this point but he stopped drinking water and hadn't been eating any food. He didn't even bark at anything anymore and he had always barked at everything, enthusiastically! He... Continue Reading →
2023, Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from the Vogel family We cannot believe another whole year has passed. Hopefully your year has been a wonderful adventure as ours has been. Even though we’re at the end of 2023, there are so many adventures we’ve shared. Our first adventure this year did end with sadness. We got a puppy! His... Continue Reading →
2022 Annual Holiday Letter, the Vogel Family
All Growing Up and New Adventures This year has been the most exciting change in our entire family’s timeline! "Christmas is forever, not just for one day, for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon the shelf. The good you do for other is... Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays 2021, Sharing Health and Adventures into the New Year
This holiday season we want to share the warmest wishes of health and peace from our family to yours. 2021 has been a rollercoaster of changes in our lives. Between high school and preschool, trying to potty train Theodore, working from home, and just plain working more, we managed to still find a little time... Continue Reading →
The Hardest Decision I’ve Ever Made
I had scheduled an appointment for our ”house lion” Fester, our large in-home cat, to visit our local pet hospital in Sartell, MN a week ago Friday, July 30th, 2021. We just finished celebrating our 9th Wedding Anniversary with celebratory tattoos for Eston and myself that Friday. We had the whole week off to celebrate... Continue Reading →
The Vogel Family 