We Won!

Just a quick update.

WE WON!!

Yup, the contest was a success and our prize? A $50 gift card to Hy-Vee, Go us!

I am actually pretty excited about this, I mean it was a bear of a project. Plus my wife is super competitive so she is happy as a clam now.

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