Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Sunset II


Sunset II
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
OOOhh, Ahhh!

Sunset


Sunset
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
Taken from the same dock where I relaxed earlier in the afternoon.

Handcrafted Rugs


Handcrafted Rugs
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
Gill's Rock, Door Co.

Sunlight and Algae


Sunlight and Algae
Originally uploaded by mtnester.

Relaxing


Relaxing
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
Sister Bay, Door County, WI..... or, in my book, 'heaven on earth'

Liberty Park Inn


Liberty Park Inn
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
Sister Bay, Door County. Looks like a calendar picture, doesn't it?

Yum!


Yum!
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
Only Northeastern Wisconsinites know about this delicious chicken soup/stew that is cooked in a stainless steel washing machine drum over an open fire. Oh and it must be stirred with an unvarnished canoe paddle. No I am NOT kidding you! As for the recipe; ask my dad.

Water Fight


Water Fight
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
Firefighters from various communities compete to push the barrel to the opposite end of the line. I think they were volunteer firefighters for the most part. It was so hot. I kept wishing they would miss the barrel and hit the crowd.

Concertinas


Concertinas
Originally uploaded by mtnester.

Polka Dancers


Polka Dancers
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
Two tents, two bands per tent taking turns at playing rousing polka music. Did you know the polka is Wisconsin's state dance/
It is not as alluring and exotic as the hula but it is easier to learn. You can't help but be happy when you hear a polka.

Only in Wisconsin


Only in Wisconsin
Originally uploaded by mtnester.

Happy Birthday Terra!


Happy Birthday Terra!
Originally uploaded by mtnester.

Brad and Terra's New House


Brad and Terra's New House
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
This is the backyard of the house which is smack dab on the bank of the Milwaukee river.
I mean literally; they could slip a kayak right into the water without leaving their house and
imagine how relaxing that would be after a hard day at work! Although I would opt for the hot tub on the back deck; especially on a cool fall day.

Cindy and Dave


Cindy and Dave
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
I was so glad that my brother Dave and his wife Cindy were able to meet us in Milwaukee at a brew pub (great food too!) for lunch.

FOR SALE: Two Room Schoolhouse


FOR SALE: Two Room Schoolhouse
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
This is the school that my mom and her brother and sisters went to when they were kids. I think it was grades 1-8.
And actually I believe my great aunt Gladys Caldie also taught here. Now it is less than a mile away from where Lisa, Tim and Tanner live. Sure wish I could afford to buy and restore it.

Boating on the Mishagamie


Boating on the Mishagamie
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
I am not sure I spelled it right but that is how the name of this lake sounds. It is full of fishing holes and Tim and Tanner probably know all of them. I made a much appreciated find on this little spin around the lake; an anchor that someone else had lost. We were able to pull it up out of the muck and sand and I am sure Tim will find a use for it.

Tanner & Jesse


Tanner & Jesse
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
I think Jesse is the cutest yet kind of funny looking dog (I mean that in a nice way
Lisa)

Tim, Tanner and Lisa


Tim, Tanner and Lisa
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
Can you tell it is hard for Tanner to sit still?

Tanner Reads!


Tanner Reads!
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
It was so much fun to look through all of the work that Tanner had saved from kindergarten. But the 'icing on the cake' was having him read for me. He sure is well prepared for first grade.

Friday, August 18, 2006

Milkin' in Madison


Milkin' in Madison
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
I'll bet he's going to be a farmer!

Sela and Kelby


Sela and Kelby
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
All around Madison it's 'Cows on Parade' and they really are colorful and creative. I liked them better than the pigs that Seattle had on their streets a few years back.

The Fossum Family


The Fossum Family
Originally uploaded by mtnester.
Eating a much deserved snack on the Madison capital square green. It was hotter than blazes and we walked all around the square and then some. Kelby and Sela didn't complain a bit, so it was kind of hard for us adults to do any whining but it was HOT!

Breakfast on Trays


Breakfast on Trays
Originally uploaded by mtnester.