Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Brad and Terra's New House
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
I think Jesse is the cutest yet kind of funny looking dog (I mean that in a nice way
Lisa)
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Tanner Reads!
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
Sela and Kelby
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
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!
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Go Cart Injury
This was the reason for the 3:30 am phone call from one of the chapperones at the 'safe and sane' graduation party. Anna Rae had crashed a go cart into a wall and the kid behind her crashed into her. Her leg made impact with something on the steering column causing this ragged, mean wound.
They called the medics and she ended up at Harborview Medical Center (one of the best trauma centers in the country). Chris met them at the hospital. He really does handle this type of thing better. Needless to say even though I did not go along, I did not sleep a wink and I think we called each other 4 times before they came home at 7:30. It took the surgeons 2 hours to stich her up. They did invisible stitches under the surface and then some fancy new stitches on top and they actually had to 'trim' away jagged skin to close up the top. Today, 6/28,
she had the stitches taken out but it still looks none too pretty. This graduation day memory, along with scar, is never going to fade. It also is a Father's Day memory that will stay with Chris forever.
They called the medics and she ended up at Harborview Medical Center (one of the best trauma centers in the country). Chris met them at the hospital. He really does handle this type of thing better. Needless to say even though I did not go along, I did not sleep a wink and I think we called each other 4 times before they came home at 7:30. It took the surgeons 2 hours to stich her up. They did invisible stitches under the surface and then some fancy new stitches on top and they actually had to 'trim' away jagged skin to close up the top. Today, 6/28,
she had the stitches taken out but it still looks none too pretty. This graduation day memory, along with scar, is never going to fade. It also is a Father's Day memory that will stay with Chris forever.
Celebrating at the House
Once back from the island we had a barbecue/celebration at our house to honor Anna Rae. About 15 people were able to attend and that was really plenty to over flow from our dining room and onto the deck. It turned out to be lovely weather for a graduation, surprising everyone; it had started out somewhat cloudy.
Anna Rae truly felt like the guest of honor and I would say that it was perfect from beginning to end but then we got that 3:30 am phone call on Sunday!
Anna Rae truly felt like the guest of honor and I would say that it was perfect from beginning to end but then we got that 3:30 am phone call on Sunday!
Grace and Anna Rae
On graduation day we were invited to 2 brunches. One was in honor of Grace, pictured here with Anna Rae. I would've loved to take dozens of pictures of the grounds and the view from this home
but that probably would've been tacky since we were there to honor the graduates. and aren't these 2 lovely? I think Anna Rae chose a beautiful dress. Unfortunately the underarm seams in the gossamer fabric didn't even hold out the morning.She was fine as long as she kept her arms down, but that is not too practical. So today she took the dress back to Anthroploogie and they were very apologetic and gave her her money back...which really didn't disappoint her too much since it was a big chunk of change!
but that probably would've been tacky since we were there to honor the graduates. and aren't these 2 lovely? I think Anna Rae chose a beautiful dress. Unfortunately the underarm seams in the gossamer fabric didn't even hold out the morning.She was fine as long as she kept her arms down, but that is not too practical. So today she took the dress back to Anthroploogie and they were very apologetic and gave her her money back...which really didn't disappoint her too much since it was a big chunk of change!
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