Monday, August 17, 2026 We all went to Fennimore, WI, today to bury our Uncle Fred (or for Chrissy, her dad). In one of his last visits with Nancy, when he knew our cousin reunion was planned, he said he thought it would be nice if we all could be together to place his urn.
Sunday, August 16, 2026 The out of state cousins got an Airbnb house on one of the lakes in Madison. We all gathered for a beautiful brunch. Cousin Mark brought several photo albums to share and we really enjoyed looking through them. The potd is Mark’s mom, Aunt Carol, my dad, and my mom. We
Saturday, August 15, 2026 We had lunch at Kopp’s because the flavor was a FAVORITE – Bienenstichkuchen (bee sting cake) (almond custard with pastry cream, almonds, raspberry, honey, and sponge cake). We also shared a hamburger and Keith admitted he is more smitten with their hamburgers than the custard. (wow) There was a guy from
Friday, August 14, 2026 After playing with Trooper and coloring my hair, Keith went to my friend’s house to fix the hole in the deck. I had volunteered him, and yesterday she said it seemed to be the best way forward. She was happy to wait, but Keith thought it would just be better to
We did stuff, then went to Waukesha Read More »
Thursday, August 13, 2026 Carla and I went to Joyer Farms to see sunflowers today. There were lots of fun activities for kids to do. We decided we didn’t know why we didn’t own a place like this, because we would love to think up fun ways for families to have fun together outside. I
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 We met Mike and Mary at the Laurel Supper Club for dinner. Pictured is our steak for two – which could be called steak for two for two, as it will make another meal for us tomorrow. Absolutely delicious
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Christina and her boys came over at 10 am for a great swimming day. We all came over to our house and had a picnic lunch of peanut butter sandwiches. They left about 2:00 and Keith came over to walk back and forth in the pool while I floated. Keith went
A super fun friend day Read More »
Monday, August 10, 2026 I’m not sure I expected I would ever see Keith in a pool again after we moved! After book club today, we hopped in. I floated and he walked back and forth. It’s our way. It was great. I love having the neighboring resort for the week. I found out today
Sunday, August 8, 2026 Mississippi River Brass Band got together yesterday and today to do a recording. Todd came from Iowa and stayed last night with us. Keith said Dan was going to pick him up to carpool, and I asked why not go with Todd? He said Todd came on a motorcycle. I said
A baritone trailer! Read More »
Saturday, August 8, 2026 Keith went to a band recording thing all day with a cookout evening, so I had the run of TWO houses today. Trooper and I hung out on the pool deck for a while in the morning. I threw the Frisbee once. He took it and hid it from me way
Fluffy family members Read More »