10 week old baby Charlotte:)

Thanks to Elise for the cute picture for today! Elle and I wrapped up shopping for school, and are all ready to start on Friday. Thursday will be a great day, as we are attending the Badger's first game of the season against UNLV. It will be broadcast on ESPN. We want to thank Jason for offering the 2 extra unused tickets. We can't wait for the game! Now it's off to the Mascoutin Trail to make our daily 5 mile walk. Starting tomorrow, we are increasing our distance until we get to 10 by next week. The new job will be starting up soon, so I want to make the most of the days left:) Tonight it's a BBQ here with friends, and then jazz night at the Windhover.

29 years:)

Thanks to everyone for the anniversary wishes and cards. Paul spent the day doing several weddings, and Elle and I managed a nice work out. Afterward we went out for dinner. Today it's back to a more normal routine. Elle has play practice, Eva is teaching, and Paul is at the Holy Family office. I'm heading up to Oshkosh to get my work schedule for this fall, and looking forward to a new and exciting job with the school system. Still doing local respite on the weekends here, so I'm plenty busy. Belated birthday wishes go out to our friend Jon, who shares his birthday with our anniversary. Stop by anytime Jon for a Jameson shot to celebrate! We're also in the process of planning a September camping trip. Anyone with ideas for something new, text or call me...always open to new, local places. Tonight we will use up some of the plentiful basil, with a Thai chicken and basil stir fry. Mmm, can't wait.

Congrats to Elle!

Elle will act as one of the leads in Pirates of Penzance in November performed at Fondy High. Cast list just came out this morning! We're super excited for it. Elle will be taking fencing classes for the show. Here are a few samples of her senior portraits we just picked up. Elle's pumped for her senior year:)

Lake Michigan:)

We wish our friend Kim a speedy recovery after knee surgery today. We spent some time with her before and after the surgery, as well as Grandma Mare. Aliyah showed off some of her jump roping skills. Tonight a quiet evening is planned with a favorite of Ellie's for supper...homemade mac and cheese and onion encrusted chicken breasts. If we get the predicted rain, it will nice to relax inside.

26 mile hike on the Green Circle Trail!

Paul and I spent two long afternoons hiking the Green Circle Trail in central Wisconsin. It is a beautiful set of trails, which combine to circle Steven's Point and Plover. The weather was perfect; not too warm, and some cloud cover. Now off to Manitowoc to visit family and take a friend to a Dr. appointment.

Elle's flight:)

Thanks to Elle's friend Andy for taking her, Jake and Amanda to Madison for dinner via his 4 seater Skyhawk. They enjoyed perfect weather, and perfect views of the countryside. Now it's off to college for Andy and Jake, but we're sure to visit often when they come home!

Superman fun!

As Ellie trots off to her last day of band camp, she does so dressed in style! They are doing the Superman music this year for competition. How fun! A special thanks this morning to childhood friend Mary Beth who introduced us to the Green Circle Trail around Steven's Point and Plover. Paul and I are taking the weekend off to hike/bike it...we'll see how many of the 26 miles we make:)

http://www.greencircletrail.org/