Tall Ships

Yesterday Michael and I went to the Tall Ships Festival in Kenosha. We had a lot of fun and saw a lot of very huge Sailboats. We didn't stay too long as it was pretty hot outside.

Zoo Day

Yesterday was my company picnic at the Milwaukee Zoo. My mom, myself, and Michael took my niece and we had a great time. FAR more better than my last experience there at the free day! My niece loves monkeys so she was so exited to see them.

Here's a pic of one that we saw!

July 24th, 2006 A Date Never forgotten

Yesterday marked 1 year, since the passing of our dear friend Steve. It's hard to believe that 1 year has already passed.....my thoughts and memories of him are still as strong as ever.

Thoughout my day at work yesterday, I couldn't help but clearly remember the day as it was, 1 year ago. I got a call from Grypp asking me Castner's parent's phone number, as there was someone who had called the helpdesk inquiring about that information. Then shortly afterwards I got another phonecall and I was told that Steve was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq. Immediately my heart sank, and I could not control my emotions, so I quickly told my boss that I had to leave work and ran out of the building towards my car. I remember stopping in the skywalk, and just standing there sobbing......looking out the windows down on Water Street. I was furious.....and kept saying to myself: WHY STEVE....WHY.....WHY......WHY.......THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING.....NOT STEVE....NOT HIM. Then I contintued towards my car in the parking garage, and upon my arrival I had noticed that a window on my car had been busted, and a ton of my stuff was stolen. At this point I had no idea what to do so I went to the security desk only to find out that they are not responsible for any break-ins. So I called my boss and he said to stay where I was and he met me at the parking ramp.......and I was mortified that I was crying in front of my own boss. He helped me call the police to report the break-in, and then I was on my way to my apartment, where Grypp and Michael were waiting. From there we just sat and stared at each other......still in shock.....and then walked over to Shane's to meet with everyone else.

That's the day as I remember it, and that's the day that has changed our lives.

4th of July in Green Bay

I have to say that going to Michael's Grandma's house in Green Bay is always so much fun. This year was even better since we brought my Grandma and my niece. Everyone had a wonderful time and we got to enjoy this beautiful sunset overlooking Green Bay from the back yard.

It can't get much better than this. Hope everyone enjoyed the day off to spend time with your families and friends celebrating this great holiday.

Very Cool Concert Announcement

TUESDAY, June 12, 2007, 12:33 p.m.
Rage Against the Machine to play Alpine
The rock bands Rage Against the Machine and Queens of the Stone Age will play Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy on Aug. 24.Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at www.livenation.com and at Ticketmaster outlets, (414) 276-4545 and www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets for both reserved and lawn seating will be $60.Rage Against the Machine reunited at the Coachella Music Festival for the first time in seven years. The Alpine Valley date will be the only Midwest stop on its tour and the only non-festival date it will play.

Urban Outfitters....FINALLY

Sounds like Milwaukee has plans for an Urban Outfitters!

MONDAY, June 11, 2007, 2:01 p.m.
Urban Outfitters to infiltrate east side
Though rumors have been circulating for years, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Urban Outfitters, the trendy, moderately priced chain based in Philadelphia, has finally leased more than 12,000 square feet of the southwest corner of Prospect Avenue and Kenilworth Place, in the new Kenilworth building.

The Milwaukee-area UrbanOutfitters, which sells housewares and men's and women's clothing, will join the downtown Madison location as the second store in Wisconsin.

First Weekend in June

It's hard to believe that June is already here. Half the year is over, and the final half is yet to come. I'm sure it will go just as fast. This weekend was Jim and Bethany's shower. They lucked out and had some beautiful weather for it. Only a few more weeks till we get to meet little Rosie.

It's so wonderful to see how proud and exited they are to become parents....what a joyous time in their lives.

I also got to spend some time down at my parents house this weekend, and I got to spend somet ime with my niece as well. She is really a handful.....growing up so fast!

Every June my favorite Rose bushes are in bloom at my parent's house. The smell of them brings me back to my childhood. There's just something about these roses that bring a smile to my face.