Weekend of Fall Fun

Friday my friend Karyn came up to Milwaukee to spend the day with me. We went shopping at Bayshore, then headed to Costco. We both got some awesome deals and a lot of stuff.
After she left, Michael and I watched Zodiac......which turned out to be the scariest movie that I have seen in quite a wall. I really recommend this movie for everyone to see......it's SOOOO SCARY....and really well put together.

Saturday I went golfing at Pet's in Kenosha....it was the perfect day to golf! We didn't do too well, but it was still so much fun. We walked the 9 holes, and decided to carry my clubs since I had my new golf bag that has 2 straps and a stand......it was quite the workout. Not sure if I'll try that again....it was pretty harsh on my back seeing the issues that I already have, but figured it would be good excercise.

Sunday Michael and I decided on a whim to drive up to Cedarburg to the Wine and Harvest Festival. We have been wanting to check it out for years now, and we finally got a chance and I can't believe we've been missing out all these years. It was so much fun....and there was so much to see. It was a lot bigger than I thought it would be. I decided my one treat would be a caramel apple from Amy's kitchen which was featured on the Food Network. It was DELICIOUS and worth the 7 dollars that I paid for it! Here's a link to the store:
http://www.amyscandykitchen.com/page.cfm/241

Can't wait to check it out again next year!

I am also heading up to Cedarburg in a few weeks on the first weekend of October with my friend Tarrah....we are going to check out the shops and the Winery.


I LOVE this time of year!!! :-)

You've got to try this

Calling all Oatmeal fans.....I tried this today and it is now one of my favorites. It's not too sweet and it's just a great snack or breakfast item.

http://www.quakeroatmeal.com/qo_ourProducts/simpleHarvest/index.cfm


I tried the Vanilla, Almond and Honey but the others sound pretty good as well.

Seattle 9/1-07 till 9/8/07

I love Seattle.....and had a wonderful trip there yet again. The weather was beautiful and perfect 70's and sunny. We visited 2 Japanese Gardens, the Pike Market, and a town called Leavenworth. We relaxed a lot and helped my sister around her house, since the whole point of going there was to celebrate her 30th Birthday and spend time with her. I have attached a few pictures for you to check out. Hope your week was just as fun!

Madison 8/25/07

Michael and I spent the day in Madison on Saturday. It was a perfect day to be outside.....beautiful and sunny......something that we haven't seen in quite a while.

We met up with our friend Steve's Aunt and Uncle and walked around the Farmer's market. Then we went to lunch at the Old Fashioned, then walked down State Street towards UW and had ice cream and Beer on the Terrace. It was so great to just relax and enjoy the great weather with great people. Above is a picture of our view from the Terrace.

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.