Fall 2017 With the leaves changing and a chill in the air, it definitely feels like Fall 2017 in Wisconsin. Ok. Wait. The leaves are changing, but it is now back in the 80's. What the heck is going on with the weather?! Anyways, it is almost "technically" Fall, so it's time to share our Bucket List for Fall 2017. The criteria? Easy and fun activities that the whole … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Festival Season: Something for Everyone
Milwaukee Festival Season Summer in Wisconsin means that Milwaukee Festival Season is in full swing. Since we only have about 3 months of warm weather, everyone wants to be outside enjoying this beautiful city. From church festivals to music festivals, there is seriously something for everyone. At the beginning of summer is Summerfest, one of the World's biggest music … [Read more...]
Summer Bucket List – Make Your Own Fun
Summer Bucket List With only one more day of school left for Mr. B, it's time to figure out some fun things to do this summer. The boys are all signed up for a summer school program, Mr. B is playing baseball, and I'm teaching a 6-week summer session, but I know I'll still be hearing "I'm bored!" or "What are we doing today?" and especially the "Mom, I need you to entertain … [Read more...]
Happy Endings: Change your Perspective
Endings It's that time of year where things are winding down. A couple of weeks of school left, one dance performance done, my student's performance in just a few weeks, and hopefully the end of Winter. (Seriously. This Wisconsin weather has been pretty crazy. I think we've had both our heat and air conditioning on this week.) Endings are happening, and I think we're all … [Read more...]
Wedding Anniversary, A look back 8 years ago
Wedding Anniversary Yesterday was our 8th wedding anniversary. 8 years! Sometimes it feels like just yesterday, while at other times it seems so long ago. We've moved 3 times, had 3 babies, each had a number of jobs, been on a dozen or so road trips, and had a lot of crazy adventures. We've had some really difficult times, and it's been a lot of work, but I wouldn't change … [Read more...]