Chicago!

There's nothing like visiting Chicago! What a city! Mike and I spend a weekend in Chicago to celebrate my birthday. The weather was beautiful for the end of September. We walked Michigan Avenue, had a drink on the top floor of the John Hancock building, OMG what a view. Saturday night we had dinner on Rush Street followed by a venture to a blue's bar, the Underground Wonder Bar. I was fortunate enough to play the tambourine on stage with the band for a song!! How cool is that!

Cassie's High School Grad Party

The family gathered at Rick and Joyce's house to celebrate Cassie' High School Graduation. It's always nice to have the entire family together.

We missed mom at the party, but took our traditional family photo of "brothers and sisters".

Visits from Aunts and Uncles make the day special.

It's great to see the kids having fun with their cousins even though they're all grown up!

Whadda party!

I want to thank all my wonderful friends who stopped by last Thursday for my Silpada party. Man, we had fun, eh?!? And Mike was a great help too! Who's having the next party??? :)

Celebrating Father's Day with Mike

Mike, Kayla, Kyle and I celebrated Father's Day by going to Port Washington Beach.

We had lunch at the beach and collected colored glass that had been polished from the sand and waves.

Boston Trip

Mike and I had the opportunity to spend a few days in and around the Boston area a couple of weeks ago. What a FANTASTIC trip! From start to finish.

I loved the streets of Boston. The old charm feel.

Cape Cod was BEAUTIFUL. White, soft, sandy beaches.....it felt sooo good between my toes.

I'm sharing just a few photos here..but if you want to see the whole trip...click on Mike's name below.

Michelle - Match Maker

This is Michelle. She has the biggest heart, works hard and volunteers often! We met in 2001 in Leadership Menomonee Falls (a personal and professional development group) and we still volunteer together on the Board.
On August 5th, 2008, I attended the Board of Govenors meeting. Michelle couldn't stop smiling at me...I couldn't help but wonder what she was up to. After the meeting, she asked if I would be interested in meeting her and Charlie's (Michelle's hubby) best friend, Mike. I thought, "sure, who knows..." Later that day, she emailed me Mike's blog address (click on the follower Mike in the column to the right to see his blog) I looked at the blog and instantly called Michelle. I said, "He's cute" and she said, "I know"!
I am forever grateful to Michelle for introducing Mike and me! What a great friend!!

Celebrating Mari's Birthday

We often get together to Jazzercise "after Jazzercise". Here we are celebrating Mari's Birthday at Farley's.
Here is Jan giving Mari her gift, sent all the way from California, wine country. Guess what she got!



This is "Meatball" demonstrating a very special Jazz move as Jessie looks on. Nice job Meatball.



Mari, Kathy, Jane, and L.A. (little Ann) and Jan in the back.







Lita, top dog at Merton Jazzercise....a special place to be!