Future Olympic Swimmer?

Maybe not an Olympian but he can dive underwater now.

Visiting Old Friends

On Saturday we got together with our friends Scot and Ann Ecker. They introduced us and it had been awhile since we last saw them since they live near Milwaukee. It was fun to meet half way and the kids had a blast playing in the park.

Swing Town

Park Time

The weather has been a lot more bearable so our trips to the parks have increased.

Audra has become a lot more daring when it comes to slides.

Rainbows and Baseball

A Rainbow during a drought is a good sign. Elmo making magic?

The rain has been coming with a little more consistency lately. So much in fact a Double Rainbow was created.

Hillary checking out the Rainbow before we headed to a Mallard's game.

Audra's first Mallard's game of the season.

Audra takes in all the Duck Pond has to offer.

Ready for a souvenir!

Warning Track Bullpen

Grady watches the action from our seats in the new "Backyard" section.

We met Grandpa, Cousin Luke and Grandma at the Ballpark!

Go Go Mallards!

New "School" Photos

When attempting to take a photo...

to be used for daycare identification ...

I got these responses from Grady...

He is officially in his impossible to take a decent photograph stage!

I ended up going with this picture!

Audra on the other hand is little easier to work with. (First Take)

Class of 92 Reunion

Rain, Rain Come Again and Stick Around!

The lack of rain has been the ongoing story both at work and home. For a brief time Friday morning we got sprinkles so the new weather guy Carlos and I had some fun with it. We both look forward to doing this when it isn't just sprinkles!

I spotted this out near Albany near Luke, Rick and Michelle's house. Their neighbor has a pretty good sense of humor.

Last week I got to do some work back home in Dodgeville. I took a couple pics while on location this is Cox Hollow Lake at Governor Dodge State Park

The Boeing C-97 at the Don Q Inn in Dodgeville. www.donqinn.net

Happy Anniversary

July 14th was our 5th Anniversary. Hillary was treated to surprise reservations at Porta Bella.

Happy Anniversary!!!

If you haven't been we both recommend dining there. Very good food and romantic too.

After dinner we visited the Memorial Union and it was a perfect night to sit out and listen to music and relax.

 

Sunset at the Terrace

On Saturday we went to Art Fair on the Square.

From the Roof of the Monona Terrace Looking North

Lots of amazing artists showcasing beautiful photography, jewelry etc...

Make Your Own Ice Cream at the Kid's Musuem

Back to the old MooHaasUm

Audra checks out the baby chickens from a safe distance.

When concerned about meeting new animals it is best to keep a safe distance, this is when is binocs are helpful.

...unless you are using the wrong end.

I hope this is as close as she gets to a mouse that isn't named Mickey. She also met a Turtle, a Fish an a Pigeon.

We will be sure to save this for her wedding day.

Grady is in the Crow's Nest, practicing to be a pirate.

Sometimes you have to stop and smell the flowers. But just make sure there isn't a bee on it or that it is a hot pepper!

Our Little Sunflower

The Capitol Dome on a Dome

Chef Grady and Chef Audra making pizza pies!

The old cabin hosted make your own ice cream.

Recipe for Shake and Make Ice Cream: https://sites.google.com/site/roompartyideas/home/shake-make-ice-cream

Shaking it up...well our ice cream didn't quite work, but our milk shakes tasted GREAT!