Monday, July 30, 2012

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




Monday, July 16, 2012

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...

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

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!

Beating the Heat

To beat the heat we headed out to Dodgeville for some swimming with Grandpa and Grandma at their neighbors. Cousin Luke was very proud to display his freshly learned swimming skills. Way to go Luke! Grady starts lessons this week.
After swimming the boys decided to go cruising. Grandma was sure safety came first when she provided the boys with helmets. Grady is sporting Grandma's old Alliant Energy hard hat.


No Rain + High Temps = Expensive Engery/Water Bills

Fortunately this temp was brief when I started my car. Unfortunately it only dropped to 104 for the drive home.

It hasn't rained this May and our grass resembles straw!
Our flowers are doing well, with a daily dose of water.

This clematis and the lone lily with petals remaining, both appreciate the daily drink.

Elmo to the Rescue!!!