Deer in the Woods

So on my way to work today I saw some very cooperative deer in the woods, who were happy to pose for pictures. There were 3 in all... and I took these pictures from inside the car after rolling down the windows. I am still trying to see a bear...but i will use my zoom lense!

An Exciting Weekend!

Our life is so exciting.... you can't believe what an amazing weekend we had!
Friday I went into WI Rapids and did a little shopping, and purchased a lap top cushtop thing so I don't get too hot when I am using the lap top. I spoke with the nicest sales people at Wal-Mart who really helped me find the lap top thing I was looking for. One salesman (he was lovely too) showed me a cooling unit i could attach to my lap top, but I wasn't sure I wanted to expend more energy, what with the energy crisis and all.... so I went with the brown thing.... see picture of me working on the blog below... or wherever it ends up.
I also purchased some other stuff while at Wal-Mart (I had a list) but I don't remember anything else I bought, accept for Q-tips, I know I bought Q-tips and laundry detergent. So after checking out, I was able to go right to my car. Why is this significant? Because Wal-Mart is a very progressive and astute retailer, and they label their parking rows. So knowing that I often don't remember where I parked, I did notice that I was in row 6, and sure enough, the car was still in row 6 when I returned.
From Wal-Mart I drove to the Rome Farmer's Market... and purchased some lettuce and beans from a nice Mung couple, who gave me too much change, but I returned the extra dollar, and then I went and bought a dozen ears of corn on the cobb. I know there are only 2 of us, and I probably should only have bought 6 ears of corn, but they were selling them by the dozen, and I didn't know if I could buy less... and since it was my first time at the Farmer's Market, I didn't want to make waves.
(You know I really should remember more of what I bought at Wal-Mart, because the bill was like $99....)
After a quick lunch in was time to drive to the Dells for a vet appointment for the girls.
Sally is fat, Stella isn't. But both were scared to death... it was funny because we were in this little bitty room, which opened in the back to the medicine area, and they both tried to hidebehind me. At any rate we had a very nice, very young, vet, and the girls got the shots and such that they needed.
After the vet we went home and had chicken breasts and corn on the cobb on the grill... and we talked to neighbors!!!!! Of course they weren't real neighbors, they are just staying at the house next door.. but they sure were nice, and it is so nice to have a human being to talk to. (although Sally and Stella are good company, the conversation is a little one sided!)

Saturday found us at the Faith in Action inpromptu Brat Fry in Adams. We had a lovely time, and sold quite a few hot dogs and brats. Mark was a Big help (shown here sitting down!) and many volunteers came to help out.

We sold out at about 2:00 and returned to Rome. Following a 2 hour nap (I was exhausted!) we went to see Wal-E, which was enjoyable, and one should stay to the end of the credits to get the whole point of the movie. We then went (for probably the last time in a while) to Pizza Hut for dinner. Mark had a little pizza and I had brochetta and a salad.

Because I was so tired, the rest of the evening was shot, and I ended up in bed by 9.

Sunday found us going to Mass, stopping at the ACE Hardware store in WI Rapids (where we purchased a new squirrel proof bird feeder) and then home for a day at the beach. I am not sure we have ever had a day at the beach here.... we sat and read, and talked to our visiting neighbors, and even went swimming! We are wild!

So that was our really exciting weekend..... Mark did make a trip to the dump..... I forgot to add that important event..... and the girls had a great time swimming with us..... but all in all it was a GREAT WEEKEND.... and the only wa y it could get better is if someone came to share it with us.

PLEASE COME AND VISIT!!!!!!

These flowers are not growing in our garden... but I wish they were.

Lunch in Madison

Jury duty was cancelled yesterday, the litigants settled out of court, so I drove to Madison to have lunch with Annie and Mary Dale.

I was showing the girls how "green" I am. I bought this little bag in a bag that fits in my purse, so I don't have to take a shopping bag from stores I shop at. But I seem to have lost that shopping feeling.... but Thank God Annie didn't!

Here is Annie giving her new running shoes a whirl.....

And she paid for them too!

House Calls

Mark had such a good time stitching me up, that he removed a thingy (I am so medically astute) from Chris' eye.
Chris is soooooo Stoic!
The operation was a success!

July in Wisconsin

Some day I will get this right.... this is Betsy waving goodbye, as she and Paul head home....

Paul came to stay with us for a week.... and Chris came to play while he was here. They played video games and went tubing..... Mark kept the Mark kept the beach free of sea weed

Not Everyone Enjoyed the Fireworks

While we were all enjoying the fireworks, some people

(well, some dogs) were scared to death.....

Shelby was in the shower, Stella was under the bed,and Sally,

well, Sally just rolled herself into a ball and tried to hide!

But the fireworks were great! And as Allen said,

the bottle rockets in the water will never get old!

More 4th of July Fun

Becca sleeping in the hammock
She was well guarded by grandma
Deb is about to get some great photos....
It was a relaxing time.....
Grandpa Hatton is GREAT!

Chris isn't afraid to wear a skirt...But he is afraid of Becca.....
Mike is such a good dad.....
This was Kevin's room....
Nick got caught reading.....

If You Can't Be a Good Example.....

You can serve as a horrible warning!
Do not walk anywhere while looking over your shoulder!

Because a big Red Dog may be laying in front of your bed room door...

And you will end up falling on your face

And looking like this!

Notice how my shirt matches the color of my eye!

I am such a fashion plate!

PS Sally is fine!

Fourth of July Continued

Mary Kay, Annie and Pat hang out by beach
Grandma and Becca
I'd like to delete this picture... but I don't know how!
Cousin Nick and Pat
Annie could be in Hawaii
Becca in the water with Aunt Annie and Dad
Becca and Stella have some floor timePatrick and Annie pose for a picture
Mary is ready for the perfect picture

Uncle Chris shows Pat a snapping turtle

Family Fun on the Fourth

Patrick had his first canoe ride over the weekend.....
Annie and Mike are good canoers....

Chris is enjoying the Kayak!
Enjoying the traffic on the Lake.

Here are some more pictures from the weekend..... Patrick had his first canoe ride (so did Nick!), Chris and Mike Kayacked (and Patrick learned to say it!) and the family enjoyed watching the traffic on the lake.