* You know how to polka, but never tried it sober. * You know what knee-high by the Fourth of July means. * You know it is traditional for the bride and groom to go bar hopping between the reception and wedding dance. * You know the difference between ‘Green’… Read More »If you grew up in rural Wisconsin . . . .

I can’t believe I forgot to post the pictures of the basement.  Well, yes I can.  Between getting ready for Will’s birthday party and my aunt’s death, I was a rough week or so there. The difference between what the basement looked like before and what it looks like now… Read More »The Basement Remodel: We are Done!

One of the few things that I have ever bought for my kids and got a ton of use out of is my Braun Thermoscan thermometer. I love this thermometer that I actually bought one to stay at both grandmas’ houses. It is so easy to use that Madison can… Read More »Braun ThermoScan

Earlier this evening, Madison’s bedroom had no power, and we were trying to figure out why. The picture to the left is what we think happened. That picture is of Madison’s Tinkerbell night light. Do you see the burn marks?   The kids had brought  me this earlier in the day,… Read More »Powers Out??!!??

I took Will in for his one year check up today.  He was 24 lbs 5 oz and 30 1/2 inches long.  From last time (which was about 3 months ago), he’s put on about 3 lbs and 2 inches.  Yes, he’s a big, growing boy.  Over the next couple… Read More »Will’s 1 yr checkup