Today we were here and saw this and felt this and are still listening to the waves outside our window and did some shopping in places like this Staying here in Door County, WI Bliss……….
Escape
With all the wedding planning and execution, we didn’t have much down time this summer. So, when friends invited us back to their cabin on Battle Lake we welcomed the opportunity. Early Friday morning 4 adults and 4 canines loaded in a minivan and drove north. Mr. D was very hesitant about taking Nike along. … Read More
There’s no place like home
Last Wednesday morning my alarm went off at 5:30 am so we could leave early to go Over the river and through the woods, to grandfather’s house (in St. Louis). Then… this morning — in a blink of an eye the alarm clock woke me from a dreamy sleep at 6:00 a.m. in St. … Read More
Memory Lane
Our drive to Cincy involves a trip through The Region. The Region is what the locals call the area – as in the Calumet Region. “Calumet Region” defines the group of towns & cities surrounding the Calumet River and the Little Calumet River (affectionately referred to as “The Little Cal”) in NW Indiana. It’s where … Read More
I don’t do this . . .
I don’t do this sort of thing. I don’t. I don’t like crowds. I don’t like long lines. I’m the person who bought a book on how to get through Disney World avoiding the lines and crowds when we took our three kids so many years ago. I’m also not a “star follower”. But … Read More
Made the best of it
It snowed on Friday. No big deal here in MinneSNOWta We had a full weekend planned with friends Original plan was a trip to Lake Geneva, WI We traded that trip in for more local trip – (totally unrelated to weather) Friday First stop: Shopping at TJ Maxx (the girls) 2nd stop: Dinner downtown @ … Read More
They’re driving . . .
These two are on the road. Driving. From Cincinnati > through Indiana > then Illinois > followed by Wisconsin > then crossing the mighty Mississippi into Minnesota > and picking up brother in Winona > and hoping he will drive the last 50 minutes of the trip. Oh how I hate it when the kids … Read More
Cincinnati – Day Four
Day Four — Cara worked 7pm to 7am this morning — so she came home from work and slept. While our girl was sleeping — DIY Guy and I began painting her living room. Cara joined us when she woke up – then us girls started painting her kitchen. While we painted DIY Guy set … Read More
Cincy – Day Two
Cincy is SO much fun! There is so much to do…and we have so little time! Monday dinner: Skyline Chili – I had a 3-way. DIY Guy had a 5-Way. Monday evening: The “Establishment” — the neighborhood tavern – with Cara and Tim. Tuesday: Sleep in ….yessss. Then…..Cara and I enjoyed 3 hours of … Read More
I got my kicks on Route 66
It was such a sweet ending to a perfect day yesterday when Bob suggested we have “dinner” on Route 66….at Ted Drewes. Be still my heart . . . . . . they are serving my favorite flavor . . . . . .yes, they actually put a piece of pumpkin pie, crust and all … Read More