Keepin in touch Wisconsin part one

I had a chance to take a long road trip with one of my oldest, closest friends in August. Traveling with him was the best medicine as we covered serious topics, fun topics, silly topics and there were even moments of silence ( though very few as we both like to talk). Spending the night at the beautiful home with him , his beautiful wife and fabulous mother in law was also fantastic.
I am running out of adjectives to describe this experience. Nothing special happened yet it was so nice and so comfortable, it just made my heart glow.
It's true... Old friends are the best friends.
Pictured below:
1.Mommy helps me sew my quilt for Ben. Her help was priceless.
2. Mommy and her daughter X are both very beautiful. I know now where X gets her spunk.
3. My long time friend and Brother MDMC and I enjoyed a wonderful relaxing evening watching the Olympics. One of those nights where not a lot was spoken but a lot was shared.

Here's to Aunti Ethel

Goooood morning lake lida

Sunrise shots...rainclouds never hit us

Family Rocks

Here are a few of my favorite families from the summer. No names shall be added, you know who are :-)

Returning to where it all began

Part two of the 30 th anniversary celebration had us returning to stay in Mankato where we met, courted and have spent nine years of our life. It was great!

FINALLY a championship for everyone!

The tigers U16 soccer team competed in the Schwan USA cup silver division soccer tournament last weekend. They played teams from the metro area, Brazil, Mexico and Columbia. They defeated these teams to finally win the championship. It's been 12 years since David and his soccer partner Michelle started the program in PR. They have gone to tournaments at the state level three times but never had the title. It was a good feeling!

North Carolina makes me smile

Saw the Biltmore, beautiful blue ridge mountains and but best of all, enjoyed quality conversation with high quality people.