Friday, February 29th, 2008

A day with Andy

After stopping at Aunt Ann's house this morning, Andy and I headed to Madison. We toured Smart Studios, toured the capitol, did some shopping, and visited some friends. It was a very fulfilling day. Thanks Andrew!


Aunt Ann and Andy discussing digital camera features
(such as this lovely framed effect. Wow!)
You took this picture Aunt Ann!
Smart Studios, Madison. Andy wasn't too pleased with the tour.
I thought it was educational, interesting, and most definitely awkward.Andy posing in the Governor's Conference room on
the first floor of the state capitolThis kind lady in the picture encouraged us to sit in on a presentation by Justice Prosser explaining how the Supreme Court works. We were surrounded by a bunch of students........just where I want to be on my day off. It was, however, very interesting. Especially because Prosser reminded us of our Dad.
The replica should have a crack in it
Speaking of cracks.....
I think this was taken in the Senate Galleries
After our capitol trip Andy and I did a little shopping and then headed to Brian Knauff's apartment. Brian, unfortunately, was not home. Maybe next time, Tex.
Brian's absence didn't slow us down. We headed to Phil's house. The pictures following, and there are several of them, showcase probably the sweetest dog I have ever met in my life. Meet Eddie.
Eddie jumps around like a cat
He has a snaggle tooth
I want this dog (and will trade him for Bagwell)
Eddie, Brie, (sp?) Phil and Andy
(Thanks for hanging out with us!)
After hanging out with team Fendley, Andy and I headed for Brownsville. Before stopping at the Schwefel's, Andy felt the urgency to buy brats, so we stopped at Hoff's. I know what Andy will be thinking about when he eats them, too. Cook them well, Andrew.
After arriving at the Schwefel's, Andy and I kicked it Old School and tag-teamed Opy. I don't even know what that means.
Melissa, I'm sorry if my feet were on your pillow.
Melissa and Justice. Justice is also a keeper.
Oscar, you cannot be trusted with a cameraOpy Pennington is checking out some photos on his digital camera.
They must be pretty extraordinary photographs
It is always a pleasure seeing these two.

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

The Special Education Holiday Extravaganza

My first Jaeger-bomb experience.
Ziegler and I both spilled all over ourselves.

A cherry cheesecake shot, compliments of J.W.
I'm not too sure what's going on in this one, but I like it!

My lackeys, minions or henchmen
(Whatever you prefer to call them)

The Designated Driver

With Anderson

AKON
Mosher
Zank

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

I took a drive around the lake today to run some errands
and visit the family. While in Appleton, Andy, Clarissa, Tony
and I headed down the block to check out an open house.

Disappointed with the over-priced outdated house,
we returned to the Wells-McNamara compound.

After helping me at Kinkos, Andy and I ate at HuHot. Right before
I took this picture, Andy ate a teaspoon of Wasabi and he really only had a
small amount of water left in his glass before doing this.

Andy and I stopped at Tom and Amanda's new apartment with an
"Apartment Warming" gift. Tom was sleeping and didn't bother to get up
(he works night shift so we'll let it slide this time).

Amanda showed us a picture of the wedding dress she bought.
It is actually the one on the left page. Oops. You'll have to wait until
October to see the top half.

With wedding plans weighing heavy on her mind, Amanda has still made
time to focus on Bobfest 2008. She stressed interest in helping to plan and
become more involved.

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Troy and I drove to New Berlin on Saturday morning
on our quest to find a new car. What a sweet ride!

Friday, February 22, 2008

I didn't go to work today because I was not feeling well and haven't been for about a week.
Much to my surprise, Keri stopped over after school with some girl scout cookies for me! I immediately felt better.

Thursday, February 21, 2008

My cell phone rang at 7:00 tonight but I did not answer it because it said "unknown call." I feared it was a psychotic army recruiter. I listened to the message immediately to discover it was Sarah calling from New Zealand using a calling card. DAMMIT! Sarah, if you see this....I love and miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This picture was taken on March 22nd, 2007 after picking Sarah up from
the airport. Not long after this picture was taken Petey bit Sarah on her hand.June of 2006

June of 2006

Monday, February 18th, 2008

The riddle of the week is:

The more you take, the more
you leave behind. What are they?

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

Dad and Mom stopped over this morning, bringing some wood to keep us warm. (Thanks again!) Later, Andy arrived and stayed for a couple of hours. At 5:00 we headed to Stockbridge for a Sequence Tournament. Things got pretty heated.

Dad pruning my Jade plant

Bagwell getting some exercise

The beginning of "Troyflix"

Outside our front door

Andrew and I encountered an embarrassing experience
that involved greeting cards at Festival Foods. You owe us mom!

Andrew used the upstairs bathroom when we got to the Parents?
Interesting. Obviously he was punishing the toilet.

The Sequence tournament begins. Scratchy loves Sequence.
I'm not sure what this is all about.
Notice my "small" glass of slush
Little did I know, Tony had been adding an extra
shot of Whiskey to each drink he made me.
Thanks, Tony.

These are some pretty serious players. I think Andy
regretted having me on his team. Sorry Andy!

"Cat Man" with Sharpe.