Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
Just one more
OK so I wasn't going to draw out our trip all week. I lied. Shoot me. But technically this isn't a Wisconsin post. It's a Cleveland post. See, Cleveland.
So our last night of vacation we spent in a really neat place. Because of Jason's job we get a deep discount. Otherwise it would be Roach Motel for us. They don't have this view at Roach Motel.
We got to watch the most spectacular sunset. Even the kids stood and watched it. The same kids who spent the last 7 hours strapped to car seats stood still for a little while to watch this scene.
At first it was nothing too special. But still I snapped a picture anyway. I knew it would get better.
It kept getting just a little better.
Then it got a lot better. The whole sky turned fire red.
Then it was over.
Then we went swimming.
It was a wonderful way to end a really fantastic vacation.
So our last night of vacation we spent in a really neat place. Because of Jason's job we get a deep discount. Otherwise it would be Roach Motel for us. They don't have this view at Roach Motel. We got to watch the most spectacular sunset. Even the kids stood and watched it. The same kids who spent the last 7 hours strapped to car seats stood still for a little while to watch this scene.
At first it was nothing too special. But still I snapped a picture anyway. I knew it would get better.
It kept getting just a little better.
Then it got a lot better. The whole sky turned fire red.
Then it was over.
Then we went swimming.
It was a wonderful way to end a really fantastic vacation.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Can she really be two already?
Dear Anna,
How can you possibly be two? So short a time ago you were getting up 4 times a night, messing in 15 diapers a day, and screaming you head off All. The. Time. Now you are so big. One to two brought huge changes for you. Last year at this time you could barely toddle around. You were so tentative with your steps.
Now you are so fast.
You never ever walk. It is run run run for you. You enthusiasm exhausts me but I love it. Don't ever lose that.
You light up every room you enter with your beautiful smile. You melt the hearts of each person you encounter with your hugs and kisses. On a recent trip to Wally-World you ran up to an elderly greeter like you had known him all of you life and gave him the biggest hug he has ever had. You made his day. There was a twinkle in his eye that wasn't there before. I love that about you Anna. You know how to make others feel good. It bothers you to see anyone cry. It's like you are hurting along with them. While we were in Wisconsin a couple weeks ago you were bothered to see your seven week old cousin cry. Your hugs didn't really soothe her but it warmed my heart to see you try to help. Hugs make you feel better when you cry so they would probably help the baby too. You are so incredibly sweet and affectionate. You have a hug for every person you path crosses. It get a little tiring in the grocery store, I'll admit, but I don't mind much. The smiles on others faces makes it worth it.
Your still not talking a lot. You say enough to get by but no more. Honestly, Anna, I am not sure I really want to know what is on your mind sometimes. You are very sweet but also extremely opinionated. The world really is not run according your standards. And I am the chief person messing things up right now. So if you don't want to talk for a little longer, I am OK with that.
I can't wait to see what this year brings for you. Happy Birthday my sweet baby!
Love,
Mom
One year ago yesterday.
Last night
*Chocolate cupcakes*
How can you possibly be two? So short a time ago you were getting up 4 times a night, messing in 15 diapers a day, and screaming you head off All. The. Time. Now you are so big. One to two brought huge changes for you. Last year at this time you could barely toddle around. You were so tentative with your steps.
Now you are so fast.
You never ever walk. It is run run run for you. You enthusiasm exhausts me but I love it. Don't ever lose that.
You light up every room you enter with your beautiful smile. You melt the hearts of each person you encounter with your hugs and kisses. On a recent trip to Wally-World you ran up to an elderly greeter like you had known him all of you life and gave him the biggest hug he has ever had. You made his day. There was a twinkle in his eye that wasn't there before. I love that about you Anna. You know how to make others feel good. It bothers you to see anyone cry. It's like you are hurting along with them. While we were in Wisconsin a couple weeks ago you were bothered to see your seven week old cousin cry. Your hugs didn't really soothe her but it warmed my heart to see you try to help. Hugs make you feel better when you cry so they would probably help the baby too. You are so incredibly sweet and affectionate. You have a hug for every person you path crosses. It get a little tiring in the grocery store, I'll admit, but I don't mind much. The smiles on others faces makes it worth it.
Your still not talking a lot. You say enough to get by but no more. Honestly, Anna, I am not sure I really want to know what is on your mind sometimes. You are very sweet but also extremely opinionated. The world really is not run according your standards. And I am the chief person messing things up right now. So if you don't want to talk for a little longer, I am OK with that.
I can't wait to see what this year brings for you. Happy Birthday my sweet baby!
Love,
Mom
One year ago yesterday.
Last night
*Chocolate cupcakes*
Mars Cheese Castle
OK, so I have decided to draw out the trip all week. We went to some cool places and I want to share it with you. One of the places we visited wasMars Cheese Castle. This is the sort of place where if you live there you never go. The only time Jason's family goes here is when we insist. The parking lot is an array of licence plates. Few of them, Wisconsin. We never miss it though. They have every single cow thing you can imagine here. Life size cow. Yep. Got one of those. 800 different kinds of plush cows. Yep. Those too. 
Cow salt/pepper/creamer/sugar and whiskey flask. Yes to all.
Cow pens. Yes. Kind of reminds me of the one scene from The Godfather.
They had this...thing too. It kind of creeped me out a little. Every where I went the eyes followed me.
Sorry about the awful picture. They could really think about my needs when it comes to lighting in this place. But they don't.
And I just can't leave without showing you this shirt.
Click to enlarge. That's all I will say about that.
And of course the cheese. Lots and lots of cheese. I didn't actually take any pictures of the cheese though. I was far too busy making my selections and wiping the drool from my chin.
Oh and the wine. They have wine too. Local wine. Wine from far off and distant places. Love the wine selection.
Do you see why we never miss out on a trip to Mars?
So if ever you find yourself in Wisconsin on Interstate 94, heading to perhaps the home of the great Packers in Green Bay, I encourage you to take a side trip and visit this neat place. Can't miss it. Look for the big sign.
Do I sound like an advertisment?
Cow salt/pepper/creamer/sugar and whiskey flask. Yes to all.
Cow pens. Yes. Kind of reminds me of the one scene from The Godfather.
They had this...thing too. It kind of creeped me out a little. Every where I went the eyes followed me.
Sorry about the awful picture. They could really think about my needs when it comes to lighting in this place. But they don't.And I just can't leave without showing you this shirt.
Click to enlarge. That's all I will say about that. And of course the cheese. Lots and lots of cheese. I didn't actually take any pictures of the cheese though. I was far too busy making my selections and wiping the drool from my chin.
Oh and the wine. They have wine too. Local wine. Wine from far off and distant places. Love the wine selection.
Do you see why we never miss out on a trip to Mars?
So if ever you find yourself in Wisconsin on Interstate 94, heading to perhaps the home of the great Packers in Green Bay, I encourage you to take a side trip and visit this neat place. Can't miss it. Look for the big sign.
Do I sound like an advertisment?
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