Memorial Day!

We had a great Memorial Day this year, the weather was great! A little windy, but sunny and 70!! Started out with the parade, the grillin' out with some friends, which of course we ate way too much. And to finish off the day, makin smores in the backyard.

This is the Gold Star Mother's. They have lost sons in war. They toss a wreath off of the Veteran's bridge, it is quite moving. 

Max marched in the parade with the Scouts. 

Justine, Max, Kelly at the end of the parade.

Erika and Max - makin' smores in the backyard!

Spring Time in Wisconsin

Spring seemed to come late this year, it was a long cold winter. But now that a few things are blooming I thought I would post some pictures for those who believe that we only have snow in Wisconsin!!

A few things are starting to bloom on our little hill out front. Other things are starting to grow to, and later on in the summer we will have Sunflowers and Black Eyed Susans' taking over this hill. 

Last year Justine did a great job a getting some grass growing. However, the stupid people at Menards gave her annual grass, why would you want annual grass??? This year I went to True Value instead and got some perennial grass. I just planted this the other day so I hope it grows as well as Justine's did last year.

This is our little back yard. We put the patio in 2 years ago and we eat outside as much as the weather will allow. We have a little fire pit to that makes for a nice evening to hang outside and cook smores. We also planted a lot of flowers along the edges to so we hope those grow fast too.