31-JUL-2008
Gabby
Recently we started letting her outside for brief periods. She mostly stays around the house and seems much happier.
30-JUL-2008
Blackberry Lily
Working on figuring out my "big girl" camera. Basically just trial and error.
29-JUL-2008
Chain of Blocks
It's always interesting to see how the kids play with their building toys. Sometimes it's a tower and they just want to see how fast they can build it and knock it down. Other times they work together making lines or chains.
22-JUL-2008
Wind Chimes
My friend brought these to me from the beach, and their tinkling sound is so cheerful.
20-JUL-2008
Morning on the Porch
I love the way the light comes in on my screened porch in the morning. Even though it is only the end of July, I can feel the difference in the light, and know that fall will be here soon. It makes me sad, because I love summertime.
18-JUL-2008
Ring Around the Rosie
Just love this sculpture. People can't leave it alone. The opening just begs you to fill the circle.
17-JUL-2008
Goose Blind
This little place has been our home away from home this week. We come to relax after a full day of singing and listening to music. So what did we do tonight to unwind? We sang Karaoke! Our group from West Virginia started out with "Country Roads, Take Me Home," and as the evening progressed, we declined to the level of Bon Jovi "You Give Love a Bad Name." I haven't had that much fun in a long time, and the best part about it is that no one here knows us, so it didn't matter if we made fools of ourselves. I've never done Karaoke, so that's one item checked off my Bucket List!
16-JUL-2008
Noah's Ark and the Storm
Today we drove about 2 hours to take the kids in the youth group to Noah's Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells. We have had beautiful weather all week, until today. The closer we got, the worse it looked. I mean truly nasty looking skies. We got to spend about an hour and a half in the park before the lightning started and the rides shut down. Then the heavens opened and it rained like crazy. Evidently it is the fourth year in a row that it has rained on the waterpark day. But I think everyone had a good time anyway. Better luck next year.
14-JUL-2008
Meditation
Another lovely spot at Green Lake which is very Zen-like and relaxing.
13-JUL-2008
Garden
Wisconsin must have the perfect summer climate for growing perennials. There are so many beautiful gardens. Green Lake Conference Center has a huge garden and beautifully landscaped grounds. I know it takes a lot of work to maintain, but the results are worth it.
12-JUL-2008
Windmill
Another day of driving through cities (Chicago--scary, Milwaukee--construction) and countryside. I was told that the arms of this windmill are 100 feet long. These things look like something out of Star Wars. Very cool.
11-JUL-2008
Stormy Horizons
We're on the way back to Green Lake Wisconsin for our annual music conference. I'm still amazed at how far you can see on flat land.
09-JUL-2008
Chaste Tree
This tree is often mistaken for a butterfly bush, but it is called a Chaste tree. Its leaves look a lot like marijuana.
06-JUL-2008
Fill 'er Up!
Looked like a gas station on Friday evening at 5:00.
05-JUL-2008
Deep Purple
Last year my butterfly bushes didn't bloom at all, due to a late frost or something. They are making up for it this year.
04-JUL-2008
Patriotic Cake
Another traditional cake whipped up by my mom! Yum.
03-JUL-2008
All American Girl
Red hair, white skin, blue eyes!
01-JUL-2008
Watermelons
Watermelons and July just go together!
