I want to cook like this....

from my favorite food blog, My Carolina Kitchen...I need to eat like this.  H.

another loss...

in my long line of fundraising for Republicans in Dane County, Wisconsin.

Hovde is a good man.  Someone who firmly believes in citizen government.  Unfortunately, we keep voting in career politicians who got us in this mess to begin with!  H.

PERFECT day

going to be a high of 75 degrees

sunny

no humidity

it's F R I D A Y

there's nothing better!!!!

SAVOR IT...xoxo, H.

9 days...

and a new life begins for our family...taking Emma to Butler to begin her life as an adult.  Was just in the backyard with George and my neighbor Dave leaned over the fence..."so Heidi, how are you holding up with Emma about to leave?  Sure is going to be tough for you."  Duh Dave...yes it will, BUT I am excited for her (or at least I keep telling that to everyone that asks and it's what I keep telling myself). 

Emma does not cry easily...doesn't cry at movies or sad commercials, etc....if her heart is broken or she is wounded in any way, she MIGHT cry, but don't count on it.  So when she does cry, it's serious.  Saturday's last All City finals meet and last RW celebration was serious for her and she cried a lot, which meant I did.  She has swam for Bill Wuerger for 12 years, with a great bunch of girls (Kayce Smith, Maura Shea, Maddy Nelson, Anna Smith, Becca Wilson, Natalie Schmitt, Hannah Feinstein, Danielle Goulette....).  This is team that is no muss, no fuss (much like BAC and nothing like EHS)...NOT A SINGLE MOMENT of drama or nonsense...just fun and swimming for the love of it and for Coach Bill.  It has been an incredible experience for Emma as well as for Chris and me.  Ridgewood swimming has been her sweetest "growing up" memory...wholesome and pure joy.  What a blessing it's been!!!

Coach Bill and his girls...

best hair

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Ok, I knew the "Housewives" show would be good for something, besides a good laugh. One of the chicks on there said all of her friends spend a fortune on shampoo and hair products. But, she does not. She buys this shampoo and conditioner and raved about it----it is great! I bought it and LOVE IT!!!! It really does feel thicker and the conditioner is not heavy! 
love, k

Happy Birthday

 Happy Birthday AMERICA!

I love this picture of you, Emma, Evan and Lily walking on Grandad's Bluff. It's so patriotic! We had a great 4th, despite the hot weather. Nothing can replace being with family, nothing. I love it, and want more of it!!

love, k :)

Happy happy 4th of July!  We're all in La Crosse...back HOME.  It's fun to get us all together and today, we're having the annual "picnic" downstairs here at the hotel...it's going to be 100+ degrees today.  The Beraneks and Winbergs are joining us!  Not sure how many of these picnics we've done, but tons of great memories.  We used to always do them at Myrick Park so the kids could use the pool and go on the rides at the park...the same rides Krista and went on as kids...maybe even Papa Pete!  Now it's the STOOPID Eco Park...seriously anti fun for kids.  No rides, no monkeys, no pool, no metal slide, no cotton candy...just squirrels and plants.  Again, STOOPID and anti-fun.

We'll head down to Riverfest soon so Lils can go on some rides.  Must wait for Peter and Chris to arrive though (Peter had to work and play baseball so they are joining us today).  Yesterday, we had a little tea party with the tea party ladies (Susan, Margaret, Jennifer, Suzanne and all of us) then Mom took Krista, me, Em and Lils to 4 Sisters for tapas...so nice and so much fun! 

Fireworks tonight!!!  Family is most important.

Bee balm in my garden....looks like fireworks!  xoxo, Heidi