St. Nick's Day

It's St. Nick's day and the girls enjoyed opening the little gifts they found in their stockings this morning.

It's going to be difficult to get them off to school today!

Halloween at the Zoo

The Milwaukee County Zoo held a trick or treat Halloween event tonight.

There were cute "scary" displays all around the zoo and many stops for Halloween candy. All the kids were in costume and the weather was perfect.

China Lights

We went to see the China Lights tonight. They sure were pretty. The botanical garden was covered with beautiful light. These are just a few of the lights that were there.

We also attended a show where there were dancers. I didn't take the opportunity to take photos, it was just too fun to watch. Besides, at night they weren't turning out so great.

Lance Sijan Plane Dedication

Jeff's Legion Rider group participated in the Sijan Plane dedication today. Lance Sijan was a great American hero to was killed in captivity in Vietnam.  He was honored today with the dedication of an F-14 fighter plane that was placed near the airport in his honor.

The family was escorted from Humboldt Park to the airport by a group of 103 riders.

There were dignitaries who spoke at the event and we took the opportunity to take photos of them and thank them for all they do for us.

It was a wonderful event and I am glad I had the opportunity to attend.

My Friend Rose

This is a photo I've loved for a very long time. It was taken at a holiday gathering at my friend Carol's house. The photo includes Carol's mother, Rose. Over the past few years I have come to call Rose not just my friend's mom, but my friend. We played Words with Friends pretty much daily. Sometimes I had a lapse where I didn't log on to my iPad and sometimes Rose wasn't there either. But for the most part, Rose and I played that game with vigor. We chatted on the app's chat log and had 2 and sometimes 3 games going at once. We both agreed that we were each other's best competition. When I had my very painful spine surgeries, I spent most of my days alone recovering while my husband was away during the day at work. No matter how miserable I was during those days I always had Rose. I could count on her being there. I know Rose had some health issues too. But neither of us ever mentioned what we were going through when we chatted. We stayed positive no matter what. She was always there. I hope she thought that of me as well.

This week Rose passed away. I don't know what I will do without her.

Chloe's Organs

Chloe had a class assignment where she had to make organs and place them exactly where they should go. She was so proud of her accomplishment that she wanted me to take a picture. In this photo she is pointing out all of the organs.

I said to her "I see you made brains too". Her response was priceless. She said to me "It's brain grandma, not brains. We only have one".

So smart.