It's official...

We have our flight booked for Hawaii and our hotels in Hawaii. Yes, I said hotelS! We're staying most of the time in Honolulu but will be spending our actual anniversary on the North Shore.
We will be staying in San Francisco for a couple of days but still no decision on a hotel there yet...the debate rages on.
I am finally excited about this trip! I may even brave a snorkel....the jury is still out on that.

Now some Jen randomness:
I will be answering your questions in my next post.
Can you believe it's the last day of June? Christmas is less than 6 months away...
The weather has been amazing the past couple of days - slightly overcast and mid 70s.

I've been tagged!

by La! 7 random things about me:

1. I love chocolate and caramel
2. Books are my weakness - can't get enough
3. I wish everyday for an extra 2 hours in that day
4. I don't take bubble baths as much as I used to and miss them!
5. If I had the time, I would cook dinner every night
6. I still dream of being a writer - maybe someday that book will get finished...
7. My family is amazing!

Thanks, La!
Don't forget to ask your question in the previous post. :D

I tag: Latharia, Andie, Brianna, Alison and Elizabeth

I'm at a loss...

So, here's what this post will be. Post a question you want to know about me in the comments and I will answer them.

Updating

Yes, there will be more Wisconsin pictures coming... (sorry to bore you all...)

Work is going well. There has been some little drama but nothing that will ruin me. ;) I have a co-worker who can be a little difficult sometimes, but there's one everywhere you go.

Do I dare write this? Do I? I am afraid to jinx it. Nothing is concrete yet, but....
It looks like we're going to Hawaii for our anniversary in November. We talked about several places - Bahamas, Florida, California, Paris... Yes, Paris! DH was ready to take me and I was ready to say yes but I freaked at the last minute. So, it looks (at the moment) like it's Hawaii. I cross my fingers it will really happen.

DD is doing great with potty training - finally! All week she only had 2 accidents. So, we're off for some "big girl" shopping today.

We got registration for DS for the fall. UGH - high school will break us...

Other than this, not much is new. I hope you're all enjoying summer. Thanks for stopping by.
HUGS!

Scrappings

I am hosting a cyber crop this weekend at http://www.memorycreators.com. Come join in the fun!

Wisconsin, part 1

The gardens........

This was one of SEVERAL lamps (several of which I'm sure were Tiffany) in the house.

The view from the Sun Deck:

DD watching one of the player pianos.

Wall of carousel horses

The Infinity Room for a Scenic Overlook

Inside the Infinity Room

We visited Taliensen (see previous post)

Romeo & Juliet water tower








Hillside School on the estate

Hillside School again - it still houses the School of Architecture

DS out side Hillside School

Travels

2 trips in 2 weeks...whew!

We're still on Disney Detox. Whew... We stayed at the Port Orleans Riverside - I wasn't very impressed with that property - very overgrown and spread out. The staff left MUCH to be desired! The weather was very nice! We had a brief downpour on Saturday morning, but it was sunny other than that.
I think we hit everything we wanted to at all 4 parks while we were at Disney World. The kids met a few characters. My brother and his family drove up from southern Florida to spend a couple of days with us and that was wonderful! DS made his quest for smashed pennies - he has BOOKS of those things from everywhere! He collected quite a few more. DD & I missed all the fireworks shows and "louder" attractions because the noise bothers her ears, but that's ok. All in all, we had a great time! We hope to go back and hopefully for a little longer.

Last weekend, we went to southern Wisonsin to play tourists - again! We had a wonderful time and the weather was PERFECT!!!!!!!!! Sunny and lower 80s. We stayed at House on the Rock Inn - very nice! We visited House on the Rock and Taliesen (Frank Lloyd Wright's home) and took one of the tours there. We swung through New Glarus on our way home on Sunday for a few hours. Then met my sister & her fiance' in Janesville for a late lunch. I'm ALMOST caught up on laundry.

DH & I are starting to plan where we would like to go for our 10th anniversary. Hmmm... Oh the possibilities.

I'm still working part-time at the library and full-time for the lending company, about 55 hours/week. I am usually pretty wiped at night and it takes a lot for me to get laundry done, the dishwasher run, pick up or whatever. I will REALLY try to stay up with my blog better.

I hope you all have a wonderful week! Thanks for stopping by!

Disney

I can't believe we did all we did and saw all we saw in 4 "short" days. We had a blast and were exhausted by the time we got home.

I haven't forgotten....

I swear I will do the Disney update, but my jobs have kept me very busy and tired! Hopefully after this weekend, I can get some pictures and "tales" up. I hope you're all having a great week!

Easing back in....

It's been a LONG time so I'll start with an easy entry - my new 'do....

Before:
After:

I still have to take one with the new highlights in it....