Alice Looking For Wonderland

7/20/11

Catch up already.

After a week of taking care of my sister's dog, Divot, it was time to take him back to Madison. He, unlike other dogs, who love to ride in the car and stick their heads out the window with tongues wiggling in the wind, hates the car. We drugged him with benedryl and hoped for the best.

He was not happy about it and later puked all over. Best. Day. Ever!!!

Having burgers at Red Robin with my mom and niece eased the horribleness until I spilled soap on myself at Bath and Body Works. I had a blast walking to the car through the mall looking like I wet myself. NOT!!! Best. Day. Ever.

The next day could only go up and it did. Here I am in the Harry Potter bathroom in honor of the movie release. (notice Hagrid's house through the window!) I looked good and that merits a self portrait!

To keep my niece busy and out of trouble, my mom and I cooked up an adventure in Wisconsin Dells. Riding the Ducks was a favorite as a kid for me and I knew it wouldn't disappoint. These old World War II amphibious vehicles were always a favorite and riding on them through the woods and on the river and lake brought back so many great memories.

Mom, Rebecca and I.

The view from my up front seat. So pretty!!

On The Wisconsin River. Isn't the sandstone pretty?

I love a good duck trail.

Another Duck on Lake Delton.

The ferns helped cool us off. Very good thing on a hot, muggy summer day!

A cool sunset on the drive home to Rhinelander on Sunday.

I mentioned to a friend that I wanted to eat at The Mine Company before the end of summer and she made it possible before my softball game last night. We won before the big storms came through after only 5 innings. Much better than the two ten-plus inning games of the past two weeks!!!

Elijah and Virgil in "the mine".

E has been my best fan this summer. He gets into the games and is proud of me. It is nice to have somebody to drive the hour to Wausau with and we always have good chats. I don't want to think of having to leave him in a few weeks. I am starting to dread the end of summer already!!! It is times like this where I wish I had a pause and rewind button for time!

7/14/11

I Like Lounging Around!

I also love playing softball with this group of gals. We are so fun to be around and are dang good at playing softball.

We are also very silly.

It was a family event this Tuesday. Elijah, mom and dad all made the trip with me to Wausau. It was another crazy extra inning game and we won it in the bottom of the 13th inning. We need to win in seven next week. It is too intense for me to play such long games.

Here's the lounging at its best. Divot, my sister's puppy is staying with is this week and may be a we'd bit spoiled.

I yell at him all the time for sneaking into my bed, but let him crawl in when I was reading earlier this week!

Lounging is better with fudge. It this in my goodie bag from the race last Saturday!

Sometimes I don't lounge. This was taken mid-way through my run today. It was nice and cool and a great run. Isn't this flower bed cool. We are always trying to figure out what the scene is. Now, it is a star flying through the sky. Way cool.

Good week so far.

7/11/11

Mad Town and Home Again

Aliceapalooza was a hit. Thanks to all of you who showed for the shows.

Madison with my sister was fun.

The capital from State Street

Amazing ice cream.

Then I came home. I have missed sleeping in my bed and just having down time. What will I do when I have to work again? Here is some pics from me fishing last Friday.

A deer came for dinner the other night.

Divot, my sister's dog is with is this week. He's sweet. My dad pretends not to like him but sure talks to him a lot!

I ran in a 5k on Saturday at midnight. It was a blast and my mom was there to cheer me into the finish line! I also beat my best time.

Me at finish prior to race

Mom and I love being in Eagle River!

This raccoon made me laugh. He was in a window downtown Eagle River.

I made a fabulous pizza for the family on Sunday. It rocked.

Today was good. Helped E with his school stuff, wrote a paper for my class, went for a bike ride, and met up with friends in Wausau for bowling and dinner. I bowled horribly but it was fun.

Great day!

7/6/11

Alicepalooza's Final Stop

Saw my third pro baseball game of the summer today. It was awesome and the Brewers even pulled off the win. It was very fun to have the time with the nephews.

Me, Elijah, Kristofer

Me and my boyfriend, Ryan Braun

Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI

Bernie Brewer

The famous 6th Inning Sausage Race

The boys enjoying the game.

Nice view

A beautiful park

My cute nephew puppy(he didn't come to the game but I love him too!)

We came back to Madison and went to dinner with my seester and niece. I also went on a walk with seester and Divor. It was a very nice day! More adventures tomorrow and now for my next trick, sleep!