Conversation

At Mick and Kate's wedding

Christie: That was a nice picture of you in the slideshow. When did they take that?
Me: I don't know. Probably the night we went out for Kate and Molly's birthday, which is only a few days before mine.
Chrisite: That's weird - they have the same birthday. Oh wait, they're twins.

Mom

My mom came to visit this week. After three days of my sleeping on the floor (because she had my bed and my cousin had my futon), I convinced her to go to a hotel. My reasoning was that they have air-conditioning. And I would be more pleasant if I weren't sleeping on the floor. (I have beautiful hard wood floors. Beautiful to look at; not beautiful to enjoy via your back.)

I am not sure if Mom had a good time here in Milwaukee. I was very busy so we didn't spend a ton of time together. I worked on the weekdays, because I'm saving my vacationtime for a trip home in July. And I had to continue my house-hunt as the deadline looms. She was invited to come on both house-hunting trips but decided against it. (I am so thankful for this as I don't think she will like the neighborhood to which I am moving.) And it was hot, which she talked about frequently.

However, we did go to the Lakefront Brewery for its Fish Fry. And we sat right in front of the polka band! We did go to the Botanical Garden, which we both enjoy. It's one of the few things we have in common. We like gardens. We both like looking at landscaping. She likes plants for their beauty. I like them for their Latin names. Quercus alba! We also had some great meals. Milwaukee did not let me down in the food department.

Hit the books

This week I started my evening class to prepare me as a teacher for Milwaukee Public Schools. My first homework assignment was due at 11:59 tonight. I submitted it at 11:49 - ten minutes to spare. This is not the best way to start a new career.

Beads

As a member of the Easttown Association, I received 3 free tickets to Milwaukee's Bead and Button show this weekend. Score! And I'm allowed to ask for more if I need them. I'm thinking about going just because it would make an interesting blog entry.

Grilling!

The last time Trevor invited me to grill there was snow on the ground. This time, there were thunderstorms overhead. Despite the rain and cold, we had a great time tonight. Christie summed up the experience well: "I was miserable, but I had a lot of fun." See the pictures below.

What do you think, Christie? Rain?

Funcionality before Fashion.

Christie: I can't tell which ones are the Boca Brats, because they're too charred. Sorry, Trevor. Great job grilling. I like them charred. They're good.