Just one of many of the beautiful arrangements Aunt Ruth created. Isn't she talented?
How many people does it take to get the wrinkles out of linen?
Lunch with the parents down at the urban market. I think this could be the next advertisement for a Farm to Table initiative. It was completely unplanned. Promise. Those peppers and tomatoes just knew I would adore this picture and decided they would make for a perfect backdrop.
Loving these old hotels in the city. We're at the Knickerbocker now. Our cousin, Jack, gets the biggest kick out of the name. Giggles every time he says it. It has arched doorways and bubble doors with actual locks and keys. I can't remember the last time I stayed somewhere that didn't use plastic for entry. I think I like the keys better.
Brilliant. Pedal Tavern. Drink, pedal, burn calories, drink more. Who drives? Never mind, I'm getting one for the neighborhood in Stafford. Not sure what the HOA will say. Milwaukee, you're genius.
I want to meet this bride and groom. I have a feeling they have the same humor about them as my husband. Speaking of brides and grooms...the city has been overrun with them this weekend. We must have counted at least 15 different wedding parties at all the picturesque sites.
We had our own affair to attend, Shafovaloff-style. Old German Beer Hall + wedding welcome dinner = lots of singing, lots of beer appreciation, possibly some polka, and yes, even an alpenhorn. What celebration would be complete without it?
Fast forward to Day 2 of wedding festivities. A beautiful day. I sure do like Milwaukee's definition of a "90 degree day". I think the high on the lake was around 75. A beautiful venue. They got married at the Milwaukee Conservatory of Music. And a beautiful bride and groom. The reception was at the same ballroom where Ali met Matt. He was her dance instructor. Their first dance was one to be envied.
This is what happens when the cousins are left to their own perogative during the reception ;-)
Not sure what I'm doing here. Phill has a habit of shooting my picture at random moments.
It is now Monday morning, a gorgeous morning here at the Milwaukee airport. I've just dropped off Phill and his parents. They head back to DC for the work week. I'm staying on with Grandma Shaf and Aunt Tammy to visit with the extended family in Iowa for the week. I'm not exactly sure how my internet connection will be in the middle of the corn fields, but I'll do my best to keep blogging as regularly as possible.
It is Memorial Day. Please remember the reason this holiday was created. With four grandfathers, two fathers, a husband, and many additional family members and friends, who have all served, it is a day of significance and remembrance. Make sure to take a moment to recognize this during your cookouts.
Until my next best internet connection...
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