Laona wildlife

Each time we visit Laona I am amazed by the variety and expanse of wildlife. So far on this visit we have seen frogs...check out the size of these things! (And could this water be any clearer?)







This may not look like a deer, but legend has it that this is an ancient form of deer communication...



Becky and I witnessed this bear as we walked home from Steve and Sue's last night...Bobbie couldn't see it, but it was very clear to us!

Laona continued

Today was a full day...wood splitting, lawn raking, fishing and hike taking. We ended it all off with a great dinner (thanks Sue and Bobbie!) and rich conversation. It was a beautiful day!

Wood splitting...







Well, the leaves were gone for a while...



The lake that holds the fish (it's still holding all of the fish...)



A view of the house from the dock...



Dinner participants...









Happy hikers...

On the way...

We are spending the weekend in Laona to celebrate some time with our Kuhrasch family and hopefully to hook into some of the big fall fish that Frank promises every fall. Wish us luck!

On the road...



Silver lake road...



The beach...



The house on the lake...

This is my job...

I have the coolest job in the world! My job involves playing in the gym with incredibly cute kids and students who want to be teachers...and they pay me! Unbelievable!

Homecoming 2009

Our little girl is a junior! Homecoming this year is with a wide group of friends...bus ride, pizza and dancing. We are so proud of our wonderful daughter!

Maynard!

We got a last minute call yesterday for someone to serve as Maynard at the local walk for Down's syndrome children, and Kristin answered the bell in fine fashion. It was almost scary the way she "became" Maynard! Kids were flocking to her and she danced up a storm. It was an honor to watch...

The sights of fall in WI

Even before the leaves have turned here, there is much color...I always thought that Wisconsin is at its most beautiful in the fall!