Oliver

Usually on Tuesday afternoons Kristin babysits for both Oliver and Leo, our adorable neighbor boys. But last Tuesday, Leo was extra sleepy in the afternoon, so Oliver came over by himself. He and Kristin had a great time. Here are a few of the ways Oliver expressed his enjoyment for some alone time with Kristin...

Winter Walk

Kristin, Nick and I took a walk down the road today and played around at the creek. I love this creek! This is the one that still causes the road to heave, even after the county spent money and effort to make the it smooth. This is also the creek that goes unnoticed by many because it is small. It's the same creek that offers up a turtle to help across the road every year or so. It also makes a great sound and holds watercress that offers the hope of spring too. Plus it offers a fun destination that Kristin and Nick will still go to with me!

Frank graciously stayed with Ben today so that I could get outside and enjoy the almost 50 degree weather. I chose a new hike in the Kettle Moraine area and was richly rewarded with rolling hills, beautiful vistas and some wonderful insights.

Day Four!

What a beautiful day...sunny and 50 degrees...I hit the beach early this morning for a quick walk.



Then Debbie treated us to a wonderful time at the Virginia Beach Aquarium...

















It had a cool nature walk...



an IMAX theatre...



We finished off the night with PF Changs, the Cheesecake Factory and then a movie at Debbies...what a terrific day!

Day Three in VA!!

A blustery day here today, but we still braved the beaches!











Then some obligatory shopping and great conversation...

Day Two in Va!!!

Another great day today...a nice early morning walk in a local park...



then off to a walk on the beach in Virgina beach...





and then bringing dinner home from Maggie and Rays. Tonight, dinner and a movie...

Day One in VA!!!

We are here with Debbie...I got to take a walk this morning and the river is beautiful.



Kristin played on the toys at Debbie's fitness center.



Then we helped Debbie do a little work and she even let us ride in her golf cart!





And maybe because we helped her work...I don't know...but she took us to the coolest bar-b-que place in the south for lunch!



Now it's back home to watch a movie and kick back. What a life...