Good Friday Fun

Yesterday actually was "Good Friday" and I took off work and drove down to Milwaukee to attend the Brewers Home Opener vs the Cubs with my friend Laura. I have never been to the new stadium (it's not really new anymore) that they built like 8,9 years ago. Anyway the Cubs were playing, and well it was a baseball game so I'll go! It was alot of fun! Despite the 9th inning loss 4-3 for the Cubs I had a good time. Some of the fans behind us weren't very kind to the Cub fans, I could go on and on about the good nature of the sport and having a good time against the other team, but these girls were just mean and nasty. It's a good think I wasn't drinking otherwise I can't tell you what would have come out of my mouth. Needless to say I still had a great time and cannot wait to go to Wrigley to watch some Cubs games next!! I will mention that the tailgating before the game felt like we were in Chicago, it was soooo windy outside which made it pretty much freezing. I guess that's why you drink alot!! But it was fun...

I thank Laura and Todd for inviting me!!

Here are a few pictures..

Todd & Laura

Autism Awareness Month

North Shore Bank donated money for research.............

As many of you know my nephew Nathan was diagnosed with Autism. So anytime that I can't help support the cause I do my best. April is Autism Awareness Month and so tonight at the Green Bay Gambler game (Hockey Team here in GB, not professional, they are actually in college and from what Jacqueline tells me they don't even get paid!) Jacqueline has grown fond of the team and enjoys going. My Aunt Liz took her to some games and now she's hooked. Teresa enjoys going also. They are actually alot of fun to watch, you wouldn't think they weren't "professionals". So tonight the girls and I attended the game along with Liz and her son Austin. We had a great time. Emilee had lots of fun which was great to see. The noise and crowd did not bother her. She of course throughout the game got antsy but hey she's 2! A great thing was that for every ticket purchased 1$ went towards research. Also they had a 50/50 raffle to raise money. There was a teenage girl whom sang the National Anthem that wasn't diagnosed till she was 13. It was a fun night and I'm glad we were able to go. Emilee and I left before the last quarter, they were winning 2-0 and looks like the last period was great because they won 4-1.

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Emilee being silly w/Teresa

Something up above caught her attention!

Jacqueline's Favorite Player Liz & Austin

Teresa & Jacqueline

Cake Finale......

Ok, here is the last cake for my first session of Cake Class! I started off week one really rocky thinking "What the heck did I get myself into"? But tonight's class was fun. It's not easy that's for sure. You basically learn the basics on how to hold the bag properly, control & the correct pressure you put on it. How to write (which I'm not good at!) And most of all the rose. Making the rose was a Challange! I know now why people charge so much for cakes! I think I learned many thinkgs and my 2nd session starts in 2 weeks! I think it turned out pretty good and I'm sure the kids & Andy will enjoy eating it also. It's a French Vanilla Cake with Strawberry filling! I'll let ya know!

So here are a few pictures, talk soon...

It's doesnt look like Spring!

It "technically" is Spring, however it doesn't look like Spring! It is typical weather in Wisconsin for this time of year I suppose. One day it's 60 degrees and the next day we get 4 inches of snow! What the heck! We had such nice weather and then last night 2 inches of snow fell upon us. Now the temperatures have been in the 30's and 40's. We hit 50's last week. I'm just waiting for the snow to finally stop falling and enjoy the Spring like weather. We are ready for it! Yesterday was another day of driving to Rockford, IL (about 3 1/2 hours) to pick up Jacqueline from her week long stay in AZ for spring break. She had a good time. Luckily we got home before the storms hit. My friend Betsy drove with me since Andy had to work. We had a good time. Was a long tiring day though. Anyway so today Jacqueline and Teresa went and saw some horror flick and liked it. I relaxed and we did our normal Sunday activities. Emilee stayed in her PJ's all day cuz that's what she wanted .. and well lets be honest, when she wants something she wants it and that's how it's going to be! I snapped a few pictures of her at first being upset I put her on daddy's lap but then after I bribed her with an M&M she cooperated! LOL.

Update on Emilee's potty situation is that she is now going poop in the potty! She no longer wears diapers! CANNOT TELL YOU HOW HAPPY I AM! HA! Anyway nothing much new to report.. we are all doing well.

Thanks for checking in and have a great week....

Welcome "Baby" Olivia Jean Bonville

Well, she's finally here! Natalie and PJ are new parents to this beautiful little girl. I stopped by the hospital yesterday to see the all of them and they are doing great! Natalie looks really really good (better than I ever did!) and the baby was great! Natalie had her on Tuesday evening. She weighed 8lbs 3oz and was 20.25 inches. She's sooo tiny. She opened her eyes for me while I was there, she's super cute!

Congrats to the both of them!

Let's Eat Cake!

Well here it is...................................................

Tonight was my second try at decorating a cake! I learned how to make roses, since my frosting wasn't really stiff enough they didn't turn out too bad (2 on the top) I did my best, I have to say it looks ok. LOL.. Will taste MUCH better. I'm enjoying class. I'm not going to be a professional or anything, it's fun and I just want to learn a few things! Next week is the last class for this session and then I start the second class in 2 weeks. So check back in to see the next one.. :-)

And on a side note, Natalie had her baby about an hour ago. She was induced this morning around 830am I believe and well after about 12 hours of labor... welcome Olivia! I will post pictures once I see the new baby!

Thanks for checking in and will see ya soon....