Thursday, May 14, 2009

Onalaska

Last weekend Carl had a CE course in LaCrosse and the kids and I decided to go along. Our first place when we cam back to Wisconsin following School was Onalaska. This was a perfect time to visit our old stomping ground, and show the kids where they lived 8 years ago. We stayed in Onalaska which is just outside LaCrosse. We did some shopping, driving around and relaxing.

Having the days to ourselves we relaxed in our room at the Stony Creek Inn for some well needed R&R. I think the Coulee Region of Wisconsin (the Western side) is some of the most beautiful spots in all of WI. I was so mad because the weather was overcast and I could not get any really good pictures of the countryside. Trust me it is amazing with the rolling hills and evergreens. I love it! It felt good to be back. We went up to Granddad Bluff which overlooks LaCrosse. It is one of those places we always took visitors when we were there. It is okay Scott, there is a fence to keep you from falling!

This is our first place in Wisconsin. We had the right side of the duplex. It is on Franklin St. It was a great beginning for us. The kids do not remember it, they were only 4 and 3. We have good memories there and made some good friends also! We miss you Travis and Keri! Do you miss Onalaska?

Take me out to the ball game...

On May 1st we went to our first Brewer game of the season. They played the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was a fun game, but they lost. It was a beautiful day, but a bit cold so they left the roof closed. It is a really nice stadium, not without its problems, but worth the tax money!We got our tickets pretty last minute, so we were pretty high up. We did have the first row of the upper decks which was nice for leg room. Smile guys! Kaitlyn had her hair highlighted earlier that day, she is growing up.


Shot of the field. It was throw back night which was neat. I love the old uniforms, except they are ones from the 80's. Does that make me a throw back?! That was when I really followed the team and "loved" the players. Oh how I swooned over Paul Molitor and Robin Yount.
What Brewer game is complete without the running of the Sausages (and they even have bodyguards! Just kidding). Everyone gets into it and cheers for their favorite. Wisconsin is a bit odd; cheeseheads and running sausages.

The other half of our crew.

Here is to a great year! Go Brewers!