How Ollie Spent His Time Up North

He saw numerous squirrels, rabbits, and chipmunks. 

Summer car Rides

It's not enough to just put his face out the window...Ollie has to hang his whole upper body out:

Makes it so much more fun

Proof

that my mom IS Italian - 100%.

Here she is with two of her three siblings. 

As you can see - she is the only blonde. 

My other uncle (the missing one) is the one who looks most like an Italian. 

My mom, dad, aunt, and uncle:

How Zack Spent His Time Up North

With no internet and four people sharing two TV's sometimes you just have to improvise.

We picked up this little gem from the Dollar Tree on our first night...childish and fun

Guess Who Had Some Spaghetti For Dinner?

Up North

We've been up north in Michigan for the past week.

My parents do not have internet so the only time we can access it is when we go to the local McDonalds and pig out on fast food while using their wireless.

But really... we have done absolutely nothing blogworthy since being here because it is so.dang.cold!

I packed mainly shorts because...after all...it is June and all...so we have been doing wash every single night and wearing the same pants and sweatshirt every single day!!!   I didn't need to pack any other clothes. 

Seriously, I have been wearing the same outfit since Sunday - it's been washed every night - but still!!!  I would not be surprised if people around here started talking about "that crazy lady that wears the same black sweatpants and sweatshirt everyday." 

Tomorrow we head home and the parents will come along for the weekend as we have a graduation party in Milwaukee on Saturday. 

End of Story!

Successful Year

I am so proud of this guy...

He was one of eight middle school students who were given an academic award for getting all A's and B's this year. 

There were also six students who got all A's.