Crazy Legs

There's a race in Madison, Wisconsin called Crazy Legs. Money received supports the Wisconsin Badgers and this is the second year we participated in the 2 mile walk. There were over 20,000 people registered to run and walk in this event. Last year the sun was shining and we were very warm. This year we were bundled up in hooded jackets and it was very windy and cold.



Stadium filling up with Runners and Walkers.

Backyard Turkeys

These wild turkeys were eating our grass that was exposed through the snow in our backyard.

Pinewood Derby

Some of the cool cars that were raced.

Here are some photos of the lastest Pinewood Derby for the adults in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Ken won his first two races (better than last year where he lost in the first round) and then didn't compete as well in the next two.

Amazing Change

Today we drove up to Amish Country looking for, of course, bakery goods (yum) and other food items. Those of you that have had the opportunity to visit Amish Country know the trip well. We got tasty, fresh out of the cooker donuts and a few other baked goods. Then we ventured on to Mishler's Country Store for a few grocery items. On the way we noticed the Lilac Wood Shop was opened for business. What a thrill that was. We've missed them.

About a year and a half ago the Lilac Wood Shop burned to the ground. They have rebuilt a larger, nicer building and opened again in January. We browsed the store and found some new items. but mostly the same things they had before. We didn't find the big wooden spoons though. We walked around the shop and you'll never guess what we found right in the middle of the store. A modern, very nice, clean bathroom with a flush toilet. We were very surprised by that change but no more outhouse if ya gotta go.

Ken's 60th Birthday

Just arrived. Ken's 60th Birthday and the Wii. Check out the video clip of the grand opening.

Well, I've been trying for several days to get the video to work but the file is just too large and I can't find a program that will read it to let me edit the file. Sorry, no video but the Wii was a big hit. We've played it a couple of time and my arm was very sore after playing baseball. We have a lot to learn about the game but it's fun. The youth are very excited to have a meeting here on Sunday evening so they can play the Wii.