Back To Reality

Well, we have descended through the "Cheddar Curtain"....back to life as normal! Jamie's foot is much better..thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers!
My surprise weekend ended up being in Madison! Jim was able to get a $150 dollar room at the Sheraton for $70 through Price Line..bonus..the less he spent on the room the more he spent on me!!! (heeeheehee) The picture above is of the Capitol Building at night....the view from the lake was absolutely astonishing, but I couldn't get a good snap while driving down the John Nolan!

We ended up not getting there until pretty late, with all of the bug bite commotion. Still hadn't eaten so we decided to head down to the square. Found The Great Dane and LOVED it! I had a Dane burger (hamburger with artichoke dip....YUMALICIOUS!!!!) and Jim stayed safe with a bacon burger. Went straight back to the hotel because I was informed that we were getting up early (and I mean early) to go to Dane Counties' Farmer's Market! (yes ladies, Jim really has been listening to some of the things I mention that I'd like to do!!!!) After parking we walked past a little coffe shop called Bradbury..window said espresso..coffee...crepes......sounds like we should get breakfast! That is a Door County Cherry crepe and a latte with.....hold your breath.....latte art...HEAVEN!!! Wanted a repeat this morning, but they were closed....do you hear a road trip comming on?!?

After the farmer's market we went to The Terrace and had lunch while watching the boats and wind surfers! I wanted to get a picture of us with our feet in the lake, but Jim wasn't into that...good thing because later we found out that the beaches had been closed due to a sewage leak caused by a car accident!!!!

This weekend was really amazing...I had so much fun just walking around, eating at really cool places, trying new beers (Jim's new favorite is The Dane's Crop Circle Wheat and mine is a Belgian named after some saint that I can't remember!)! Jim went totally out of his comfort zone, tried things and guess what...I think..no...I know he had fun!!! So, we're relaxed and refreshed...back to the chaios!

Thanks Kathy for all of the awesome recommendations...brunch was wonderful at The Old Fashioned!

Thank you so much Jim for the wonderful Birthday getaway!

My heart is in his hands...and yours could be too one day!

Jim has a huge test tonight. It's over a multitude of things including ecg readings. He's nervous. There are so many little things that you need to remember depending on which lead the rhythm was seen on, patients history. Every blip and bump means something. It's just a lot to remember, but I have total faith that he'll do great. Jim always gets nervous with tests....he just called and he passed with an 86%!


We have been together since we were fifteen...that's half of my life spent loving, fighting, laughing and crying with this man! I love him more then words can say. He is so dedicated to us and making a better life for our family. These last few weeks he's been working 6 days a week, most of the time he doesn't get home before 10 pm if he comes home at all. I guess that's the life of an emt, but I know it's hard on him.


I LOVE MY HUSBAND!!!!! I respect and appreciate the sacrifices he makes for us. Sometimes I forget how hard it is for him not being home very often (most of the time I'm so focused on getting away from here that I forget he must miss us). He pushes his body and his mind to the limit. Thank you Jim for taking care of us. I can't wait until we are on the other side of this chapter of our lives!


I love you Jim. Have a good 48 hours. I'll be waiting for you on Sunday with open arms!