A Trip Downtown

Took LK with me Marquette's financial aid office. Figured the sight of a cutie couldn't hurt my chances. #SighLife

Cat Mom

Apparently the cats like Lisa. #CatMom

#MarquettePride I'm watching Tommy Boy. I miss Chris Farley. What a waste. 

A Wicked Storm

The need for McDonald's cannot be stopped by a mere torrential rain, hail, and strong wind. #WeAreUnstoppable

She's Back!

Glad Junie is back from camp. I missed my traveling companion. :)

In light of all the unselfish purchases we're going to make for the kids, I took it upon myself to selfishly expand my political button collection by snaring a set of four from Jeb Bush's site. $7, no shipping, and money in his till. No problem. I also wanted some Hilary buttons, and felt torn about donating money to her, but since Lisa and Grace are fans I pushed the button. Fair's fair. Unfortunately, Clinton charges exorbitant shipping so I got three buttons for $13. I'll have to even up the donation at some point, but $20 is my mad money limit for the time being.

$$

The amount of money flowing to our kids this month is making life sound like a family sitcom plot. $150 so far for high school athletics, the big school list for the youngest three, the TI-84 calculator for Yaya, the impressively large school list MHSA just sent, shoes and clothes, a $75 cash fee due on the first day of high school, and for the younger three, dance shoes too. In the next two weeks I'll also have to replace my laptop, software, and bag that was stolen, and purchase my own books (the first assignment has already been given out, so I'm already behind). Oh, and that mortgage thingy. Not complaining, and no regrets. Just duly intimidated :)

Frank Gifford

NY Giants great and Hall of Famer Frank Gifford has died at age 84. I knew him best as the host of Monday Night Football  as part of the trio with Al Michaels and Dan Dierdorf), and of course, as the husband of Kathie Lee Gifford. RIP

Some New Buttons

My sister's boyfriend Christopher  picked these up for my collection. If he's trying to buy his way into my good graces, he's off to a great start! lol

Painting at Splash Studios

This afternoon I took Lisa to Splash Studio's, a bar downtown where you can paint while enjoying a nice drink. Lisa chose, in advance, the day when a couples-painting, "Birds Eye View" was offered. 

The instructor was a local artist who bore an uncanny resemblance to Michael Buble. 

He instructed the room on the basics of each step (there were about 50 people, mostly young women, including two bridal parties) and turned us loose. 

 Here's the finished product. I did much better than I think Lisa anticipated, although her's was clearly better! 

A good time with a great lady!