Three States in One Day

Trevor's breakfast burrito

Marge's Diner

 Three States in One Day!!  ( I am still new at this so my pictures are not very organized)

This phone booth really works!

 In July, I went to visit my very good friend April Brown. I flew into Minnesota but it was late when I got there so April and I drove our two hours to LaCrosse, WI.  Friday, April gave me a tour of the town and in the evening we met some of her friends for dinner and then went to enjoy a show put on by children in a theater camp for a week. April's daughter, Maya, has been doing this camp for four years now and got to be a councelor. She ran sound for the play and did a lovely job.Saturday, April and I got to spend the day together   traveling the roads and enjoying the lovely weather. We started with breakfast at a local restaurant with the family and then we set out to hit the road.  We first stopped at Lanesboro, Minnesota for a late lunch at a small diner called Pedal Pushers. I had the special which was lasagna and garlic toast. April had a hamburger and both of us was satisfied. After leaving the diner we walked around and stopped by a local novelty store for some souvenirs. I bought a sewing kit/pill box combo.  It is Awesome!!  

The honor system and it was great tasting honey!!

scenery between Minnesota and Iowa

 Back on the road we headed to Decorah, Iowa with one stop at a self serve honey stand. Delish!! Decorah is a nice little town with a great little ice cream shop where I had some blueberry cheesecake ice cream.  The decorations were just right for the feel of the place and the gentleman that owned the shop was very nice.

Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Company

   

When

 leaving there to head home we came upon a bridge that was not fun at all.  We did not think it was safe and ended up be proven correct when the bridge made the news the next week for having a crack support beam and was closed for repair. We arrived back to La Crosse around 7 o'clock and finished our night with a good movie at the house. Sunday was a ladies day.  April, Maya, and myself stayed at the house all day watching the complete season of Rock of Love and made some bracelets. It's been a while since April and I got to make jewelry together. Trevor made dinner and made potato salad just for me and it was great as expected. Monday morning was off to the airport and that my friends is another story.  I would like to think April and her family for letting me into their home and hope to see them again soon.  

States 2011

 I started a goal last year to see all 50 states before 2014.  It is being documented on my back with my tattoo. I will share my travels with you.  In February, Amanda Tidwell and I went to Chicago, IL.  We  both got very sick before the trip and was still in recovery process when we left for the airport.  I did not see as much of Chicago as I wanted because it was very cold and rainy and I didn't need to be out in it.  We did however see Lady Gaga in concert and got to visit my long time friend Ezra!!  Here are a few pictures from that trip.

Amanda chilling at the apartment.                                  

Waiting on the cab for the concert

 Lady Gaga at The United Center in chicago, IL

My friend Ezra who I hadn't seen face to face in 7 years!!!

Andy (he let me help brew some home made beer)

Some art work on the wall by Ezra's apartment

camera play at the end of the night

I have had two more traveling adventures this year and will share them with you soon.

Halloween Already?

If you know me, you know I love dressing up for Halloween. Here are some pictures of my last few costumes.  I have already started collecting things needed for this year. I am going to be Paula Deen!!  

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Do you still dress up for Halloween?

Traditions

You will notice as I write more and more post that a lot of my Blogs will be about my very close group of friends. I am grateful  to have a group of friends and family that are true, real, and supportive of me. We have a few traditions, one being Thanksgiving dinner.  Some of us don't have family that lives close and some of us don't have families at all.  Thanksgiving can be very lonely without someone so we started getting together a few years ago on Thanksgiving afternoon/night.I am lucky to have a family that I spend the day with my family (we have lunch around 1 in Franklin,AR) and get home in time to make it to Friends Thanksgiving in time for a great dinner.  I am glad we do this and hope we keep it up for many years to come.  Do your friends have any traditions?

I don't know what I'm doing!!

It will take me a few days to figure out all of this blog thing and make sure I am doing everything right. Please stand by for the real beginning of my blog world in a few days. lol.