WLDI

On June 12th I had the privilege was helping Marc Boucher celebrate his completion of the Wisconsin Leadership Development Institute. I learned so much throughout the year as his mentor. I can hardly believe that it was 13 years ago that I to graduated from WLDI. I am happy that this training opportuntity still exsists. In addition to being present, I was also asked to speak. That was quite an honor.

Reina at the cabin

On June 13th Mike and I traveled to the cabin. His mom, Lorraine and her friend Saron and Mike's sister Katy's daughter, Reina had been there all week. The weather had been cold and rainy but that began to change on Friday. As soo as we arrived, Reina and I hoped in the paddle boat and headed down river. What a glorious day! There were easgles circling and wonderful sunshine. It was so much fun to experience the cabin through the eyes of an eleven year ols. It was pure joy! When we weren;y on the river we were working on a puzzle.

The next morning Mike started a fire and Reina and I tried our luck at fishing. I discovered that roasted marshmellows taste just as good in the evening as they do after breakfast. Thanks for a great time Reina. I hope we do that again soon.

WTCS Tech Expo

On May 28, 2009 Nicolet College hosted the Tech Expo. 170 technical college and K-12 faculty and staff gathered to learn about ways that technology can be used to enhance learning. I was so proud to have been a part of planning the event and am so fortunate to work with an amazing group of people at the state and local level who created the success. Below are picture from the event.

A spring vacation with Mike

I met Mike in Green Bay on April 10th, Easter weekend. After attending Good Friday Service at Lourdes in DePere, we headed for Door County. What a glorious weekend of bright blue skis and gorgeous scenery. The contrast between the blue ski and white ice that still covered many parts of the bay was beautiful.

The weather turned cold so we headed to Minocqua and enjoyed very warm temperatures and afternoons on the deck drinking wine and planning for the future. After playing golf in 70 degree weather it's hard to believe that we would experience snow and lots of it. If Mike were still home, we would be enjoying a glass of wine inside instead.

A day with Mike

The view from our cabin. Mike and I spent the day together, March 27, 2009. We dreamed of ways to improve the cabin first for the present and then into the future. It was so much fun driving and dreaming together. I didn't want the day to end.

Claire's first entree

It was fun having Claire home January 19 - 23rd. I had too much work to do during the day but at night we ate dinner together and watched American Idol, one of our favorite shows. The only thing missing was Mike. One night Claire made dinner. I needed to workout and she was starving so she tackled the balsalmic chicken recipe herself. She was so proud. We determined that this was her first entree. YEAH! Claire. By the way, it was delicious.

Our cabin in the woods

On January 2nd Mike and I took and drive to the cabin on the Menominee River. It was a beautiful but cold winter day. The views were spectacular. It would be so much fun to stay awhile and snowshoe and then relax in front to the fire.


Driving into the cabin.

The view of the Menominee River from the deck.

Christmas 2008

We still enjoy decorating the Christmas tree together. Mike and Claire like to supervise me during the process. It is so much fun. Claire came home on December 12th and we put up the tree on the 14th. On the 19th we had celebrated Christmas with a small group of friends from the college. It was so much fun

Christmas this year was spent in Green Bay. Claire and I left for GB on Monday December 22nd and returned to Minocqua on the 29th. It was fun being with Mike in Green Bay and near family. The condo doesn't feel like home though. We bought Mike a little inside tree with lights and ornaments.

Claire spent 10 days in Texas with her Grandma Dailey, 1/8 - 1/17/09. I really enjoyed the time we spent together 1/18 - 23. She starts classes on 1/26.