Us at CPK

We got together on Saturday night at the new California Pizza Kitchen at Bayshore. We waited a LONG time, but that was alright...we were there more for the company than the food. Don't get me wrong though, I was definitely excited that Milwaukee finally had a CPK. I had been there in other cities and was excited that Milwaukee was finally getting "big city" with all these chains. Although I have to say, my food was not how I remembered it to be - I got a shrimp scampi pizza...too onion-y for my taste. I would've liked to taste the shrimp. I doubt I will run back there again...I will however run back to the mall at Bayshore. It was spectacular! It was clean and new with music piped in on the streets and so festive with all the Christmas decorations. I felt like I was in a different city for most of the night - as if I was on vacation. It was great, but unfortch I did not get to shop much...so I will be back soon. Don't worry, Bayshore, I will be back.

December 2006

1. Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer
2. Christmas is All Around - Billy Mack
3. My Love - Justin Timberlake
4. Take Your Mama - Scissor Sisters
5. LoveStoned / I Think That She Knows - Justin Timberlake
6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Barenaked Ladies & Sarah MacLaughlin
7. Cupid's Chokehold - Gym Class Heroes
8. Wind It Up - Gwen Stefani
9. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
10. Lovely Day - Bill Withers
11. The Lioness Hunt - The Lion King Musical
12. Santa Monica - Everclear
13. My, Oh My - The Wreckers
14. Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
15. Christmas - Darlene Love

Michelle and Nate's Wedding

Primary Colors

Brothers

Sisters

The Mr. and Mrs.

November Playlist

1. Love Stoned/I Think That She Knows - Justin Timberlake
2. I Cant Decide - Scissor Sisters
3. Maneater - Nelly Furtado
4. New Shoes - Paolo Nutini
5. Forever and Ever, Amen - Randy Travis
6. I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters
7. My Love - Justin Timberlake
8. Would You Go With Me - Josh Turner
9. My, Oh My - The Wreckers
10. Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer
11. Gone Daddy Gone - Gnarls Barkley
12. Everything Had Changed - Barkenaked Ladies
13. SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
14. Lovely Day - Bill Withers (November 2001 pick)
15. Take Your Mama Out - Scissor Sisters

Congratulations

My blog friend (and former BBCM officemate), Erin, over at Play in the City is getting married today!

Congratulations Erin and Dave!

I stole this picture from her blog :-)

1 Year Old

Joanna's Wedding

A Lesson in Tying

October 2006

1. I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters
2. SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
3. No One Else On Earth - Wynonna
4. Batman - Bob Schneider
5. Would You Go With Me - Josh Turner
6. Ridin' - Chamillionaire
7. That's Alright Mama - Elvis
8. My Love - Justin Timberlake
9. Go-Go Gadget Gospel - Gnarls Barkley
10. Rich Girl - Hall & Oates
11. Love Stoned/I Think That She Knows - Justin Timberlake
12. Gone Daddy Gone - Gnarls Barkley
13. Losing My Way - Justin Timberlake
14. Maneater - Nelly Furtado
15. Easy - Barenaked Ladies

Sexy is back

The day is here. I waited months and months for it to come. I went to bed last night giddy like it was Christmas Eve. I got up EARLY (anyone who knows me, knows this is unheard of) and was out the door a half hour earlier than I usually am. I went to Target right as it opened (BEFORE work), made my way to the back of the store and saw it in all its glory....

Justin Timberlake - Future Sex/Love Sounds

I listened to it on repeat all day at work. So far, I really like Love Stoned. Everyone should probably download it.

He is amazing.

(The last episode of Big Brother is on tonight, The first episode of Dancing with the Stars is on tonight AND the second season of The Office also came out today - which I purchased along with JT...9/12/06 has been a great day)

A Lovely Day for an Ironman...

...and when I say lovely, I mean miserable. I cannot think of a worse day to compete in an Ironman actually. It was in the fifties and raining all day. Eventhough the weather was crappy, I still really wanted to see it all go down. So Jon and I headed down at around 7pm to see the bulk of the athletes cross the finish. My favorite was when people would do the last block of the race holding the hand of someone that was obviously important to them...son, daughter, friend, spouse, etc. It was inspiring...makes you want to be an Ironman.

Survivor 06

Jeff Probst

Fire Represents Life

Heated Competition

Survivor Champ

More Survivor Pics

afternoon ride

offensive

warm spot

bobblehead

August Playlist

SexyBack would DEFINITELY be on this list if it existed on Itunes.

1. Me and My Gang - Rascall Flatts
2. That's Alright Mama - Elvis Presely
3. Would You Go with Me - Josh Turner
4. High Fidelity - Jurassic 5
5. Gold Digger - Kanye West
6. A Public Affair - Jessica Simpson
7. Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
8. Thin Line - Dixie Chicks
9. Nothing Else - Justin Timberlake
10. Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
11. Kerosene - Miranda Lambert
12. My Doorbell - White Stripes
13. It Ain't Me Babe - Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon
14. Don't Tell Me - Madonna
15. Fins - Jimmy Buffet

Stolen Shoes

Last night one of my favorite episodes of Sex and the City aired, "A Woman's Right To Shoes". I actually don't know if it is my favorite because of its content, but more because of the beautiful shoes featured on the show. The episode has Carrie and Stanford go to a party where they are forced to take off their shoes upon entering. Carrie is beside herself because she is wearing "an outfit", but reluctantly did so, only to find them gone when she was on her way out the door. The shoe I am referring to is the Sedaraby silver Manolo Blahnik heels. Ever since I saw this episode, I have wanted these shoes so bad. Unfortch, they go for about $800 on ebay. I told Jon that the minute I win the lottery, I am buying these heels.

In other shoe news, check out the cute new Mini Uggs...

Maxwell Street Days

I read on the home page of the Madison Isthmus that "If you don’t need it, State Street has it. And if State Street doesn’t want it any more, it puts it out on a table during Maxwell Street Days." That could not be more true. I look forward to this weekend all year and this year did not disappoint. Dizzy and Julie came in for the day...so the two of them, Jon and I headed out in the swealtering heat, determined to find some bargains. And bargains we got at the famous sidewalk sale. The most notable were a pair of Ugg loafers for $30 at Bop, and a bag full of merchandise from Urban Outfitters (including 6 scarves and 4 shirts) for $13.

Another great part of this weekend is watching the Paddle and Portage. It is a fun race that includes teams of 2 doing a 1.5 mile paddle, a 1.5 mile portage, and another 1.5 mile paddle. The portage goes through downtown and around the square. It is amazing to see so many people running through the streets carrying canoes. This along with the weekly Farmer's Market makes it a busy, fun day to be in downtown Madison.

No pics. I know, I suck. However, here are 2 pics from LAST year...

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Go Gina, it's your birthday. How's your grandma? She's fine.

(I just found out from Jon that this sing songy phrase is not a known thing...is that just something Gina and I know? I thought everyone knew "how's your grandma"!)

July Playlist

1. Promiscuous - Nelly Furtado
2. Your Man - Josh Turner (this song has been in rotation since April - just caught him at Summerfest - I can't get enough!)
3. Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
4. Gold Digger - Kanye West (I am behind the times in liking this song - truth is, I have always liked it, but I think was turned off that is was SO popular. Now that they hype has died down, I have come around to giving the song a chance.)
5. High Fidelity - Jurassic 5
6. Would You Go With Me - Josh Turner
7. Juicy - Better Than Ezra
8. Thin Line - Dixie Chicks
9. Lot of Leaving Left To Do - Dierks Bentley (also just caught him at Summerfest)
10. Kerosene - Miranda Lambert
11. Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
12. Soul Singing - Black Crowes (July 2001)
13. Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
14. Upside Down - Jack Johnson
15. Leave The Pieces - The Wreckers
16. Me and My Gang - Rascall Flatts (I think this song has a little bit of a Dave Matthews sound to it - am I crazy?)
17. What's the Use - James Lidell (Started out as a joke between Jon and I - it was the Itunes free download of the week - we thought it was lame - but after playing it so much as a joke, I started actually liking it)
18. Wound Up - Office
19. Buttons - Pussycat Dolls
20. Stars Are Blind - Paris Hilton (yes, actually)

Molly's Wedding

Molly got married to Jeff on Friday, June 2. Congratulations!

more pics here

June Playlist

1. S.O.S. - Rhianna
2. Leave The Pieces - The Wreckers
3. Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
4. Hung Up - Madonna (still can't get enough of this song!)
5. Living in the Past - Jethro Tull (June 2001)
6. Black Horse and the Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall
7. Travelin' Thru - Dolly Parton
8. Through Any Window - Wisely
9. Thin Line - Dixie Chicks
10. Love and Memories - O.A.R.
11. Your Man - Josh Turner
12. Over My Head - The Fray
13. Silver Blue and Gold - Bad Company
14. Wave on Wave - Pat Green
15. Elephant Love Song - Moulin Rouge (June 2001)
16. Walk Away - Kelly Clarkson
17. Head Over Feet - Alanis Morissette
18. Float On - Modest Mouse
19. Promiscuous - Nelly Furtado
20. Not Ready to Make Nice - Dixie Chicks

summer pics

Meghan just gave me these pics from last summer. I think they are cute...and I have blonde hair!

May Playlist

I just realized I have severely slacked on making/posting monthly playlists. bummer. i've been busy i suppose...and I couldnt find my ipod for a while. I think I made a good flashback pick for this list. BSB fan forever.

1. Walk Away - Kelly Clarkson

2. Head Over Feet (Acoustic) - Alanis Morissette
3. Not Ready To Make Nice - Dixie Chicks
4. Abba Medly - The Dan Band
5. Big Blue Note - Toby Keith
6. I'm Alright - JoDee Messina
7. The Call - The Backstreet Boys (2001 pick)
8. If You Really Love Me - Stevie Wonder
9. Through Any Window - Wisely
10. Your Man - Josh Turner
11. Black Horse & The Cherry Tree - KT Tunstall

12. Sweet Emotion - Aerosmith
13. For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
14. (Keep Feeling) Fascination - Human League
15. Gloria / Mickey - The Dan Band
16. Over My Head (Cable Car) - The Fray
17. Travelin Thru - Dolly Parton

18. Total Eclipse of the Heart - The Dan Band
19. Stupid Girls - Pink
20. For You I Will (Confidence) - Teddy Geiger

WHEEL

Tonight is the big night! Gina's big national television debut on Wheel of Fortune. Tune in! It is usually on at 6:30 most places I think, but on different networks everywhere. CBS in Milwaukee, NBC in Madison and I think Fox in Green Bay. Anyway, I am in Green Bay right now to support Gina and her big night. There are some people getting together at The Bar to watch it tonight. It should be fun. Gina was actually on the radio this morning because of it! It was awesome. A friend of Todd's was talking to some DJs on a sports talk show and mentioned that he knew Gina and that she was going to be on WOF and they told him to have her call them. So she did and it was great. More of a recap on the night to come later...

Los Angeles : A Recap

We wanted to get our pictures with the Hollywood sign, but it was so sunny and my dad was taking forever to actually take the picture, so Gina and I looked like idiots in all the pictures - until my brilliant idea. Keep your heads down until the last second when he is ready to take the pic and then put your head up and smile...look at the difference!

RECAP
Maybe Gina didn't win as much as she was hoping, but it was a great experience and one of those things to mark off your list of things to do before you die. LA was great too, but I think 5 days would be just enough time to go there if you were going to go on vacation...but go during the summer. That way you could spend more time at the beaches and go to the theme parks. In all, a great trip - and a great excuse to take a little 3 day vacation! For Gina's version of the story, click here.

check out more LA pics here!

January Playlist

I decided to look back in the archives and pick 2 songs for each month from the CDs I made in 2001. 5 years ago! It is kind of fun going back and listening to them...brings back memories. I'm also picking 2 favorites for each month from now on. Actually, a lot of these songs COULD have been on a list in 2001. It's funny how some songs/artists resurface and you remember how great they are again...or maybe they are just a constant favorite (i.e. Indigo Girls and Stevie Wonder).

1. Hung Up - Madonna
2. Closer To Fine - Indigo Girls
3. Bad Day - Daniel Powter
4. L.O.V.E. - Ashlee Simpson
5. Ring of Fire - Johnny Cash
6. Jackson - Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon
7. El Matador - Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
8. Another Day - RENT
9. I Walk The Line - Johnny Cash
10. Motherless Child - Eric Clapton (2001)
11. Galileo - Indigo Girls
12. Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
13. Silver, Blue and Gold - Bad Company (favorite)
14. A Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash
15. Float On - Modest Mouse
16. I Just Can't Get Enough - Depeche Mode (2001)
17. Sugar, We're Goin Down - Fall Out Boy
18. Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder (favorite)
19. Boondocks - Little Big Town
20. Right Back Where We Started From - Maxine Nightengale