Toby Keith

I know that what I'm about to write sounds a little far-fetched. It is a true story though--no lie.

Ryan and I were in Stoddard, WI (pop. 800) this weekend for a Labor Day tournament. Last night we went with a couple of friend and their family to a little hole in the wall bar, The Thirsty Turtle. We were all going to have a burger and a drink and then head back to the park. As we were sitting there, someone said something along the lines of "That guy looks like Toby Keith." I didn't look up at that point because I knew there was no way in the world that the REAL Toby Keith would be in Stoddard, Wisconsin. A few people gawked and then our friend Brad went over and asked him if it was really him. It was. No lie. We gawked a little more (I was completely and utterly starstruck). Brad chatted with him for a bit and then asked him to come into the room off the bar that we were in with Brad's family so Toby could have a little more privacy. He came. He walked into the room and shook hands with every single one of us then stood next to the pool table with his wife and buddies and waited for their burgers. Of course our small little town got the gossip meal running and people started flocking into the bar for autographs and pictures, but for the most part they were able to sit and have their meal. By SIT I mean SIT at the table that we had been sitting at which we then sat about 5 feet from him the whole 30 minutes or so that he was there. Then, they rode off on their motorcycles. Unbelievable I know, but it is a true story. Ryan has a really poor quality picture on his cell phone and a couple others got pics too. I, on the other hand, got his empty beer can from his table after he left....haha! ;) That is big news for my little hometown...that is for sure!

Review

Still not much happening in our world.

Due to my injury at the kickball tournament, I limped around for a week and then decided, after hearing about staph infections and surgeries, that I should go get it checked out. I left with a tetanus shot, an x-ray, antibiotic cream, and a prescription for codeine. Yes, codeine. No staph infection, but it was infected. Still hurts though Ryan says I'm just a big baby.

We went tubing last weekend with Ty and Kari on the apple river for a bit on Sunday. This weekend we headed back to LaCrosse with Josh's birthday and hung out with the Jeff and Josh the whole weekend. Lots of driving, but it was good to be back. We're actually turning around and going back there again next weekend so Ryan can play in the labor day tournament. I haven't seen him play in a really long time, so I'm actually looking forward to that.

I'm taking Josh and Michelle's engagement pics next weekend too. THAT should be an experience...I need to study up this week!

Other than that, we're just relaxing and enjoying what is left of the summer. I am starting to look forward to fall though since today was such an absolutely perfect early fall/late summer day! :)

OUCH

Kickball today.
2 games.
Sprints.
Fell down. Didn't catch ball. Big gash on leg.
Stiff.
Tired.
Won't be able to get out of bed tomorrow.
OUCH.

Neglectful

What a bad blogger I've been lately. Work has been a bit busy and emotionally draining lately--still wonderful, just tough in a lot of ways. I haven't had much exciting that I can actually write in a public forum. ;)

Tomorrow we have our 2nd annual company kickball tournament though, right smack on a Friday work day. We'll have about 100 employees from numerous positions--direct care staff, supervisors, maintenance, and office employees playing against each other all day. It's great fun! :) Ryan even plays!

Should be a relaxing weekend again which is always appreciated. I'm going to cross my fingers (but not hold my breath) that Ryan and I can squeeze in a trip to the drive-in this weekend. I've been wanting to all summer!

Good samaritans

http://kstp.com/article/stories/s536551.shtml?cat=1

Wow! You might have caught this on the news last night or in the paper today, but it was definately passed around our office today. 2 of the 5 people on this bus were residents of our company. To think that less than a minute could have made the difference between life and death for a few of these people is just amazing. It is nice to hear a story that could have had such a tragic ending end up ok. Everyone is safe and healthy thanks to the quick response of some strangers who literally risked their lives for the safety of those stuck inside in their wheelchairs.

Woo-hoo! I'm going to Mexico!

Well folks, I might get a honeymoon! :) A group honeymoon that is!

Ryan and I went the cheapo way out after our wedding and went up North to Duluth. It was fun and relaxing, but I had always imagined warm and tropical (and fun and relaxing).

When we were home last weekend, Brad and Kirsten, who just got married the end of June, asked if we would go on their honeymoon with them. They planned on taking one this summer since Kirstin had to hurry back to St.Louis the Monday after their wedding to start her residency.

Then, Josh and Michelle, who are getting married this next May, were invited and we decided to hold off until next summer and make it a triple honeymoon. We'll wait until right after Josh and Michelle's wedding and then when it is their official honeymoon, we'll all go. Michelle met with a travel agent yesterday and got all the info...super excited!!!

A group honeymoon? Sound weird? Kind of--more for them than us I think, but we're pretty darn good friends and we all agree that it would be way more fun if we were together than if we went as couples (Ryan and I have been married for almost 2 WHOLE YEARS after all and Josh and Michelle have been dating for close to 8!!!! We've done the "couple" thing! haha). And, let's face it--if we don't go on this one...we're NEVER going to go!

Woah!

Jellystone is closing! Holy crap! http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2008/07/31/news/00lead.txt

Sad...so much for a family vacation tradition!

Someone buy it! Quick!