Two "end of summer days"

Suddenly, the end of summer is upon us.... this is Wisconsin, summer is short- lived here. The corn is tall, the fairs are finished, Emili is very tan, all indicators of the end of August.. Also this month, we celebrate my Papa's 82nd birthday! The birthday bash was at my sister's house... she is in this country only a few weeks in the summmer, but still manages to have a party every year.

Liam helps Papa with the cake.

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My Mom, sister Gwen, and daughter, Lauren.

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Yesterday.... Dave and I and Emili ventured out on an "end of summer" road trip.... We planned very little, just drove west, going whever the wind blew us ........ and it did blow, and blow!

On our way to the Amish cheese factory, we encountered some very high winds.... Grandpa had to clear the road of large branches that had come down

... Our Hero!

We spent most of the day at Wisconsin Dells.....

Emili feeds the deer and kisses a buffalo.