Monasterio de Santa Catalina
Arequipa, Peru is full of amazing colonial archictecture The Monasterio de Santa Catalina is one of Arequipa’s treasures Only a few short blocks from where our medical team stayed, we had
MMI Arequipa 2018
People often wonder why I give up two weeks of vacation to work hard in another part of the world I will often give answers that its an adventure But when you
A Stocker Family Wedding 2018
The Stocker family along with the Fox, Svoboda, Mikalson & Francen families all gathered in Peterson, Minnesota earlier this month to celebrate the start of a new familyMy nephew Greyson
Cabo, Sun & Sand
It was time to celebrate. A friend invited three of us to commemorate a memorable birthday by traveling to Cabo San Lucas. Sun, sand & relaxation. Who could refuse?! So the
Wisconsin Winter Afternoon
It’s winter, it’s Wisconsin, it’s 10 degrees. What do you do? Of course, you wander around the woods trying to catch a few good photos 🙂 My niece Olivia, the photographer, whenever
Morticia & the Addams Family
So I’m going to be the proud aunt againMy niece Eden had the lead role of “Morticia” last weekend in the Ripon High School production of the “The Addams Family”
Sleigh Ride
Dashing through the snow in a one horse (or two horse) open sleigh is a delightful experience When the experience is during the holidays & with family & friends, it
2017 Uncensored
The annual review is once again upon us of the fun, the unposed, the humorous & the interesting photos of the past year. Numerous family gatherings occurred throughout the year but
Santa Ynez Valley
A short jaunt north of Santa Barbara is the valley known as Santa Ynez. The communities of Solvang, Los Olivos & Santa Ynez dot the valley floor as well numerous
Santa Barbara
Each fall over the last several years, several of my girlfriends go on our annual “girlfriends trip”. This year we headed for Santa Barbara, the “Riviera of California” These annual adventures