while drew is away ...

having just one kid off at camp
completely changes the dynamics in our house

there were times last week when it was nice to enjoy the quiet
and
there were times when we found ourselves wondering what to do
to pass time before drew got home

we started the week off with a quick trip to wisconsin
aiden was turninng 7
and we thought it was a perfect time to surprise him with a birthday visit



the boys had a blast teaching him how to ripstik
and when he got one for his birthday he was so excited!

we also took some time to stop into casual joe's
food network filmed food court wars in wausau of all places
and this was the winning concept

we had just watched the episode
and the restaurant had opened a week earlier

the food was ok.
great ideas ...
but it was still a work in progress

we tried their beer cheese fries
and thought they were ok
but
ben loved their mac n cheese

now drew is saying he wants to try it -
so i'm sure we'll be back ;)

it was a quick trip ...



and we had barely been there 24 hours
before grabbing some treats for the road
and heading home

we spent a few days
hanging out with friends
and then finished our week off
with a day out on the town

we had lunch with stacey
and shopped a bit at the MOA

we had an afternoon treat at cupcake

 

 

and finished our day with some fun at chutes and ladders

 

 

a busy day
and
the perfect ending to a fun week

we're ready for drew to come home!