There are those trips that are just good for your soul. They come at just the right time, when you didn't even know you needed it, and in fact were stressed about packing for it, leaving home at a bad time. But you were tired and worn and needed the people who know you best and love you most and familiar. This past week was that for me.
I headed back to Wisconsin for the first time since Christmas to visit and attend a friends' wedding. I managed to spend time with my whole family and most of my Wisconsin friends in one week. The weather was 75, sunny, and not at all humid. An August miracle. There was a beach day on Lake Michigan, a surprise book release party from my sweet family, a beautiful Milwaukee lakefront wedding, lunch with my dear friend, and a barbecue with some of my favorite people to top it off. There were nieces and an honorary nephew and lots of snuggling. Here it is in a few pictures...
