Visiting Pat

Evan and I took off on a road trip this weekend to visit my previous boss, Pat, and his wife, Gail in Milwaukee.  We went last year as well, and were so anxious to go back again.  Once again, Mother Nature cooperated for us and we had the best weather.  We arrived Friday evening and had dinner and drinks on the patio, overlooking the lake.  On Saturday, we had a big breakfast, walked the lakefront and downtown, toured the Harley Davidson Museum, and went to dinner in the Third Ward and did a little more sightseeing.  Today, we had a big breakfast and took off on the long (6 hour) trek home.  What a great weekend!  Thanks to Pat and Gail for their hospitality and inviting us back!  Also, thanks to my parents for taking care of the kids for the weekend so we could relax and enjoy! :)

Their house from the yard looking up

The view of the next level in the yard, heading down to Lake Michigan

Their patio and table

They have a large playset and trampoline

My favorite spot in the yard - I can just imagine sitting in one of these chairs, reading and watching the Lake.

A lighthouse we walked past on our lakefront 
walk, heading towards downtown Milwaukee

Evan and Pat reading the monument description

Gorgeous waterfall heading down the hillside

Lawn Bowling Club

In Pat's office building, heading downtown

I would definitely enjoy eating my lunch by that fountain every day!

The Milwaukee Museum of Art, just outside of Pat's office

The museum's wings lower and raise every day at noon.  We were just in time to see it!

Pat's office building is just behind the orange sculpture

What a beautiful downtown!

Evan and Pat seeking shade while watching the museum wings lower

The view inside the museum, looking up at the ceiling

Looking out towards Lake Michigan

Very cool reflectors that turned in the wind

Walking over the bridge, out of downtown, heading down the lakefront walk

So true, something to think about!

Heading into the Harley Davidson Museum Tour

Evan listening to his iPod audio tour

Evil Kneivel's bike

Trying out a Harley at the end of the tour

Bikers?