We spent our last day of vacation in Hermann, MO. Our first stop was Robller Vineyard. We discovered them last year and they have great wines! We enjoyed a bottle of wine, appropriately named Kasselfest, while there and then bought two cases of wine to take home. From there, we went to Vintage Restaurant at Stone Hill…
Happy 21st Anniversary!
Happy 21st Anniversary to my partner in everything! No matter what happens, you are always there to pick me up, support me, and love me. You are my one constant, and you always make life fun and interesting. Today was just one example of Andy’s love and support. For a bit of a change, we…
Vacation
Andy and I are on vacation for the next three days. It is officially for our wedding anniversary tomorrow, but it is also much needed downtime given all that has happened the past two weeks. Today, was Abigail’s Restaurant in Rocheport for lunch and then a stop at Les Bourgeois Winery on the way home.
Halloween!
It was another year of friends, food, and fun! We began the night eating great chili, drinking Great Pumpkin Ale, and catching up with everyone while the kids played. Then, we loaded up the kids for Trick-or-Treating in Vanderveen. Despite it being a bit on the cold side, the “candy getting” was good. I am still amazed at how…
Chili!
The chili fixins’ are in the house… …and the chili master is at the stove! I can’t wait for Halloween with great friends and wonderful chili!
Jack-O-Lanterns!
It is Jack-O-Lantern Night in the Kassel Household! First, the kids draw the faces that they want on paper. John must have a thing for eyes because he wanted five of them. Yes, five. Second, Laura and I scoop the guts. I love that Laura likes to do this part! Third, the kids use their artistic skills to…
Home
The kids and I arrived home from Illinois today a little after noon (Andy had to come back last night due to a prior commitment). I have to admit that I am emotionally drained and exhausted. It took about all the energy I had to unload everything and unpack. After a shower and a short nap, I…