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This is a bold statement this year in Northern Wisconsin, but I think it is finally summer!
I am thrilled we made it through the fast and furious of May and even more thrilled to turn the calendar to June. Some of our readers have commented the final month of school gets busier than the holidays and I concur. We made it to June, ladies. Cheers! I’m looking forward to slowing it down a bit and enjoying a beautiful Wisconsin summer.
Lofty goals await the Theisens this summer. We look forward to seeing the completion of our renovation and moving back into our new, old home. A heartfelt thank you to all the readers who inquired about our journey and encouraged with renovation stories of your own. In this seemingly never-ending adventure, I have been fortunate—and I did say fortunate—for the opportunity to live with inlaws for a portion of the renovation. They however, may not use the word fortunate. With open arms they welcomed us, four kids plus our college kid for a time, and a loveable but lively Goldendoodle. Needless to say, there have been some challenging moments for all. Regardless, I feel so blessed for the opportunity for our kids to spend memory-making time with their grandparents. Even in the chaos called life, it is the memories of family dinners on the deck, sitting around the fire place, front yard bocce ball tournaments, and family camaraderie that will last a lifetime. There will come a day, I am sure, when my children long for just one more family dinner on grandma and grandpa’s deck. I imagine someday, maybe with their own children bustling around them, they will reminisce with gratitude. This experience in our journey is a sacred gift for which I will be forever grateful.
Summer is my favorite time to make memories and this month we share ideas for summer fun without breaking the bank. We’ll show you everything you need to know to plan that smashing block party. Don’t miss our feature on the Northern Wisconsin State Fair. Heading to the fairgrounds is always a favorite time of nostalgia—see you on the midway! Have some rainy-day fun learning about the fascinating study of genealogy. Discover the benefits of embracing the different in friendship and be sure to check out this month’s fitness feature, sure to give you a new outlook on nutrition. We’re excited to feature the story of a local man’s book picked up by a national publisher.
He shares his perspective on family with us just in time for Father’s Day. A special Happy Father’s Day shout out to my husband Jon, who has always made our children a number one priority.
This summer we’ll be running, biking, swimming, boating, and of course it wouldn’t be a Theisen summer without a little time in the gym watching the kids play ball. I hope to see you out and about this summer making memories! Three cheers to a season made for slowing down. Let us remember to be present and enjoy all summer has to offer here in Wisconsin. The journey continues: Faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance.
– Jen Theisen
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
