…when you see Beer, Bratwurst & Cheddar Soup….and you actually buy it.

…when you have brats for just a normal Tuesday night dinner. In November.

…when you ask the bartender if they REALLY know how to make an Old Fashioned.

…when the Packer game determines Thanksgiving plans.

…when the words “dairy-free” are simply not in your vocabulary.

…when Fridays are synonymous with Fish Fry.

Do my Wisconsin peeps have anything to add?

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I have so many things in my life to be thankful for and it is one of my favorite parts of the Holiday season – it really makes me think about others – in a way that definitely needs to be done year-round.

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Just to name a few But this Thanksgiving I have something very special to be thankful for! In about one week I will be heading to Haiti with the Haiti Medical Mission of Wisconsin for a week-long trip. Words cannot even describe how thrilled I am to have this opportunity. I cannot even begin to imagine how this experience will open my eyes, changes some habits and remind me to be so grateful, everyday, for what I have. I’m sure I will have lots to share with you upon my return!

On a similar note, Holly is raising $$ to build a well in Cambodia – please go and show some love if you haven’t already – even if it is only $10. We are so fortunate to live in a place where we have access to clean water on a daily basis. So you can think about that…..