Weekend Activities

This past weekend was packed full of fun for the boys.  Unfortunately I don't have many pictures to share.
Friday we took the boys to Verona Hometown Days.  Saturday was a birthday party and Sunday was the Verona parade.  We also had some visitors Sunday afternoon.

  This is of Jacob, Evan, and our new neighbor Wyatt after they won guitars playing a fishing game at Hometown Days.

I didn't bring my camera to the birthday party so the next picture is from the parade.  I told the boys that the people in the parade would throw candy if they waved. They were much more excited than they look in this picture.    

   

 Here is a pic of Evan, Anthony and Elliot. (Jacob was in time out).  Evan and Anthony were racing cars while Elliot tasted the toys.

Despite some breakdowns, injuries and timeouts from the other three boys Elliot remained cool as a cucumber. 

Great Finds

Nate loves his Free Cycle and will often come home with some projects for me.  The latest was an old beat up school desk.  I wish I had taken a picture of it beforehand.  It was all rusted and scribbled on.  I sanded, stained, and spray painted it and now I love it!  I had some left over wallpaper boarder that I used for the top.  The boys hide all there secret supplies in it.

We had to pay for our latest great find, but only $15 so it was worth it.  I never thought I would buy a kitchen for the boys but they LOVE this.  Of course they cook cars instead of food but they are boys.

Lazy Saturday

It is a very lazy Saturday morning at the Bindl household.  

That means extra cartoons for Jacob and Evan.

Evan experimenting taking pictures with the camera.

 

...and Nate wrestling with the boys.

Jellystone Park

This past week Nate and I took the boys on our first camping trip.  We opted to rent a camping cabin instead of using tents.  Thank the Lord for that because it rained on both days.  We were at Jellystone Park in Warrens, WI.  Here is a picture of our cabin.  It was teeny tiny, enough for a couple beds and a table to pile our shit stuff on.

  

We headed straight to one of the pools.  We wanted to get in the water before the rain came.  The boys had a blast once they got over getting sprayed with water.  We raced each other down the water slides over and over again. We took pictures in the water with our water camera so those pictures I'll have to share at a later date.

Other than playing in the water we were able to mini golf a couple times, ride swan paddle boats, sit by a couple campfires and just hike around the camp grounds.  Despite the rain and the fact that we were practically the ONLY ones there we had a great time.  Unfortunately, many of the activities were shut down for the week.... but we were given a free stay so it all worked out.

 

Softball Monday

To end Memorial Day weekend, we headed to the park for Nate's softball game.
   Both were so tired from staying up late and playing hard all weekend that we had major breakdown when we got home.  I wish I had pictures of that to show you because it was pretty comical.
Hopefully they sleep well tonight because we are headed to Jellystone Park for the next three days.

Post Marathon

After the marathon we had some friends and family over to enjoy some good food and good company.  What a gorgeous weekend! The boys had fun playing with their buddy Landon and our newest neighbor Wyatt. 

Madison Half Marathon

One year ago Chad convinced Nate, Lisa and I to run the Madison Half Marathon.  It was a great experience despite the injuries.  This year Chad ran solo.  Nate and the boys and I went down to cheer him on.  It was a very hot day to be standing still, I can't imagine having to run a marathon.  Way to go Chad!

Double the Pleasure

This morning I took Jacob and Evan to the dentist.  Jacob has been there before but it was Evan's first time.  I was thinking that Jacob could go first so Evan could watch but they took them at the same time.  They both did great!  I was a proud momma.  (I'm sure they think I'm a little weird for taking pictures.)

I love this place, the waiting room has the coolest play area and the exam area  has lots of things for kids to look at.  They give the kids sunglasses to wear under the lights, prizes, stickers, and tooth brushing supplies.  True to form Jacob and Evan picked Cars and Spiderman.

Brushing and flossing.

Superheros

Grandma Dohman sent a nice superhero care package to Jacob and Evan.  Jacob has a Spiderman cape and Evan's is Cars. They love it!!  Thanks mom!  Here are some of the pictures I was able to get.

Below are the 'ugly' dolls she also made them. Each with mini capes and a karate belt.

Cow Tippers in Training

Aunt Laura gave the boys cow tipping t-shirts when she came to visit.  Thanks Laura!  It was an adventure taking pictures. We have a few of silly and serious and 'come on already take the picture' pictures.