Madison's Children's Museum

We took our chances at the Children's Museum the other week and were very pleased.  It was busy but not too bad and then everyone cleared out around 11:30, must have been nap time.  The boys absolutely loved it... even without seeing the rooftop (closed for maintenance for the day).  Jacob's favorite thing was the tunnels to climb and slide down.  Evan loved the shadow room.  It was nice to have two parents because for the first time Evan didn't want to always do what Jacob wanted.  Here are some pics.

Evan driving the car... Jacob starting to climb.

Before the slide down.

More climbing.

Painting the window.  Another favorite of both boys.  Paint - Spray - Squeegee... what could be more fun?

Hamster wheel.

Water play.  The boys thought it was so cool that the water looked hot (smokey) but was cold.

 This last picture is funny because it is classic Evan.  He is such a collector/gatherer.  It could be acorns, rocks, pine cones, or in this case eggs. 

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My friend Timmy V. sent me these pictures taken from a wedding last weekend.  I absolutely love the editing, I had to share!  

The first is the edited picture.  The 'Boozies" having a moment.

Here is the original

I was in need of a good laugh.  Thanks again Timmy!

Jump-Diving

We just have a little pool but that doesn't stop the boys from diving in.  Evan does this non-stop once he gets used to the water.  I cringe every time they land, because it looks so painful!
The pictures turned out pretty cool though.

Hey Evan... There's a little something on your face.

Cousins

A couple weekends ago we went to MN to visit my family.  Unfortunately the only weekend we could go, my parents were in South Dakota.... bummer!   We were able to visit with my brother while he worked in the workshop on his Etsy items and then we spent the day with my sister and nephew Jabari.  The boys had a blast playing together... it made me sad that they don't get that chance more often.  Here are a couple pics of the boys playing together.... my picture taking skills have been a bit lacking these days so bear with me.

Gotta love that face!

Jellystone Park, Warrens.... Round Two

Round Two at Jellystone was much improved!  Water slides and wave pools were open, the boys met Yogi and Boo Boo and there were people there!!!  We had perfectly hot weather and lots of fun.  We also rented a golf cart this time which was a life saver!   Here are some pics. 

Lazy river and Wave pool.  Check out the cool dude in the back left.

"Hey Boo Boo"

Hangin' at the cabin

Bedtime Stories with Yogi Bear

Train ride throughout the campgrounds

Our view of the kids waterpark after the boys got used to going down the slides on there own.

The Weeks Events

Here's a quick recap of the past week.

The boys got fishing poles for our camping trip next week so they have been honing their casting skill in the back yard.

We finally made it to the zoo.

and Nate took the boys to a Mallards Game.

Minocqua

This past weekend Nate and I were in Minocqua at our friends cabin.  It has become somewhat of a tradition, I think it has been five years now.  We continue to have a blast when we go there.  Our days were filled with fishing, bocci ball, yahtzee and cribbage.  Monical's Italian special was incredible as always.  We ate breakfast at noon and dinner at ten.  Despite being caught in a downpour while on the boat...twice...we had an amazing time.  We were very sad to leave.  Not too many pictures were taken so I'll share the few I have.

Sheri is getting ready for a weekend filled with Coors Light and Bud Select.  Don't forget the water!

Tweedledee and Tweedledum (aka Greg and Nate)

Preparing to go out in the torrential rain.

Yes, that is a water snake.  He was a little deranged and swam right at us with his head up in the air like he was doing a cobra dance.

(A HUGE thank you to grandpa Tom 

for watching the rug-rats while we were away!)

Happy Father's Day!!

Happy Father's Day!

Thank you for being the best dad ever!  

Love..... Jacob and Evan

Wedding Season has Arrived!

We spent the weekend in Spring Green because Nate was best man in a wedding on Saturday.  Everything was beautiful!  Jacob and Evan looked super cool in their Top Gun shades and had a blast playing with Tristan and Issac (the grooms kids).  When all four boys were together.... watch out!  They were a bunch of lookers but they also spelled T- R- O- U- B- L- E! 

And of course... it was a wedding so there was a lot of dancing!

.....and some pouting because it was a long day! 

The boys also loved hanging out with their uncle Chad and aunt Lisa

Cookies!

What do you do when you hurt your back and can't sit down or run around with your kids?  Make yummy treats!  Our first idea was to make fruit loop muffins from the recipe on the bag.  Bad idea!!  Those went into the trash....   So our next idea had to be a good one.  I saw these cookies at a birthday party the other weekend and thought they were soooo cute!  I love them.  Hamburger cookies! Perfect for a picnic and very easy to make.