Chicago Trip

This week we visited my cousin Deb and her family near Chicago for a few days. Maddy had so much fun playing with Lauren. We ate at Joe's restaurant. It was delicious and stuffed ourselves silly! On Wednesday we went to the Shedd Aquarium. We enjoyed a picnic lunch along Lake Michigan before heading into the Shedd to see all the fish, dolphins, whales, turtles, and other creatures. Thanks for a wonderful time Deb, Joe, and Lauren!

Visiting Great-Grandparents

On our way down to Chicago we stopped to visit Great-Grandma and Grandpa Casey in Eagle. On the way back we visited Great-Grandpa VanAcker and Jean near Whitewater.

Butterfest Parade

Last Saturday, we walked in the Reedsburg Butterfest parade with Nick's FFA group. Maddy enjoyed being in it and watching it once we finished. She got candy, toothpaste, a nuk, and sippy cup! She was in heaven!

Happy Summer!

We are enjoying our first week of summer break. Lots of playtime! Yesterday we got the pool out for the first time this season for Maddy. She still doesn't like to sit down but played a lot longer than last summer! And she even got into splashing Mama and Daddy. It was a hot day so it felt great! And check it out--Maddy's hair is getting longer--we can even put a pony tail or pig tails in it!

Happy Birthday, Nana!

Happy Birthday, Grammy!

Four Generations

Grammy, Great-Grandma K (GG), Mama, and Madelyn

Memorial Weekend

My cousin Deb and her daughter Lauren, who is six months younger than Maddy, came from Chicago to stay with us for the Memorial Day weekend. We had a wonderful time playing outside, going to the park, giving the girls baths, eating, and visiting Oscher's Park, a little zoo in Baraboo. My mom, Grandma K., Aunt Jean, Uncle Russ, Aunt Jan, and Uncle Gene visited too. We all had fun watching the little girls play together. There were a few squabbles over toys, but for the most part the girls played nicely. Wish they lived closer!

Our Little Gardener

Happy Birthday, Grampa Donnie!

A picture of Grampa Donnie with Baby Madelyn (one of my favorites)!

Madelyn's Two Year Pictures

Bear Mat

During Madelyn's first year, we took a picture of her on this bear mat on every 16th of the month. I finally had her lay down on it the other day to show how much she has grown from one month to two years! Amazing!

Second Birthday Party

Today was Madelyn's second birthday party. She had so much fun--so much fun that she didn't nap all day! But she was asleep by 6:00 tonight! It was wonderful having all of our family here. She enjoyed the Sesame Street theme and all the great gifts she received. Thank you to all!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Madelyn!

We love you so very much!

xoxo

Love, Mama and Daddy

Happy Easter!

Dying Eggs

Madelyn was not too crazy about dying our Easter eggs Saturday afternoon. She thought she could play with them. When we put them in the dye, she wanted to take them back out. Then when we did take them out, she wanted to keep them for herself. The whole concept was beyond her yet. She did have fun cracking and peeling them open for deviled eggs for lunch today. But she thought they were "ucky" to eat.

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday morning we went to Loganville for an Easter egg hunt. It wasn't too hard for Maddy to find them--they were thrown all over the ball field. She scooped up a basketful and then enjoyed eating the candy--some wrappers too! After the hunt, we had fun playing.

Baking with Mama

Maddy helped me make the dessert for Easter dinner. She was a big help--and enjoyed licking the spoon!

Ready for Summer

Tammie and Bill's Party

Saturday afternoon we went to Belmont for my Aunt Tammie and Uncle Bill's 30th Anniversary/50th Birthdays party. It was great seeing family. Maddy enjoyed her Easter basket from Grampa Dave.

Visiting the Easter Bunny

We visited the Easter Bunny at Grammy Mary's store on Saturday. All the way there Maddy was saying "Easter Bunny." She was so excited to see her. But when we got there, she wanted nothing to do with her! She did enjoy riding in the car cart as usual!

Kitties

We visited Great Grandma Kliebenstein on Sunday and Madelyn had her first experience with kitties. There is a cat at daycare but she has never been around little ones. She wasn't so sure!

Liz and Dave's Baby Shower

Saturday was Liz and Dave's baby shower in Platteville. My friend Sarah Wang and I helped to host the party at Liz's parents' house. It was a wonderful time of visiting, sharing stories, and eating good food. Oh, if you couldn't tell, they're having a boy!

Miss Attitude