Giggle Monster

There is nothing more satisfying or pure in the world then a little one's laughter. This little guy has some of the best tummy laughs in the world and when he gets going he is hard to stop.

Caution - You will smile and you might laugh out loud so watch at your own discretion.

Proud to Wear Pink

The morning after Jamie and I ran the Glow Run 5k we found ourselves back at the lakefront of downtown Milwaukee for another race. This time it was the Susan G. walk to fight against breast cancer. This walk has always had a special meaning for us. My mother-in-law has fought and won against breast cancer and we are so proud of her. It has been 7 years since she has been cancer free and we can't be happier for her.

We Love You Mom/Grandma!


This year we had the whole crew plus my mom was up from Florida and joined us on the walk!

                                               Round 2 of races

                             
                                                             Jamie and her Mini-Me!

Pat's First 5k

Jamie has conquered the world and back with the different races, tough mudder, dirty girl and others. She is our fitness Queen. She has helped drive me to do my first 5k. We have ran throughout the neighborhood and have tried to stay active. It has all paid off as I was able to run my first 5k side by side with my Queen.

Thanks Baby for keeping me motivated! I love you!

                                             

                                             Before the Race

                                      I tried to snap a picture during one of the black light tunnels

                                               After the race.... Still Standing

Little Badgers!

We have some fun little animals and they love to have football parties. Here are our little monkeys in their badger gear.

Are these two related at all????

I think this little guy looks like someone else I know too... Do you????

Harley Fest!

As everyone knows it was the 110th anniversary for Harley Davidson. There was parties and events all around Milwaukee. The best thing about it was watching a 4 year old who loves to see motorcycles and thinks its the coolest thing that girls and boys can ride them. Just like two of her favorite people.... Silly Jilly and Mr. Jim, our neighbor.

Mr. Jim and Ms. Gail were going to attend one of HD's events and stopped by and was telling Maddie about it. So Maddie was excited and thought she could ask Mr. Jim for a ride on his motorcycle. So Daddy helped Maddie get all decked out to ask Mr. Jim if she could get a ride.

And the ride the was the best part of it for Maddie...

Testing It Out

Cayden had to test out the new swing set too. Maddie has been up, down and all around on that thing and Cayden has only been able to watch his sister climb the playset like a monkey.

Now it was his turn....

He LOVED IT!

Dancing Queen

So any time Maddie hears music her little butt starts shaking, her heads starts bobbing and she dancing like no one is watching. Well Daddy was and with video too. She heard music at McDonalds and started jamming out!!!

Go Brewers!

Take me out to the ball game! It was the first family ball game we have gone to. In fact the boys were the only ones who hadn't been to a game yet. 

Maddie and Cayden did great going to the game. Cayden didn't fuss or make any noises at the game. He even slept for a couple of innings....

Cousins

We got together for Anders' birthday party. The kiddos were running like crazy all over. But we managed to get them to sit for just a second to take their picture. They are all getting so big too fast. 

Gone Fishin'

Maddie was sad that we didn't catch anything in Door County when we went on BAYcation. So we thought we would let her experience catching a fish. 

We went to Uncle Jeffy-boy and Aunt T's place. Maddie was so excited to try fishing again. Little did she know that their pond is stocked. She caught 6 fish and even a swamp fish that we thought was just weeds at first..... Look closely!

Four Months Old

Hard to believe that "Old Man C" (Thanks Jill) is four months old. Time has flown by so fast. Jamie and I just melt every time we go and get him up in the morning. He is smiling ear to ear. 

Our big boy!!!

Big Sissy!

Maddie has been a great big sister to her little brother. She likes to help do everything with him. She wants to feed him, burp him, and even has her nose right there when he is getting changed. 

We can't wait to see what is yet to come with these two....

Our New Addition

So I can't begin to explain how happy Miss Maddie is about her new play set. 

She loves to go out and swing. After she got it her and her friend Sofia were both swinging. I pushed the two if them for 30 minutes while they continuously screamed, "Weee"!!!

Thanks to all those that helped move it. 

4th of July

We started the day out with the Germantown Parade. Maddie loves the parade and getting candy. 

Mommy and Maddie all decked out. 

Cayden is happy to be at his first parade. 

The start of the parade. 

She loved the fire trucks!!!!

Ou little patriot!

HIGH high five. 

Maddie was dancing to the music when the cheer squad went by. 

After parade went to meet up with some friend. Here is Karson and Cayden. They are about 6 weeks apart. 

Festival

Maddie loves festivals and fairs mostly for the rides and games.... Who doesn't. Daddy loves it for the food :)

We went to visit a friend in Whitewater and made a last minute pit stop in Lake Mills and saw some familiar faces. 

Abby gets to see Cayden. 

Aunt Jill meets Cayden. 

Maddie excited to go on a ride with Daddy!!

She LOVES the tilt-a-whirl. 

Going to Door County

We had a fun family weekend planed with all of Jamie's side if the family. Even crazy Aunt Traci was in town. 

So Maddie wanted to fish so we had to get the right tools to do that. 

And then we practiced in the yard. And then we fished for real. 

Dance Like Nobody Is Watching.... Oh Wait We All Are....

Family Fun Weekend

Who doesn't love food delivered by a toy train??? 

Maddie loves it!!!!

Then after lunch it was time for the girls to ride the Choo-Choo!!!

Graduation!!!! Way to Go Maddie

Such a proud little girl. I was fortunate to take off of work so I can see the smile and pride on her face. They sang the songs that they learned at school. One for Mom's for Mother's Day and then they recited a poem for Father's Day. Maddie was so excited that she ran to the podium grabbed her certificate and jumped up and down.

Happy Mother's Day

Dear Mommy,

Thank you for loving me so much. I appreciate the love you share with me. For that we have a special surprise for you on Mother's Day. We took Mommy to a paint your own pottery place. Maddie painted a coffee mug that says I Love You Mom.

We had lots of fun. It was a beautiful day and Cayden cooperated so well that we could get a few specialy things done for Mommy. The girls even had Mimosas.

The four of us after we got back from our nice dinner at The Seven Seas. It was a great time. The best part of dinner was when we tried to take a picture of Maddie at the dinner....

She yelled "FISH FARTS".... 

So 2 things.

1. She learned to say fish farts from Steve - photographer. He says it makes kids smile better then them saying cheese.

2. Maddie is truly a Froh for she has the volume of one...

April - Family Time

All Smiles even if I am sleeping...