Wisconsin Part 2

The next day we went to see the city. It took us a total of 2 hours and we did it by foot. So cute and so different from what I am use to. I loved the thunder that we heard as we walked and to see the clouds change so much. Something you don't get to see very often in Southern California. Preston was sick with a fever starting with this day and ending with the last. Poor guy! He got to stay with his Aunt Mary and sleep while we explored.

The last day we were there we went on a pontoon boat and looked at the beautiful surroundings. The world is so GORGEOUS!

Brooke stool my camera during the boat ride and these are the pictures she took. This is her cousin Lauren and man alive did they ever make good friends. Brooke is still asking about Lauren and I am hoping we can get these girls together again soon.

Uncle Todd also treated us to Dairy Queen. He drove his boat right up to it and got some. Preston was still not feeling good but he perked up a little for the ice cream.

We got a few shots of the family all together. I loved everyone I met and I hope we get to see them again sooner rather than later.

Here is Grandma and Grandpa with 7 of the 8 children. What a cute family.

If you eat Sweet Baby Rae BBQ sauce this is the man who made the recipe. He lived across the street from Mary and cooked for us. YUM!!

On the way home. Another long day (we got delayed an hour and a half and didn't get in until 1 am) but it was nice to get to know Grandpa Jim a little bit better. It was such a nice trip and made me really long for family to live close by. Could you all just please come live in California???

Tomahawk Wisconsin Part 1

We went to see/meet Jason's Dads side of the family this summer in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Jason had been their once before when he was 13 but the kids and I had never met them. Jason's Grandma told us to come for the fourth of July because they have a parade and a lot of the family comes for it. So we set our plans and even took Jason's Dad with us who lives in CA. The trip was sooo long. We left at 4 a.m took an airplane and then drove another 4 hours to get to Wisconsin and we arrived at 9 PM! The kids were champs though and did great. I really do have amazing children!! (Just thought I would throw that in there.)

The town that Grandma and Grandpa Postl live in is tiny. They have a population of 3000. The parade was so cute and it was so fun to see how a small town celebrates holidays all together. They had a ton of fire trucks and they all went at the beginning of the parade. It took a good 15 minutes for them all to go by! So funny and so loud.

Brookie got to hang out with Auntie Barbara (Jim's sister) during the parade and loved all the candy that was thrown at her from the parade people walking by.

Preston and Brooke were both pretty amused with all the horses. My favorite part of the parade I didn't take a picture of (?) It was a bunch of red neck guys who got bar stools and attached a motor and wheels and rode them. SO FUNNY! You know your a redneck when...

Great Grandpa Postl had a Cotton Candy machine that went over pretty well with the kids. Okay it went over pretty darn well with me too because that is my favorite candy! I ate a lot!

After the parade the kids (and adults) were pretty pooped. Uncle Dean was nice enough to rock Preston to sleep while I ate. Man I need more family to be near!

After the naps we all got to get to know each other better. Brooke got her nails painted and hammed it up for all the on lookers. She LOVES to be the center of attention and all the family was happy to oblige her. Preston showed off his Schmeegle for everyone and it became a popular request for him the rest of the trip.

The top shot is a 4 generation shot with Great grandma and Grandpa Postl, Grandpa Jim, Jason and I and the kids. I loved getting to know The Postl's! Jason fit right in and it made it all clear why he is the way he is. I am going to miss everyone now that I got to know them.

The kids loved their Great Grandparents. I thought they were pretty awesome too! Wish we lived closer.

14 months old

My little guy turned 14 months today. He is getting so big and is really such a sweet boy. He has started to scream whenever he wants anything because of his lack of speech. He can say daddy, mommy, baby ( Our favorite for him to say), bye, hi, doggie, wawa (water), baba (bottle), bwee (brooke), uh-oh, yeah, and he imitates most sounds we make even though he doesn't quite know what he is saying. Today he took his very first steps. Here a video to document:) Please excuse my annoying "mommy voice."