Auntie Megs Came to Town!

My BFF, Megan, is visiting the states from Peru for the month, and we were lucky enough to have her stay with us for a few days!  We started her trip off with a serious blast back into American culture.

The Wisconsin State Fair!!!

This excursion was a total fluke.  I had no idea it was even going on, but then drove past it on my way to Milwaukee to pick Megan up from the ferry.  It’s a good thing she is up for pretty much anything!

Showing Colbie the recently hatched chicks:

Megan was C’s new best friend within about 30 seconds of her stepping off of the boat:

Watching the horse dancing show:

Enjoying the cream puffs (which were CRAZY big and sweet):

Auntie Megs turn on the carousel with C

Back at home, Molly was equally excited about Megan’s arrival.

Sydney thought she was pretty great too!

Thank you so much for coming to visit us, we loved seeing you and can’t wait to see you again!  

Becoming a tradition

A year ago we packed up the car and drove to Nebraska to see our friends the Cunninghams.
(Nathaniel and D.B. were roommates in college)

(The hubs is still talking about the apple fritters seen in this picture)

We couldn't have been more excited when they called to tell us they were going to be in Wisconsin this summer and would love to visit.  How great that we could return the hospitality to them this year!!

It has been in the 90's all summer, but wouldn't you know the couple of days they were here were chilly.  But...they didn't stop all of the kids from jumping in the pool the second we gave them the go ahead.

And finding a pool trespasser!

And a little time was spent at the always popular "agua table"

In addition to swimming, we took the crew out for mac & cheese pizza at Ian's, toured the capitol and then headed to the park.  Oh, and during nap time Staci and I got to sit and drink coffee while munching on Oreos.  It was perfection.

Nathaniel teaching the girls a little bit about Wisconsin during our visit to the capitol.

Meanwhile Peter took off his shoes.  Don't worry Peter, anything goes in the Wisconsin State Capitol building, that has already been proven. 

And what it looks like trying to get a family picture somewhere when you have four children:

We had such a great time, and hope that we get to see Nathaniel, Staci, MaryAnn, Ruth, Meg, Peter & baby #5 next summer!

Thanks again for coming guys!!!