After the Pumpkin Farm we decided to head down to the beach. The kids got a kick out of all the sea gulls. The kids had fun running around and throwing pebbles into the water to see who could throw the furthest. Once we got done with the beach we treated the kids to Cold Stone
ice cream. We had a lovely afternoon together.
Summer came and went so fast. I took a 3 months break from blogging. My laptop was M.I.A for the last couple of months (kids). We had a blast this summer. I was just as sad as the kids when they went back to school. Miss them already!
While we were eating our lunch we noticed this. From a far it looks like a hand buried in the sand. The kids were a little freaked out.
Lily imitating me laying on my beach towel.
It started out being a fun game with all of us throwing the beach ball to each other. No suprise once Gabe and Lily stopped playing it ended up being a game of Dodge Ball. My poor beach ball.
We enjoyed a delicious breakfast looking out at the lake. Unforturnly, we had only a half an hour to enjoy our walk before picking Gabe up from school. Got to love the half day kindergarten:) For the longest time Brandon and I have wanted to walk around the whole lake (21 miles). I don't think the kids would enjoy or make it around. The thought of getting a babysitter has crossed our minds. But, if we have a babysitter walking isn't going to be on top of our list. So we are hoping next Monday morning once the kids are off to school the three of us are going on a little adventure. We're going to drop off a car in Williams Bay and head to Lake Geneva and start walking. It's somewhere between 5 to 8 mile walk. All depending who you ask. We shall see.
Brandon turns the Big 36 today. No doubt he's getting older. He's decided not to take off for his birthday. The kids and I celebrated his birthday this past Sunday. We spent a beautiful day in Lake Geneva going for a long walk and checking out the parks. On the way home Brandon said I wish this day would never end. For dinner we grilled out cheeseburgers and hot dogs. They were so yummy. We sang happy birthday and had cake. So this morning Brandon, Lily and I are going out for breakfast and going for a walk around the lake to look at some of the big houses. We'll see how far we get with Lily and no stroller (the paths gets narrow and bumpy). Happy Birthday Brandon. I hope all you wishes and dreams come true this year.
We had a great Easter. My mom, Colin and grandma came over in the afternoon to spend Easter with us. The kids got double the Easter baskets and loved hunting for eggs in the backyard with Nana and great-grandma. The adults had fun relaxing with a glass of wine (of course the guys had beer) and playing cards in the sun room. We had a wonderful time. The next day the kids were still talking about how much fun they had that day.
I would tell you how old she turned today but I don't think you would believe me. Happy Birthday Mom and I hope you feel better!
When I was a little girl I remember laying on a hill with a friend looking up at the stars wondering if my future husband was looking up at the sky and wondering what he was doing at that very moment. I was such a dreamer as a young child that sometimes I would drift off to sleep dreaming of my future. I often think of that young girl and if I would see her now I would tell her it turned out better then I ever could have imaged it.
He is the most loving, kindest and supportive husband. He's a great listener which is great because I'm a talker(periodically I do quiz him). He truly is amazing. There's nothing he wouldn't do for me or the kids. If he had to he would walk to hell and back for anyone of us even barefoot.
I could not have picked out a better father for my children. Sometimes I just watch him with our children when he doesn't think I looking and I get all teary watching how wonderful he is with them. He makes time with each of them doing things they love doing. He'd give them a million kisses and hugs in a day if he could.
I look forward growing old with him counting our wrinkles and laughing. Remembering all the wonderful memories we made together. The years are going fast already watching our beautiful babies grow into children and soon they'll adults. I truly am blessed to have him by my side.
After our visit with Papa we got the chance to see Clint, Karen and Joshua (plus Roxy and Riley their adorable dogs). The kids got some wonderful gifts from both Clint's family and Tami's family. The kids had fun with Joshua and his huge dinosaur collection. It's always fun to see Clint and Karen. They're a fun couple to be around and a lot of laughs!
