Air show!

Today we went down to the lakefront for a few hours to catch some of the air show. Jack was able to see some of the planes once he figured out they were up in the sky! And he definitely heard them!

It was a nice afternoon and something different and interesting to do!

Summer Vacation!

Earlier this week we went to Door County for three days. Jeff and I have gone every year mid-July for our anniversary. This year we stayed at the Bay Breeze Resort which was very nice. And it had its own private beach across the street for guests only, so Jack had plenty of water to play in (which was his favorite part of the trip!)

On the way up Monday morning we stopped at Lambeau Field to take a look around the gift ship and buy our Packer gear for the year, the boys are both set for the season now!



We ate at a few of our favorite places, Julie's and The Old Post Office for breakfast, and The Northern Grill for dinner. We went to Peninsula State Park to ride bikes, check out a lighthouse and climb Devil's Tower. We were at the beach there for a little while, but it was just too busy for us, we liked the quiet one by our hotel much better.

At the top of Devil's Tower

"Our beach"

We also picked cherries! Which was lots of fun. We got three buckets full since Jack slept for the first 45 minutes of picking in his stroller so we didn't have to keep an eye on him and keep the cherries out of his mouth. Once he woke up he had a great time running around the trees, and he loved to eat the tart cherries I gave him!

Cherry picking

The weather was great for our two full days in Door County, we would have done a few more things the last day but Jack was ready to come home... next year hopefully we'll stay a little longer.

Go Go Jackson!

Jack is on the move! Another fun day at the pond brought boat rides and go-cart rides :) And boy does this little boy LOVE tractors - big and small (good thing Grandpa owns one!!!)

Riding the go-cart... he didn't cry, but he didn't really smile either... but we think he enjoyed it!

Relaxing boat ride - before Jack started trying to climb out.


Grandpa's BIG tractor!
Cousin Chase's little tractor!

So much summer fun! In a few days we're off to Door County for even more :)

Mom's New Toy!

I bought myself a jogging stroller today! I'd been thinking about it for a while, and finally did it. Jack and I went for a short jog/brisk walk this afternoon to try it out (he fell asleep!)



Today Jack and I also went to visit my friend Jackie and her two kids, Donovan (almost 3) and Sadie (7 mos) who are here visiting from Hawaii. Jack had a great time playing with Donovan's toys!

First Sail of the Season!

I have been waiting all summer to get out on the sailboat and I finally got my chance this past Sunday!!! The weather and schedules just wouldn't cooperate until then. But luckily it was a picture perfect summer day.

Jack with the breeze in his beautiful blonde hair.

Jack was a little unsure of the boat and life jacket experience. He was kind of squirmy on the boat, so we just motored around the harbor for a while with him and then Grandma Michele took Jack for a walk while the rest of us sailed. And they had a great time! They saw the Circus Parade, the Mayor, the Art Museum, and the beach!!! And the rest of us had a very nice sail out on the lake. It was just how I like it - lots of sun and upper 70's!

The guys.

After our sail we headed back to grandma & grandpa's for dinner. Jack had a great time playing in with the garden hose - the kid doesn't need toys just give him tools!!!

Party!

This past Saturday Jeff's parents hosted a family picnic, it was an absolutely beautiful day. We headed down a little early to get some extra swim time in the pond. Jack had a great time in the water and playing in the sand with Chase. By the time the party actually started it was almost Jack's nap time, and he ended up sleeping about an hour and a half, so he missed a bit of the party. But it was still a great time.



Here are Jack and Chase in the sand!

Here's a picture of Jack riding Chase's Gator Tractor. He LOVED it!!! He was a bit too little still to use it himself, but luckily he had lots of helpers around to lend a hand.

What a perfect day!

Happy 4th of July!

On July 3rd, we went to the Menomonee Falls parade with the Mahlum family. Jack was very good but seemed to find it a little strange when a) our street filled with cars and there were people walking everywhere, b) we were standing in the middle of the street with tons of people around, and c) when strange looking things started coming toward us in the street.... ! But he watched with interest (I assume) and he waved a little bit (mostly when there was no one to wave at, but oh well, he's getting better! Jack and I left the parade around 8pm. He was starting to get tired and I didn't want him to fall asleep on the walk back home since he really needed a bath! That night he fell asleep around 8:40, and on the 4th he's still awake at 5:40am!!! What's the deal??


Happy 4th of July from Jackson!



Mom & Jack waiting for the parade to start

Enjoying the Falls parade with the Mahlum family!

On the 4th we went to a picnic at my aunt & uncles house. The weather wasn't great (no sun!) and the mozquitos were terrible! But we had a good time and really good food! Jack didn't see any fireworks this year, he was getting too sleepy both nights... but next year we will.

Enjoying the picnic with Grandpa Steve and Great-Auntie Karen!

At the campfire, eating snacks - we look so patriotic in red, white & blue!

Family portrait