Brat Fest!

Yesterday afternoon we decided to go check out the Brat Fest in Madison.  We made plans to go on Saturday, but it was so rainy and yucky that we decided not to.  Randy loves brats so he really wanted to check it out.  Both of us are always up for any kind of festival so we hoped in the car after Randy's baseball game and rode out there.  When we first arrived it was HOT.  It was at least 90 degrees and the sun was blazing. 

We let the kids pick one ride to go on.  After circling the midway over and over, they both agreed that the airplanes looked the most fun!  The last few times that we bought tickets for fair rides they both burst into tears and the attendant had to stop the ride so they could get off.  Go figure this time (when we only pulled enough money out of the ATM for food) they actually had a great time and really loved it! They were good sports though and were totally fine with just riding one time.

They were really excited to see the Oscar Meyer Wiener Mobile was there, too!

 I've been a sucker for the goldfish game since I was a little girl so we had to stop and try our luck.  Apparently we have none since we didn't even get close to winning!  It was fun trying though!

 My two silly gooseys!

 These next pictures do no justice at all to the amount of grills they had going at once!  There were several rows of grills all cooking up hundreds of brats at once..

 We found some really nice shade near the water under a big weeping willow.  The kids ate and ran around while we listened to some live music.  Once the sun started going down the weather was absolutely perfect!  We always enjoy picnicking especially when there is live music and beautiful weather to enjoy!

 I'm not much of a brat fan, but Randy said they were pretty yummy.  The kids and I ate hot dogs and guzzled water trying to stay cool :))

It was definitely a great day with my sweet babies and hubby!

 We loved the big willow tree so much we decided it was time for an impromptu photo session, too! It's been awhile since I took some nice shots of the kiddos!  I think I may print a couple of these to hang in my wayyy outdated frames on the walls.  Time to refresh them!

Noah James!

Seriously ya'll???  How grownie is my baby girl?!

My big boy who will be three in just a couple weeks!

Ten Thoughts on Thursday...

1) This week is almost over and I really haven't done anything except relax and spend time with my kiddos.  Amazing.

2)  Last night the hubby and I went out on a date.  I love LOVE love getting to date my husband every week now.  Having time together without the kids gives us an opportunity to connect and communicate the things we need from each other which makes for a happy wife and happy husband!

3)  My kids went straight into nursery with NO tears this week after being out of church for 3 weeks (due to sickness and traveling).  I'm so happy to see how well they have adjusted.  Such a relief.

4) It's ridiculously windy in Wisconsin.  Sometimes it sounds like the wind is going to literally blow the house down!  Crazy!

5) We finally planted our garden this year!  It's a raised bed with lettuce, squash, zucchini, cucumbers, broccoli, and green beans.  

6) Last week the kids and I spent the whole week in Tennessee with my family.  Lots of pics to come soon either on here or Facebook.

7)  I'm so happy and thankful that God has entrusted us with this crazy-adventure-life.  

8) Can't wait for the pool down the street to open in JUNE!  Sooo ready to enjoy this gorgeous weather!

9)  Last week I volunteered with the Kindergartners and 1st Graders at church!  Made me think of my old class at KABC! Can't believe I will have a Kindergartner of my own in only a few short months?!

10)  Life is good and we are blessed.  My cups runs over.  

Deuteronomy 7:9  "Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands."

Silly-ness from WI

Randy made this short video a couple of weeks ago as an update for Discovery.  There were a couple of things coming up down there that Randy was a part of before we left and so he decided to send them an update in a fun way.  It's silly and most of the information on it will have no significance to any of you, but I still thought you might enjoy it and get a little laugh from it!

Silly.  Silly.  Silly.

Fishing!

 For those of you that only come here to see pictures, today is your lucky day!  I uploaded a ton because I just couldn't make up my mind.  Over the weekend, we were invited to come out to a friend's family farm and fish!  It was absolutely beautiful.  The pond we fished at was located on a beautiful piece of property that has been a part of their family since the 1800's.  Ella and Noah were so excited they could hardly stand it.  They had a great time out fishing, throwing rocks in the water, and even went on a boat ride!  We also got to see some baby pheasants who were only a week old!

The kids were a little nervous about the birds, but eventually warmed up to petting and holding them.

 Sweet baby birdie!

 Getting all set to start fishing!

 Yay Noah!  His first time catching a fish!

 Ella really liked fishing, but didn't want the fish or bait to come anywhere near her! 

 Yay Ella!  Reeling in her first fish ever!

 Love this big smile :)

 She didn't want the fish too close to her, but she still cheesed it up for a picture!

 Ewwwwww!

 My beautiful girl!

 My sweet babies!

 I loved this one.  Sweet Ella making sure her brother is careful getting over to the boat.

 Beautiful.

 When we were done, Lori fried up the fish we caught for lunch.  This was both Ella and Noah's first time eating fish.  I know.  That's pathetic.  Not their fault they were born to a Mama that hates anything seafood.  They both really liked it though and ate a bunch!

Such a fun day outside enjoying this beautiful state!