Sunday, June 26, 2011

Trip to WI in June

The kids and I went to WI while Bill started a summer class.

Great Grandma Rassbach with Olivia and Gabe.
Grandma and me
My mom found my dad's closet "rearranged." When questioned, Olivia said that Simba needed somewhere comfortable to sleep.
We got to spend an entire day w/ Renee and her girls--it was such a treat! Carly and Olivia having a tea party.
Fun in the sun and water with Renee!
Watermelon w/Aunt Nancy
Carly
Renee and Evelyn
Uncle Terry and Gabe. The boys were outnumbered.
Olivia feeding MayBelle.
Dixie hasn't quite lost her winter coat.
Olivia and Carly.
Me and Gabe
My parents took us up to the lake for a few days. There were record highs around the state, so it was great to be near water. It was fun, relaxing, and peaceful.

Gabe ready for the beach.
Olivia and I went tubing. This is before the white-capped waves drowned us. There were a few tears, but we made it :)
Grandma and the kids ready to go boating.
I can still get up! It has been a few years...



Hotdog roast.
Papa teaching Olivia how to cast her Dora fishing pole.
The "Larage." Holly and I started affectionately calling my parents' cabin the larage, a combo of lake home and garage. It's funny to me, because it's really nice inside, with two bedrooms, a kitchen, bath, and living room. But it's also a garage on one end.
Water play on the cement. So proud he can stand.
Lounging in the ladybug.
Ready to boat!

She wanted to go by herself, but we're glad I went with her!
A sink bath, a tradition at the lake! He barely fit.
Only a couple more years!!
"I will catch a fish. I will catch a fish."
Happy.


I LOVE this picture. Look closely at Gabe's finger and eyes. He's got someone in his control:)
Her first S'more. It was 95 degrees, and the chocolate melted before we could get it on the cracker.
Neighborhood walk. Gabe does not have personal space.
Great Papa and Olivia sharing a special moment.
Of course, time was spent playing and singing with Grandma.
The team all hitched up and ready to go!

Uncle Rod was up to visit--it was nice to spend some time with him too!
Olivia would like to "train" MayBelle to be obedient and nice.
A trip to Culver's. This is WI's version of CA's In 'N Out and the East Coast's Chick-fil-A.
My dad fed Gabe some custard. The next picture explains a lot.
After too much custard.
The kids with Papa and Grandma.
Relaxing with Grandma at The Aster Cafe on St. Anthonys Main.
Peter
Cousin Lyle with the kids.
My parents
Olivia and Kena.
Cole
Bekah and Gabe
Finally got to meet Genet!
Me and Bekah and our newest kids!

3 comments:

Chas and Renee said...

Wow! What FUN! We were SO glad to see you!

Anonymous said...

Looks like you and the kids had a wonderful time. So many memories and the kids are growing so fast. Thanks for the pics.

G. Sprouse

Allison Souers said...

These pictures are adorable Heidi! Glad you got to go for a summer visit. I always look at your blog, so I thought I should at least let you know I was here every once in awhile...I'm horrible at that! Gabe is adorable and Olivia is getting so big. Her hair is adorable!!