The ABC's by Max

Max is a touch behind where the girls were as far as talking goes. He really tries hard and is so close, especially now that you can pretty much understand what he is trying to say, even if it doesn't sound like the actual words. Here is Max in his debut of singing the alphabet! Enjoy!

The New Zoo in Green Bay

On our way home Sunday, we stopped at the New Zoo in Green Bay. We fed some goats (notice the bridge above Max is for the goats), pet some llamas, and even touched a snake! The kids got to feed the giraffes...the long purple tongue was really cool! We ended with a train ride and going to the "pirate ship" park before we left. Max was really into, and was such a big boy walking most of the time we were there. It was the perfect end to a great weekend!

The oth picture are the kids trying out their new hopscotch water sprinkler toy from Bumpa and Nana for Easter! They loved it! Max was so excited, he started up without putting on his suit!!!!

White Potato Lake, Pound, WI

We have come to White Potato Lake for Mem. weekend for at least the last 4 years. It has been a great tradition, and Karen and Dennis always treat our family so wonderful. The kids take so much pride in "driving" the boat, and the girls love to go to the other side of the lake to swim...even this year with the water being a little cooler. Mommy and Daddy enjoy playing cards and Mexican train in the evenings, and there is a lot of yummy food to be had! The girls even made friends with the neighbor kids! The time always goes too fast, and we're hoping that the tradition will continue!

Bay Beach

We stopped at Bay Beach in Green Bay on our way to my Aunt Karen and Uncle Dennis' lake house this past weekend. We met up with Bumpa and Nana there, and all had a great time on the rides. While Bumpa and Nana had the girls on the ferris wheel, Max was able to enjoy the boat and the car ride all by himself! He really enjoyed being a "big boy!" His favorite was the choo-choo ride and I enjoyed the helicopter ride with Max (although I wasn't sure if I would stay in or not)! What a great start to the Memorial Day weekend!!

Madison's last day of preschool

Last Friday was Madison's last day of preschool :( She really enjoyed the last two years at Sacred Heart and we all loved Miss Terri and Miss Susan! They will be greatly missed by Madison, but Mommy and Daddy will still be able to see them next year while dropping off Macy!!!!!

Great-Grandparents Rock!

Saturday was a wonderful celebration day for our extended family! We had a birthday party for Great-Grandpa School, baby shower for Brian and Colleen's new baby coming very soon, an engagement and college graduation for Mara and finace Travis, and Great-Grandma and Grandpa's 69th wedding anniversary! Max enjoyed cake with Bumpa and an ice cream cone later at Deffke's. I think all the kids had a sugar overload! Madison enjoyed reading to Ethan, and he sat so nicely listening! What a great day!

Madison's Zoo trip

Madison's preschool went to the zoo last week for a fieldtrip. She was all about the animals getting right up there (notice how dirty she got - you can tell when she is holding the rabbit)! She loved feeding them and petting them and was amazed by the number of farm cats running around. I did ask for a second dose of hand sanitizer for her before their snack...and I was still cringing, knowing everything she had touched! The kids had a great time!

Our little winners!

The kids were enjoying a movie in our bed the other day...so cute when they are all together! Max finally realized that he was old enough to sit at the table in the booster, and has never looked back at the high chair! We liked it because we all had a seat at the table...now we just need to improvise!

Madison won a local coloring contest from Hatch Dental and won the big sand castle bucket with a sonic care toothbrush for kids, bubbles, coloring book and colors, among other dental things! Macy won a Culver's kickball from the library coloring contest! They were both so excited, and were very proud of their accomplishments :)

Spring Pre-School Program

The Thursday before Madison's dance recital, she also had her preschool spring program. All the kids did so well, and even Macy sang along from the seat...she'll be more than ready next year!