Pumpkin Parade

We came back from Milwaukee in time to trick or treat at the Reedsburg Area Life Center, where they pass out candy and books. We headed for downtown businesses to do the preschool pumpkin parade with the other HUNDREDS of people. Friday night we went out for dinner with some friends. Saturday we stopped by Viking Village for our free pictures (thank goodness they were free, because I would have never been able to pay money for them - the kids were HORRIBLE). We then went to the Valerian Day spa where they had more pictures, pumpkins to paint, coloring contest, and even a haunted house!!!!!! Max was so tired, he fell asleep before I even brought the girls out to the car. We also got "ghosted" by someone...how fun to find a surprise like cupcakes outside our door!!! I wonder who it was...

Family pics

After breakfast, we tried to take some family photos for my parents to use as their xmas card. Needless to say, my kids weren't very cooperative. Madison is finally at the age where she will pose, but Macy still cannot smile very nicely, and Max wanted me. So, hopefully between our two cameras and 100s of pics, they will find one they can use!

(This is the new sculpture in Shorewood by the Lakefront. The man is "thinking" with his knees up, and is made up of all letters )

Milw. visit

On Wednesday, I took the kids to Milwaukee. My sister, Julie, was in town for a convention, so we stopped by and swam with Bumpa, Katelyn, and Lauren. It was a very nice visit. I had just gotten my hair done, and had it straightened. Kirk didn't even recognize me! I stayed over night with Julie, and then on Thursday we took the kids bowling at i pic in the Bayshore Town Center. After winning at bunco with my Mom's group Thurs., we took the kids out for breakfast on Friday morning

before playing by Lake Michigan at the park. What a great time family bonding!!!

Swim lessons

Macy enjoyed her first session of swim lessons (however, wants to take a break). The pictures were funny because the camera was steaming up!

Birthday party and SCHCC

Last Sunday, I took Madison to the new Sauk County Health Care Center's safe halloween. We enjoyed trick or treating, having punch and cookies, and seeing all the costumes. My favorite was this farmer on a chicken...his legs were the chickens legs, and the farmer legs were pretend. It was hilarious!!!!

After that, we went home and waited for the other two to wake up and ventured off to our DINO-MITE birthday party. Our friend's son Casey turned 4, and they had a very fun dinosaur party. What a fun day!

Madison's First School Dance

Last night was Madison's first school Halloween Dance! She had some moves! When we first got there, some of her preschool friends were already there, and they seemed to like running around more than dancing. After it started getting more crowded, when the lights went down, they seemed to dance more. It was so much fun! I just wish that Macy, Max, and Daddy could've joined us (maybe next time she'll not throw a fit)! The dance was for Pre-K-8th grade, so there were lots of older kids there, too. Some with scary costumes...didn't upset her, though!

Go Badgers!

After our fun at the children's musuem and getting new phones, we ventured to Sauk for Jeremy's birthday party. They had their garage set up with the big screen tv...like a living room. It was perfect for watching the game, along with the little ones running around. Braden did such a nice job sharing his toys (just a little mess was left)! We all enjoyed the company, and what a great present, a BIG Badger win over Ohio State! We did forget Max's coat, so he had on Madison's for awhile...hilarious!!! It was so great to hang out with Joy, Jeremy, and Braden! We have to do it again sometime soon!