our trip to WI -- part 1

We had a great time in Wisconsin visiting family.  It was so wonderful to see our family and friends and for the kids to get to know some of their extended family that they don't see often.

My cousin, Kayla, invited us all over to her parents' house to make cupcakes with Jude.  She let him pick the kind (he chose chocolate) and the color of the frosting (blue).  He even got to add sprinkles at the end.  He was in heaven.   

Here's a picture of Jude with my dad (who he calls "Goo Goo").  He's a pastor and this was taken right after the Christmas Eve candlelight service.

On Christmas day, we went to my aunt and uncle's house to celebrate with my dad's side of the family.  It was a blast!  They had lots of fun stuff for the kids to play with and even some new presents.

Back at my parents', the kids played a riveting game of "Good Night!"  For some reason, they love to pretend like they are going to sleep.  If they see a bed, they will definitely be playing this game!  Unfortunately, this does not transfer to bedtime.  

Indi spent some time playing in the snow.  She seemed to have less tolerance for the cold than Jude, who could stay outside for hours.  But she still really enjoyed it.  When she saw this picture today she said, "Indi plays in snow!" and wanted to keep looking at it. 

 


More pictures to come...