4th of July Weekend

We had a relaxing, fun-filled, family 4th of July weekend!

 

We started on Wednesday night with fireworks.  We went to watch the local fireworks, but decided to watch them from the roof of our car!  It was a win-win..the kids go to watch fireworks...and we were the 1st ones out of the parking lot and home by 10pm!  :)  I love when a plan actually works!

 

Hanging in the mini while we wait.

Watching the fireworks on top of VANessa!

 

We began our 4th of July with donuts with the Glures.  We then headed over to our local town parade.  I LOVE that we live in a town that has a small town feel.  We were at the end of the parade and thought the kids might get the short end of the stick, but it was the opposite.  The girls made out like bandits because everyone was giving us all their stuff!

My patriotic girls watching the parade.  Oh, this reminds me...when Caitlin grows up, she wants to be a Jessie White Tumbler!  ;)  She told us that a lot!

Libby's 1st 4th of July!

 

We ended the 4th of July at a BBQ at the Glures.  It was a great day!

 

Rob had to work on Friday, the 5th.  After the girls finished their swim lessons, we headed up to the cabin with Nana.  Friday was the most perfect day at the cabin.  The sun was out, it was a great temperature, Auntie Stina was there...and there were cocktails to be enjoyed!!!  Rob and Papa both came up later after work and we ended the evening watching fireworks on the porch around the new firepit table.

 

Saturday was a fun day. Rob had 8 guys come up because they were going on a golf outing the next day.  So there was lots of activities to be done...soccer, washers, frisbee, teeball, ladderball, etc.  And a few beers too!  It was a great day!  And as always, here are some pictures from our super fun weekend at the cabin.

The two fish in the water.  Friday they literally swam for 5 hours in a row!  And they are old (and tall) enough that they can swim alone...so they never have to come out of the lake as long as someone is watching them!

Libby hanging with Auntie Jam.

No trip to the lake is complete without a golf cart ride!  I love that Nana drove them..and both the girls wanted to sit in the back with Auntie Stina. 

 

Is there anything better than a place where golf cart is your form of transportation???  :)

Auntie Stina taught Abigail how to make bubbles with her hand and then catch them!

A serious game of ladder ball.  I LOVE the action of Caitlin..and Abigail's Amish look!  Nana looks impressed with Caitlin!

Isn't this a great picture?  I love it!  And of course, Caitlin has her "pose"..the girl has it in every picture!

 

The yard full of fun!

Happy 4th of July from our 3 little fishies!!!!!

 

Sheboygan

We just got back from our WONDERFUL vacation to Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  Sheboygan has quickly become one of my FAVORITE places in the world, right along with Bass Lake and Ocean City.  It's so peaceful there!  It's the perfect amount of stuff for the kids to do and the perfect amount of "nothing to do"!  We had a great 4 nights away!

 

This year we stayed in a 4 bedroom villa right on the lake..which felt like being on the ocean (and we called it the ocean on accident many times).  We spent our  mornings in the waterpark and our afternoons on the beach.  We also spent some time enjoying 3 Sheeps beer..our new favorite find!

 

Here are a few pictures from the week in Sheboygan:

 

We made it to the beach!

 

 

Libby's 1st time on the beach..and 1st vacation.  That lil tongue was out of her mouth more than it was in!

So hapy to be back in the sand.

A happy girl!

Building a serious sand castle with grandpa.

One morning I took the 3 older girls for a walk on the beach..and we wrote their names in the sand.  This picture was taken from our villa looking down into the sand.

 

Our 1st night there, there was a massive rain for like 10 minutes, and then the most beautiful rainbow.  I couldn't capture it, but it went all the way from one side to the other.  It was awesome!!!

Jules and Joe were parked right next to this car!  :)

 

 

Checking out the water.  It was COLD!

One morning, Rob and Caitlin took a stroll along the beach...they had the whole thing to themselves!

We made many trips to the local ice cream parlor.

Ice Cream=Vacation

Libs and Mommy enjoying some sun time at the beach.

St. Norbert Pride!

Aunt Katie and Caitlin enjoying some swimming in the water park.

Grandma was officially the "baby holder" in the water park.

Waterparks wear babies out!  And kids!  And adults!!!

Uncle Vern and Abigail down the lazy river!

Grandpa and Caitlin checking out the boat.

Leigh and Libby sharing a meal.

The girls picked out a kite...and we asked grandpa to help.  Grandpa ended up spending much longer than he probably wanted working on it...but it was a great kite!  Even though some show off next to us had a fancy kite flying!  :) 

 

One afternoon, Rob and Joe watched all the girls so the "Original 5 Muskovichs" + Vern could go check out he local brewery. The beer was great there!!!

Aunt Julie...lover of beer, cheese fries, and pool!

The last night, we went down to the bonfire and had smores!!!

It was a wonderful family vacation!!!!  It was so fun to have so much time with my family!!!!

One of my highlights was spending so much time with Leigh..I haven't had much one-on-one time with her but I really felt like I got to spend some quality time with her!  I wish I had more pictures of the 3 older girls playing together because they were really inseperable...I think I took the most pictures the 1st and last day when Lucy wasn't there.  But Lucy,

Abigail, and Caitlin definitely had a blast together...it's so special that they get to grow up and vacation with their cousins! 

 

I love watching my girls interact with my sisters, brother-in-laws, nieces, and parents!  And of course, them spending 5 days with their Daddy is their FAVORITE part!!!!

 

Can't wait till our next trip to Sheboygan!!!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the special men in our lives..Grandpa, Papa, Great-Papa, Great-Grandpa, Uncle Al, Uncle Joe, and Uncle Brian!  We are surrounded by great dads, grandpas, and Godfathers!  We hope everyone had a great day doing whatever it is they love the best!

 

 

And a very special Happy Father's Day to Rob!  He is the BEST Dad and his 3 girls sure think the world of him!!!

 

Our Father's Day was anything but relaxing...but it sure was fun!

 

We started the morning off with the annual Fishing Derby.  But this year had an exciting outcome....

 

 

Rob and the 2 girls fishing.  Libby was just watching and getting pointers for next year! 

 

And this year, the girls caught lots of fish.  Abigail caught 3 and Caitlin caught 2.  But look at this bad boy:

 

an 11 inch fish!  And this fish led to this:

Caitlin getting 2nd place in her age division.  Which lead to this:

Her 1st trophy!  She LOVES this trophy.  In fact, it's in her bed right now as she's napping!  It slept with her, ate with her...and woke me up at 5 in the morning!  :)  Congrats, Caitlin!!!!

 

After the fishing derby, it was off to the Kane County Cougar game.  It was crowded..and hot...but we saw some friends and had a great afternoon.  Really, anything the girls are doing with their daddy is a great day!  I caught this moment on the walk back to the car:

 

We are so blessed to have such an amazing Dad in our lives....Happy Father's Day, Rob!

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I am thankful for all the loyal readers who have enjoyed watching our family grow!  So, please send me your email and I'll add you to the security list!  beth.wennerstrom@gmail.com

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Swimming, Swinging, and all thing Summer

 

Wow have we been busy this summer.  I can't even begin to list how far behind I am at blogging...there was Gospel Brunch, Mother's Day, Rob's Birthday, trips to the zoo, concerts, galas...the list goes on.

 

We have stayed very busy this summer.  We have already been to 2 different zoos, many parks, a museum, and the pool numerous times..even on cold days!

 

Here are a few pictures from some fun days..and I'll start to go back and update pictures.

(Not sure why the pictures look so weird, I already deleted them off my phone so I'm not sure I can fix them)..

 

 

My crew cuddling at the pool.  This was the first really warm day and the pool was packed..and we loved every minute.  Abigail is quite the fish (or mermaid if you ask her) and loves swimming.  Caitlin has no fear...so thank goodness for her Puddle Jumper she wears!  Libby isn't loving the pool yet..she's my first baby to not love the water, so we may be adding swim lessons for her if this doesn't change!

 

My super happy girl hanging with me at the pool.  She continues to be the happiest baby! 

Our water table!  We enjoyed it one day...and then it got run over...so looks like I'll be purchasing a new one.  However, we did get a new little pool and we have enjoyed it.  How cute are their swim suits...makes you wanna eat watermelon, right???

 

One night after dinner we decided to go swinging at the park...and we NEEDED ice cream after all that swimming.  I love summer!!!!!  Any excuse for ice cream!

Libby's first real swing ride...she was a happy baby!

Her Michael Jordan tongue!

Big Girl Caitlin

Abigail flying away!

 

Libby also needs a huge update.  We are talking a 2 teeth, crawling, and sitting up update!!!!