First Trip to Wisconsin

It has been a busy summer, so I'm rather behind on blog posts.  Here's the first of a few to come. 

 

On July 4, Maddie and I flew to Madison, Wisconsin for her first trip to Gramma and Grandpa's house.   Nate joined us a few days later and we all stayed through July 14.  Aunt Lindsay and Aunt Valerie were also there for our visit.

The Jensens threw a nice Fourth of July picnic for all of their family and friends.  It was also the first time that Nate's aunts, uncles and cousins got to meet Madeline. 

Jensen Cousins
(Note: Cute little Cooper in the left front was born one month after Maddie!)

Burhans Cousins

Fun with Grandpa at the picnic

We spent one day at the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, where the Ringling Brothers started their circus.  We all enjoyed the exhibits, magic show and animals. 

Great seats for the Big Top Show!

We went to the Wisconsin Dells one day.  It is a city full of waterparks and tourist attractions.  We ended up taking a boat tour of the dells, which are huge rock formations, like slabs stacked along the Wisconsin River. 

Maddie slept through most of it!

We also went to the zoo and children's museum one day.  We are really looking forward to taking Maddie back when she can run around and explore the fun exhibits at the museum. 

Maddie practiced standing whenever she could

Nate and I tried out the mouse wheel!

Maddie could just reach the water table in the toddler area. 

Also during our trip, Maddie was introduced to her great-grandparents. 

Four generations with Great-grandma Joyce and Great-grandpa James

Smiling with Great-grandma Lila

We had a busy week and really enjoyed spending time with family. 

Maddie and Gramma

With Aunt Lindsay

With Aunt Valerie

With Grandpa

Smiley!

Me and my girl

Thanks, Gramma and Grandpa for the great visit!