Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Wisconsin, a wedding, and Halloween... What a weekend!

We returned yesterday afternoon from a fantastic trip to WI to visit Pete's family and see his cousin get married.  We enjoyed the family get-togethers, eating out, and a fun visit to a pumpkin patch.  The wedding was beautiful, and it was nice to be able to be there to celebrate with the rest of Pete's family.

We made it home in time to put Brady down for his nap and get unpacked and ready for the Halloween festivities.  Since it was a long travel day, we didn't take Brady trick-or-treating, but instead he helped us pass out candy.  He loved seeing the kids come to the door all dressed up, and I'm sure next year he'll be ready to hit the neighborhood himself!

Brady and Grandpa catch up at everyone's favorite Mexican restaurant.

Full tummies and ready to hit the hay

Brady shows Grandma his stacking skills

Tickle time

This is a fun little play house

Though they got off to a rocky start, Brady and Oliver became fast friends.

So tall (and finally in need of a haircut)!

Grandma and JT had some pretty cool toys waiting for Brady


Brady and Ollie conspire at snack time

Room for two!  PJ was less than thrilled, I'm sure.

Ready for pumpkins!

Brady meets a real Mama Llama

JT, Brady, and Pete watch the goats



So excited!

All aboard!




Grandma holds on tight


JT shows Brady the opposite of an itsy-bitsy spider

Time to play dress up!




April and David

Pete with his Dad and siblings Shawn, Tina, and Tony

Back to Grandma's to pick up the Munchkin for the reception


 
Handsome boy!


I know Casey will love this cake topper

Hey there Grandpa!

Uncle Rene, Grandpa, and Grandma

Uncle Donald and Aunt Vickie

Jessica and Tina

Reading with Grandma, Grandpa & Uncle Shawn

Dinner

Taking a spin with Great Aunt Vickie

With his dance partner, Faith

Proud mama Aunt Velma with David

Getting his monster on in preparation for Halloween

Breakfast with Aunt Phyl, Grandma, and JT

And lunch with Uncle Rene, Aunt Velma, Uncle Artie

Grandma and Grandpa always make sure everyone is well-fed


Grandpa checks out Brady's toys

Dinner with Aunt Tina

Not sure who liked the ball more, Ollie or Brady?


Tina and Pete

Tina, Pete, Loraine, & JT

Seriously considering changing his alliance from the Redskins to the Packers.  Undefeated, you say?

Saying a very early morning goodbye to Grandma and her entertaining ceiling fan.

We scored an empty seat in our row on the way home- better than first class!


Back home and ready for the trick-or-treaters!