I will never not welcome a 4-day weekend, but WOW… that was a busy one!!
We capped it off in All-American style with a baseball game on the 4th of July! Kate & I grabbed Junah & Ginny to join Ann & her family at American Family Field in Milwaukee to watch the Brewers take on the Cubs. Boy, was it hot! We were so grateful to be on the shady side of the field. The kids enjoyed hot dogs, soda, Red Vines, and frozen custard (which instantaneously melted).
There was a "beat the cheese" race, the Johnsonville sausage races, and a hot dog eating contest — I'm guessing the former two are "only in Wisconsin" type things. haha.
We took off a little early because we had to drop J&G at a campsite (the Zim family is camping until Friday) and wanted them to have a little daylight, so we missed the excitement of bases loaded and a Brew Crew come-from-behind to tie up the game… we didn't miss going to 11 innings and ending up with a loss, though!
Maddy's been in & out, and that will continue, but we're all enjoying our time together. Last Wednesday we had a "crafternoon" at Ann's — Ali brought her sewing machine, Maddy had a bunch of WIP stitching projects, Ann put together photo boards for Mack's party, I was hopeful that I'd cast on a sock, but didn't, and instead ended up helping Ginny & Malina with a couple of projects (until they decided that they'd rather watch a movie). Mostly, I just visited & chatted, as did Kate when she joined us after her camping trip.
I recently ran across Sharpie Fabric Markers, which worked perfectly to decorate some small canvas bags I had in my "kid crafts" stash.
The girls knew just what to do!
We've also been playing a lot of SEQUENCE! Maddy introduced us to the game last summer — she loves to play games, and it's one of her favorites. She'll be around for a couple of days, then taking off for a reunion with some college friends, meeting back up with her again in Madison on Sunday for Mack's graduation party (finally!).
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That sounds like a fun weekend! I love a baseball game when it’s really hot, it just feels so right, you know? But 11 innings and a loss is definitely not fun.
What an action-packed weekend! I’m not sure I’d love sweating at the ball park, but hotdogs, Red Vines, and custard would help. Those are great bags and I might have to look for those Sharpie markers for myself. Enjoy your time together and Mack’s party!
Oh YAY for a graduation party coming up. I must say that Junah and Gin both look so much older in this picture of them. When did that happen? Kind of looks/sounds like you are having a whirlwind summer…once again…enjoy!!
I imagine the sausage race is similar to the pierogi race we have here? I always associate going to a baseball game with being hot and sweaty. I really think instead of letting kids run the bases afterward they should let everyone run through a sprinkler on the way out! Sounds like it was a fun-filled weekend despite the heat!
I can see how you might have a hard time keeping up with yourself these days! So much fun, Vicki!!! (I love Junah’s haircut. He has such gorgeous eyes!) I remember one vacation to Washington DC with the kids . . . and it was so very hot (so. very. hot.) . . . and we were visiting The Monuments (all. that. marble.). We got the kids popsicles at a little vendor on the mall, and I don’t think they ate two bites before the entire things had melted all down their arms . . . Ah, summer memories! XO
What a whirlwind – and I know it’s only a LITTLE (?! 😉 bit more than “usual”! So glad you’re able to just enjoy having everyone around … and those totes that the kiddos decorated are fantastic. I’m going to seek out Sharpie Fabric markers for t-shirts the next time the boys come to play. and games! have we shared BLOKUS with you? Charlie wins nearly every time, Sam sometimes, and me … never! it’s fast and fun. ENJOY these days – and so looking forward to the stories from Mack’s graduation. xxoo.