Thank you to the Long Family!

This past weekend we (the kids and I) went to Madison for an impromptu family gathering. Mike, Jen and Gwen were in for a wedding, and Benjamin and Rachel came up for a visit as well. It was nice to see everyone again after just seeing them at the cabin a few weeks ago, I think it was great for Gwen and the girls, there was no getting to know you time needed this time they were off and running the whole time!! It was so nice to see how well they all played together. On Sunday while Nana, Papa, Mike, Jen and Gwendolyn were at the wedding Rachel and her family were kind enough to invite us to join them on there sail boat for an afternoon on the lake. The girls had a BLAST!! They loved everything about the trip, the kitchen below deck, the potty, the sails, the snacks (Rachel’s mom shared her popcorn with Eileen and since it was such a special day Olivia got to have 3 pieces-since she’s 3 now) and of course swimming. Rachel thank your for helping the girls in the water, they feel so comfortable with you (her dad called them her "fan club"). Joseph liked the ride as well and was just fine pulling on all the different ropes until he realized that people were in the water and he thought that might be fun too, so I took him down below and let him run around there. While we were busy in Madison visiting, boating, and relaxing poor Daddy was back in Milwaukee putting a new floor in Grandma and Grandpa’s bathroom. We haven’t seen his handy work yet but from what I hear it looks great and most important Grandma and Grandpa are happy (we can’t wait to come see it!).

Rachel helping the girls in the water, you can see what a "Big" help Uncle Benjamin was

Olivia was a little less comfortable in the water, Rachel was so good about staying right with her the whole time.

While the rest of the gang was swimming Rachel's mom took this picture of Joseph and I, what a beautiful day we had out on the water!