Saturday, August 11, 2012

Saturday in the Sun




We started out our Saturday at the Farmer's Market.  We didn't need many of the goods that are sold at market, as we still had fresh flowers and produce from Grandma and Grandpa's garden, but they don't grow donuts...
 
We continued on to one of the highlights of the whole trip... 
the sandbar at Hwy 23 on the Wisconsin River.  
Picture Perfect!






















Friday, August 10, 2012

TGIF in Wisco!!

 Friday afternoon started off with a gorgeous day and yummy picnic and park time at Lake Wingra Park.







Kicking off the weekend continued with my very favorite, a perfect happy hour at the Union.  It started with the girls in their chairs, bouncing and listening to bluegrass, while the grownups shared a pitcher.  


Before we knew it, Kendall was waving her hands in the air to the beat.  

The obvious next step... head to the front row.  
Both girls made friends and finished their happy hour dancing right in front of the bandstand!




The mixture of fresh air, live music and families, with a backdrop of Lake Mendota and the Hoofer sailing fleet cannot be beat.  The girls LOVE it!


Up next was special Big Sis time at Dane Dances atop the Monona Terrace.  
Same idea... different backdrop (Capitol at sunset), different music (reggae and salsa)
Just as much dancing and fun.




 Mollie had so much fun dancing with new friends at the union, she spotted another group about her age and said "Mommy, let's go meet those friends".
They welcomed her right into their game of duck, duck goose, and she spent the rest of the evening running around and dancing with them in this gorgeous setting!


Wonderful jam-packed Friday!

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Our Mollie is 4!

Mollie,
You are four today!  For four years you have filled our hearts with joy! You have lit up the world around you with your big smile, belly laughs, witte remarks and dance moves!  When you strike a pose, we can't help but smile.  When you return a bear hug, it warms our hearts.  When we hear your oneliners and comebacks, we can't help but be amazed!

In your little four year old body, you have more love and laughter and joy and spunk than a mama could have ever imagined.  We are so proud to call you our daughter.  It has been life changing to experience your growth to a four year old.  It has been lifes greatest pleasure to share our favorite things with you... sailing, swimming, skiing, tubing, traveling, dancing, laughing.  We cannot wait to see what next year has in store, what you will show us and what you will teach us.
You are amazing little one.  Love you more than you know!






There's no stopping me now!

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Pool Party!

While Kendall avoided the cold Wisco water and lapped the pool with a walker, Mollie did her big first jump off the diving board!







My future's so bright...

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Ice Cream and Happy Hour!

Perfect way to end day #2 in Wisconsin!