We left for Wisconsin in mid June. We drove 14 hrs through the night (a record thanks to Wayne's "efficient" driving). There's something to be said for traveling through the night - the big one is sleeping children that aren't driving us nuts. We also save money on a hotel, no lines at the border, and stopping for less meals. We got to Mom and Dad's and Wayne and I headed straight for a nap while the kids played with Oma and Opa. We celebrated my birthday on the 22nd. Mom made my favorite meal - chicken salad served in her antique chickens (you have to see to believe) and double crusted lemon pie. I usually make these things for myself if I'm celebrating at home but I must admit, it tastes better when Mom makes it!! After lunch, Wayne took off for the Seminary in Milwaukee for a week of Summer quarter. So for the week he was in school, the kids and I hung out with my folks. Will got a chance to attend their church's soccer camp the first two days we arrived and the week Wayne was gone Will got to go to their Vacation Bible Camp. He had a great time and Zanna made a new friend in the principal's son Noah. We'd hang out at church and wait for Will to finish up and Noah and Zanna would play together. Zanna worked all her charms on him and he tried to impress her by telling her he's potty trained - he's not! While we stayed at Mom and Dad's, Zanna slept in our IKEA castle tent we brought along. We called her the Princess of the castle and Mom got her a crown.
One of the favourite things to do was to take out the pontoon boat with Grandpa. Will got to drive and did a great job on the lake and Zanna drove on Opa's lap. She also did a good job as she followed directions to turn left, even it out, turn right - she loves to be in control!
Here's another picture of the kids on the boat with Aunt Brenda who came up with my brother Reid for a few days. The weather was fantastic almost the whole time we were there. We had so much fun!!
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