Easter Bunny

We made our way to visit the Easter bunny and we were surprised to see how excited Maddon got. He was waving at the bunny and couldn't get up to visit him fast enough. Unfortunately, he wasn't too sure about the photographer and why she was shaking weird toys at him. We didn't get a smile captured, but no cries either! Mason, of course, was a ham as usual!

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

We bought the boys a membership to our local children's museum for Christmas and it also provides us with discounted admission at various other museums. We decided to check out the Betty Brinn Children's Museum in Milwaukee last weekend. Both boys seemed to really enjoy it and it was nice to visit a museum that we don't get to go to all of the time. They had a new Mr. Potato Head exhibit which Maddon, in particular, loved! It was a nice place to spend the day and burn off some energy!

Mason in a train wheel

 Maddon loved this area, designed mainly for little guys

 Working at the pizza restaurant

 Both boys liked the ATM (starting way too early)

 Maddon seemed a bit concerned that his brother was driving the bus!

 Mase was excited to ride the motorcycle

 Maddon…not so much

 Checking out the construction equipment

 Enjoying the Mr. Potato Head exhibit

 The grocery store was a big hit too!

As was the girl at the bakery counter!

Merry Christmas

Christmas this year was a blast! Mason was very excited and Maddon was actually able (and willing) to open his own presents! After visiting Nana on Christmas Eve, the boys and I went to mass before we got everything ready for Santa's arrival. I'm not sure it was ever easier to get Mason to go to bed! They were both very happy to wake up to the glittery snowflake trail that Santa left which led to their presents. They wasted no time opening them and spent the rest of the morning playing. Later in the day we were joined by the Zdenek side of the family for dinner and more presents. By the end of the day the boys were on overload and didn't know what to play with next!

Some of what Santa left for the boys

 Snuggling with the blanket that Mommy made him

 He wasted no time opening the Legos

 Maddon and most of his Santa gifts (he just wanted to play with Mickey)

 Mason and most of his Santa gifts

 Opening their Nabi Big Tab from Grandma and Papa

Family Snow Day

This year was an extra special family snow day because Daddy came too! Our whole family was there to celebrate with Mason and his class. The kids did a great job singing for us and had snacks and crafts to do. It was a lot of fun for everyone. Maddon even cried when we had to leave!

The class before their performance

Show time!

Puppet show

Making his snowman jar

Making beaded snowflakes

"Snow" in the sensory table

Holiday Photos

Here are a few of this year's family photos. Maddon still isn't too sure about smiling for pictures, but did manage to give us a couple when we let him sit by his brother. Those two are too funny together!

Happy St. Nicholas Day

This year Mason was excited to help Maddon put his shoes out for St. Nicholas. The boys enjoyed running down to see what they got and opening their gifts together!

South Bend Cubs

We went to the stadium of the South Bend Cubs to check out their holiday festivities last weekend. Grandma Connie and Papa Randy met us there to visit and have lunch before we headed home. The boys had a lot of fun and were glad to see their grandparents again!

Meeting Stu

Making a paper plate snowman

Maddon says "no pictures!"

Future Cub?

Stu and Swoop