Milwaukee Visit

Last Sunday we took a trip up to Milwaukee to see Julie and Dan's house and visit with friends. It was such a gorgeous day out that we decided to go to the Milwaukee Zoo and then come back to the house to grill out and watch the Brewers game. It was so great to see everyone and I especially can't wait to add another little one to the group - Baby Templeton is due to arrive on 12/31!

Those are some happy daddies with their boys!


And we're off to check out the zoo!










This giraffe walked right over to Connor and Luke.


So they gave a "cheers" to the giraffe!


One of my favorite pictures from the day - the Three Musketeers, Three Amigos, Three Stooges - whichever your prefer!


Enjoying some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!


Dan and Johnny decided to give the zip line a try.






While they were ziplining, this is what was going on down below.










We all had a really great time at the zoo!


Time to head back to the Paulsrud house.


Luke loved this apron!


There may have been some fence-fixing going on.














What a great day - thanks for hosting Dan & Julie!

Boys Club - Together Again

Last night we headed over to the Happ's for Chris' birthday celebration. Everyone from 'home' was able to make it along with all of the boys! Let me just say it was so fun to see everyone, but it was crazy!!! Toys were all over and could be found flying through the air at times!

There was an attempt to replicate the "boys club" picture taken last October. My child wasn't really having it!

October 2010


April 2011 (Left to right: Blake and Brayden Goodbred, Clark Happ, Connor Paulsrud, Luke)








A couple of cute pics of Connor & Luke and then of some of the fun & chaos!




We also celebrated Blake's 4th birthday a bit! (Who bought him these swords???? ::as I lower my head in shame::)
















Way to juggle it all Jules!


Winding down a bit - all of the kids were up past 10 PM!

My How Things Have Changed

(left to right: Clark Happ, Connor Paulsrud, Brayden Goodbred, Luke Zukowski, Blake Goodbred holding CJ Callan)

Saturday night the Templeton's so kindly had our group of friends (+ kiddos) over to visit! It was the first time that we really were able to get all of the kids together - yes, there are 6 BOYS in the picture above (crazy, huh?)! They range in age from 3 years to 2 months. There was one point in the night where I was looking around and turned to Julie and said, "When did this happen?". It was so crazy, but fun to see all of these kids around. The conversations ranged from baby/kid stuff to the same ole inside jokes that go back years. I really treasure having this great group of friends and although it is hard to get everyone together being that we live all over and have our own crazy schedules, we will keep working to find a date that works for everyone and make sure the boys (and any future children) know each other and the great friends that their mommy and daddy have! So now, here are some more pictures from our fun night!



























My cookie monster!


(no, Clark isn't a ninja! He was dressed as a spider earlier in the day, hence the all black!)










Check out these three :)