Easter!

Dave had a week off in mid-April and Ron had the same week off down in Missouri and so they made the trip up to Wisconsin to see us  - yay!! The week ended with Easter and I was so happy to have some family around for us to celebrate with. 

The last time Ron and Bobbi came up, Bobbi took the wonderful parting gift of a nasty cold that lasted forever. So, of course, the kids started sneezing/runny noses, etc. right when they arrived this time as well:( Collin marked us with love smears....you know what I'm talking about. Gross. The interesting part was his nose was only terrible when we were in our house. When we ventured out, it almost stopped completely. Hmm....we're looking into it. 

When they arrived, we had snow on the ground! But, it did melt and we ended up getting outside when it was nice. We only got in a couple walks, but we ended up on the trail for awhile, so that was a nice hike and we could see how the lake/river is filling back up. We also went out to the gazebo and saw a bunch of fish in there! They still don't like the food we throw in, so hopefully we can figure out what they like this summer:) 

On Friday, we ventured down to the House on the Rock near Spring Green, WI. It was a beautiful day and what can I say...quite the experience! It is hard to describe, the house is just bizarre and amazing. The collections of things this guy had is mind-boggling. We spent hours and hours there and will be back with others, I'm sure. 

Family photo in the Infinity Room

Taking in the view from up top!

The carousel....there are no words....

On Saturday night, we went to a local supper club that we had never been to before. It was your classic Wisconsin supper club and we all got the prime rib buffet:) When we came home, we turned on the TV and watched a PBS segment on the history of Juneau County! Dave and I love that stuff, was fun to learn more about where we live. 

Other fun things we did that week...Bobbi and I knocked out a puzzle in probably our world record time:) Ron helped Dave outside and garage was cleaned out and our yard cleaned up. Thank you!!! Gma and Gpa watched Frozen for the first time!

We are still church homeless (I know, we are ridiculous) and we tried a new church in Necedah on Easter Sunday. It was fine, we sang classic Easter songs which I loved, it wasn't too long, but....we won't be joining that church. After we entered the church, it started raining and came down much of the day. We came back home and Ron and Bobbi started cooking in the kitchen. I know it was my home and maybe someday, Dave and I will take the reigns completely, but they just do such a lovely meal, it is hard to insist otherwise! We enjoyed a simply delicious Easter meal and relaxed all day. Oh! We had a fire in the fireplace! It was a cool, wet day and we thought that would be nice (and weird!). I hope we don't need a fire next Easter! 

Collin playing trumpet on Easter!

Easter egg hunt in the house

Collin found the basket:)

Ron and Bobbi left on Monday, so it was also nice to not have to say goodbye on Easter Sunday. A wonderful visit and joyous holiday! 

Click here to see many more pictures of the crazy House on the Rock and some from our Easter.