Weekend in Wisconsin

Nolan, MoMo and Mommy took a road trip to Middleton, Wisconsin this weekend to visit the Wisconsin O'Sheas! It was a beautiful ride, and Nolan was the best traveler. He was perfect in the car, sleeping well both there and back. There are lots of pictures from our fun visit!

Nolan loved playing the piano.

MoMo loved it, too!
Nolan liked hearing the sounds.
Timmy played us some great tunes.
We went to Treinen's Farm in Lodi, WI. Nolan saw some chickens, turkeys and roosters.
We walked through a large corn maze. Timmy held our flag in case we got lost.
Here is a group shot in the corn maze.
We walked and walked until we found each new piece of the map along the way.
Nolan liked touching the corn.
He loved being outside on such a beautiful fall day!

Mike, Timmy, Uncle Mike and Maggie were best with the directions.
They kept us on track.
Uncle Mike held Nolan for awhile, and he loved it!
Nolan even had a ride on Uncle Mike's shoulders.
What a great way to travel!

We made to to the look-out tower...Nolan and Uncle Mike were waving at Mike!
Nolan went up to the look-out tower!
Mommy went up, too.
MoMo and Timmy joined us.
These flags on the look-out tower helped with our directions.

Nolan saw some baby chicks.
He also sat on the pumpkin coach.
He went in the coach with Mommy.
Maggie went in, too.
Nolan was ready to get down, so he pushed his stroller around in the grass.

He pushed it all the way to the bushes.
Now what?? Mommy rescued Nolan and turned him around.
MoMo, Nolan and Mommy stopped by the Baby Chicks sign.
Timmy tried to go across Jacob's ladder.
Nolan loved watching the boys!

Nolan rang the bell at Jacob's ladder.
Mike tried, too.
Here is our whole group...Uncle Mike, Nolan, MoMo, Maggie, Aunt Eileen, Timmy, Mike and Mommy.
Uncle Mike, Nolan and Timmy paused at the growth chart.
It was so beautiful...this picture is looking over the water at the farm.

Nolan wrestled with King Louie (a giant gorilla stuffed animal) at night.
He loved it!
King Louie was just Nolan's size!
Nolan was so worn out from a long day of activities. He slept like a champ while hugging his Teddy.
Nolan liked sitting in his booster seat while eating at the table with everyone.

He served himself some breakfast.
Nolan modeled his Halloween costume.
He had one last wrestling match with King Louie before we headed back to Chicago.

We had a great visit. Thanks O'Sheas for a fun weekend. We hope to see you again soon!

Sink Bath Safety?

Mommy doesn't think so! Nolan has become such a climber...he stands up in the sink, touches the blinds (which have to be up before a bath), tries to get the sun catcher (which has to be removed before every bath), crawls onto the counter, turns the faucet on and off (sometimes even while rinsing) and a few other antics. Mommy took this picture on Saturday morning while Nolan was trying to remove the suction cup for the sun catcher.

Friday Night Fun!

Nolan helped Mommy with the laundry on Friday night and was so happy and such a good helper! He tried on his winter hat after it came out of the dryer, and he wore it around while he played until he went to bed for the night.
He had a blast with his push toy!
He pushed it this way...
and that way!
He stopped to look around.
He held on with only one hand.
He looked back at Mommy and Daddy.
He is becoming very confident!
Almost letting go!
He stopped to play with the musical toys on the front.
He stopped to play with his gears toy.
He almost did the splits!
We had such a great time playing and watching Nolan go back and forth 100 times with his push toy!

Nolan's First Award

Nolan's first session of Baby Business at the library ended on Friday...he received his first award for active participation! We are starting our next session in November with lots more fun ahead!

A Wagon Ride With Isabella

Nolan and Mommy went to the new Mt. Greenwood Park today with Isabella and Heather. It was so much fun, and there is a great baby section with soft ground. Nolan had a blast playing, crawling, standing and watching everything and everyone at the park. He also enjoyed his first wagon ride. Isabella invited Nolan to ride in her wagon, and he was so excited! He held on the entire time and had a permanent smile on his face! It was a beautiful day to be outside!

Bears Party

Daddy hosted his Bears party on Sunday. It was a super warm, sunny day! Nolan was so happy to wear his summer outfit again instead of his long pants, socks, fleece, etc. He was a happy boy!

Hopefully the Bears will win this week!