The Baier Blog

8/28/14

Go PACK Go!

Larry's friend Tory generously asked if he and Addison wanted to join him to go to the Packer pre-season game. Of course Addison would go-no doubt about it so he "Yes!" I have always said I don't know why someone would ever take a child to a game but when it's "free"-why not!

Addison got to experience her first tailgating experience with her Grandpa and Grandma Baier AND Grandpa and Grandma Mauk! Everyone had tickets (all sitting in different spots and without knowing the other were going until 2 days prior). Addison enjoying that time with them eating cheese curds and burgers at one of favorite spots, Krolls!

She LOVED it. She spotted her Grandma and Grandpa Mauk across the stadium with her binoculars! Larry said she enjoyed taking in all the sights-If you ask her she'll tell you about the players coming out of tunnel, cheerleaders, dancing, cheering, doing the wave and much more! She loved it SO much when it rained, she didn't have any interest in leaving early. She said after arriving home, "Mom-and then it rained and I even got to watch the game in this poncho and EVERYONE else had on! It was SO fun!!!" She even got to see our Packers win their last pre-season game!

In the 4th quarter Addison and Larry scored a special "icing on the top" treat...The usher asked them if they wanted the "Best Seats in the House" which are recliners at Lambeau! They indeed had then Best Seats!

It will be a day Addison will remember...her first Packers game.

Tailgating at Krolls...Grandpa Baier photobombing our picture!

Best Seats in the House!!!

8/14/14

Swimming

The girls had such a fun day on their last day of swimming. They went on the same night but were in two different classes at the Menasha pool at Jefferson Park. Addison (to my surprise) and Ella both passed and moved onto the next class for next year. I really didn't think Addison would do to well early on but I think she saw her little sister progressing and her competitive side kicked in for the better in this case.

In the past few weeks, Addison really got "into" it and her confidence soared. To the point of the last day being the only one who wanted to go off the diving board in her class. Then she asked if she could try this tunnel slide (which Ella saw her do and asked her teacher to try it then). And then-Addison asked to jump off the high dive (with a life jacket as she can't officially "swim" yet!!! She was the only one who thought this was a good idea!

When these girls get an idea in their heads, there's no stopping them. I love that about their personalities-well, most of the time it's a good thing (not always-). Ella has no fear when it comes to swimming. She just LOVES it!

This was her first jump, but she did it again, and again and again...


Ella loved the blue tube slide which shot her down very fast!


And this sweet little one always is making us laugh! She has the funniest personality....

Madison Getaway

We packed in lots of fun activities for our family in 2 days on our trip to Madison. The highlights were the Zoo, our hotel which was a watermark and the girls had their own bunk beds, fun restaurants, the Capitol and the Children's Museum. The weather was picture perfect and we got to catch up with friends as well. We are lucky there are so many family friendly places to visit in our own state...Just wish we could have warm weather for more than just our short summer months:)

Henry Villas Zoo

The petting zoo...(Ella overcame her lifelong fear of feeding goats!)

Riding the train at the zoo

The girls couldn't get over this restaurant where they got to write with permanent markers
on the walls, benches, tables etc...!!!! They kept asking us if we'd get in trouble after reassuring them that's why they gave us the markers and that's what the signs indicate:)

Checking out the Wisconsin Capitol

Another fun restaurant - a little overstimulating but fun for the girls

We got to meet up at Union Square with our friends and their kiddos for ice-cream

Our hotel waterpark that was SUPER fun for the girls

We think they probably went down this water slide a minimum of 50 times in a row

Gorgeous views from the capitol

Such a fun Children's Museum...lots of things to "SEE"

7/27/14

Ella's Birthday Weekend Fun

Ella was so excited about her Olaf cake!

Claudia building her snowman

Piñata fun for the kids (and Uncle Rick got a turn too) but Ella shared her candy with all the adults too!

Candy, candy, candy...Ella said this was her favorite part of the party!

Grandma Baier and our cousin Preston cheered us on at the Packer 5K!

And Grandpa and Grandma Mauk too!

Aunt Kristin and Uncle Rick and Claudia got to race and Craig video taped and photographed us on the
jumbotron during the Packer 5K!

Our little runners in the Packer 1K...they did awesome! I wasn't sure they'd be able to run the whole race (as it is a little under 1 mile) but they LOVED it. A highlight was running around Lambeau Field and being on the Jumbotron!

Taking in all the sights of the renovated Lambeau!

So proud of Dad! He did his first 5K in 28 minutes (and only ran a few runs before this race!!!) I still beat him though...:) Barely...next year I think he'll pass me up if he practices a bit more!
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She thanked us at the end of the night for the "best party ever" and also after running the Packer 1K...
Ella is sure is one independent, strong willed, swimming suit wearing, dancing always, loving and determined girl. So thankful for all of our family who was able to celebrate this weekend with Ella and our family.
It made it the perfect birthday weekend for all of us!

Ella also had a fun birthday playdate with our friends at a fun park!

6/19/14

Strawberry Season...Mmmmm:)

Not sure but I do believe the girls (esp. Lauren) may have eaten more than she picked. The best part was she picked them out of the container instead of picking them from the plant! She was very cooperative and enjoyed the outing however.

The tractor ride was fun - as well as watching the tractors pass by...

I should have took a photo of our fingers...they were completely red!

Look at all those strawberries...I see lots of jelly and pies in our future!

6/9/14

WI Dells Fun

Summer is here! It was a great time to visit the Dells and hang out with the Schunk and Mauk families. The weather was so nice. Addison was just barely clearing the 4'2" mark which meant she could go on MANY of the slides/rides that were a bit extreme (for me). She never feared any of them and was so happy to go with her older nieces!

Where are Larry and Addison?

Addison went down this crazy drop you can't even see with her cousin!

Lauren's 2nd Birthday Week

Lauren had a week of celebrations for her 2nd birthday. One party with the Grandparents and the Baier aunts and uncle. On her actual birthday we went to Applebees where she was treated to singing and a BIG sundae! The last celebration was with Karla's sister and brother in the Dells to also celebrate Claudia's (our niece's birthday). She will tell you if you ask, she had a GREAT birthday week!

I included a clip of her singing "Happy Birthday"! Over the past few months she has been learning how to sing songs and express her fun-loving personality. In a nutshell, she loves making people laugh, cuddling and talking-oh, and LOVES eating sweets:)