wisconsin adventures

We thought an early spring was in the cards for us this year, but boy were we wrong.... It has been super chilly the last couple weeks. This weekend was boasting 50's, but I don't think it really got that warm... we decided to make the best of it, and bundle up for some adventures none-the-less.

I love Fridays... Have I said that before?? It's such a lazy day for us, and nothing makes me happier than when we get to have Sten home for a whole day! We made green pancakes that morning (#stpatricksday) and then after naps took off for Hoffman Hills where we adventured our little hearts out. I am a firm believer in leaving while you're still having fun (so that you can look back with fond memories), so we left before any meltdowns and headed to Lucette for an early dinner.

hiking sticks: a must.

left, right, left, right.... It's so nice that we could go out without the hiking backpacks.. those things are so heavy, although a little piece of me felt like crying at the same time, why are my babies so big?!!?!?!?!?!?!

little friends

PIZZA!

We will miss Lucette so much. Some of our best family memories are upstairs in that place. We always pack the kids little toys and they do SO good.

The next day we got invited to the Patnode farm for some maple syrup making! It was awesome! So cool to see the process and taste the SUPER fresh, just boiled syrup... and hanging out with friends was a bonus :)

sticky and delicious!

traipsing through the forest to look at the sap lines.

same outfit as the day before... #oops.

SYRUP!

After living in 'sconi almost 4 years, we are embracing this long winter and enjoying all that the state has to offer... spring is coming! We cannot wait!!

XO, erica.

Comments

back 2 school. back at it. back to reality 2026

We eeeked out every last drop until it was time to head back to school on Wednesday. Annual tradition trip to Lucette after Meet the Teacher is the photo above. Happy to report that everyone did great the first 3 days of school- although I don't know if we're quite ready for a full 5 day week starting tomorrow :) Sten took the boys to Michigan to go to his cousins daughters wedding and they did something that Sten introduced me to when we were dating and on staff together at PLCBC- diving for golf balls! The boys thought it was a blast and I love that they got a bright blue -sunny -skies day to make the water look turquoise and the ball finding easy. While the boys were gone Lucy and I whooped it up! We went to the first Hudson football game... Went to the Glenwood City Rodeo.... AND drove to Iowa to see Josiah Queen at the Iowa State Fair! Fun is an understatement to describe this little getaway and I feel so lucky we got to do this together. Then it was BACK TO REALITY! holy...

bookends/ teacher things/fall poem

The bookends of my day yesterday was God's way of showing me that I am going to be ok. This picture from my solo run in the morning was absolutely perfect. Cold hands, fast road miles, worship music and a text from a friend right in the middle of it saying that I was top of her prayer list that morning. Then in the evening the boys were outside playing waffle ball and Lucy was walking around the neighborhood with friends and I cranked up my music and cleaned the entire middle/lower level. I stopped at one point and thought-- this is the biggest gift right now. Other things: I love pens. and there is something so satisfying about having every single color of felt tip/ gel tip at your disposal. lol. Life touch teacher photos--why is my ear showing so much? Is this what I always look like? Haley hosted the Badland Babes for some brunch after our Willow run on Saturday and she made THE most delicious food, didn't know I needed a bonfire until I was sitting in this chair eating thi...

Merry Christmas 2022

I am in complete denial that an entire year has passed! Where did 2022 go?! We celebrated some big milestones, had a lot of fun, and enjoyed our family most. Here are some highlights and lessons learned from 2022. So. Much. Swimming! Lesson learned: ALWAYS get in the water. You’ll never regret it. Your kids will love you for it and you’ll make way more memories from inside the water than up on the boat. This day was particularly special as we were all together with Uncle Dan and Aunt Pam. We swam, we ate, we boated and we didn’t want the day to end. Having mom and dad move permanently to the Lake has been the BEST. Midcurrent MOVED! We raised the money, hired the people, decorated and paved the way for more people to get to know Jesus. Before the carpet was laid we wrote prayers on the floor and I am so excited to see what 2023 will bring for Midcurrent. Lesson learned: do the big thing! Give people a chance to show up and see what God can do! Family camp is ALWAYS a highlig...

erica danielle

Search This Blog