Wisconsin Weekend {part 3}

 

So why did we go to Wisconsin for the THIRD weekend in a row?!                   There were a lot of out-of-state family members in town and we just couldn’t miss the opportunity to spend some time together.

 

To start out a highlight of the trip was having my sister-in-law Elizabeth and my newest niece, Emma, visiting for the first time. 

 

Sweet little Emma was such a doll especially with having to put up with her crazy aunts fighting over her constantly!

 

Weird… she seems so much happier in my arms ; )

 

There was always a lot of competition over who got to hold her and of course Grandpa and Grandma seemed to win out most of the time!

          

 

Alright, to go back to the beginning… the weekend started off with a bit of a neighborhood reunion. I didn’t do the best with pictures but there are a few of the Curran cousins at least!

 

Of course, it wouldn’t be reunion on the Powers’ farm without a sawdust pile full of hidden coins : )

or sack races!

It was truly a beautiful day to be outside.

 

One of my newest favorite photos!

 

Three of my amazing nieces! #proudaunt

 

Momma & her girls – perfectly color coordinated I must say! How did that happen!?

Can’t have an afternoon at the farm without visiting the calves and getting your hands wet with some sticky licks!

 

Muscle check!

 

Some of the (New York City) kiddos weren’t as impressed with the barn!

                        

Next stop – feed the CHICKENS!

       

 

Relaxing after a long and enjoyable day!

Always love the sunsets on the farm <3

 

In between all the family meals…

and chat sessions….

the week was jam packed with activities!

 

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PAINTING THE (part of the inside of the) SCHOOL HOUSE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was pretty cool to have so many grandkids able to leave their mark!

 

AIRPLANE CONTEST : )

                          

 

 

CRAZY CHALK DRAWINGS!

 

 

MOVIE NIGHT

 

CARD GAMES

 

 

PLAYING IN THE SAND!

…some enjoyed it

more than others….

  

 

Two more highlights : )

This guy turned 7 and thus got the much coveted permission to drive the “lawn mower”!

This girl set a new standard for our beloved barrel challenges.

*You really should have gotten your grandpa to bet you some money on this move, Miah!

 

The closest we got to a family picture : (

We REALLY have to get a post-it note on the table next time so we don’t forget to do this while everyone is around!

Lastly, I’ll end it with a little Henry love. Our little boy had no shortage of attention that’s for sure : )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So blessed to be able to spend such quality time with so many wonderful people! Already looking forward to next year!! or Christmas ; )