Madden's 2012

 First experience with face paint. Quinn choose a yellow tennis racket for one cheek,

and a blue snake for the other!

 Guess what balloon 'animal' Quinn requested?

A MOTORCYCLE!

 Lauren and Quinn were BFFs.

 Some of the gang... we went up with a big group!

 Stan and Steve playing catch, while Jack watches on.

 Playing tackle football with dad, on the front lawn.

 First experience with Pop Rock Candy. Can you say Sticky?

We just got back from another fun filled trip to Madden's Resort (in Brainerd, MN).  If I had to sum this trip up in four words or phrases, it would have to be:

1.) Family Friendly:

Because all of Steve's family were there. Grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles and cousins.  It's a great place for kids and families (everyone, actually). There is so much you can do for fun. There's a beach we visited twice, a pool, boats (we took a ride on the pantoon), golf, golf cart, bike rides and horseback riding (to name just a few). 

2.) Fun:

Because it truly is so nice to break out of the same routine and enjoy a new change of pace for a few days, spent with lots of fun people.

3.) Hectic:

Well, we have two kids now, who are two and under! We veered off their usual schedules in naptime, bedtime, mealtime and any other 'time!' This made for a fun, yet hectic time!

4.) Our (new) reality:

Steve and I now fully realize that we no longer take vacations. We now call them: Family Trips!

We had a great time, thanks again to Grandma and Grandpa Kunzer!