Easter 2015

Happy Easter!

This Easter started like any other.  The girls woke up, searched the house for their baskets.

I made bunny pancakes and then after showers we made our way to Grandma Bauers.

Grandma's is usually filled with good food and conversation and then lots and lots of pictures.

After grandmas we went to Grandma Judy's where the kids had another egg hunt and we enjoyed more delicious food! 

Day Date

 The kids ran over to Jacob's today and soon after we got a text that Joe was going to take them to the park.  Hmmmm, kids are gone today, it's a beautiful day out.....wonder if Goman's would mind watching them for a few hours so we could hit a few balls?

As soon as we heard back from Joe that he would be happy to keep the girls for a while we called up the in laws and within the hour we were on our way to the course.

It's the first time I will be out golfing in a long time.  Too long.

I didn't do too bad.  Not bad at all when you consider that it had been well over two years since I had swung a club.  It was also my first time golfing with a cart.  THAT is the way to do it!

Goodbye Wisconsin!

We checked out this morning and then spent the rest of the day at the indoor park and did some bowling.   Surprisingly the girls were a little swam out so they didn't fight at all about not swimming today.  It was a nice getaway!

Family Trip Day 2

 

Today we started our day at the indoor amusement park.

Rode the Ferris Wheel a few times, drove go carts, climbed rock walls, played games, more mini golf.  Then we made our way back to the water.

This evening we had dinner at Buffalo Phil's where your food is delivered to you on a train!

The girls loved it!

Every so often they would send the train through with toys or bubble machines on it.  It was a fun way to entertain the kids while you enjoyed your dinner.  And the food was delicious too!

Family Trip

It's finally happening!  The Parmley Family is taking a vacation!

Brian and I were talking one night how nice it would be to finally take the girls somewhere.  Spring Break was just around the corner and although we weren't planning to hop off to Florida or anything, we thought a good old fashioned  road trip to the Dells sounded fun.

The girls did great in the car on the way there.  Thanks to movies and car games :-)
As soon as we arrived we stopped for lunch and then drove through 'downtown' with the shops.
The girls were most interested in getting to our hotel and getting in the pool so we didn't spend much time out and about.
We stayed at the Kalahari.  It advertised an indoor amusement park, bowling, indoor and outdoor waterpark (the outdoor park was obviously closed due to the time of year), it had a movie theater, restaurants and even a baby tiger.

Before we made our way to the waterpark we played a round of mini golf.  It was a blast! 

Hannah really wanted to tackle the water slides so I went with her.  It probably wasn't the best idea because after a few falls through the dark and twisty tunnels, I started to feel sick.

It could have been from the motion, it could have been that it was almost 7 o clock at night and we hadn't eaten dinner.  Whatever it was had me out for the count for the rest of the night.  Brian went and got us a pizza and we spent the rest of day one (well the evening of day one) in the hotel room tending to a sick mommy.  (it sucks getting old)

Spring In Our Step

 The kids are so happy to be able to be outside.  If you look closely you can see that Hailey is even wearing sandals!  It's not that nice out yet but she can't wait any longer.

I love the friendship that these kids have.  They enjoy each other so much and it warms my heart!

Chop Chop

 Hannah has been wanting to get her haircut. 

When we got to Rocco's she informed the girl to cut it short!  'Up to here' (chin length).

I am not sure why it makes me nervous to hear them ask for their hair to be cut short.  It's only hair.  It grows back so there really isn't a risk to it. 

And looking at the before picture, it's clear to see how excited she is about it!

As I should have known, it turned out adorable!

Love me some ANDY

 I think I may actually have lost count.  I think this is my fourth time seeing Andy Grammer.

The first time was the time that Loriann, Molly and I drove from our Allscripts User Group Conference in Chicago to the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.  

He puts on such a good show and knowing that he was coming here, I just couldn't miss it.  It wasn't an option NOT to go.  I got some of the ladies in the neighborhood to join me and as I expected they LOVED him.  We had dinner at Annie's parlor before the show which was so delicious.

I think I may have recruited a few more fans :-)

Me, Kami, Kay, Amy in back
Leah, Beth and Nikki in front

I learned it from Daddy

Today before we left the house Hailey had to make everyone stop and look for the shoehorn.

She let us all know that this is how you get your shoes to go on.

I am not sure why but it makes me giggle to see these little girls do such grown up things.

Girls Night

Tonight the girls met at Benihana for a Girls Night Out.

It was a large group and a very nice end to our birthday month celebrations!

We had asked our waiter to take a picture for us and this is what we found when we got our camera back- ha ha!

I love these ladies <3 br="">

They have finished the floor!  It looks better than I imagined.  A few more days before we can walk on it but we are getting so close!

Relocated

Our shower is complete and this week they will start in on the floor.  

That means for the next week or so we will be using the girls bathroom.  I learned within a few days just how spoiled we are in our new house.  The girls bathroom felt so small.  It's really not but it sure was strange being closed in with a shower curtain again, that makes such a difference.

I can't wait until it's all done!

5th time for Maroon 5

I couldn't be more excited to be seeing Maroon 5 tonight.

This will be my 5th time seeing them and it seems appropriate for their V tour.

As always, Adam did not disappoint!

I was happy that this year I didn't have to drive from Madison then to St Paul and back to Madison like last year.  I was actually in Madison last week and when I found out I had to go in March again this year my heart sank thinking about the possibility of another road trip.

I would have done it but this time I would have been alone on the travel and it would have SUCKED!

The show left me wanting more and already looking forward to their next tour!