The End of 2015 and the Beginning of 2016

Back in Decorah after the waterpark, the cousins spent basically every second they could together - two sleepovers at Grandma and Grandpa's and one at ours.  They played so well together and enjoyed the snowfall that we got (finally!).  I'm so glad the kids got to spend such quality time together - they certainly miss and love their cousins!  All this time with family was a fantastic way to end 2015.

Arts and crafts thanks to a great present from Tara!

Lego time!

On the 30th, we traveled with friends (the Gavles) and met many others in Wisconsin Dells.  We rented a big cabin with the Gavles and the Poles - it was awesome sharing a space with good friends.  The kids had a blast at another waterpark!  They were huge fans of the "Family Rides," the wave pool, and, well, pretty much everything!  Both evenings we got together with all the families (6 total including us).  There were too many kids to count, crazy amounts of food, and lots of fun conversations; the kids stayed up way too late, but they slept in and were in great spirits.   It was a really great way to ring in the New Year!

 Taking the transit to the waterpark.

 Grady and his pal Devon playing.

A little dark, but Jamie snapped this pictures of Elsey and Olivia cuddled up after playing hard all day.  So sweet.