Jax and Catie and America's Dairyland

Jackson and Catie spent two weeks with Grandma and Grandpa Stien up in Eau Clarie the first part of July. The kids always look forward to their summer trip and so do Mom and Dad, probably much more than Grandma and Grandpa!

The Grandparents kept the kids busy each day with tons of activities. One of their favorite trips was to visit Jodi's farm. The kids gave Puffy the cat lots of love and attention during their visit.

Here they are bringing in a few horses for their dinner. They fed them nice fresh oats and hay.

As you all know, Catie loves dogs and it was quiet a coincidence that this canine's name is Abby.

A little horse grooming preparations... looks like Jax got a push from the "boss" horse.

The kids were getting a lesson from the farrier on how to install a horseshoe on one of their horses.  "The horse barely moved during the process!" said Catie.

Our little equestrian... Catie loved riding the horses and is hopeful that we will buy her one of her own back in Atlanta.

Riding is not all fun and games, to own your own horse is a lot of work... much like the care required for our two guinea pigs, except a horse eats and poops a lot more!

 

Catie standing next to her new horse, Wonder. Oh, wait that was a bad dream.

Hercules!

Big Falls is another annual favorite adventure. They loved playing in the mighty rapids and wading in the river with Grandpa.

Where ever Jackson goes, Legos are sure to follow... along with a big mess! What was once Grandma's family room quickly became the Lego room.

Catie getting into the Lego spirit.

 TV and a tub makes for one long bath!

"It's an alien ATV invasion!!" says Jax.

A few days up at the Herbster, WI cabin on Lake Superior is always a treat. They got to see a bunch of wild animals including wild bears that live on the property.  Jax loved riding the 4 wheeler with grandpa up and down the trails.

Always nice to finish a fun filled day at the cabin with a nice hot tub!

Action City was a big hit with video games and the best go carts ever!

Catie or "crash" as they called her...

The kids had a fierce battle over the miniature golf course. It was a great two weeks that the kid did not want to end. As for us, it was the fastest two weeks of our lives, but we were ready to have them back home too.