Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Lake Redstone!

Each January Patrick plays broom ball with a bunch of guys near Reedsburg. This group started with Beth's uncle and his buddies and over the years it has opened up to the next generation to ensure they have enough guys to not only play but watch/ cheer and drink beer on the sidelines.  

This was the first year James and I went along as well - the girls and babies played inside while the guys layered on the warm clothes and headed outside to play.


The guys take this very seriously and do an awesome job of clearing off the ice. 



The weather was pretty good considering our weather lately - at least they had sunny skies! 
But the wind was pretty fierce.


Corey and Jojo were able to come as well - here is Jojo taking his turn as goalie! 

Inside things looked a little different! 


Beth's mom and aunt were there as well and enjoyed playing "grandma" to more than just their grand kids. 
Johnny and James enjoying a book with Grandma Betsy.


The boys played amongst the boots and winter clothes. 


John was in heaven snuggling/ cuddling and wrestling with Bucky - a huge dog! 
He was rolling all over him most of the day - Bucky was a good sport and happy to be the center of attention. 


There is a large cribbage board in the corner of the family room and all of the kids enjoyed playing with and moving the pegs. Hopefully they were all accounted for after we left! 


This is how we watched the outdoor entertainment most of the day - 
but we did decide to venture out with the kids for a little bit.  
We joked it would be a good waste of an hour --- dressing everyone - walking down there - playing for 5 minutes - walking back up and undressing!


Corey, Jojo, Patrick and James 


Patrick, Andy and the boys 


Jojo playing with Teya - I can't believe this is one of the only pictures of her.  
Teya is John's cousin and was born just a few weeks after James - so the 3 of them have a great time together! 


And here are the ladies and the kids - such a fun group! 


James was thrilled to be outside and Corey even found him a small (aka broken) broom. 
Maybe next year buddy! 


 


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