1st 4th of July in Wisconsin

Last weekend, we spent the 4th of July in Wisconsin for a long weekend. Ryan wanted to go to a few Cubs games so Jaxon and I tagged along and we stayed with Ryan's family in Racine. We arrived on Thursday after Jaxon slept the whole ride up with the exception of dinner. We visited for a bit with Uncle Mike, Aunt Sharon, Elsie, Cousins Mark, Stacie and Peyton. When we finally got settled in at Cousin Tom's for the night, Jaxon slept great. He only woke up a few times the first night. Our apologies to Tom who worked until 4 am and had to listen to our little noisemaker in the next room!

Friday morning Jaxon spent some time in bed watching TV and sucking his thumb:
Friday afternoon, Ryan met up with a few friends on the Wrigleyville Rooftops for the Cubs/Brewers game. Before the game we got a picture of the 3 biggest Cubs fans I know:

(Not pictured: Brewer fans Mark, Stacie & Peyton)

Jaxon and I visited a bit in the morning with family then headed out for a relaxing afternoon of shopping. We also got to see Cousins Mariah and Maddie who were sleeping the night before. It is so funny to watch the girls' reactions. Peyton loves to see Baby Jax and Maddie walks up and whispers "baby" in the softest voice possible. Also for some reason, little kids are obsessed with baby toys and car seats!

Little did we know how serious the 4th of July was to the town of Racine. Although, the bouncy house in Sharon's yard that arrived Friday should have tipped us off! We first dressed Jaxon in his 1st 4th of July onesie given to him by Aunt Sharon. I provided the adorable plaid pants ;) We then headed over for breakfast and sat outside to watch the parade.

In case you didn't think I was serious before, I thought I would include Cousin Tom's favorite float to show the high class level of this parade.

Jax and Mommy during the parade:

Mark and Peyton watching the floats:


The girls getting a front row view:

All of the excitement didn't get in the way of Jaxon's nap.

After lunch Jaxon was having the best time with his Daddy. I've never seen him laugh like this!

After a long nap Jaxon decided to watch some TV with his Daddy. What a cutie!

Sunday Stacie, Jaxon and I went shopping while Ryan, Tom & Mark met up with Cousin Kevin for the Cubs/Brewers game at Wrigley. Little did we know how much time and money we spent shopping until we were closed in at 7 pm in Children's Place. It was probably better for our budget that this happened ;) Jaxon slept most of the day away, but I can't complain as he was well behaved and slept all night! Thanks to the Best family for a wonderful weekend!