Wisconsin fireworks

The Green Bay leg of our trip went by fast. We arrived mid-day on July 4th. It didn't take long to get in the pool and for Meredith to go on a bike ride with grandpa. Meredith's grandparents gave her the coolest bike jersey ever, one with a big picture of Shrek that says "Shrek Rules!" Grandma and grandpa wore their matching jerseys too!

On the night of the fourth we were treated to a barrage of illegal fireworks in the immediate vicinity for hours. It was difficult for the adults to get some sleep. Fortunately, somehow Meredith and Elaine both eventually did fall asleep and stay asleep even as bombs burst in the air. My Aunt Dottie arrived from the airport after 10 PM and thankfully the fireworks slowed down about an hour after her arrival. Dottie was visiting from California to join the grandparents on a week-long bike trip in northern Wisconsin next week.

We got to see a bunch of family we don't get to see often enough. Many pictures are below. The Jensens came over on two days. Meredith had fun with them all, but Zach is the coolest guy in her book. My grandmother, Aunt Sue, and cousins Robert and Jennifer visited too. Jennifer brought Landon, her ever-growing and adventuring toddler. On the last night we ate emu burgers, brats, and lots of berries and ice cream.

And now the pictures and one video below...


One of the first things Meredith did was to go on a bike ride with her mom and grandpa


Meredith got a Shrek biking jersey that matched her grandparents'


Waiting for food with Grandpa Dave


A double rainbow view from the restaurant


Cousin Natalya holds Elaine as Kayla looks on


Elaine hangs out with Aunt Sonja, along with Grandma Cathy and her cousin Zach


Meredith had lots of fun with her big cousin Zach.


Meredith couldn't get enough time in the pool


More pool fun!


Meredith experiments and tries to draw with her toes


Zach reads the Gunniwolf story to Meredith


Meredith gets her grandma to read too


Elaine holds a conversation with Kayla