Madison Wisconsin Recap - The Government

Weeks ago Charlie asked me why there was so much construction throughout the City. In an effort to simplify the conversation I told him that the Mayor decides that the streets need to be fixed in the summer when the weather is nice and for the remainder of our walk there were lots of questions about the government, but after a couple hours in the park he seemed to forget and didn't mention it again. Fast forward to our trip to Madison...we stayed just a couple blocks from the Capitol and as soon as we arrived Charlie was very excited to go see "the government" (aka Governor), tour the Capitol building, and tell the government they were "cuckoo for cocoa puffs" because they make it hard to walk on the streets. Long story short, our original conversation about construction on the streets spurred his interest to want to talk to "the government" and tell him he is cuckoo. I am not sure who should be more proud me or Matt?

(Daddy and Evy at lunch before touring the Capitol)

(Charlie on the lawn of the Capitol)

(Daddy and Evy in front of the Capitol)

(Charlie going into the Capitol)

(Heading to the Governor's office)

(Charlie in front of the fireplace in the Governor's conference room)

(Charlie in "the government's" chair)

( Handsome and happy boy after touring the Capitol)

(Cutest kids ever!)

(Charlie ate his dinner all gone! Strong man!) 

(Mommy and Charlie in front of the Capitol at night)

(My babies!)

(Daddy and Evy in front of Capitol)

(Charlie's solo photo)

Madison Wisconsin Recap - Capitol Pier

After a late dinner we went down to Capitol Pier. There were beautiful views of the lake and the Capitol building.

(Daddy and Evy)

 (The whole family in front of the Capitol)

(Mommy and Charlie and Evy)

Madison Wisconsin Recap - First night in the Capitol

After arriving in Madison, we unpacked and the kids took their naps before we went out to explore the City. We stopped for dinner at Great Dane Brew Pub (which was delicious) and then walked around the Capitol on a search for ice cream.

(Evy took a lime off my plate and decided to try it)

(And she actually liked it!)

(Charlie loving his dinner and vacation!)

(Mommy and Charlie in front of the Capitol)

(First family photo in Madison)

Happy 4th of July!

Madison Wisconsin Recap - Fourth of July

On the Fourth of July we spent the morning enjoying the water park in our hotel and after nap we went to a nearby town that was hosting a festival and a firework show that evening. The festival was a typical festival that included a carnival that Charlie enjoyed. The highlight of the evening was the firework show, which was one of the best we had ever seen. Charlie was so excited throughout the whole show and kept telling people he had never stayed up so late before in his life. Evy made it through without getting too upset despite the loud sounds, so the night was considered a success!

(Charlie having a burger)

(Evy enjoyed her burger too)