Waterpark in Winter!

Last fall, livingsocial.com had a great deal for a waterpark hotel in Brainard. Two nights for $199 total which included wristbands for the whole family. We couldn't pass that up and neither could a couple of our friends!

The Andersons, Isaacsons, and Pitzls headed up north the first weekend in March for a little mid-winter water fun. It was nice to only travel a little over two hours. A getaway, but not too far in the car. It was a GREAT trip! And we hope to do it again sometime. Lily was a bit more brave in the water so it was more fun for her. And Kellan had no fear whatsoever in the water.



Ella following Hope and Isabelle down the slide.

Ella with Shea :-)






Kellan, Ella, Hope, Isabelle, Claire and Lily

Playing Catch Up

Okay, well, I'm going to try to get this blog a little updated....with photos at least. Once again....traveling back in time...to President's Day Weekend.

We traveled to Waunakee, Wisconsin to spend President's Day weekend with some friends from Knox. Chris and Abbie were great hosts and it was fun to hang out with Bob and Amber and all the kids too!

The last time we were all together at one time with the kids, Kellan and Avery weren't around yet! It seems like each time we get together the group grows. Hmm.....well, it won't be us adding to the group next time. :-)

New Blog!

Okay, I know, I know....I never update this blog. And it's rare that I update the book blog. But, yes, I've started YET ANOTHER new blog. :-) I decided to keep track of our summer art projects on a separate blog. By separating it out I can link to different art education blogs and really highlight our projects!

I would love for all you faithful www.hollyandandrew.com followers who do check in even though I NEVER update this blog anymore, to follow the new blog too!

You can head over there to see last year's projects, the great blogs I link to (for more fun art ideas!), and in just a couple weeks I'll start posting our new projects!

Introducing the official new site of "Holly's Arts and Crafts Corner":
http://hollysartcorner.blogspot.com/

And though I won't promise anything, I am completely caught up on photography work for the first time since about February (hmm...since the last post on here....coincidence?). And I will be caught up for about a week and a half so maybe, just maybe I'll get a post or two up on here. We'll see. ;-)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Ella, Lily and Kellan say HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to everyone! :-)

We'll be dining on our traditional heart-shaped pizza from Papa Murphy's tonight. Hope you all have a delightfully happy day!

Where in the World is Andrew?

Last week Andrew was at the Super Bowl in Dallas and a conference in Kentucky. This week, he's in San Diego (nice, sunny, warm southern California...I'm not jealous or anything...especially with our -15 degree weather this week). :-)

Here's a few photos he's sent me from the Padres shoot:

Above: Military shoot

Super Bowl 2011

Here we go again. ;-) Andrew is at his fifth Super Bowl right now. Here are some photos from day 1 and day 2 of his experience.

In other news, I'm not sure how it happened but Ella is a Packer fan. I know, I know, but I still love her anyway. And well, she is a Daddy's girl through and through. So, it makes sense. But I did teach her the "Go Pack Go" chant and told her to tell it to my friend Kelly (Kelly is a Packer fan) when she sees her in the morning at the bus stop. And Ella told it to her teacher at school too. I asked her what Mrs. Nieson thought and Ella said she just laughed. :-)

In the News--Again!

Andrew is currently at the Super Bowl. And I may get some photos posted on here in the next day or so. He's been giving me some from each day. I just haven't gotten them posted. But I did want to quick throw up this link to an article in the Racine Journal Times. They interviewed him regarding his work for the graphics and the Super Bowl.

Journal Times Article

I'm Stylish!

My friend Abbie who has an awesome blog called Greening Sam and Avery passed on "The Stylish Blogger Award" to me. Heh, I don't know how stylish I am, but it's kind of fun! Thanks Abbie for adding me to your list. Her blog has fabulous ideas for projects, crafts, and outings to do with your kids to teach them about the world around them. You should definitely go check it out!

Now onto following the rules of acceptance -

1) Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award.

2) Share 7 things about yourself

3) Award 15 recently discovered great blogs/bloggers (The Versatile Blogger guideline was different the first time I received it so feel free to choose 10 or 15)

4) Contact the bloggers to tell them about the award

7 things you all don't know about me? Hmmmm

1. When I was in junior high, I wanted to be a writer. I LOVED writing stories and thought I might write a book one day.
   
2. I wrote my senior art history thesis about decapitation imagery in Baroque art.
   
3. When I was younger, I always wanted to own/work in a book store.
   
4. I think it might be kind of fun to be an art teacher in a non-school setting (like the Art Center, Community Center, etc.)
   
5. I wish I had the time and money to travel more often. There are so many people I've lost touch with because we don't live near each other.
6. I really want to travel to Italy with Andrew some day. We've always wanted to go there together. We've both been separately.
7. I will admit it...I still love Journey. Anyone who knew me in high school, knew I listened to them all the time. And yesterday, the Glee cast version of Don't Stop Believin' came on the radio and it made me smile.

So to pass the award along. Here are some pretty stylish ladies that I really admire. Both Abbie and another friend Amber (who gave the award to the book blog) listed several blogs that I would normally have chosen (including theirs). :-)

1. Allison at The Whole Ball of Yarn(s)
2. Renee at Our Happenings
3. Kathy at Art Projects for Kids
4. Emily at My Little World
5. DrewB at Momtog
6. Katie at Adventures of an Art Teacher
7. Marce at Tea Time for Marce
8. Girl Detective
9. Charlotte at Charlotte's Web of Books
10. Lenore at Presenting Lenore

Happy Birthday Kellan!

Kellan turned one last Saturday! I can't even believe it. This past year has gone by so fast and has been so much fun. Kellan has been such an amazing addition to our little family.

He had a great time at the little party we threw for him. He did great opening presents. I think it was convenient that Christmas wasn't so far away...he had some practice then. And he devoured this entire piece of cake!