Back from Wisconsin

We were recently in Wisconsin to, among other things, introduce Cali to some new faces. This was, of course, Cali's first major travel experience. She was a doll on the plane ride to Wisconsin (drugged by tylenol), which was great, because it was a red-eye flight. 

First morning in Wisconsin we had a delicious breakfast at Pat Strube's (great-grandmother of Cali) apartment where we enjoyed the company of Chey's aunt/uncle, Den and Jan. 

Den & Jan Strube

Great-grandma Strube

That night we had a great dinner at my parent's house and invited Dallas and Kathy over. The following day was Brooke's bachelorette party in Madison, so Cheyenne and I conned my parents into watching Cali for about 8 hours. It was our first time away from Cali. To be honest, it was glorious! I bummed around Milwaukee with Dylan. On Sunday, Cheyenne and Cali headed to Brooke's bridal shower where Cali met great-grandma Kinsey and Chey's aunts/cousin (Chey forgot to take pics there) while I headed with the boys to a Brewer game.

Throughout the week, we spent plenty of time with friends/family: the Lunds, the Zieglers, Eric & Kristen (recently engaged!), and Cali's aunts/uncles-- Nick & Katie and Dylan & Brooke. Cali had some interesting encounters with other babies during this trip. Her cousin, Parker Heltemes, was just infatuated with her--mostly because he wanted to play with (and eat) her toys. Cali also met Aveya Ziegler. This was an adventure, to say the least--reference the evidence below (set of photos and a video).

Nick & Parker Heltemes

Andrew Ziegler and Hayley Lund

Nick, Katie, and Parker Heltemes

Hat made by John's old cubemate

Grandpa Heltemes and Cali napping together

Grandpa Strube

Brooke & Dylan Strube on their new hammock

Aveya Ziegler and Cali

Other interesting events to note while we were home:  A trip to urgent care with Cali for bad diaper rash that had become infected, and visiting Chey's childhood home mid-remodel (basically gutted!)