The Berggrens + 1

Bowl-a-thon!

err....one game I mean. This weekend we ventured out to the lanes for Madisyn's first bowling extravaganza. Team Berggren's vs. Team Mellenthin (Dave, Penny & Parker) in the first ever Bowling Battle of the Block. Not really sure who ended up winning....or outlasting...the battle. But what I do know is the kids had a blast. First thing this morning Madisyn asked "Can we go bowling agian." It was so funny seeing how independent the kids were. How they wanted to carry their balls, line up the ramp (which btw is a brilliant bowling alley invention) and I'm pretty sure they would have even kept score if we had the old fashion score sheets. Then after those 10 full frames of fun, we headed to Sammy's for a little pizza. A great end to fun weekend.

.What concentration!

A little help from the pro. Golf might be my thing...but bowling looks to be Amie's (The winner of the day)

Sweet kicks! Even came with the freaky bowling alley spray stuff in 'em.

That's a big ball. 7lbs to be exact.

French fries seemed to be a highlight of the day.

Bowlin' Buds.

Poopie crumbs.

No pictures for this one. Believe me...you wouldn't want them. Just had to post it, because after Madisyn went #2 tonight, she said "But Daddy....there are still poopie crumbs in there" referring to some little bits that didn't go down. It truly is amazing what these kids say....just cracks me up!

Aloha 25!!

Some pics from the surprise 25th anniversary party for Amie's Aunt Susie and Uncle Jay.

Ho Ho Holiday

Tis the season for all the fun that goes along with Christmas.

Tree trimming.

Rock Banding.

And Madisyn showing us it's only 1 partridge in the pear tree. Or something like that. So funny I couldn't resist taking a picture.

Homesick!

Madisyn had the pleasure of bringing home a little 24 hour flu bug. Luckily, Dad was the only one to not get it! Mom did however. Not fun. I'm all for Madisyn learning new things, but how to properly throw up wasn't fun. I guess it never is. Anyway.....the next morning she was starting to become herself again and a day of rest seemed to remedy the problem.

Starting to feel a little better.

Riley stayed right by Madisyn's side throughout the whole thing. What a good 'buddyhead.'

Double Trouble.

Actually....it was anything but. This weekend we were seeing double. And those doubles were the Wilson boys. As Mom (Meghan) and the family went to check out Brett's return the Titletown, Aiden and Brody came to hang out for the day. We had a blast watching the little dudes, and as a result have a new appreciation to those family with 2+ kids of the same age. Not due to any behavioral things, but just to the fact that one goes one way and the other goes the other. Crazy stuff. Like I said it was fun. Madisyn thought it was great to have two little guys in the house and was a huge help rounding up the rascals and helping out with diaper changes. Baked Mostacholi seemed to be a hit as you can see and in an effort to help out with laundry duties at the Wilson's decided to go shirts and skins. Can't wait to see you guys again!

The gang.

Aidan.

Brody keepin' clean.

Brody demonstrated he can already put shoes on......just not his own. Pretty funny stuff.

Brody blue pants as he was known that day. The only request I had of them coming over, was Mom dress them in distinguishable clothes so I could tell them apart. Come to find out there really is no mistaking the two at this age.

Yup....That's Aiden!

That's better!

Trick and Treats.

This year we decided to let Madisyn pick out what she wanted to be for Halloween. And after many trips to the costume aisle at Target she (with a little help from her parents) decided on being a Puppy. So...we had that part figured out, then when we asked her what she wanted her name to be. BoBo was the first choice from where we'll never know, but then she decided she wanted to be Riley. So Madisyn was Riley for Halloween. She played the part pretty well with a convincing bark and some very believable panting. Trick or treating went fairly well. We went around the neighborhood with Buzz (aka Parker) and did pretty well. It took a few houses to warm up to the idea, but after that she had it down. Although everytime we walked past a kid in a mask, she did want to go "uppie." So now...all that's left is eating all that yummy candy. Or bringing it to work. We'll see.