Jackson Keane WI Tour

A few highlights of our recent trip back to WI at the end of April/beginning of May.

By the numbers:

1: Number of times Jack pooped his pants during the baptism. For the record, he did poop all over his white pants, but that was AFTER the baptism. Woo hoo!

2: Number of times mommy & daddy were able to leave Jackson with grandparents (once to go to the Fill In Station and once to a movie)

3: Number of times we ate fried cheese curds

4: Number of naps Jack took in the recliner with Grandpa Hanson in 2 days

5: Number of cities visited (Tomah, Chippewa Falls, Mora, Madison, Brookfield)

12: Number of days we were in WI

66: Number of people Jackson visited (Grandma Honey, Grand Pop, Aunt Jamie, Auntie Andra, Uncle Aaron, Grandpa Hanson, Joyce, Jay, Tanya, Traxton, Cruise, Kim, Kole, Keegan, Grandma Porter, Grandpa Porter, Phil, Kate, Great Grandma Amundson, Clarence, Josh, Jason, Great Grandma Barker, Great Grandpa Barker, Great Uncle Bill, Great Aunt Wally, John, Linda, Great Uncle Doc, Pat & Sarah Sweeney, John Harrington, Katie Harrington, Scott, Scott's girlfriend, Steve Addison, Marshall Heyworth, Jenna & Bruce, Lindsay (and Ellie) Stortz, Faith O'Tool (and Erin, Nora and Annie), Jon & Peg, David & Julie, Walker & Donna Wallner, Brian & Starla, Jason, Jay Gibson, Chuck & Angela (and Jake, Alex and Andrew), Carl & Beth, Dennis & Diane Schindler, Erin & Rose Guest

By the city:

Tomah: Spent Thurs-Sat relaxing and napping! We did venture out to the Blue Goose for some amazing pizza, complete with a petting zoo and monstrous doll collection. We also went to a crazy small Amish baker complete with wood burning oven and the best 35 cent donuts.

Chippewa: What's a visit to the Chip without a trip to the Fill Inn Station? We took Phil and Kate for cheese curds and bloody mary's on Saturday night. We also went to the Leinie Lodge. Sunday was the baptism and brunch afterwards. We spent the day Monday visiting other family members and going to Irvine Park to see the cougars and bears.

Mora: We drove 3 hours on Wed to Mora, MN so Grandma and Grandpa Barker could meet Jackson. He was quite a hit at the nursing home! We even had ice cream sundaes.

Madison: After a trip to Noodles and a walk down State St., we returned to Johnson St. to find our rental car had been towed. After consulting a local shop owner, we learned it would be parked 3 blocks away. We were happy to see the ticket was only $95. We were expecting at least $200. We met friends at The Old Fashioned up on the Capitol for some more curds and Wisconsin fare. We also met my old boss for lunch on Thursday and visited QTI.

Brookfield: The highlight of the Brookfield portion of the trip was Grand Pop's 70th birthday on Saturday. Lots of fun and lots of family! Sunday we had a brunch for some friends who brought their babies and kids.