Summer Sunday Nights - Ice cream & Golf Cart Rides

We love Logan's ice cream.  No better way to spend our Summer evenings than with ice cream and golf cart rides.  Tate loves to mix his flavors - Strawberry & Banana in a waffle cone with sprinkles.   

Devin loves nothing but chocolate in a cake cone.  

Cruising around town enjoying the evening.

Haubstadt Golf Cart Parade

We headed home from Brown County for our town's Golf Cart Christmas Parade.  Greg and I had been working for a couple weeks leading up to the parade to get our golf cart ready.  We decided on the RV from Christmas Vacation.  

Greg and Matt with the golf cart.

"You Serious Clark"

Hanging out at the fire station before the parade began.  It turned out so well!  We are all wearing our Christmas Vacation shirts.  

Cousin Eddy and Santa.

Loaded inside the RV ready for the parade to start.  Devin and Tate couldn't wait to throw out candy!

Look at that Hot Chocolate face!

Lets get this parade started!

Haubstadt's Christmas Tree

Haubstadt Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt

They had a golf cart scavenger hunt to raise money for a mission trip.  We all started at The Carriage Inn, we received the directions and list of items to find.


This was a good one - we had to get a picture with some feminine products.  Devin fits right in! 

This one took us a little longer to find.  We had to find a yard gnome.  They aren't as easy to find in Haubstadt as you might think.  This mini gnome wasn't to happy about getting his picture taken with Tate.

We had to get a selfie with all of our team in a public bathroom - success thanks to the big bathroom at Sunrise.

We had to get a picture with an emergency vehicle.  While we were at the gas station the police officer pulled up.  He was nice enough to let us get in and take a few pictures.  He even turned on the lights and sirens!  

We stopped to get a picture of an out of state license plate on this motorcycle.  They were some really nice guys and they let Tate hopped on.  He revved the motorcyle while Tate was sitting on it.  His face was priceless. 

Our golf cart crew!

Enjoying a drink at the site of the old water tower.  We all learned something new today.  We knew the water tower was near, but didn't know exactly where it was  previously located.  Thanks scavenger hunt!

Ice Cream with the Neighbors

We had decided to go for a golf cart ride and stop for some ice cream. On our way out of our driveway the neighbors were out and Greg invites them along. 

Tate, Ella, Devin, and Hailey. 

Waiting on their ice cream cones. We cruised around town. Then headed for home. 

Once we got closer to home, Greg let all the kids take a turn driving the golf cart down out lane. 

Sunday Funday Golf Cart Rides

After a deliciously cooked dinner, we headed out for a golf cart ride around town.  The boys had both already taken showers after their tennis camp so they were riding topless. 

Tate even decided to give himself bunny ears.

Devin and Mom riding in the back. 

Greg let Devin practice driving home from the top of the hill.  He did fairly well.  He has to learn at some point, why not start now? 

Tate wanted to take his turn.  I love Greg's face in the side view mirror. 

Very serious driver.

Greg was calling this the topless golf cart ride. He was just wishing that I was included in that.  Pretty sure that wouldn't be allowed i

Beginning of Summer - Weekend of Fun

We enjoyed having Grandma Wolsing spend the weekend with us.  On Sunday, the weather had finally turned nice, and we wanted to take advantage of the sunshine and warmer weather.  Up first, bike riding.  The boys had been begging to get out and ride bikes.  After a few trips around, we decided that Tate could probably ride without training wheels.  Off came the training wheels, and lots of running up and down our cul-de-sac.  Literally minutes later, Tate was riding a bike without any help.  He was a very quick learner. 

Tate was so proud of himself for learning how to ride his bike.

Devin and I practiced some baseball.  He wanted to practice batting.  He did surprisingly well and managed to hit the ball consistently well.  I was impressed!

Waiting for Mom to throw the next pitch.  

Later Sunday evening, we took Grandma Wolsing for a ride around Haubstadt on the golf cart.  She actually had never been for a ride and the evening was just perfect. 

Devin was the co-captain for the trip.

Dad and Devin selfie.  I think they need to work on their selfie skills.  The golf cart managed to find it way to the new ice cream shop in Haubstadt - Logan's soft serve.  We all enjoyed some soft serve ice cream.  The boys decided they wanted to walk home to get their "steps" in.  Mom and I thought that was a great idea.  That meant that day had the golf cart to himself.

He literally drove circles around us in town.  We could hear him coming before we saw him.  He was jamming out to some great music. 

Group photo on our walk home.  Such a wonderful start to our summer break!

Christmas Overload Weekend

Greg taking the lead around Brown County.  He decided that we needed to change things up a little bit.  He's trying to break a 30 year tradition.  That can be very hard.  Needless to say he was only half effective.  

Greg found his perfect pillow!  Not sure if that pertains to me or himself.  

The Bane family ugly christmas sweater contest.  We all wore handmade Grinch shirts.  They told the story of How the Grinch Stole Christmas.  

Even the backs were covered.  Now we tell the story of the Grinch from Tate to Greg!

Look how cute we are!!

So this is what the dirty santa turned into.  Its not every day that you can sit on your Uncles lap, dressed as Santa and ask for everything you want for Christmas.  I think I impressed the entire family with how high I was able to get my leg. 

The following morning the boys took some time to meet with Santa.  Devin told him everything he wanted.  The biggest item on his list is Anki Overdrive.  Santa knew exactly what he was talking about.  

Tate wanted to visit with Santa, but didn't want to sit on his lap.  He asked for a few more items.  Last time he met with Santa he was a little rushed and didn't have a chance to tell Santa everything he wanted.  This time he was able to complete his list.  

After leaving Brown County, we decided that we would participate in the town wide Christmas Parade.  It is a light Christmas Parade for all the golf carts and side-by-sides in town.  Greg & I started pulling out some left over Christmas decorations.  Thanks to some of the POS Greg has from work we threw together a pretty nice cart.  Our theme was "A Christmas Story".  We had Ralphie in his bunny suit on the front.  The leg lamp towards the back and a ton of lights strung all around running off our generator.  

I even pulled out an old Christmas present from Greg.  The oh so famous Hoodie Footie in the Pepto- Bismol Pink Color.  I even dug up some black glasses and a bb gun to complete the ensemble.  We also were playing movie clips from the movie on the ipad and playing the sound over the blue tooth speaker.  We had such a blast.  Uncle Matt also came along for the ride!   

We weaved our way through town, towards the old gym.  Once we all arrived there, Fr Tony blessed our Christmas tree and then Santa did a count down to lighting it up.   It was such a fun evening!