The Golackson 4 had quite a lively household the past few weeks! We had a very enjoyable Thanksgiving with Lindsey's folks, her brother Phil, her sister Nat and husband Tim. The weather was just incredible! The boys enjoyed a football game at Goose Island while the ladies (& Cade) tanned on the sidelines ;). We are treasuring every single moment with our family and friends as the day of departure approaches.

Last Saturday little Lily turned TWO! The "terrible two's" are finally official. ha ha. I actually think they're the "terribly humorous two's" since it seems we are laughing all the time at something silly... like calling Josh "Josh." Why not? Momma calls him that. Or saying "Shhh. Stop talking please." Oops. Maybe I've used that one one too many times ;) One of my favorites is after nap time, "Momma, come on please. Lily's awake!"

We had a great time at Lily & Caedmon's joint birthday party (he will be 1 in February, but we'll be out of the country). Lily just loved all the decorations and couldn't wait for Caedmon to wake up from his nap to show him. Seeing lots of family and friends was so exciting for the kiddos (us too). Have fun checking out a few cute (and random) shots!

Caedmon & Lily at Goose Island on Thanksgiving

Phil and Josh playing a little "Madden"... (Josh's attire was last year's Christmas gift from the visiting father-in-law)...

Lil just loves Gampy... and she is adored back

more outdoor smiles

Ms. Independence

Nat's due December 21st! (check out our matching Napoleon boots... maybe we can get some for the baby too)

tastes like turkey

Fun times at the Children's Museum with Nai nai & Ye ye... where's the fire?!

Hey, that looks like me!

Nai nai filling up the gas tank

"Caedmon's Car"

So many things to do... learning: to play piano,

how a monkey gets his teeth cleaned,

and ABC's from Nai nai
all in 1 day.

Lily was so funny to watch as she CRUISED through the "grocery store"
(must get it from me)

mom's cuddle bunny

THE BIRTHDAY PARTY

According to tradition, Lily only had 1 boyfriend. With Lily's help, Caedmon had 0 girlfriends.

of course, Lily's cake was the chocolate one

Caedmon's third piece...

Caedmon's cheerleaders Bonnie & Randa

"You can do it!"

What a helper! (and in heels!)

Such a fun day!

Lily Shopping

I'm a stinker!



No, these aren't my new pants...



That's marker all over my legs!



Fun in the sun, uh, I mean snow


Caedmon, nums!



I love snow!



Lily and her (120+lb.) buddy Diggs playin in Green Bay

We have had quite an eventful September! We spent almost two weeks in Monroe and visited with lots of friends and family. We also had fun celebrating Josh's Birthday and enjoying the always loved "Cheese Days." We have about 2 weeks in La Crosse then plan to head out to Colorado and then Appleton. Good thing for well behaved kids... well, for the most part ;).



So far, about 5 different people have asked if they're twins!



All clean



An example of Lily's recent stage of temper tantrums



MiMi loves Lily & Lily loves MiMi



cousins!



Josh's catch and my catch ;)



Lily and Caedmon had so much fun with cousins Allie and Benjamin



Caedmon just stole Lily's corndog!



Lily's first ride on the Merry-Go-Round



Happy Nai Nai and Sleepy Caedmon



GG and Gampy came to celebrate Cheese Days in Monroe



Lily is amazed at the "Cheese Days" Parade!




Great Grandpa Gabioud and Caedmon

So the other day we're going to a support appointment...I (Josh) went to get Lily out of the car and she says, "Jesus loves me this I know!" My jaw dropped and I asked Lindsey if she has said that before...she said "NO!"

Then I whispered in her ear "for the Bible tells me so." But she did not repeat that. After our meeting we were driving home and from the back seat Lily says, "Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so!"

Lindsey and I started laughing so hard and Lily started laughing. She kept saying it over and over. It was awesome. We got home and recorded her...that's posted below.

What a smart cookie!

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"Lily, are you sure I'm not too heavy for your doll's stroller?"

Love those carrots!

Mom and Cade

"Ahhhhh!"

A wonderful visit from Nai nai & Ye ye

Ye ye sharing his shoes

A fun day at the pool with mom and molly

Go PACK!

Hut, hut, HIKE

Which way to the party?

Caedmon's first time in a resuraunt high chair (at Culvers with Auntie Christa!... and tiger)

Fun times with "aunt Becky"

Caedmon loves being outside

Isabella Kilps on her first wagon ride

summer's for smimmin

Lily & Isabella... friends forever!
(thanks for the fun visit!)