It's Tatge-tastic!!: Cows, Heat, & Cheese...Oh my!

We had an amazing trip to the midwest! As usual we wish we could have spent more time with everyone. It was awesome to reintroduce Natalie to all the Tatge's. She hasn't seen most of them since January, and some since September! I wish we all lived closer cause it was really great having so much family around. Lots of time with Nama, and all her Uncles and Aunts. We arrived late Thursday, it was exceptionally hot in WI. Obviously we brought the warmth with us...and then some. Natalie is getting pretty good about flying. She watches lots of Mickey Mouse (thank goodness for the iPad). Friday night Nick and I went and met some friends at Summerfest! We had a great time and saw a few good bands. Saturday was a big July 4th party at Aunt Teri's farm. That's when we got to see everyone! And also watched Uncle Ian's band play! They were a blast, great covers, great set list, great tunes. Sunday we had Aunt Marissa's bridal shower. It was lovely, so nice to see all the bridal party girls! Getting very very excited for Ireland. Monday we headed to Chicago and spent the afternoon at the mall avoiding the heat lol. Funny to say that about visiting ILLINOIS! We then went to our friends house for pizza and some playtime in a baby-friendly environment. It was so nice to see Ryan, Jenny and their adorable kiddos. They are such a fun bunch, wish we could see them more often. We spent the rest of our trip at Uncle Ryan and Aunt Dana's house. They have two dogs, and a fish tank... needless to say natalie loved staying with them! It's always so tough to leave up there :(

I failed at taking photos, but Nama took a bunch!! Here are some favs :)