Wiscons-insane!!!

This is the second year in a row we've had the pleasure of being invited to the Jen's dad's farm in Germantown, Wisconsin. This year was just as fun but with bigger and better fireworks. The kids had THE BEST time with their buddies Luke and Charlie. Caden is a big gearhead and went crazy for the abundance of motorized vehicles at the Zilinski Farm. It was a like a 45 acre playground for kids and parents alike. We grilled out and made all meals except one. Rented a pontoon boat and swam in Castle Rock lake. Had 2 great nights of big mama jamma fireworks shows. Roasted marshmallows. Cleared a fallen tree. Caught a snake. Rode tractors, lawn mowers, a dune buggy, and a golf cart. Swam at the Zilinski beach. Watched the World Cup final. Shopped the Mausten K-mart and Dollar General. It was a great time with awesome friends.

Enjoy the pics. Please post comments via the link at the bottom of the post.



We made it and with a fireworks arsenal bigger than last year. I got some mortars and 400 foot red dahlia's to up the ante.


Tuka tuka!!! That means I've never seen so many trucks in Caden speak.


How do you start this damn thing already!!!


Peek a boo!! Charlie checking out the tent.


Not sure how many times this dune buggy has been rebuilt but this time was one of the best. I acutally popped a huge wheelie on the street. Scared the caca laca out of me.


Back of the Zilinski farm house


Barn number 1. You can see the cool antique truck and old tractor. It also kept the 2 riding mowers.


This is so Little House on the Prairie


More old remnants


Old tractor accessories


Wide shot of the back of the house


You can see the corn growing in the field behind the row of trees


Caden checking out the old wagon


Barn number 2. Kept the moped, motorcycle, dune buggy, snow mobiles and kubota tractor.


Weather vane on top of barn


Shot inside of the barn. The kids had fun climbing on all the cool machines.


Utility shed


Side entrance


Front of the house


Wide shot of the side of the house


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Jen relaxing at her private beach.


This ain't Cancun but at least we won't get Montezuma's revenge


While looking for rocks this garter snake startled Phil. I did my best Steve Irwin impression and wrangle this guy into a paper bag with a broom and gloves on my hands. Celeste named him Fred.


Luke made us let Fred go but he really didn't like me getting up close to take this pic as you can see when he tries to bite me.


The hot mamas getting ready for another great meal.


The chillin after the grillin. XM satellite radio was a hit. I think they got another customer in the Falkenholms.


SMORES!!!


Celeste roasting like a pro.


Me and my first mate getting ready to board the pontoon boat that we rented


Discovering the hidden therapeutic wonders of algae


Celeste finally was ok floating alone with her vest on


Swimming and being out on the lake make you hungry


Safety first


We used to have a smaller version of this Ariens riding mower back when we were kids


The beautiful Zilinski property


Why are barns red?


Parting shot before leaving. Thanks Falkenhoms and Ernie and Arlene.