the midwest!!! (milwaukee)

about 2 weeks ago, we all went back to milwaukee and chicago for a visit with family and my cousin claire's wedding. esther did a great job on her first plane trip and slept the whole way there (and back for that matter!). we packed a ton into 6 days and took so many pictures that we are still weeding through them. we decided to break the photos up into different parts because there were honestly over 700 photos. this first part is of our visit to milwaukee to chuck's parents house. we were so happy that on top of seeing his parents and ellen (a close family friend), our friends, dave, julie, lily, and andrew linden made a trek from rochester, minnesota to spend some time with us and meet esther. dave and his family go way, way back with the mortimore's and dave was the best man at our wedding. dottie had so much fun with lily and andrew that she is still talking about them. we only wish we lived closer so we were able to see them more!! dottie was also over the moon that after having spent time with grandma cam and grandpa bill in mexico the week before, she got the see them yet again!!! we also got a chance to have thanksgiving with everyone 2 weeks early. nothing like starting the feasting early!

click here to see more pictures from our trip to milwaukee