Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Happy Fifth Birthday


I loved being five.  I love having a five year old.  We had a great time celebrating.  The first time we went to Eberts for the fall festival.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Eva went on a pony ride and she rode on Chief.
 

Eva had a few friend over for a Fancy Nancy party including activities from the books "Pajama Day," "The Show Must Go On," and "Fancy Nancy Sees Stars."  Here are Paeton, Riley, Eva, Sofia.  Eva invited three other Lucy's but they were not able to make it. 
 

Eva loves giving Hudson a stroller ride so we went for a walk on her birthday because it was a beautiful day. 

Eva also had a special day at school and shared her favorite pictures, her lamby and new dog, sledder.  Here she is on the night of her birthday with her crown from school.

Lastly we celebrated the fall birthdays with my family.  We celebrated Bennett, Boden, Andrew and Eva.  Here are two items all the way from the Queen in London.
 

Eva has done a great job riding her cousins old bikes for two years but she has been asking for a girl bike so..... here it is!

Bennett had to go home early because he was ready to rest from his 5th week of chemotherapy but here is the rest of the gang.

Eva, I love you so much.  You are a light to our world.  You are so sweet and so fun.  I love being with you all the time.  I am so lucky to be your mom.  Luke and Hudson's world would not be the same without you.  Your love and kisses are not comparable.
 
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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Science Fest 2013

UW-Madison held an annual science fest.  Luke has been to two before but this was Eva's first.  Here, Eva is learning about bioaccumulation by putting 10 drops of food dye into the water for the carnation and watching it gather in the petals.

We were able to construct our own cell with a neculus, mitochondria, lysosomes, cell membrane and water. 

We extracted DNA from wheat germ and then looked at it under a microscope.

Dave looking smart learning about liquid iron and carbon nanotubes.
 

Awaiting a lecture on Plasma, the 4th state of matter, in Chamberlin Hall.  Eva is near and then Papa and Luke are across the isle.
 

Papa had never been to Lathrop Hall so I took him to my favorite dance studio and the kids loved sliding across the floor and dancing.
 
 
 
 
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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Cosy Nook

We love going to Cozy Nook.  The kids run from pumpkin to pumpkin with delight.  They love discovering all the different types from the littlest to the biggest.  Hudson had to be documented as our favorite new pumpkin on his first trip.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hudson looking at the baby cow. 

Eva looking at the baby cow.
 
 

Luke taking great care of his little brother.
 
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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Fall Beginnings

We went to Devil's Lake as the first leaves started to turn yellow.  We had a wonderful picnic and hike.  Eva enjoyed dancing in the breeze.
 
 
 
 
 

We also went to Buffalo Phil's to get our meal delivered by a train.  Hudson was a happy customer.
 

We also started the soccer season.  Eva is part of the cheering section and Luke has been a great team mate.
 

Team Italy

Here they are coming home from Junior Kindergarden and 2nd grade. 
 
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