Last Trip

We had my Grandfather's memorial service and our entire family spent the weekend doing all the things that we loved to do. Luke, Eva, and Hudson have never been to Sterling, IL where Grandad and Grandmie Behrens lived.  I have always wanted to show Luke how the train goes steadily across the river.  I have always wanted to show Eva the special attic and garden paths.   We were able to visit his old house even though it is not in the family anymore.  The home has been loving updated with a new kitchen and geothermal heating and cooling system.  It brought back great memories to be there.
 

I wanted the Behrens name to live on so that is why Hudson has it in his name.  Hudson J.B. Krause, or Hudson James Behrens Krause has a lot to live up to.  We know you (Hudson) have been blessed by your families heritage. 

 

 

 

We also went to our favorite frisbee golf course (not pictured) and Bennett was able to come in his wheel chair so we were all there.  We hiked the new river path and Bryce lead the 7 and under clan through the tight cliff path to ascend the bluff.  After that we did our last hike at White Pines Forest.

 

 

The hiking fairy made his first appearance to the next generation.  Thanks for the fun tradition Grandy.

 

 

 

We had such a special time re-living all of our favorite childhood memories.  They were made even more special by the next generation to share them with.  Here is to a great next generation built on the one before.

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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.