October Round-Up

"A Bad Case of the Stripes"

The "Sternberg" girls all together last month to celebrate Grandma's life.  

We got a good laugh over our unplanned matching striped shirts.

Along with "our" other adopted animals - Anna Love "our" stray cat and Sam & Susie "our" ducks - we have been enjoying "our" new Turkey who visits several times a week. We've named him Buoy.We've grown rather fond of him.

Henry's First Field Trip

Going to The Country Basket with best buddy, Gryffin.

Both the morning and afternoon class together.

Henry's favorite part: holding the bunny

Cute Cowboys

  

Our little Pumpkin

A quick visit to Chicago to visit our friends, the Kruis family.

Walking to the Museum of Science and Industry

A great day with friends and family.  

17 Months Old!

A Happy Halloween

Our kids look forward to Halloween all year long.   

So they were thrilled when it was once again time plan their costumes.

 G E O R G E 

Our little mouse was actually wearing his daddy's costume from when he was the same age.  With his love for cheese, it was a natural choice.

 H E N R Y 

Our little pirate first found his hook at Africa's Child, so the 

decision was easy.  It was a pirate's life for him.

 C L A I R E 

Initially, our little pioneer had a difficult time deciding on a costume.  She wavered back and forth, until she spotted a similar costume of a pioneer girl online, and that was it.  We enjoyed sewing the apron and bonnet together.

August & September Round-Up

Playing Catch Up

Lots of pictures so I will try to keep the comments brief

- AUGUST -

A.J.'s Family Fun Center

Claire loved the go-carts.  

She's a "metal to the pedal" kind of girl.

Henry loved the idea of the go-carts, but speed is not his thing.  

He had Joe practically crawling around the corners.

Camping at Cran-Hill Ranch

A campsite with the Koopmans family.

George enjoyed exploring the wide open spaces

Is anybody else not surprised that Henry was obsessed with chasing the chickens?

Back at the campsite.  Roasting hot dogs for a late lunch.

Claire and Wes playing Go Fish

Eating breakfast on a crisp summer morning.

Time for Pony Rides!

And last stop of the day...the beach for a little splash.

Joe and Casey even ventured out on the paddle boards.

- SEPTEMBER -

Back to School haircuts.

Trying to put on her Game Face

Even a first hair cut for the baby!  

He was a bit wiggly, but did pretty well for his first time.

A happy George shows off his new haircut

Back to School Open Houses

Henry's new pre-school.

The playground was a big perk for him.

A project with Claire's new teacher, Miss B.

George ended up in the hospital after an erratic and 

very high fever caused him to have a seizure.  

After his vitals stabilized we took him home to recover.

First day of school

So excited!

Until we got to the school.  

Sweet Henry looked at me with those puppy eyes and whispered "I'm scared".  

A big smile finds its way through the nerves as he waits to head into class.

The first day was a success for both kids.

Sleepy boy recovering from the Roseola virus.

A last minute Summer family excursion to Dutch Village.

We had seriously underestimated the fun we would have there.  

There was so much to do.  We all had a "cheesey good time".

Dutch dancing!

Several trips around the Ferris wheel with ride-loving Claire.

And the swings.

Finally got Henry on a ride...the Carousal.

Another favorite with the kids!

Our little Dutchman in the schoolhouse

 

An all-around awesome afternoon.

After a long week at school, a new bedtime record.  Both kids asleep by 6:30! 

My birthday weekend in South Haven.  Just what Joe and I needed. 

We found sea glass along the shoreline.  Sipped chai tea in a quiet coffee shop.  Watched an amazing sunset.  Admired a rainbow over the town.  Ate a yummy breakfast at Golden Brown Bakery and a delicious dinner at Clementines, complete with a special birthday desert.  Perfection.

Silly "Selfies" with my girl.

Whew!  That's it for now.