six little monkeys

Here's the cousin club!

our trip to madison

The kids had no school on Friday, November 7, so we headed to Madison to see the state capitol building. The kids and I enjoyed a tour of the building. We especially loved seeing the stuffed bald eagle and the fossils in the stonework.

The pictures of the rotunda were taken by Alyssa and Nathanael. Each had a chance to lay down on the floor and use Mommy's camera.

Daddy is showing off the postcards we brought home for him.

election day

Happy democracy! Here's a slice of the next generation of voting Americans. Alyssa voted for McCain (he had a "girl helper" on his ticket), and Nathanael voted for Obama (he had a "boy helper"). Eva, she was just along for the sticker.

little mathematician - post 2

Well, the snow is coming...tonight...so my bud Nathanael helped me clean out the garage this evening. I want a warm car in the morning.

"Mom, pretend the wheelbarrow is an oval. This is how you find the middle."

I didn't even get geometry when I was fourteen.

precious sleep

After two weeks of illness, little Eva is sleeping again! Mommy, daddy, and baby are all functioning much better with the additional winks.

little mathematician

Well, this afternoon I asked Nathanael what 2+2 was. His answer: 4. The conversation continued.

What is 3+3? 6.

What is 4+4? 8.

What is 5+5? 10.

What is 6+6? 12.

What is 7+ 7? 14.

What is 8+8? 16.

I'll spare you the rest, but in sum (yes, pun intended), I didn't quit until we got to 22+22=44. By then I figured that he had indeed figured out the mathematical pattern. I think Alan and I are in trouble.

lots of tricks and treats

Trick-or-treat... again and again and again! The Krug kids were able to enjoy their costumes while trick-or-treating in two different neighborhoods, visiting all the grandparents, and at the Festival City Symphony's Halloween Pajama Jamboree! Loads of fun!

picking apples

Roses are red,

Apples are too...

big grins...loving the fresh air!

good friends make loads light!


busy little buddies...

pumpkin farm trip #2

NCK's trip to the pumpkin farm was good and chilly, but the rain held off and all had a good time. We came home with plenty of pumpkins, apples, and stories about Johnny Appleseed!