Look Who Came to Visit

Grady and Grandpa Randy playing with trains.
Grady making sure Grandpa follows the rules of the railroad.
Grandpa and Audra watching football.
Grandma Barb and Audra say Cheese!

Red vs. White

On Sunday Grady, Woody and I went to the Wisconsin men’s basketball team’s annual Red-White Scrimmage at the Kohl Center.
Our seats for the game were pretty nice and free!
Grady's seat was even better thanks to his favorite friend, Bucky!
Looks like a new post season banner is going to be needed.
The UW band asked Grady to sit in on a couple songs.
Introducing your 2010-11 Wisconsin Badgers.
Not so fast the 2026-27 team isn't playing today.
The White team beat the Red 65-51. Madison's Keaton Nankivil lead all Badgers with 22 points.

Getting Ready for Halloween

Audra and Mommy present Grady with a sword for his pirate outfit.
Argghhh, beware of Captain Grady you salty dog.
A hoy!
Grandma Hoy (Barb) picked this up for Grady last winter. Looks like it will work perfect. Thank You
Option A for Audra
Hey who shut off the lights?
Option B for our little pumpkin Audra.
The kids hang out discussing their Trick or Treat plan of attack.
Minny and Audra are ready for bedtime.

Badgers vs Buckeyes Party

It was tough decision by instead of tailgating and going to the Badger game we chose to stick around home. It was a productive day and we got a lot done (see previous post).
For the game we went over to our neighbors the Powley's home. It was a great evening even with the numerous Buckeye lovers in attendance.
Grady makes a new friend during the game.
Audra watching the Badgers jump out to a huge lead while sitting with her buddy Woody. Woody asks our other neighbor Todd about the score.
Grady demonstrates the proper way to Jump Around.

The Deck Project

This was one of the numerous projects we have on our home project to do list.
Our deck needed staining.
We have lived here 3 1/2 years and have had this on the list since shortly after moving in.
For the most part the deck is in solid condition.
We figured with a new coat of stain, it would look almost good as new!
So while the family went pumpkin hunting I got to work on the 5 hour project.
Right away the difference was amazing.
I gotta say I am quite happy with the finished product.

Waldvogel's Farm

On Saturday Hillary and the kids took a trip with some friends to Waldvogel's Farm in Beaver Dam.
Audra gets a hug from mommy's friend and colleague Natalie.
Natalie's son Byron and Grady go on a hayride.
The boys consult their maps before embarking on an adventure.
Children of the corn.

Grady Goes to High School

Grady shows Mom his jump serve while visiting Watertown HS.
Grady made some new friends (The WHS Cheerleading Team) during his visit.

Big Changes

This weekend marks a rather large change for our family, because on Monday Audra starts daycare and Hillary and I are both back to work.

It doesn't look like I can rely on Brooks to get Hillary up.
In other big news, Grady went poop in his toilet for the first time. It was quite the celebration here. A little while after the celebration I found this in the bathroom. Nope we don't feed him pumpkins for lunch. So I am guessing he is either so proud of his accomplishment that he is showing it off. Or maybe he thinks this whole thing is like the tooth fairy and now he is going to start planting objects in order to earn reward. Or maybe he just doesn't like pumpkins.
Our little lady starts "school" tomorrow! She grew up so fast.
Mrs. Lobenstein we prefer if you would send your kids to our school with clothes.

UW's Homecoming

Yet another reason to be thankful our mascot is Bucky Badger!
Halftime at Camp Randall.
In case you didn't know and I am sure you did because Hillary likes to let everyone know...she is a UW-Madison Alum.
The game would unfortunately be played on the opposite end of the field for most of 3 quarters. But eventually it would prove to be a game UW would dominate.
John Clay scores in front us! Touchdown Wisconsin
The UW Alum and I enjoyed watching the Badgers beat the Gophers for the 7th year in a row.
Grandma Lobe with Audra at the post-game tailgate.
Thanks to my sister who met us before the game and took the kids and then met us at the tailgate after the game.
Welcome to the Van Dyck family who joined us at what has become an annual tailgate tradition.
Let's Go Red...shhhh

What's for Supper?

Monday night was Audra's first time trying rice cereal.
I think she kind of liked it.
Big Brother Grady had some too.
Bedtime Tradition