Baby Thomas David Kerkenbush

Baby Kerk has arrived and the Hoffman cousins are all smiles. It was exciting to hear the news of his joyous birth. We can't wait to meet him! Hans, Luke and Kaarina say "Welcome to the family Thomas David."

Final good-bye's to summer.

Hans and Luke loved fishing and watching a beautiful sunset with some migrating birds for one last time.




Kaarina's new stroller along with Grandpa's peek-a-boo made it even better.





Love this picture because of Kaarina's dimples!

Auntie Karolanne's rendition of Hickory Dickery Dock ends a perfect summer day.

We all want to play with Grandpa!

Kaarina's crawling ability is getting her in trouble with the boys!

FALL Farm and River Camp

Fall camp started out like a summer day, so why not jump in the sprinklers!
Back to fishing. Hans and Luke still jump everytime Al catches one!

Sunset with Grandpa is the best.

It was a special treat to watch the American Queen Paddelwheeler go by all light up at night. It is better then fireworks.

A little fishing.

These tiny fish that daddy catches are so cute!




I'm making sure to get every moment of fleeting sunshine that I can! I will miss summer!





I can help with the worms, I can hold myself up.





This grass is irresistible.

Vernon Country Fair in Viroqua!

This is my first time at the fair! The lights of the midway almost caused whiplash, as I couldn't stop whipping my head around to see more! My auntie took me to see the farm animals, but we didn't get release forms from them so can't show their pictures.

Here I found this adorable deer created using a chainsaw.


He would be perfect in my playroom with wheels attached.

! )

And finally Grandma remembered the great hand dipped ice cream bars. Wow - do they look good when Andy is eating them. I hope he doesn't find out about the spell I cast on him for this tempation cruelty.

Showing off!

Even though mom and dad don't want to admit it, I have been getting up on my hands and knees for 3 weeks. Crawling is right around the corner.


Gosh, everytime I play with this game a beautiful baby girl is looking back at me when I tip my head forward!



Now daddy's turn. Since this spring the pile driver has been in the works. Completely crafted by Al, Water Works now has the equipment to drive piling. This was completed on Sunday - Tuesday the first job will be complete.


I'll have to talk to dad about how I can harness gravity so effectively in crawling and standing. Because so far it has not been helpful in my ventures.

Last Days of Summer

How many people does it take to hold down my hands to keep these glasses on? Well it looks like 2 aunts and an uncle.




I love this carrot from Grandma's garden. I think they are hugging. Someone said "that carrot is strangling the other." I won't tell you who said that! What do you think?






Watching the geese move South. I can easily pick out birds in the sky and boats on the water, especially with Grandpa's help


It can be a little difficult (check Grandpa's tongue) to hold me up since I am a wiggle worm. I sure appreciate it when someone goes through the extra effort!
Now back to hats and socks. I will sure miss summer.