Recent Visit to See the Kids

This is a little overdue, but I thought I should at least post a few shots from our visit to IL. We participated in celebrating Pete's birthday, albeit a little late, and Henry's, albeit a little early. Betsy has already posted some of this same news, but I figure another perspective can't hurt.

When we arrived, Henry was just waking up. Evidently finding out that the Hawks had lost another game (this one was to Wisconsin) just wore him out.


For Pete's birthday, we dined at Ra and enjoyed sushi. Henry really loved the edamame (soy beans). Here he is trying them, along with Grandpa Herr.



Other shots of the happy family include this one of Betsy and Aunt Liz, Betsy and her boy, and the entire family.




The next morning, Kathie and I gave Henry his birthday gift a little early. I had built an easel for him and it was accompanied with an appropriate set of coloring resources, paints, and chalk. He seemed to take to it readily. Maybe there is a budding artist here???



One of our last outings was to the Choo Choo Cafe, which serves great burgers and delivers them to tableside by electric train. Now that is a great place!!