Memorial Day weekend at Tom’s

Tom’s new home in Lone Rock on the Wisconsin River is going to be a great spot for our family.  Since it’s only an hour away, we can make a quick trip.  There’s a huge sand pile that the kids are having fun playing in (dressed or no).  The river is right there for paddling or floating adventures, there’s  new outdoor parks to explore.  It’s fun.

Then of course, we can just hang out indoors, which is great because since it’s not home, it’s just a nice change of pace.

Here, on Memorial Day weekend, Tom is reviewing Andrew’s first writing of one googol (that’s 10^100; 1 followed by 100 zeros). 10,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000,­000.

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I closed Sylvia’s fingers in the door.  They were a little bloody and bruised, but OK.  It was sad, but a good opportunity to remind both kids what a terrible idea it is to place your hand on a door frame.  Sweet girl.  Here, she’s chilling with some ice and poodle and paci.

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We visited Tower Hill State Park.  The weather was on the sweltering side (in the 90s), but the kids did well.

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Andrew has magical powers to help bring Sylvie out of her downer-moods.  Here he’s cajoling and sweet-talking.

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She doesn’t seem to be responding…

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Ahh, but there she is!  The door opens, and she leaves the gloomy humdrums behind.  Thanks, Andrew!

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What is this in this cave?  Why, it can’t be..

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YES!  It is two ferocious BEARS!  Just look at their claws!

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Up at the top of the hill, looking out over the Wisconsin River valley, with Spring green to the left.

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Andrew was a little tired and got a lift down the hill from Tom.  Lucky lad:)

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