A Cerney Periodical

Some quick early fall memories.  Brock's first day of Montessori Gifted Prep year 2. Notice they are in uniforms darnit and much to brock's dismay. Luckily you can still wear whatever pants you want. For Brock that was octopus shorts. He did not really want his photo as you can see. Maybe a funny face is better? Since Brock can't wear crazy shirts anymore, he is into crazy pants. My friend Hana and I found so great ones at the craft fair so I sent Brock this picture to pick one out. He went with owl. The cicadas were a pretty good size crop this year. Here Brock was making cicada taco for grandma. And Matt and Brock actually caught one in the action!! We live in the hood. On a trip to the botanical garden Brock insisted I take a few specific shots. Here he wanted me to focus on the fungus growing on the bridge banister Brock is really into volcanoes right now. He had been building them in the park with his pals and showed

Where did the summer go? We are so lucky to have G&G donut in the Chicago area from May till October. A weekend trip was just the thing for some final bonding moments. I've been waiting to show off to my dear ones a truly extraordinary place in the midwest that I got to visit as a focal point for my bachelorette party in 2011. House on the Rock in Spring Green Wisconsin.   Can't get there without gas! Brock helps dad fill up. We found the cutest place to crash in the wee town of Mineral Point, the settling point for Cornish immigrants in the 1800's. This is the William Phillips House founded in 1839 on the historic Shake Rag Alley. Gramps chillin' in the living room. After some local yums, some cards, and a great night's sleep we awake for the main event: House on the Rock! Oh House on the Rock. I don't even know if I can explain, just Google it. But the Googs will never be able to communicate the real magic of H.O.T.R. It's