The Stevens in Wernigerode March 19th! We celebrated Henry’s birthday in a grand way this weekend. Not all of the events were motivated by his birthday, but I’m glad it worked out this way. For starters, both my parents were able to be there. With Dad’s work and travel schedule, this was an on again, off again thing, and I was so excited and warmed to have him work so hard to get here. Then we had great weather. This was our third visit to the Harz mountains and we got sunshine this time! Lots of it, and warmer temperatures. Friday after school Elisabeth, Henry and I took the train from Hannover to Wernigerode (say each syllable, no silent letters, and the W is a V. It’s easy). After checking into our hotel we set off to find a playground. Sometimes I wonder why we work so hard to take our kids places when they just want to find playgrounds! But it was a scenic one--with a castle in the background. The Happy Four Y...