Kids Triathalon, Beachin, Olympics, First day of School

87th Monthly Photo

I woke Nick up one night as asked, do you want run a kids triathlon? I was more excited that he was, but he said, sure after I explained what it all meant. One lap in the Y pool

Two bike loops

And running one loop around the school.  He did it! You came in 6th out of 24 other racers. You wold have done better but I put on that shirt that wouldn't fit around your neck. Sorry 'bout that.

 ...Kevin, you're riding the next size up bike...

 Lets go to the beach I said, you guys jumped up and down with excitement. And so I took a day off work and that's what we did.

 Sunbathing

 The beach...in Naperville.

 I made you order the ribs...the kids size portion. By the 4th rib, you told me it was too hot still. Impossible, I took a bit. Why would they put a spicy sauce on a kids meal? Nice job eating as much as you did!

 We watched a TON of the Summer 2016 Olympics in the house. We had every sport on demand and the boys loved watching them with me. The best quote came from Kevin during the swimming.

He asked, "Why is she holding onto our TV?" We were all laughing.

 I took a trip to a birthday celebration with the Polzin family. Sitting to my left is Grace and to my right, Charlie. Can't forget Max and Henry in the back.

 I also took a trip with my fraternity brothers to 11 breweries in Michigan for my birthday weekend.

Another round of "Mommy's not home, what does that mean?" SMOOTHIES

Kevin, you later changed your vote.

First day of 2nd grade for you Nick

 Just some Zucchini from our garden.

Outside playdoh is the best.

Nicks cooling down after soccer.

Funny sleeping

Smores, Angry Birds movie on the house and camping with Dad in the back yard. It was a great night despite the thunderstorms that I didn't plan for. 

Mommy went out with some work people.

Earlier this morning Nicks soccer game was canceled. 

We then went to lake Michigan with our neighbors the Graff family and onto their boat. The weather turned perfect!

Nick, Dad, Kevin. Tubing in Lake Michigan. Doesn't get much cooler than that.

Everyone having a good time.

August was a great month for the family and

Mom and Dad turned a year older.

Kevin is less enthused with Micky Mouse and more with Paw Patrol these days. He also remains the slowest eater on the planet.

Nick also likes to watch Paw Patrol but loves reading Star Wars books.

They both earned enough marbles to buy stickers for their rooms. And so Kevin who earned the most first, got giant Paw Patrol Stickers, and Nick later, bought large Star War stickers.  A common theme in the Polzin house these days.

Family Vacation, Parents Getaway and Nick Caught A Fish

86th Monthly Photo

Gracie and Charlie turn 2!

Cake time!

As we've done, continuing the tradition. We headed to Aunt Lisa and Uncle Leigh's for the Arlington Heights 4th of July parade.

Kevin's class made this bug.

The Annual Bowman's vacation found us back at Blue Harbor Resort. We stayed in the condos, you were were rolling down the hill of he hotel.

Walked to the safest end of the pier.

The clan getting ice cream.

Cousins

The loved playing in the sand and though the water was cold, Nick still braved it.

Dad and Mom had a movie night with some neighbors.

Mom and Dad also spend a summer weekend in the city. We ate a lot of good food and walked nearly 20 miles according to Mom's Fitbit. Thanks Ed and Susie for watching the kids.

Scared me...you?

You request me to look at you in the window nearly every day. Then you excitedly wave back Kevin.

Neighbors John and Molly had a shrimp boil. You boys played with this the entire night.

Grandpa Polzin and Dad took you out fishing. Nick had been requesting it leading up to us going.
Here, Grandpa is teaching you the basics.

A little time later, you were both casting!

Then, it happened. NICK, you caught your first fish. You were beyond excited!

It took me a while to actually install them up in your rooom, but three years later, you have curtain hooks. And here you are screwing on the endcaps. Thanks for the assistance Kevin.

Nick is looking forward to start 2nd grade. His interest in reading has slowed but he spends a lot of time on puzzles, legos and riding his bike.

Aquanauts, and Paw Patrol cartoons of some of Kevin's go-to's. Your newest favorite is PJmasks.

June - Lots of Cousin Visiting

We had a very busy month. Lots of photos.

June - Monthly Photo

What happen to Kevin's face?

Oh, he fell face first into the concrete sidewalk.

 The family went paddle boating in a small lake downtown Naperville. You guys enjoyed paddling.

Building track with Dad.

You were not happy with what was on your dinner plate. You pulled your chair out there. I offered a treat to those that finish. You came right back.

Efficient. Two haircuts at once.

I came home to this one day. Both of you guys turned in marbles.

Every kid has a photo of them on a mechanical horse right?

A Kevin creation. I received this on Fathers Day. The summer camp has asked him these questions and those were his answers.

You found new friends.

We celebrated Fathers day and Max's birthday.

We got Nick a new bike, it was from another neighbor Mrs Jill. Funny thing was when we went to pick it up, Nick got all shy because she works at the school. He loves it.

Nick was receiving his soccer trophy with the team. This is his 3rd season with Coach Scott.

All the kids were given a personalized award, you were "Mr. High Energy"

The Bowman/McCurdy clan came over. I missed getting a shot of the balloon fight but Lisa offered a $ reward to who can collect the most balloon pieces.

Hanging out

Cousin Dinner. They are moving to Austin Tx later this month.

Up to Milwaukee the next morning, Cousin Reagan celebrated her Quinceañera. Cousin Deleany flew in from Nashville with her family.

The Polzin's were there too.

Waterslide fun.

Mommy was out of town and you guys requested smoothies. That's where we throw random things into the blender and drink it for dinner. This round included such things as spinach, avacado, peanut butter and jelly sandwhich, grapes and kale.

Kevin LOVES babies.

Little hand.

One week later...he's doing stunts.