February 2019 - First Tooth Loss, Archery & Auto Show

116th Month Photo

Nick, you really wanted to try out Archery.
Lucky for you we have a range close by. You love it!

Your FIRST tooth loss. 

That's how tiny it was. 

3 generations attending the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. 

 One of your favorites. 

You guys are loving the back seat of a vehicle Dad really really wants but I have to do more to convince Mom. I told you Nick back in September that when I get a new car, you don't need your booster anymore. You have been very patient. 

You wanted to go back. Meanwhile Kevin, you were excited to watch.  

LEGO MOVIE 2!!!! Everything is still Awesome!

Guys day out. 

Wakeup time. 

At your den meeting, you spoke about your family Crest and where we came from. 

Boy Scouts balancing things.  

More balancing. 

Dad had a really bad day at the office one day this month, I came home to this on the garage door. 

And this above the laundry room door. It put a smile on my face.  

Doing science experiments in class. 

 

This is where Dad stands with the fireplace at the beginning of February. 

Just at the end of the month, you lost your second tooth!!!

Mom asked why are our baseboards looking to beat up?
Slow motion time.

January 2019 - Kevin Turns 7, Weekend in Chicago, Pinewood Derby

115 Month of doing this photo! Now if I could only find them all. 

HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY KEVIN!!!

For breakfast you requested and Mom made - blueberry, chocolate chip, banana pancakes.

Science! Making glow in the dark slime.

 A new toy built.

I took the day off for your Birthday. We went to GLOW ZONE. Here's Nick.  

And now Kevin. You both are good climbers.  

 Family Birthday party. 

 Opening presents. And you see that Christmas tree, you wanted us to leave it up again. 7 for 7 years running. Ok we might have taken it down before you could say...but I don't think so.

When you are Kevin, this is how you wash your hands.  

  

On our way to see the Percy Jackson musical. Snow was coming down hard. That's why we are squinting in this photo. After the show you guys went up and down State St. throwing snowballs. LOTS of snowballs, you were having a black.  

The last show we'll ever see here before the name officially changes.  

 Nick you really wanted me to take this photo, you liked that light in the back. 

 We went to your favorite place with you guys, "The Safehouse". 

Their pricing changed big time. We might not go back. 

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Every hotel we stay at must have a pool. Here we were at the Embassy Suites. 

On the way back the Train Conductor put his hat on you and went around collecting tickets.  

Why am I at school in the middle of the day? I went and had lunch with you and your friends at the table.  

PINEWOOD DERBY!

Nick - Left

Kevin - Right

Your designs, my cuts and paint. 

Sadly for our first time, we didn't score that well. 4th and 5th place. 

So why is Nick holding that Trophy? 

Kevin's Birthday Party at Lifetime 

Grandma Bowman made your yummy cupcakes. They were so good, everyone had 1, 2 or 3 until they were gone.  

Did I mention I'm building a fireplace?

December 2018 - Christmas, Family & Lego's

114 Monthly Photo

 Making some Christmas Cookies

We watched a movie then you went into the the other room and painted this. 

Kevin, you painted a scene from Home Alone. Good job.  

100% on your spelling test!!! 

Both of you guys were awarded the Principals award in the first half of the year.  

Our Christmas Mantel. 

A lion!

Your first time Roller Skating, you picked it up fast! 

The story about when a Raccoon snuck into the garage and lived in Dads kayak from Friday to Sunday. 

The artists.  

Twas the night before Christmas.

 Sweet! The Harry Potter Lego Castle. With that and the other set, there are 1,631 pieces. Should take you a week. 

Christmas Eve at the Bowmans.  

Christmas Morning 

Christmas Day and the Polzin's

The next day I took you guys to Cantigny. You guys climbed the tanks and we viewed the War Museum. 

Hard at work, building in progress.  

Two days later.  

Cousin racing with the Bowmans.  

My new desk decorations. From the boys, built by he boys, Lego Doc and Marty McFly.