Thursday, September 16, 2021

August 2021 - Wedding, Floating, BBQ, Scouts, 1st XC Meet

146th Monthly Shoot, which also means I have had over 146 blog posts. 

Sunny at attention out front. 

Apparently Kevin, you aren't too big to climb still. 

Cousin Jeff's wedding reception. 

Cousin Jeff Grodecki and Dad

Meanwhile, Kevin you were at Grandma and Grandpa Bowman making this very cool clay art. 
A baseball field. 

We love to listen to you read. Even though you don't like reading. 

Dad joined a cycling club. On this day we road 42 miles. 

August of 2020...this damn dishwasher. I won't be surprise if it goes away soon. 

You still cuddle. 

BBQ at cousin Jimmy's

Floating down the Dupage River,

As a family. 
Fun fact - the river was so slow, we went only a few miles in 3.5 hours. I phoned a friend and Cale came and picked me up so I could go get the car to get us out. 

Chipped tooth club. 
A toy nerf gun banged on it as you were going down the stairs. 

Kev-o-ram eats Tomato's like apples. 

First day of School!! First day of all day learning since March 2020. This was huge! And at the time there was a huge debate on if the kids should wear masks in school. Then the CDC mandated it, IL followed. Masks for all. Until this Covid thing goes away. 

For our birthday, we are getting a new curb. I put in a request in 2019. 

Swim lessons for the "Hotdog" Kevin's nickname in the class. 

Nick receiving his earn merit badges from summer camp. 

Dads time out. 

You guys continue to sleep funny! Kevin is on Nick's floor. 

Nick is in Kevin's bed. 

Nick's first Cross Country meet. 
You are averaging, 1st place in your school, and then it varies against other schools. But you are doing really well for your first time!

 

Monday, August 16, 2021

July 2021 - Golfing, Boy Scout Camp, Cousin Visit and the Bowman Family Vacation

145th Monthly Photo

In between a double header baseball game. 

12U Little League Tournament (You guys came in 3rd)

You made a lego grill, and cooking the burger. 

Brothers just eating apples. 

Off Nick went for his first ever Owasipee week long camping trip.

I came up Thursday to check up on you and have you show me around. You were so excited to show me the Shotgun, Riffle and Archery ranges. 

Trying out the scope on the 22 riffle. 

Back at home Kevin was taking golf lessons. 

When everyone was back home, we went to the driving range. 

One weekend Cousin Delaney and Raegan came into town. The weather wasn't nice so we ate fun local food, played games and watch movies in the basement theater. 

Date Night at Whitetail Ridge Golf Course -
 The parents have dinner while the kids go have golf lessons for 2 hours. 

The Bowman Family Trip - Angola, IN - Lake James
The following are a few photos. 








Everyone had a great time!

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

June 2021 - Jurassic Park, Cousins Visit, Baseball, Universal Studios & Fathers Day

144th Monthly Photo

Mom was out of town, so we watched all 5 Jurassic Parks. 
Once outside, twice in the family room and twice in the Theater. 

Someone earned the game ball!

Brothers, both on the Cubs, but different divisions. 

Family is over, so that means Dads favorite. Sharko's BBQ

Family

Cousins!

Nick's team made it to the Championship game, sadly they lost by 1 run. 

After lots of consideration and hearing bad stories of rings. I switched to a silicone ring. 
Mom slipped the new ring on so it's official. I had worn the gold band every day since Oct 12, 2002. 

Kevin's team finished 2-16. Sadly he vowed never to play baseball again. 

Look where we went. The boys are finally going to enjoy 99% of the rides because everyone is tall enough. 

A yummy dinner. 

Mom's favorite moment, walking up to the the Harry Potter Castle. 

This incredible ride opened only 3 days before we road it. It was our first ride. So fast and intense!

More Harry Potter poses. 

9 3/4

Hard Rock Hotel, our hotel.

A new wand was purchased. 

Magic

Performing their tricks. 

Kevin was chosen...but decline because just bought a wand. Nick needed a new one and was chosen instead. And then the wand chose him!

It rained, often. 

My favorite exhibit. Back to the Future!

Kevin's favorite ride above. 
Not shown is Nick's favorite ride, the HULK!

Then Mom left for a wedding of Cousin Rachel. So we went to Volcano Bay water park. 
We left after two hours because all you did was stand in lines. 

And we headed back to the parks to have more fun and repeat some fun!

Like going on rides again! We had a express pass. 

Now that Mom's back in town - we celebrated Fathers Day at my favorite place. 
Hardware Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery