September 2021 - Running, Floating, Pools, Art, Dinners and a Wedding

147th Monthly Shoot

Kevin and his feet. 

Nick, leading the pack for his school in Cross-country. 

River Float with the Polzin's. 

10 rafts!

Nick, the catcher. 

Kevin making art. 

More art by Kevin

and then Dad trips over it. 

Remote learning day. 

Dinner out with the Bowman crew. 

A day at the pool. 

Kevin moved up a rank, now a Weblow. 

Rainbaloons are back! Or however you say it. 

All together for one last trip to Arlington Racetrack before they tear it down. 

I have a lot of memories here from the past of 30+ plus years. I am not a big gambler but growing up 3 miles away brought us here for fun family days, day camp for a vip tours, and fireworks. Into my adulthood- fundraising, beer and wine events and concerts. It holds a special place in my heart. I had to come one last time, with my family and Dad.

They say the Chicago Bears will move there, only time will tell. 

One last pool day at Grandma and Grandpa's. 

Career day. Kevin was a scientist. 

Speaking of scientist, here is a brain Kevin made. 

The new Mrs Anne Grodecki

The Polzin/Grodecki Family. Descendants from Polzin side. 

Kevin's first official Cub Scout campout. With neighbor Logan. 

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!

 

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!