July 2022 - Vacation, Camping, Cousins and much more.

157th Monthly Photo

On our way to Pigeon Forge, we went out of out way to see our cousin the Eaves Family in Nashville. We always have such a great time hanging out with them. 

Kevin, you still enjoy maps. You picked up this Kentucky Map at a rest stop.

The Bowman/Polzin Family vacation has begun. In Pigeon Forge Smoky Mountains. 

You guys did a lot of this!

And toured some of the experience around town. BY FAR we had the most fun on the last day on the go carts. We also road on the Alpine Coaster but Kevin you kept wanting me to go slower...thats not in Dad's DNA. 

The family photo. 

Half of the week I had to work full days. It was a nice change of scenery. 

And off Nick went to scout camp the day after we got back. 

Kevin and Alex Painting. Wanting to then sell their paintings. 

Ramps

Food Truck Welcome back to the office party. It was 100 degrees, few ate outside. 

I drove up at the end of the week to visit Nick. 

I also brought my mountain bike.

There he is...it rained a lot after I showed up. 

I learned that there is a lot of sand in Michigan, and on the trails. 

Bikes and sand don't mix.

Kevin you were taking a Minecraft Masters class all week, where you learned to code. 

You were VERY excited. 

Jetts sister, Jett and Nick and at an outdoor movie. 

You and I kayaking up river. 

Max and I and the Hot Sauce Fest!!!

The loot I carried around and came home with. 

Meanwhile Jett, Nick, Henry and Kevin went to Pelican Harbor. 

Nick's Friends birthday Lunch. 

Funny story, Uncle Todd was just dropping off Max for the fest but had Henry with him. We suggested they both just stay and so they did. It was an even more fun weekend with them all around.

Nick

Kevin

And just like that we saw the Eave's family again. But this time in Chicagoland.

At my Moms, Uncle Mark and Aunt Sharons Celebration of Life. 

Family

Post celebration. 

Winding down the evening and the month.

Yeah, see that tent? The kids 13 and under slept in there. 

Every room was filled. 15 people spent the night!

June 2022 - Nick's Final At Bat, Anna Maria Island, Dads, Biking, Beer, Bracelets.

156th Monthly Photo

Possibly your last at bat Nick. You guys came in 2nd place this season. 

It's the annual- burn all of the schoolwork you don't want to keep.

Off to Anna Maria Island Florida with the Slovers and Michelotti's!

And off we went to a Sox vs Rays game with the Michelotti's who stayed with us for a few days. 

They need to tear this Rays stadium down. 

After we went to the Ugly Grouper

Theres Uncle Drew teaching you how to pick a lock. You guys did this for HOURS!

Our 2022 Pool

The best lunch views! We took the Monkey Bus to get here to the Sandbar. Basically a free bus where a guy drives around looking for people that need rides. Pay with tips. So fun!

I'm going to just leave this here. Uncle Drew got it for Dad, I ate it and would never recommend it.

As a family we went off and did. speed boat excursion. 

Thats us!

And there is our traditional photo. 

Back at home you wanted to go Mountain biking with me!

Fathers day at Lindys Landing with Grandpa Polzin

Dad ordered way too much wood. 

They love each other. 

Just because Mom's not home doesn't mean we can't make the meals. It just takes twice as long. :)

Now you wanted to join me. 

Off to Davenport Iowa for my Beer Bro's tour. 9 Breweries and 8 bars. 

Kevin and his friend Blake and his sister. 

Here they are doing what the sign says, selling bracelets. 

What you don't see is, one day one they made $89. Kevin you asked me to posted the sale on the neighborhood facebook page and I did. 

I was convinced your sales were over on day two but you guys made $65. By day two 3 more kids joined the company. I asked you if you were making the bracelets anymore and you said no, other people are and that you were teaching them, also helping out the "caller" the one that would flag down cars. I said, so basically you are the sales manager and CEO, you smiled. One day three you told me there is a whole area you having hit yet. I laughed and said, if you say so. You guys made $45 and ended the workday early. 

 

Here was one customer-

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May 2022 - 13 Years old, Scouts, Track, and lots of Family Time

155th Monthly Photo

Grandpa Bowman enjoyed watching you run this season!

A photo from the 400 relay track conference. 

And the 2nd place from the 400 meter race!

You were behind on your cooking badge and I just got rid of the grill. 

So here we are.

I'm going to miss these walks and rides to school. I already started letting you come home on your own. 

I made this. 

HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY NICK!!!

Later that night, Kevin was earning his Arrow of Light rank. 

Meanwhile, the Boy Scout troop was out camping and sang Happy Birthday to Nick. 

We camped in Dekalb at scoutmaster family farm. 

They had a natural spring, even Kevin joined the fun the next day. 

No more chipped tooth. The doctor fixed it. 

The schools - Wax Museum

Grandma and Grandpa stopped by.

Nicks Birthday Dinner - Hibachi 

Polzin family came over (baseball was cancelled due to weather)

That is their dog Indy. Those two played the whole weekend.

A little family gaming. 

And this was going on in the other room. 

Soccer, Kevin is back at it. 

HA! Sounds about right. 

During a Cub Scout event, we went to a minor league baseball game and camped outside. 

You are an early riser, but I love that after you woke, you opened a book. 

The May Birthday Celebration

Uncle Todd, Cormac, Grandpa and Nick

Last day of the 2022 school year. 

Movie night! All are a big fan of the first one. 

Wow, I cannot believe its been 13 years, so it's also the 13 anniversary to this blog.