August 2022 - Sprint Tri Race, Summer Activities, Mountain Biking, Birthdays, Back in Time

158th Monthly Photo

Dad went on a brewery ride with all these new people. 5 Stops!

We heard the ice cream man, and then we didn't, so you and I went out looking for him. You jumped on your bike, I jumped on your pegs. You were rewarded for your hard work. 

Nick you are in the hat playing some game at Silver Birch Ranch. 

Dad did his first race with a bike, running and swimming. Next year I'll train in swimming so I don't hang on the lifeguards kayaks haha

My results, I plan on shaving 10 minutes. 

You called yourself - The Professional Gamer

Two dudes, eating dinner they made. 

When screens are lost or over, its amazing what you guys come up with and play. 

He's back! Now a Bodyguard. 

I took the kids mountain biking at the Forge. It was fun but no need to do it again. 

They also had some games like axe throwing and archery tag. 

And then of course I found the local ice cream shop. 

Dad's coworkers. 

First day of School!!! 

Nicks in 8th, Kevin's in 5th. 

It was the same day as Mom and Dads birthday. Nick went off to school and we went out to breakfast with Kevin. 

I was shocked when I came into the office!! They were celebrating my birthday. 

Mom and Dad celebrating our birthday weekend. 

Cousin Raegan was in town. She beat you by one. 

You ranked up. 

This weekend we went back in time, 35 years exactly to East Troy Wisconsin! To my favorite ice cream parlor and to the lake I used to visit my Aunt, Uncle and cousin’s on. My cousin Deb and her family joined us later that day!

I rented on boat. The lake house was gone, four new home went in its place. 

We did some fishing. 

Cousin Deb

YES we had ice cream twice, now with my cousins family!

And so it begins, fall sports. Kevin's soccer and Nick starts cross country running. 

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!