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 

 

May 2021- Nick's 12 Birthday, Landscaping, Family Sleepovers, Boys Weekend

143rd Months Post

3 Yards of Mulch

For the new area in the backyard. 

The double birthday celebrations begin, both turning 12. 

You were building the new legos as soon as you got at home. 

Cousin Kellie and Uncle Todds family came over. 

Of course we had a basketball tournament...and Dad won again :D

What do you Meme? Kids edition

A little at the park family baseball. 

Happy 12 Years old Nick!!!

Which means I've been doing this blog for 12 years to the day!

Presents

A little birthday treat. 

Then it was time for the scavenger hunt! Then...put the words together. 

Universal Studio's

It took longer that it should...but everyone is excited. 

Mr Cool, getting more cavities filled. 

What are you eating?

Ohh...kay

12 and Covid Vaccinated. 

Nick is out camping, we couldn't find a restaurant outside without a wait, 

so why not hit up a brewery with a food truck. 

Doing some repair. 

Installed a tv mount. 

Mom has left for Sonoma California. It's just me and the boys for the long Memorial weekend. 

Now we can watch the White Sox games outside. 

A Cub Scout outing at Cantigny.

Of course we make time for climbing Tanks!

My boys. Inside the War Museum. 

Science Saturday

New idea to trim the metal over the nose to be shorter. 

Video Games

Dad my French toast

Burgers!

Root Beer floats!

 Except Kevin doesn't like root beer, so just ice cream for him. 

The Cubs brothers. 

We watched all 5 movies. 2 in the Basement theater, 1 outside and 1 in the family room. 

It was time to say goodbye to most of this art piece that I built in college. We got rid of the box and kept the man busting out. Now it looks like he's just a fan in a stadium cheering on the kids playing whatever.