Alex 3 years 10 months/ Zach 17 months

This past month we spent a lot of time with Family.  We had Easter at my parents cabin with my sister's and their families and then a couple weeks later we went up to Chicago to watch the Ramblers lead their team to victory in the Men's Final Four Volleyball Championship!!  Then sandwiched in between that we had some work done at our house.

Lea and Alex watching some 'toons in the morning!

Spencer and Zach chatting it up!

Zach enjoying nature.  The weather wasn't ideal but we had a good time hiking with 7 kids!!

Lea, Alex, Trent, and Spencer

Zach and Pete

GG, Lea, and Alex

Alex and GG

Tim and Alex

GG and her grandchildren - Lea, River, Zach, Spencer, Alex, Trent, and Naomi

Zach protecting his goods!!

As usual Zach never stops!

Once we got back from the mountains construction started on our new driveway.  We had to fix a couple different plumbing issues (both of which needed us to pull up some concrete) so we just decided to expand our driveway and fulfill a dream of Pete's to have his own Basketball court!  

Video:  Boys loved watching the construction.

Zach working

They are cute but I don't want them in my yard!!!

One of Zach's favorite past times - throwing things away!

Brotherly love!

If you haven't heard - after 15 years with Hewitt (Aon Hewitt) Pete has left the company and is now at a company called DayNine!  This will be a big change for our family (Pete will be traveling a bit) but we are looking forward to the new challenge.

Zach has graduated from the high chair to sitting at the table like a big boy!  He has only thrown his plate a couple time so far so I consider that success!

Alex is not a big fan of getting his picture taken but of course now if I'm taking Zach's picture Alex insist I take a picture of him!!

Mr Blue eyes!

Zach's first flight was a relative success.  He only screamed a couple times and I don't think we annoyed anyone around us too much!

Of course Alex was a perfect angel

Zach enjoying his ice cream cone from Nana

Nana and Alex at the Orland Park Mall

Zach's first nap in his front facing car seat!  Thanks Amalia for wearing him out!

Zach loved sitting in Busia's lap

Video:  Couldn't believe how still Zach stayed with Busia - she has the magic touch!

Grandma sandwich!

Alex might be getting to big for Busia's lap

NeyNey and Alex

Zach and Grandpa Mikos

The boys!  Pete had a blast seeing his old teammates and to top it off Loyola won it all!!  Great weekend!!!

Pete, Steve, and I

Lauren and I enjoying the game!

Love this picture of Pete and Zach!

Home Sweet Home

We left cold Chicago behind and came home to some very warm temperatures!!

Video:  Zach's first sprinkler experience.

May Crowning

It is just water!!  Zach loves drinking from a glass with a straw!

Family Festival and last week of school for Alex!

Alex and his dogie face!

Video:  End of year music performance - Video 1 and 2.

Basketball court is almost complete!!  Just need to finish off the retaining wall!  Any one want to come over for a pick up game?!?!  We can adjust the back board anywhere from 5 ft to 10 ft!