Friday, September 5, 2014

Two Year Old Check Up

Baby Selfie.
I'm ready to go.
 

I don't want to be in here!!!   It was a bit of a wait before we saw the doctor.  Ryker-kun was not happy.
 

These are self portraits.  :)

Over all, a very healthy boy - he is 'solid.'   Hehehhehe.....  he is in the 47% for height and a WHOPPING 88% (32 pounds!) for weight.  His giant head is 19 3/4" around - (95%). 

Thursday, September 4, 2014

First Day at School

Ryker-kun going up the stairs.
 
Sooo.... I am way late in posting these.  These photos are a few weeks old now, but better late than never.  :)   Here is Niko on his first day of school.  You can see me an Ryker-kun in the reflection!  Ryker is doing his koala bear impersonation on me.
 
Yay!!!
 

One of the fun things about going to a smaller-ish school is that everyone knows your child.  Here are two of the name boards with Niko's name circled.
 
Niko's Kindergarden teacher Mrs. G!!!

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Family Birthday Party

Who you gonna call?  Toys that are over 30 years old!!!   Niko is a huge Ghostbusters fan so when he saw these toys at the Chicago Con, we knew we had to get them for his birthday.   :)  That is the original Ghostbusters car and playhouse.
 

WOAH!!!!
 


And what he REALLY wanted - the Lego Ghostbusters set.  BTW.... this thing is a BEAST to put together!
 
He told me he wanted a circle chocolate cake with a red 6 on it.  Easy....  I will get started on the boys' 'fancy' cakes tomorrow for their party this weekend.
 


Happy Birthday!!!

Friday, August 29, 2014

The Long Trip Home


Group Photo time!
 


Portable DVD players, SpongeBob, snacks and videogames.... how you do 16+ hours round trip.

We had a great time and are looking forward to next year!

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Cubs Game!

We took Niko to his first Cubs game while we were in Chicago.  It was also his first train ride!  Here he is with Uncle Donnie.
 
Uncle Dana, Aunt Kay & Grandpa.
 
Mommy & Daddy.
 

Sweet home.
 
We hit the Cubby Bear before we went to the game.
 

There she is - Wrigley Field.
 

First game certificate, check.  First Cubs hat, check.
 


Happy first inning.... oh wait.  Look at those clouds over our shoulders....
 
Massive down pour.  We were driven into the park with the rest of the stadium.
 
Happy photo!
 
Sammy joined us for the game and drinks after the game at the Vines.  Niko had a great time hanging out with him.  :)
 
 Good Night Chicago!

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Chicago Comic-Con

We once again attended the Chicago Comic-Con.  This is our annual trip with my brother and we have been going for over 20 years now.  Nerds.  We have officially added Niko to the fold.  Here he is in his Ghostbusters costume and we ran into Iron Man on the way to the entrance.
 
Massive line...
 
Uncle Donnie.
 
Mommy & Daddy.
 
Niko bored to death in line.
 
Mario & Princess Peach.
 
Robin & Starfire.
 
Nerd and son.
 
Bigger nerd and son.
 

He was so stoked to see Slimer!
 
More Ghostbusters.
 
Dude!  That's Stan Lee!!!
 
So excited to see a Skylander.
 
These guys were the best!  They called Niko a recruit and gave him a Ghostbusters tattoo.
 
Skylanders demo.
 
 Neil was so happy to see this.

Starlord!
 
And we were wiped out.  Great trip!