Getting Ready for School

Reis getting ice cream from his new teacher

Colin practicing opening his locker

Pupa Terry & Vicky Visit

Pupa Terry & Vicky came for a visit. We had a good time showing them some of the sights.

Terry & Vicky at the Notre Dame stadium

The boys under "Touchdown Jesus"

Colin & Pupa Terry in chilly Lake Michigan

Pupa Terry helping Reis build a castle.

Reis & Pupa Terry's finished product & Colin trying to take the credit.

In-Line Skating

Colin & Reis decided they want to learn how to in-line skate. It's a good thing they can practice in the privacy of our basement!

Warren Dunes

The Kennedy family went to Warren Dunes State Park on Lake Michigan with their friends, Nicole Torres & Ryan Prindle today. They all gasped when they turned the corner and saw one of the sand dunes ahead of them.

Colin, Reis, & Ryan had fun climbing up the dunes and rolling, sliding, and running down them. The boys swam in the lake, but Nicole & Amber would not go in past their shins because it was FREEEEEZING. The boys had a sand castle contest, but had to be innovative - they went to the beach without shovels and pails.

Ryan, Colin, & Reis climbing one of the dunes

Surprise in Chicago!

The Kennedy boys received a super duper surprise in Chicago. They didn't know their buddy, Ryan P., was coming for a visit!

While in Chicago they went to the Field Museum, Millennium Park, and strolled the Magnificent Mile. The fountains and bean at Millennium Park were a HUGE hit! Reis got soaked and Colin and Ryan had to drag him back (surprised?). I must say, these Kennedy boys are getting more and more handsome every day. I think they know it, too. The day ended with some fabulous Chicago stuffed pizza & a nice quiet drive home.

Harry Potter Mania

Like thousands of other Potter fans, Amber, Colin, & Reis Kennedy attended a Harry Potter party. They hobnobbed with some of their favorite characters while anxiously awaiting the release of the 7th and final book at 12:01 am. Reis seemed especially excited casting spells while Colin ran around collecting autographs. Once they got their books, Colin & Reis Kennedy stayed up to get started on it.

Dino Fun

The Kennedy boys were Paleontologists for the day exploring "Dinosphere", digging up bones, and researching and outlining fossils at the Children's Museum.

The Indianapolis Children's Museum

The Kennedys visited the largest children's museum in the world during their stay in Indianapolis. Colin & Reis say it's the best they've ever been to! They explored a coral reef, learned about different cultures, sat in a real Indy 500 car, & much more. Will showed them the old Star Wars toys he used to play with & Amber showed them how to play PONG. They had a blast!!!

Indianapolis

The Kennedy family went on a spur of the moment trip to Indiana's capital, Indianapolis. While they were there, the Kennedys explored downtown Indy and the zoo. Will and Amber enjoyed the "big city" shopping and dining, while Colin & Reis especially enjoyed watching the animals play.

Family Nights

The weather is nice here in Granger. With a cool breeze and no mosquitoes, families can eat peacefully outside. Colin & Reis enjoy rolling down the berm in their backyard while their dad, Will, bar-b-ques on his new "manly" grill.