Creature Power!!

Ryan's latest obsession is a PBS show called Wild Kratts.  It's basically two middle aged men who teach kids about animals in both real life and in animation.  Last weekend, the Kratt brothers (Chris and Martin) were appearing at Brookfield Zoo...and guess who got to go!! Of course, it was the hottest day of the year but the whole family made the trek anyway.  As Matthew said, it was kind of like the Beatles for young kids.  The announcer thought there were 17,000 people there...I'm not sure about that but it was definitely a lot of kids!!  Ryan now knows more animals and facts than I thought possible.  And of course, when he "plays" Wild Kratts, he is Chris because Chris wears green.  Connor and Matthew are always Martin!!

 Pre-Wild Kratt kangaroo watching

Excited (and sweaty)!!

Happy with his cheese stick

Doing some light reading

Say cheese!!

Champaign Trip!

Last weekend, we took a family trip to Champaign to visit Nolan and spend some time on campus. We even made a night of it and enjoyed the pool at the hotel.

Uncle Matthew & Nolan 

Ryan was obsessed with his "little hands" 

This is about as close as Connor wanted to be...he was much more interested in the dog! 

Wrestling break 

U of I 

Picture by Ryan Sand - Undergrad library 

Picture by Ryan Sand - Quad

Nolan Antonio Cervantes

New cousin!! Welcome to the family Nolan!! Born 7/31 at 8:19 am.  8 lbs 20 1/2 inches long!  Connor and Ryan can't wait to meet him and teach him how to play all sorts of sports!!

Summer Fun

We've been having fun the past few weeks just enjoying our summer.  We've also made a big change in our room situation.  In preparation for Baby Sand, Ry and Connor are now roommates!! Ryan couldn't have been more excited about the big switch.  We will see how he feels in a few years...

Dinner in Chicago!! 

Playing drums at Children's Museum 

Hanging out with the Schwerha girls 

Big hugs!! 

Future Artist??