Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)

We decided to head to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) to catch the Takashi Murakami exhibit before it was gone. Also, the MCA was free for CPS students all week before school started! Overall it was a great trip. They had fun on the train and although the art exhibit wasnt a typical outing for them, I do think the experience was one they'll remember. At least it was an opportunity for them to practice their photography.

On our way! Luke's accessories his own fashion choice...

Riding the train ... as usual, their favorite part of the trip :)

We made it!

We let the kids take turns with the camera, and they pretty much photographed
every piece of art at the MCA.

They also took a lot of photos WITH the art.

Monkeying Around

Ryan's 1st Mile Run

He was surprised it was as far as it was - used to burning energy fast instead of holding onto it for the long haul. Brooke is getting to be a pro, a mile is easy for her now!

Little Big Kid

You're never too old to dig a hole in the sand @TraverseCity

Stan's Donut 5K

Race: 5K
Time: 39:26

Before the race we had a few minutes to walk around and take some pics with all the cool props for the race.

Here we are ... right before the start!

Brooke did amazing! She only paused during the run 2x ...to grab a donut from the 2 stations along the race!

All three of us (me, Brooke & Aunt Jean) were proud and happy
to receive our awesome donut medals. I'm pretty sure we will be
running the Stan's Donut 5K in 2018!

"Best Friend" Paper Airplanes

Brooke and Chloe making paper airplanes in MI

Indiana Dunes Critter Camp

Ryan's first day at Critter Camp!

Kid Quotes

Mom: Luke, Ryan, don't touch each other.

Luke: But we like each other!

Oahu or New Buffalo?

Waves on the Michigan side of the lake are 6-8 feet! It's crazy out there today.

Luke walked down with me to check it out, but was very clearly leery of the waves. He was worried about falling in ;)

One Hilly Mile

We ran an end of the day, after dinner, 7pm, Mile in Michigan. There were two huge uphill portions of our run - her first hills!

Finished the mile in 13:45!

Run 2

We completed the same lap, in 14:35. Almost 20 seconds faster. Brooke has to walk a lot and seems to be disappointed in herself for doing so. However, she finishes strong and I am sure she's holding back a little.

Can't wait to see how this progresses :)