tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:57:05 +0000Life and Love in the Suburbs. (based on a true story)http://www.rolnick.net/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)Blogger771125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-1103605529627786458Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:54:00 +00002010-01-29T15:57:05.752-06:00For many reasons I won't bore you with, the blog has moved to http://overboardandevenkeel.blogspot.comChange the setting in your favorites/bookmarks/whatever and come on over. Thanks!http://www.rolnick.net/2010/01/weve-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-4429134726704060326Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:07:00 +00002010-01-29T11:58:53.088-06:00 Chloe preps for her first New Year's Eve Kenny helped Chloe get her hat just right. "Yo, Broseph, when do they pop the bubbly 'round here?" Kenny gets a kick out of Chloe's stylish hat tilt. Overboard squeezes the last bits of joy out of 2009. Kenny and his buddy, Sadie, get ready for a long night. "We're staying up till at least 9pm!" This is the look of two party animals preparing to get rowdyhttp://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/happy-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-1110653998280717667Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:02:00 +00002009-12-31T11:06:08.223-06:00We're going to be changing our web hosting company in the next day or two, so the site may be down for a wee bit during the transition. But rest assured, we'll be back in 2010 with plenty of new pictures, videos and stories. Because that's what we do.http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/site-maintenance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-9073027940508620234Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-24T07:00:07.577-06:00Kenny had his final skating lesson last Saturday, and it went okay. Okay, only in that Mr. Man was crazy distracted and not in the mood to listen - even when presented with two lovely older ladies to follow his every glide. Next week we're trying a few "intro to hockey" classes, so we'll see if Kenny's new skating abilities take on a tangible benefit in his eyes.Kenny shows the girls how it's http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/final-skating-lesson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-3269646374250518453Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-23T07:00:03.652-06:00http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/my-children-are-quite-cute.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-6961044217719953555Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:39:00 +00002009-12-22T10:43:44.080-06:00Yeah, this is actually from a week or so ago, when Kenny and I went out in the backyard to play and shovel. Mostly, I shoveled while Kenny played, but he did enjoy moving snow around...so there's that.Kenny decides that this shovel is just not going to cut it."Now we're talking!"Soon enough, Kenny gave up on shoveling and decided to try leading Sadie around on some seriously intrepid snow http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/snow-day-but-not-from-today.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-4378295956355495231Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-21T07:00:04.915-06:00Kenny's first outdoor skate. It went swimmingly, until he decided about five minutes in that he really, if we're being honest here, would rather be playing on the playground behind him. Baby steps, I suppose.http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/another-first.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-2274639979004915035Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-20T07:00:05.006-06:00I got Chloe to laugh! I mean, really laugh. Never, ever, underestimate the power of a zerbert. Ever. Editor's note: I had her laughing harder and louder, but I think she got distracted when I broke out the camera.http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/giggles-laughs-and-guffaws.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-7685887357381333334Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-19T07:00:02.980-06:00Kenny decided to clean his room after a nap, using his old friend the Swiffer. Effective? Hardly. Amusing? Terribly so."Hey, it's a cleaning device AND a weapon. Cool.""You have to make sure the angle is just so, or else...disaster."Kenny is disappointed to see that the Swiffer does not actually pick up his toys and put them away.http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/mr-clean.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-2740607465184946091Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-18T07:00:01.860-06:00Here are more skating lesson pix for your viewing pleasure. Complete with pithy commentary.Ms. Lisa tells the boys why they have to work on staying upright before they can attempt triple salchows or vicious body hits...you know, whichever.Kenny does his impression of a deer on skates in headlights. Pretty impressive.One of the tricks employed to get the boys to practice skating backwards is to http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/sir-skates-lot-part-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-5837332554611200170Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-17T07:00:01.388-06:00Kenny is doing pretty well with his skating, as we near the end of his lessons. While he's not quite ready for the Olympic speed skating team (maybe another few months), he's well on his way to being the guy who doesn't fall down at the 3rd grade birthday party at the local ice rink skate*.Here are some more snap shots from skating class, featuring Kenny and his buddy in blades, Logan.Cones may http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/sir-skates-lot-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-8698001393292711494Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:40:00 +00002009-12-16T13:41:45.411-06:00Allow me to apologize for the blog silence by buying you off with the following sucker-punch of cuteness:KA-POW!Happy Hanukkah. New stories and pix to come soon (really).http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/chloe-cute.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-1613100220997427882Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:01:00 +00002009-12-05T13:06:52.760-06:00Happy Birthday, Grandma Jackie! http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/birthday-serenade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-2052531244229900155Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-05T07:00:01.418-06:00 Remind you of anyone?http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/thats-ms-pterodactyl-to-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-9184608277120900411Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-04T07:00:09.220-06:00Kenny performed his first mash-up the other night when he segued from "Sweet Kenny Rolnick" into "Take Me Out To The Ball Game." It was pretty impressive. Of course, his singing can be endearingly all over the joint sometimes, as witnessed in the video below: http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/mr-mash-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-5100751196119123725Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-03T07:00:02.583-06:00"Why, hello there. Fancy meeting you on the floor."Chloe is getting stronger and stronger these days. She's totally rockin' her tummy time, and now loves to hang out in her exer-saucer, as well as a successful foray into the jumparoo the other afternoon (pix and video of that to be shot soon, I hope).Chloe, workin' her abs. Feel the burn!"Today the exer-saucer, tomorrow the world! Or maybe a nap.http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/tummy-timer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-7413813077223515552Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-02T07:00:09.906-06:00Jerseys? Unwavering optimism? Full set of teeth? GAME ON!Now that my Thrashers are showing signs of life again, I re-upped for the Center Ice package this season. This way, I can follow the ups and downs (hopefully more of the former) of my favorite team even though I'm in Chicago. Overboard isn't terribly thrilled with my desire to once again watch 82+ hockey games, but to her credit, she's donehttp://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/hockey-fans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-4767144045604102348Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-12-01T07:00:02.527-06:00We had an awesome Halloween with the Brandts, where Kenny the Monkey and Ava the Penguin racked up the sugar-coated loot from across the neighborhood. Chloe opted out of the cold and decided to hang with Overboard until our triumphant return.A monkey and a penguin walk up to a house...Check out all of the pix here.http://www.rolnick.net/2009/12/happy-halloween.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-9122535000590525471Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +00002009-11-30T07:00:01.648-06:00For Rosh Hashanah, we went to Boston to spend time with our peeps. This was a while ago, and I have finally taken care of posting the pictures. It happens.Our lovely hosts for the weekend: Cousin Sue and Grammy Shirley!Once again, I could tell you all of the fun stories about our visits with friends and family, the giant dinners we consumed at Grammy Shirley's and Cousin Harriet's, and Kenny's http://www.rolnick.net/2009/11/belated-happy-new-year-to-you-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-7888486954927312107Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:08:00 +00002009-11-29T15:12:29.309-06:00Our hearty spread.We had a nice, relaxing Thanksgiving with just the four of us this year. Overboard whipped up a lovely meal, including the traditional Rolnick cornish game hens, and much food was had by all. We also found Kenny's old Thanksgiving headdress. After putting it on, he declared that he was "the King" and that all of his subjects were allowed to enjoy Thanksgiving, so long as the http://www.rolnick.net/2009/11/happy-thanksgiving-from-king.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-1912600091368858398Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:11:00 +00002009-11-29T14:19:48.609-06:00Kenny takes in the Pacific Ocean for the first time.Back in October, we made a special voyage out west to Los Angeles and Carlsbad, CA. The first few days in LA were spent visiting with friends and introducing the kids to the joys of LA traffic. We then motored down to Carlsbad and hung out for an action-packed week of fun with Aunt Carol, Uncle Mike and cousins Adam and Hannah. Everything http://www.rolnick.net/2009/11/go-west-young-family.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-3213450111759911180Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +00002009-11-26T08:00:10.833-06:00Kenny puts it all together.Kenny loves puzzles. LOOOOOOOVES them. And he's getting really good at putting them together. Sure, the first time through can be a harrowing, scream-filled experience, but after that he's all business. The other weekend he decided to put together every puzzle he owns (as arranged in the photo by me). It's pretty awesome to see him get so focused and into what he's http://www.rolnick.net/2009/11/very-puzzling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-3188837488910728541Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +00002009-11-25T08:00:07.690-06:00http://www.rolnick.net/2009/11/melee-of-cuteness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-4177053528566622504Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +00002009-11-25T09:26:08.213-06:00Introducing the newest life member of Hadassah.In the tradition of Great Grandma Bessie, Grammy Shirley makes all of her granddaughters lifetime members of Hadassah. At four months of age, Chloe is no exception. Which of course raises the question, "Do they serve Similac at those donor dinners?"http://www.rolnick.net/2009/11/ladies-of-hadassah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18630027.post-6467660384305587939Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +00002009-11-23T19:00:01.582-06:00Chloe had her four month check-up the other week and we're happy to report that she's doing awesome. I believe that is the technical term, "Awesome." Whereas Kenny has been consistently in the middle of the pack (50th percentile or under) for height and weight, Chloe is charging ahead. She's currently weighing in at 15 lbs, 7 oz and measures a very respectable 25.25 inches. That puts her http://www.rolnick.net/2009/11/checking-in-with-ms-chloe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Dr. Overboard and Prof. Evenkeel)0