Nicki And Adam's Family Blog

Here is a great video of the Wanta clan over the years.

An incredible tribute was made to my father, Rhode Wanta, at Germanfest in West Bend. A dance floor was purchased and named in his honor. This was pretty amazing. For my Dad, although he never really knew the song...his theme song would have been "when you get the choice to sit it out or dance...I hope you dance!" And did I ever that weekend....thanks Dad for giving me my LOVE of music and dance. It spurs my soul. Keep dancing up there in heaven, and save a dance or 1,000 for me when I get there. 

I promise we weren't high the whole time..or really at all; except for being HIGH on life and HIGH in altitude!  Colorado was an exceptional trip. The landscape is just stunning. However, the children may possibly say their favorite part was the variety of Waterparks that we stopped at. Eh, can't please everyone all the time, right? We spent 3 nights in Colorado Springs area, 2 in Estes Park, and 2 in Idaho Springs. The weather was absolutely perfect the entire time.  At the Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs-a HUGE Highlight of the trip.  Pikes Peak-eh, a bit overrated. But they are building a new Visitor Center, so... YMCA Waterpark in Colorado Springs. Kids had a blast!  Rock Climbing in Estes Park  Choo Choo Red Rock Amphitheater

I don't feel like I post much about this 3rd child. But lately Colin has become obsessed with puzzles. He can do 12 and 24 piece puzzles independently. He may not be able to speak well, but all other parts of his brain are working well! I'm proud of this cute little man!

Charlie raced in his first All City Swim Meet this week in Monona. This is an immaculately run event, like probably the most organized and efficient event that I have EVER SEEN IN MY WHOLE LIFE. They manage to get 2,000 swimmers through races in 3 days. And the best part, everyone gets to participate--not just the elite swimmers. The weather was absolutely perfect.  Swimming has become Charlie's sport. He loves it so much. In fact, yesterday his dive lesson got canceled because of storms...guess who was so upset he was crying? I am excited that he is passionate about this. That being said, this fall we will "jump" (pun intended) into the world of Club Swimming. Let's be honest, Charlie isn't interested in any ball sports, so we might as well allow him one thing that he truly is passionate about.  And let's be honest...this is a lifelong sport. Fitness, fitness, fitness :) :)  100 Medley Relay Buddies-from Left-backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, f...

To be honest, we've lived this summer up a bit! TONS of time at the pool, swim meets, outdoor BBQs, and boating. We are a bit sun kissed.  I've told my friends that I think my liver needs a detox because everyday it's like "hey, we are at the pool...wanna drink? or "hey, wanna have s'mores and drink?" How do you turn this stuff down! Anyways, here's to summer! Cheers!

This.Kid.Brings.Me.So.Much.Joy I don't think I realized how the fruits of my labor of early childhood have paid off, until this year.  Charlie is the hardest working kid I know. Today, I witnessed him work on his dive start for swim team about 50-100 times. He got it. He never gave up, he didn't complain, he did it. Beyond that, this is kid is so kind. He works hard and he is kind. What more could I ask for? I am blessed beyond belief.  All City is coming up for him this week. He will swim in front of hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of people. And he will try his best and work on the skills he has been working towards. I couldn't be more proud of his effort.  After a heat win! He thinks he's still got it! Video of Charlie swimming the Breast Stroke for his Relay. Video of Adam swimming in the Parent Relay.