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Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Penelope Dance

In January, my dad's family polka band played in Penelope, It's always a fun time that our kids enjoy.

This little one was showing off her walking skills.

They love watching their Poppy play

The 3 year olds

There's something about falling asleep next to a band stage that brings back childhood memories.

Eli and Marley got to dance with the 2016 Polka Fest Queen.

Their dancing was featured in a local polka organization.

And Andie with her doll dancing to Poppy's music.

Czech Fest 2017

We Ennis Czech Fest in February. All local polka bands are showcased and it's always a fun day for kids to play and learn more about their Czech heritage.

Eli was excited to show off his pew-pew from playing a game.

These two babies couldn't contain their excitement for Czech Fest.

But we had to keep them enclosed in the playpen.

She was too wrapped up in the polka music.

Me and my younger siblings.

Our family put their raffle tickets together and won this kid's John Deere tractor. Of course, Eli thought it was his, but we had to remind him that he had to share with the rest of his cousins.

And these babies were done.

One last picture with my honey

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Polka Fest 2016

This year's Polka Fest kicked off on Thursday night at the KJT.

My little guy wasn't too thrilled to take a picture with Mommy.

He got a bit more comfortable with Poppy, though.

He loved hanging out with his cousin

Finally, he warmed up to me.

My mother and I.
I'm looking more like her every day.

With our cousins, James and Debbie.

All ready to polka!

My sweet gal and I.

Eli loves being with his Poppy

We got a date night Saturday night to watch my brother's band play.

With my seester!

The next day I got to hold Mr. Levi.

Miss Andie pooped out early on.

Eli and his BFF, Grant/

My sis and I had onesies made similar to the ones that Marley and Eli wore two years ago.
Levi's says "Future Polka Fest King" and Andie's says "Future Polka Fest Queen".

We partied way too late.

Our little family picture to commemorate Polka Fest 2016.

You can see previous years: 2015, 2014, 2013

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Polka Fest 2015 was a memorable one. Chris's sister and nephew were able to visit us during Polka Fest and took in the festivities. We had a blast showing them all of the fun things to do at Polka Fest.

On Thursday night, I took Eli to the Pre-Pre-Party in his outfit from last year. It was a little snug so I didn't snap the bottom, but tucked it into his shorts. Marley wore hers from last year too.

Marley wanted Eli to dance with her so bad, but Eli didn't want to dance with her much.

I got a picture with my little guy and Marley popped in the background.

Eli was entranced by Poppy playing drums. He definitely has the musical gene.

The kids even made it on Polka Beat!

Friday night was the Pre-Party and sure enough Eli was right by the band watching the musicians.

And he followed Gammy and Poppy around until they would let him dance with them.

The kids also wore their krojs Friday night.

He looked so cute and grown up in his kroj.

We snagged Cameron for a group picture of all of the Mikula grandkids that came to the Pre-Party.

On Saturday night, I wore my "Future Polka Fest King or Queen Inside" shirt that I wore 2 years ago pregnant with Eli. I was so glad to wear it again.