Monday, August 31, 2009

opening day of soccer

Of course, opening day for Aidan's first soccer league experience was one of the hottest, muggiest, days of the summer. But still, fun was had by all.
Aidan in the parade...


Conner just because...

Conner and Euan watching the game (sure glad we brought that umbrella)...


and Aidan, our little soccer pro...











(I'm not sure what he is doing in this last shot?)
The parade and game were followed by the official soccer pictures taken at yet a third location. I must say Aidan held up pretty well. They played great (and won, but we aren't supposed to be keeping score at this age). After the game, Aidan kept repeating, "I've never been so wet in my life!" He's a sweater, that boy. (As in someone who sweats, not as in the fuzzy wool variety.)




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Saturday, August 22, 2009

Bits of this and that

Here are a few random shots of summer.
Our first and last good ear of corn...

Swimming at a friend's house...


Exploring the Oakland Zoo...


Feeling camera shy on the carousel...


Aidan, eating yet again...


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Friday, August 21, 2009

1st Day of 1st Grade

The requisite first day of school photos...

Conner checking out his new big-kid playground...

And meeting his new teacher...


They both had a great day and loved their teachers. It probably helps that their is no homework the first week of school!
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Thursday, August 20, 2009

The last days of summer vacation...

The last few weeks of summer vacation have whizzed by. What did we do? A lot and not much.
The boys had some sleepovers with Auntie Kim and then Papa (thanks Auntie Kim and Papa. Apparently, the experience proved to Auntie Kim that her only child is enough.)
We did some swimming, some hanging around the house.
We saw the King Tut exhibit at the de Young. Aidan thought it was cool (except when I lost him in the crowds for about 30 seconds.) Conner was a little freaked out by the dark rooms.
Conner lost four teeth in the last month. It's a wonder he's still able to eat.
We also did one last trip to Discovery Kingdom...

Aidan getting a really cool dragon tattoo...


All of us on the riding Valerie, the elephant...

It was a very nice summer. School started today. The kids and I are all ready for a little change and structure in our lives!
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