lucky boy...

Superman and Fruit Salad

We picked up some used costumes at the school's costume sale.

Aidan as a very serious Superman...

(You can see a sleeve of Batman in the first picture. He doesn't have a mask and didn't want his identity to be revealed, so he refused to pose for a picture)

One day, the kids came home from school and wanted to make fruit salad. I figured it would be a great way to get fruit into them, so I let them. They did it all themselves. It's amazing how much more they eat when they do it themselves...

A visit to the park...

Artists at work...

Inspired by watching this bit of artistry, the boys got to work on creating the wrappings for a friends birthday party!

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.)

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...

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!