Spring Soccer

Sander taking the ball down the field - first kick...

Kick 2...

Kick 3...

Kick 4...

Daddy and Sander checking out the field

Sander posing

Assistant "coaching"

Sander's 5th Birthday

Sander had his 5th Birthday Party and it was LEGO themed - surprise! Here he is with his cake.

Blowing out the candles

Daddy and Sander before the party

Mommy and Sander before the party

We hired someone from a company called Building Brains who brought in the big cases of LEGOS and helped the kids build cars that they then raced!

Sander having fun with his friends.

This is just a random picture from April when Matt and I attended a dinner at the Museum of Fine Arts.

Rodeo 2011

We went to the Rodeo in March. While Kyle and I look like we're sitting on cactus, I though it was great picture of us :)

Not sure who brought the snake charmer!

This was Sander's first amusement park ride and we're happy to report he had fun :)

Mining for "gold" (or stones)

Milking a cow - hilarious!

Being goofy on the tram ride to the Rodeo

Headed to the tractors - his favorite stop at the Rodeo

Hangin' out!

Texan Day

Every year we celebrate Texan Day. Sander gets to dress up for school in his best Texas gear. Here was his outfit for 2011!

The shirt is says Professional Bull Rider or PBR ;)

January

In January, we let Sander smash the Gingerbread Houses we made at Christmas. Here was the last shot - where he conquered the Village.

Winding up for the hit!

Getting ready...

This was taken before Matt and I went out for my birthday. The babysitter took the picture for us :)

Matt had a work trip to London where he bought Sander a Liverpool Soccer outfit that Sander just LOVES!

This was taken at a brunch that Matt organized for my birthday with several other families. Sander's outfit was all his choice ;)

Christmas 2010

What a December we had! Christmas was a lot of fun with all the kids around. We took our annual trip to the Zoo with everyone and spent a lot of time at various parks in our neighborhood and doing lots of Christmas things! Here are some fun pictures from the month.

Kyle having fun hiding Sander in the pile of wrappings Christmas morning.

Sander had his annual Christmas performance at his school.

Sander opening the LEGO Creator game

Mmmm - cookies!

The family looking good on Christmas Eve!

More Christmas morning mayhem!

Evan showing off his DC United Soccer Jersey

Zoe and her new custom-built skateboard that Daddy helped her build. It was her big gift this year.

The kiddos having fun making Christmas cookies!

Sander watching his friends perform in the Christmas show at his school.

I don't know what he was doing here :)

Every year they bring in some snow to the Village area about a mile from our house. Here is Sander playing in it.

More snow fun!

November 2010

November was a busy travel month for us. Early in the month we headed to Boston. Matt had a business trip so Sander and I tagged along for a long weekend of sightseeing. Grandma and Grandpa met us there and we had a great time. Then for Thanksgiving we headed back to the Northeast to spend the Holiday with my family.

Here's Sander on a Water Taxi we took across the Boston Bay to Charlestown. It was a COLD ride!

Sander at the wheel on the famous Boston Duck Tour!

Sander and Daddy on the USS Constitution in Charlestown.

Mommy and Sander on the Water Taxi. The quick stop at Starbucks for some Hot Tea kept me outside - without it I would've been down below!

More Water Taxi fun - notice Matt's Hot Coffee ;)

Grandpa and Grandma with Sander in the Boston Acquarium

Sander on the Freedom Trail

More Duck Tour driving. Watch out!

The USS Constitution. If you notice, Sander and Matt are in the picture at the bottom. Sander with the blue hat.

Matt at the Bunker Hill Memorial