Science Museum, Tongo, Mariners

We had another busy (overscheduled?) week with tennis, soccer, swimming, T-ball, etc.  We had a great day at the Pacific Science Center.  Alex and Julia liked the trains, digital bugs, and dinosaurs.

Alex's school hosted a multicultural festival with a Pacific Islands theme on Saturday.  He sang the song Tongo and danced the hula and the "Gangnam Style" dance.

We also had a great time at the Mariner's fan fest.


"Tongo"



"Gangnam Style"


"Hula"


Dancing


"Mariner's FanFest"

Decathlon

We had a three day weekend so we inadvertently put Alex and Julia through a decathlon.  A&J performed in the ten sports listed below.

1. Tennis (Alex and Julia had practice)
2. Gymnastics (Alex and Julia, Tumble Bus version)
3. Soccer (Alex had a match, Julia had practice)
4. Skiing (Alex, indoor variety)
5. Rock Climbing (Alex, indoor variety)
6. Snowboarding (Alex, indoor variety)
7. Baseball (Alex, batting cage at a party)
8. Swimming (Alex and Julia, one hour private lessons) 
9. T-ball (Alex, team practice)
10. Ice Skating (Alex and Julia, both can now skate solo for short distances, both did 10+ laps on a full rink)

Mom and Dad are ready to go to sleep.

Unfortunately, we only have cell-phone pictures and video.

Happy New Year!

Everyone is back into a work and school routine after the holidays.  We spent a few days at Suncadia and enjoyed the snow.  Here are Alex and Julia snow tubing:

Merry Christmas!

We've had a wonderful couple of days, starting with baking cookies on Friday where Julia wore the apron Grandma Felton made for Mommy 30 years ago.  On Saturday, we went ice skating and then had dinner with Sophie and Caroline.  On Monday we had a brunch with the Feltons, and Alex and Julia loved playing with their cousins.  Today we discovered that Santa left presents while we were sleeping.  Julia was a little disappointed she didn't get to see his sleigh, but Alex reassured her that she wouldn't get presents if she actually saw Santa.  Everyone got great gifts.  And we've eaten really well: cookies, lasagna, egg casserole, lamb...

Merry Christmas!

School Break Has Begun!

Everyone is excited that the holiday break has begun.  Alex has 17 days off, Julia has 12, John has 11, and Joanna has 9.  So far we've baked cookies, played with play dough, had a long bath, and wrestled.  Last weekend we went to a party where Santa showed up.  Alex got a Magic Science kit and Julia got a princess dress.  Everyone is excited for "real Santa" next week.  Julia has written him at least 10 letters all by herself.  We also had a nice brunch with the Feltons and  got a decent group shot.