Go, Hunter, Go!!

Hunter is playing soccer this season!! He was so excited for his first game and he looked adorable in his soccer uniform. He was really into the 30 minute practice before the game started, and then disaster struck. All of the other kids were a bit faster than him and he really didn't get much ball-time. Which upset him. A lot. So he spent a lot of time in tears, wanting to leave. I made him stay and play, telling him that his team needed him. Luckily there was a snack at the end. That made everything better.
Thank goodness for snacks!

A powerful kick...good try, Hunter!

It's gonna be OK!

So mad at the other kids for not letting him get near the ball. Look at that face!! He is ticked!

Finally, Hunter gets his chance! Way to go, Buddy!!

A goal is a goal, even if scored on the wrong side!!

Nascar 2010

Daddy took Alex to a NASCAR race again this year! Both Daddy and Alex had a great time!!! The seats are apparently great (Mommy and Hunter stayed home because Mommy isn't into NASCAR at all!) and the company is even better! I'm sure they are both looking forward to next year's race!

Go Bobcats!!

Alex is on an all-boy soccer team this season - the Bobcats! He's loving every second of it, as always!! He tries so hard at all games and practices. It's amazing to see how much progress he's made since he first started playing soccer a few years ago.
Go #11!!!

Last Game

Today was the last game of the spring season of soccer.  Alex was on team Yellow Jackets again with Coach Brad.  He is getting better and better at soccer and always plays with such intensity!  This season he really proved to be great at defense and would love to be goalie (at this age they don't have a designated goalie - everyone kind of just plays all positions).

Alex is looking forward to the fall season and we're looking forward to seeing how much more he will improve his game.

So serious!

Coach Brad says that he thinks Alex has the best ball control of the team!

Playing hard even when he's down!

Mountains of Misery

Frank came in 2nd place at the Mountains of Misery ride!!!!  It was an INCREDIBLY difficult 100 mile ride, mostly uphill.  We were so proud when we saw him come around the bend only minutes behind the first rider.  Amazing!

Great job, Frank!  Under 6 hours!!!

Little Feet Meet

Hunter's class went on a field trip in April to the Little Feet Meet, sponsored by the Special Olympics. It was a morning full of different sports, including hockey, soccer, t-ball, track, and bowling. What a fun event! Hunter had a great time trying out all of the sports (although he really seemed to love the hockey and bowling the most).
All of the kids got medals at the end and had a chance to stand on the podium. Of course the battery in my camera died, so I don't have pictures of that (boo!).



Hunter and his buddy, Timothy.

Hunter really was smitten with Timothy.

He loved being cheered on by his buddy and the volunteers.

Look at that strong guy!

First Market Mile

Alex participated in the Kids First Market Mile again this year with his school. He ran with me this time (Daddy stayed home with Hunter - it was WAY too cold for all of us this year!). He had a decent time too - 10:45. Not too shabby, Alex! Especially when we were pretty much numb from the cold by the time we started!

Before the start.

Kinda pathetic looking. Hopefully next year is warmer!

First Bike Race of 2010

Frank had the first race of his 2010 season yesterday. It was held at Richmond International Raceway (where many NASCAR races are held). It was such a neat venue! Alex thought it was really cool to be down at the track and on pit row.

There was a really large field of racers, and Frank did a great job (he finished in the top third).

He felt good afterwards and is looking forward to many more races this year!

Feeling good after the race!

Waiting for the race to get started.

The starting line!

Super Bowl Sunday

Enjoying the game together, with "Tipsy" (the Tootsie-Roll pillow he won from Chuck E Cheese...he saved his tickets for more than 2 YEARS to get enough tickets - 2000!!! He loves that thing!)

He's of the belief that Super Bowl Sunday means junk-food. Obviously, we let him believe this!

Yeah, right! If you believe this really happened, then you don't know Frank very well!!
(Actually, he does enjoy a Snickers ONCE in a while, but not this day - not to mention that I think Alex would have had a fit if Frank really did take a bite of his precious candy bar!!!)

Richmond Marathon

Frank ran the Richmond Marathon this year and did a great job - especially for someone who isn't a very practiced runner. 3 hours and 34 minutes!

Can you imagine running 26.2 miles??


Mile 7 - Still so happy!!

About mile 20 - Not so happy anymore!

Dirty Du

On July 26, Frank took part in the Dirty Du - a Duathalon that consisted of a 5k trail run, a 10 mile mountain bike ride, and another 5k trail run. And, HE WON IT!!!! It was awesome and we were so glad to be there to cheer him on and and see him finish first!

In between laps, the boys played near the pond and Alex had his first experience with fishing!

Such a great day!!

Filthy 5k Mud Run

Frank raced in the first annual Dominion River Rock Filthy 5k Mud Run on Friday evening. It was a 5k course with a few obstacles (running in the river and across the suspension bridge) and ending with having to cross through a 10in. deep mud pit.

Frank placed 13th out of 650.

Awesome, but VERY messy!!!