School Pictures

It's this time of the year again when school pictures come home. Growing up too fast!

High school sophomore

Middle school 7th grader

Pizza

After a short picture taking visit on Sunday, let's go eat where Alex works. Buffalo State Pizza, here we come (again)!

What should I order?

Alex is doing a great job serving pizza to customers.

Apparently, smiling is optional when his own family comes though...

Pizza Guys

Maman wanted to say hi to Alex at work. Although Papa & Sophie were quite embarassed that we just walked into the pizzeria and didn't order anything (at 3pm), Maman had no issues going in to take pictures of Alex. Blog content, folks! Especially for our most fervent reader: uncle Vern. There you have it!

Ian & Alex folded quite a few pizza boxes!

Baptism

What a special day: Alex was baptized today. Years have flown by since his child dedication in 2009.

Pastor Ruth checking with Alex before the service.

Children's time.

Did Alex just promised he'll attend every church meeting?!?

Rainbow baptism service: 8:30-29.00.

Family time.

Cyprian came to congratulate his friend.

Snapchat seems to keep them both busy.

Alex did it. Sophie is already wondering how
she'll avoid getting on the stage when her time comes.

Dim sums at Bo Ling for lunch.

It's now official.

Homecoming

Alex went to his high school homecoming dance with a group of friends. Good times!

Thank goodness for Papa helping Alex getting ready.

Alex & Tucker looking sharp.

Kermit makes a great backdrop!

Tucker, Jackson, Andrew, Jack, Alex & Roman

HoCo dance.

What's up bruh?!?

Damenic

After-party at Lane's house.

HoCo friends having a ball.

Octoberfest

A beautiful fall evening for Lee's Summit Octoberfest with our friends Dan & Linda. Alex missed out as he preferred to attend the homecoming football game with his buddies.

Dear Octoberfest,

we're back!

Dan & Papa in deep discussion about beer perhaps...

Sara & Sophie still want to ride the elephants
like when they were toddlers.

Lee's Summit heart on display.

Checking out reading glasses.
Not that Linda and Maman need any (yet)...

 

OP Fall Fest

Downtown Overland Park fall festival is going on. Sophie was lured to the farmers' market when she heard the French booth has beignets.

Got a donut and brioches. Yum!
The prices are way higher than France though.

It's fall alright with gourds everywhere.

$12 for a crèpe at the food truck.
Maman is going to make some tonight instead.

Gotcha Day

With Alex working part-time now, it's a little harder to fit in celebrations. Eating Vietnamese two days early doesn't seem to affect him... Happy family day, Alex! We love you.

Ultimate

Alex started playing ultimate. Great time for a walk while waiting for Alex to be done with his practice.

Biking

It's been so dang hot this summer that we haven't biked yet. Time to remedy the situation.

A beautiful day for a bike ride.

How do you encourage Sophie to come along?
Tell her to bring her Squishmallows!

Let's go, people!

Sorry, you don't all fit in my bike basket...

Band

Sophie practices for her upcoming middle school band concert.

The monster aloe vera enjoys music!

The band teacher is so right:
Practice doesn't make perfect. It makes permanent.