Hodgepodge

It's been a while that we haven't posted new pictures. Too many things going on. Here are a few highlights.

Je suis une jolie fille

Cartwheels anyone?

KC Auto Show here we come

Can you believe this silly boy can start driving in 5 years?!?

Nice Lego tiger

I look good in a convertible. Can this be my first car?

Racing is my thing

Love to shoot hoops in the backyard

Climbing with friends in Lawrence

Excited about coloring Easter eggs

How many eggs did you guys find?

Spring is here

Avid readers

Hanging out by Lakeshore Nature Center creek

Welcome to my school open house

First year playing the recorder at school

3rd graders playing the recorder

This is my classroom

Sophie's beloved Kindergarten teacher Ms. Lyberger

Catching up with German friends Clara & Lena

Catching up with friends at the park

Only in America: grandpa swinging his dog
at the park every day...

Playing l'Arabesque for my recital

Spring recital ribbon: congratulations!

Petanque parties can lead to finding frogs! Who knew?

I love my new swimsuit!

Tea party for Sophie and Bear

Alex reads in bed a lot. Glad I can visit sometime.

Velo

Sophie learned how to ride her bike like a big girl.  Way to go, Sophie! Wait until Alex teaches her all his stunts...

Keep pedaling!

Sophie sait faire du velo toute seule !

Basketball

Upward basketball season is officially over and this family blogger is playing catch up. We enjoyed watching both kids play and get more confident in their game this year.

This was Sophie's very first basketball experience in a co-ed team of Kindergartners and First Graders. She slowly warmed up to the game and probably likes gymnastics a lot better!

Alex had his 3rd season and is enjoying the competitive nature of the game. Sounds familiar?!?

Announcing the Lions team

Panthers vs. Lions

Passing the ball to Jackson

Relaxing before the game

Lions, lions, lions, roar!!!

Learning how to dribble and pass the ball

Coach Justin really encouraged me along the way

The Knicks strategizing before the game

Alex's offense work

Enjoying the competition

After all of Sophie's 8 am games on Saturdays,
I'm ready to take a break! How about you?

Family & Friends Visits

We took advantage of the long President's Day weekend to visit family and friends. It's always great to catch up with those we love.

Homemade pizza: delicious

Cousin time is by far the best of all!

Who knew that Dave the Lemur could bring
so much laughter in the house!?!

Alex and Tyler showing Frederique their talent

Time to play table-soccer!

Thanks, Frederique & Roger, for the succulent lunch!

Family photo opp

Who is the silliest?

Chúc mừng năm mới!

February 7 marks the new lunar year. It has become a family tradition and we all enjoy celebrating Tet with other adoptive families.

Happy New Year!
This is the year of the monkey.

Chinese New Year at the Nelson-Atkins Museum

Chinese chess

Rickshaw time

Too bad papa couldn't come with us this time

Sophie helped set up the room for Families Blessed party

Learning how to make Chinese dumplings

Making dumplings is a lot harder than it seems

Craft time with my friend Lily

Coloring time

Papa helped me make this monkey

Dinner time

Fun times together

I can't wait for the lion dance to start!

Lion dance troupe in grand form

We don't get tired of seeing lion dances!

Who is 9?

Guess who is turning nine today?!? Time is flying when you're having fun. Here is a short trip through memory lane.

2 years old: already playing with race cars

3 years old: crashing trucks

4 years old: all about driving

5 years old: all about animals

6 years old: learning how to dive

7 years old: enjoying fuzzy animals

8 years old: all about nature camps

9 yeard old: ready for new adventures!

Happy birthday to the clown of the house!

 Joyeux anniversaire au petit chéri de maman !