Hockey Boys

We are not really hockey people, in fact, we can barely skate. My brother's family would like to think that because we live in MN, we can become a hockey family. Not really, they know we are a basketball family but like to tease us about hockey. This weekend Gerrit pulled out his hockey net (which made its way in the garage due to the basement remodeling). Here are a few pictures from Opa:

Gerrit showing us his grip

 He shoots...he SCORES!!!!

 Emmit's version of hockey

This is how you will often find Emmit - "he explores" by putting everything in his mouth!

Monkey See, Monkey Do

Gerrit enjoyed a late season round of golf on his home course of Wanamingo Estates with Dad and Opa.

He insisted on teeing up every hole

Checking where the pin placement is and voicing his frustrations (with a grunt) when he was told the flag was far away

Check out that follow through!

(Gerrit insisted on this outfit. I had a hard time letting go and letting him be....)

Peek-a-Boo

Emmit enjoyed his car ride to Cannon Falls earlier this week with Oma and Opa. I don't know if he enjoyed it because he played peek-a-boo with Oma or because he was FORWARD facing!

{Please, do not call child protective services on Oma and Opa - we'll blame it on being old}

Hudson - Cyclocross

Today was a great day for a cyclocross race - not too hot, not too cold. We watched Paul race the juniors, Uncle Travis race (his 1st race ever) raced next, followed by Adam and then Gerrit finished it off for us. Here is a snapshot of our time in Hudson:

Gerrit had his 1st race of the season today. It was a long loop that included 

 180 degree turns

woods

straightaways

barriers

Gerrit had the largest cheering section too. It was almost as much fun to watch Luke, Paul, Travis, and Adam follow a 3 yr old around the course.

At the finish line Gerrit received a medal and he gave 'bones' to the little boy that was near him the whole race.

{Many people comment on how impressed they are that Gerrit is riding his bike w/o training wheels at age 3 - well, just go to a bike race and you'll see a lot of 3 yr olds riding bikes w/o training wheels.}

Photo Shoot Gone Wild

I attempted to take a Halloweenish photo today and this is what I got...

Cyclocross 2010

Adam decided to do a last minute race this weekend that was added to the calendar. Luckily it was close to home and the weather was great (maybe too warm). This was the first race for the boys to see this season as well. I made them matching shirts using freezer paper (as the stencil) and fabric paint. What a fun little project (I think I'd like to make more!)

This venue was a practice driving track for various emergency agencies. The only shade we could find near the course was the shade of a cop car! Gerrit loved all the space to ride his bike. I think he was just as sweaty as Dad.

When you need to take a break from biking...

Emmit's on the Move

Luckily Emmit doesn't head to the stairs much (yet).

Emmit walks along the sofa and has taken a few steps with the push toy. (He is 1/2 dressed because he was getting ready for a tubby and we got side tracked with walking practice.)