Army Basketball 2011

The boys were both on basketball teams again this winter.  The Army's Child, Youth, and School Services (CYS) office organizes these recreational sports for children.  Oscar played on a team for ages 6 and 7 while Calvin played on a team for ages 3, 4, and 5.

Oscar got a certificate at the end of the season party.

Calvin's team got a quick lesson on defense before their last game.

Initially, Calvin did a nice job playing defense the way the coaches taught him.

 But after a while he opted for a much more effective version of defense.

 Calvin scores a basket!

 Lining up for high fives after the game.

Oscar turns 7

Oscar's 7th birthday party was a lot of fun.  He invited three friends from church to come over for a pirate party.

 First they played Mario Kart on the Wii.  Everybody had a great time.

Except Calvin (who was sad because he wanted to play).

 Next they played Pirate Bingo.

 Then it was time for lunch.  Tina made homemade pizza.  The boys got to choose their own toppings.

 

 

 Sara found some pizza crust on the floor...

 After lunch it was time for the treasure hunt.

 This clue was hidden in the fridge.

The next clue was in the basement.

 To the sewing room.

 The boys thought the clue said to look under the sewing machine.

 They had to go back to the basement to reread the clue.

 Reading the next clue...

 The "treasure" (Kit Kat bars) was hidden under Oscar's bed.

 Opening presents...

 The Perplexus was a big hit.

 After presents, it was time to eat the cupcakes.

 

 

 

 

 

We took some group photos before the boys got picked up.

Sara turns 1

Sara's first birthday was on Valentine's Day.  Tina had scheduled a small party for earlier in the day but Calvin was sick so the party had to be canceled.  Calvin was feeling better after I got home from work so we had a small(er) party to celebrate Sara's first year with our family.