Snow Days

When the snow falls you know where you will find the Connors, where the snow is falling.

We started our season in the snow with a trip to Snoqualmie pass with some friends for a day of sledding.

Caedan gets a push down the hill.

Don't worry Robert is down at the bottom to stop Caedan from going over the edge.

Three girls can fit on one sled.

But, they will need a bit of help to get going.

They posed for the picture, but Caedan wouldn't sled with anyone. He is a solo sledder.

At the end of every run Caedan said 'That was fun.'

On Sunday we headed up to Stevens Pass for a day of skiing.

After lunch Caedan progressed from the Daisy Chair (bunny hill) to the Hogsback chair.

Olivia want to be a ski instructor.

It is hard to spray snow in a snowplow, but Olivia makes it work.

Who's holding the rope?

Don't worry, it's superfluous now.

Exhusted after a day on the slopes!

3

Caedan turned 3 on 10-1-10. We celebated hs birthday on Saturday with a full day of activites.

We started the day with a friendly game of soccer.

We ended the game with our shirts over our head.

Yes that is my son with his shirt over his head during the game.

There were some toys.

And of course some new clothes.

We had some cake....

and then it was gone!

We said goodbye to 2 and all of the things that go along with the 2's. We had some terrible 2's but really they were not that bad. We went through the "Why?" stage and we are all glad that is over. We went through the "No!" stage but it was short lived. And now we are ready to tackle all that goes along with the 3's.

Tour de Whidbey

On Saturday we headed over to Whidbey Island to participate in the Tour de Whidbey bike ride. Last year we did the 40 mile loop while towing the kids. This year we decided to tackle the 60 miles loop. Olivia had a soccer game so she stayed behind with some friends for the day. I was very sad that she was not able to join us and that I was not going to have anyone to tow.

Caedan enjoyed the snacks at the break stops.

The third break area had a fantastic view where Caedan enjoyed more snacks.
Caedan said that this was his rock and he wanted us to take it home. He even asked Robert to try and pick it up. Sadly, there was not enough room in the trailer or else I am sure that Robert would have gladly carried this rock for the remaining 22 miles!At the end of the 60 miles we enjoyed a nice chili lunch and Caedan made some new friends. It didn't take long before he had chased all of the ducks back into the pond. It was a beautiful day for a bike ride on Whidbey. Who knows which route we will choose next year. The only longer route left is the century...

Saturdays

It is almost fall which means that it is soccer season. The City of Kirkland started a tot league so we signed Caedan up for soccer this year. He is so excited to have his own team and uniform. Unfortunately, most of his games conflict with Olivia's games so we have to split up for the games.

Caedan is the youngest kid on his team. He is playing on a 3-4 year old team and the season will be half over before he turns 3. That didn't stop him from scoring his team's only two goals last Saturday. Happily for Caedan and the Sea Turtles, they don't stop play for handballs in his league.

Wall of defense!

Caedan showing off his right foot.

Olivia jumped from U6 to U8 this year and the pace of play has dramatically increased.

Olivia taking possession and starting out on a counter attack.

So if you are looking for us on a Saturday morning for the next several weeks you will find us at a soccer field cheering on the Sea Turtles and the Red Wings.

Mountain Climbing

What better way to spend a rainy Sunday than to go for a hike. We headed up to Snoqualmie Pass so that Caedan could climb his first mountain. For his first summit we decided on Mt. Catherine.

Mt. Catherine is 1.5 miles to the summit

and the elevation gain is 1300 feet.

We finally made it to the top for lunch.

Someone was very tired on the way down. He slept all the way to the car.

Soccer Season

Today was the beginning of the soccer season for Olivia. She played in her first jamboree and her team played three games in a row. At least they were only 10 minute halves.

Olivia scores her first goal.

Sometimes you have to find ways to entertain yourself.

7th Birthday - a little late!

Olivia turned 7 on 8-9-10.

We celebrated with a tea party at a Tea Room with 5 of her friends.

The girls had scones and petit fours.

Olivia and her friends at the tea party.

After the tea party we headed home for a BBQ with the family.
There were presents.

She got new skis and bindings. It is never to early to prepare for the ski season.

We had cupcakes.

For Olivia's present from us we got her ears pierced. She has wanted to get them pierced for the last year so we decided to let her get them done. We had both ears done at the same time and she did not even flinch which surprised both of us.

Happy 7th Birthday Olivia

Remember this post when I said that my goal was to sit in the Diamond Club?

http://connorclanblog.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html

You know the Diamond Club located right behind home plate?

On Wednesday I was lucky enough to get tickets and a parking pass to the game. Everything is included in the Diamond club. There is an all you can eat dinner buffett, dessert bar and stadium snacks.

This is the view from the second row of the Diamond Club.

We were so close to the players!

Robert enjoying the Signature Dessert of the Diamond Club.

If given the tickets again I would definitely go to another game.

How do you improve on seats in the Diamond club?

Mariners dugout, here I come!