Alex's soccer practice 9/26/05

informal practice with Anna before the real practice

beginning of practice on a beautiful early fall evening

practice kicking

uniform adjustment

"Now I can play!"

mom & sister watching

ler 'er go!

bringing it in

Alex taking on his coach

"Race ya to the goal!"

sister giving directions

concerned mom

proud grampa

"Sometimes it's boring."

sometimes it's not

who is going to get the ball? (see the next picture)

faked out

end of the practice

Twins vs. White Sox 9/18/05

checking tickets

"Do you think we got here in time?"

standing for the Anthem

balancing act

"You know you're going to have to go to the bathroom after this."

"Do you know what they put in these things?"

"I don't care!"

Bonna talking it up with Joe Mauer's grandparents

Joe Mauer going for 1st base - he made it!

Anna is bemused at her grandmother's enthusiasm

"Go Twins!"

Who says you can't eat & cheer at the same time?

"What's the score?"

"It's only a game!" (Twins lost 2-1)

Build-a-Bear at the Mall of America 8/30/05

"I pick Max!"

"I pick Chloe!"

picking a voice for Max

Chloe getting stuffed

Max getting stuffed

time to seal Max up

time for a little grooming

"There's a smart outfit!"

"How about a Twins cap?"

"Max looks good in a uniform."

"These pants are tight!"

applying for Chloe's birth certificate

getting Max's birth certificate

a good day's work

waiting for Alex to finish his ride