Category Archives: Kids

Vote for Xavier!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by egg

While we were away last week, Kathy posted this picture of Xavier to the Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) photo contest. Help him get into the published book by voting for the photo! You don’t need to be a resident … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 3, 2012 by egg

We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful Winter Break (assuming that applies to you!) Everyone has left the Alyn Family residence and we’re back to school today – just in time for the temperature to get … Continue reading →

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Xavier’s First Piano Recital

Posted on December 12, 2011 by egg

For those who couldn’t be at the Recital yesterday… Xavier did great!

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Oskar’s Orange Belt Testing

Posted on November 3, 2010 by egg

Oskar is now a yellow belt in Taekwondo. This is from his testing last month.

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Oskar Completes 1st Taekwondo Testing

Posted on May 25, 2010 by egg

Oskar has been taking Taekwondo lessons at the RAC on Monday nights and working very hard to learn the correct form. Last night it all paid off as he earned his Orange belt. For those unfamiliar with the sport, belt … Continue reading →

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Pack 82 Graduation & Overnighter

Posted on May 25, 2010 by egg

Oskar is now an Webelos scout, the last stop before becoming a Boy Scout! This last weekend marked the end of the 2009-2010 pack year with the annual graduation. This year, cub master Carl mixed it up a little and … Continue reading →

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Xavier turns 5 today!

Posted on March 8, 2010 by egg

For Xavier’s 5th birthday he wanted to go to the Kalahari, so we’re here in the Wisconsin Dells for a 3 day mini-vacation. Here’s a photo for everyone of the not quite 5 year old taken yesterday. Oskar has been … Continue reading →

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Summer Vacation

Posted on August 16, 2009 by egg

This doesn’t cover all we’ve done this summer, but it does cover what we’ve been doing for the last two weeks. Not included: vbs, multiple bike rides, winery, playgrounds, swimming and so so much more. Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Children’s … Continue reading →

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Rolling around…

Posted on July 17, 2009 by egg

Oskar and Xavier wanted me to record this silliness last night, enjoy!

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Dig It

Posted on March 20, 2009 by egg

Oskar participated in the 2nd and 3rd grade musical today, Dig It. Gretchen, Xavier and I all headed out to see it. Enjoy. The video may not be available until Saturday early morning, so if it says it doesn’t work, … Continue reading →

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