Category Archives: Kids

Oskar Completes 1st Taekwondo Testing

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

Posted in Kids | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Pack 82 Graduation & Overnighter

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

Posted in Kids, scouts | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Xavier turns 5 today!

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

Posted in Family, Kids, birthday | Leave a comment

Summer Vacation

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

Posted in Family, Kids, Travel | Tagged | Leave a comment

Rolling around…

Oskar and Xavier wanted me to record this silliness last night, enjoy! addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Falynfamily.com%2Fwordpress%2F2009%2F07%2F17%2Frolling-around%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Rolling+around%26%238230%3B’; addthis_pub = ”;

Posted in Kids | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Dig It

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

Posted in Kids, school | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Pinewood Derby

Erik and Oskar both worked very hard on their cars over the last two weeks and today was the race. Erik’s car didn’t place too well due to the lack of graphite, but Oskar did well placing 2nd in a … Continue reading

Posted in Kids, scouts | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Erik’s 10th Birthday

Today was certainly a full day for everyone in the Alyn household. Erik turned 10 today and Xavier attended Erik’s party as well as Alex’s (from his pre-school). Everything came off as planned and a good time was had by … Continue reading

Posted in Family, Kids, birthday | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Erik Breaks Out on YouTube

Okay, perhaps breaking out is an exaggeration, but he’s on there! Sit back and enjoy the first episode of The Peter Show the boy’s snow day project. addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Falynfamily.com%2Fwordpress%2F2009%2F01%2F15%2Ferik-breaks-out-on-youtube%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Erik+Breaks+Out+on+YouTube’; addthis_pub = ”;

Posted in Kids | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Merry Christmas – Our Holiday Thus Far

For those who may not have heard, Erik is spending some time with us while Pammy recovers from a surgery she underwent on the 22nd. She’s recovering nicely and Erik’s doing okay being here with Oskar and Xavier. The Alyn … Continue reading

Posted in Family, Holiday, Kids | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment