Hangin around again with our pals Anneke the dragon and Ilsa the princess monkey.

Celebrating Mason's 4th birthday. Mason and his sister Madison lived with us in Oregon and now live close to us in Virginia! Mason and Anderson were sad in this picture becuase they missed their birthday buddy Nathan who still lives in Oregon and who turns 4 in a few weeks.

Cycling with Daddy. Soon enough I will need aero bars like Mommy.

Go Skins! 10 minutes into game two and we're still undefeated!

Grant and Anderson's 4th birthday party! Living near our cousins ROCKS! Having birthdays 5 days apart is priceless!

Anderson Magic set from Aunt Beth, Uncle Leigh, Emma, Cooper and Claire.

Birthday boys practicing their shoots in the living room.

First day of Preschool!!!

First Grade!

Labor Day 2011 at Lake Anna! Aunt Megan, Uncle Brian, Keira, Grant, Grandma Ann, Grandad, Hommie, Dabi, Aunt Elizabeth, Uncle Leigh, EmmaLeigh, Cooper and Claire, mom, dad, Anderson and me! What a weekend!

Extreme sport enthusiasts EmmaLeigh and Claire taught me that the ride is a lot more fun if you don't actually hold on to the tube! This particular ride reached speeds approaching 19 knots and even went airborne! No big deal for cousin EmmaLeigh - she is starting second grade this year and can ride circles around my dad on a wakeboard!

After observing the first ride, Keira, Grant and Anderson opted to hire a jet pilot to ensure an added safety factor. He was granted a waiver on the 48 inch height requirement.

The cousins - Grant, Anderson, Keira, Brooke, EmmaLeigh, Claire and Cooper.

Anderson and Cooper.

Claire, Emma and me. The mermaid pirates!

What a fun way to finish up a long weekend at the lake!