Soccer Shots

Hudson's always loved playing soccer, well at least since here:
http://norcalroths.blogspot.com/2012/07/sporty.html

So when we had the opportunity to sign him up for a soccer program, Soccer Shots, at school, we jumped on it.  As we expected, he loves it and is one of the most enthusiastic participants...as evidence in these photos.

Ferry boat ride!

Bay Bridge and SF behind us

Whenever we are at San Francisco's Ferry Building, Hudson loves watching the boats come in and out of the bay.  We kept promising to take a ride on one of the ferries, and we finally made it happen!  We decided to ride from SF to Sausalito with the Goldsteins, and then walk over to Salito's (a new favorite restaurant on the bay) for lunch.  It was a perfect day with great friends, and the ferry boat ride was too fun!

Hudson and Layla enjoying the ride

Biking Lake Merritt

Hudson's always up for riding his cruiser bike and we often walk with him and try to keep up on various trails.  I really wanted to get some exercise, so I decided to take Hudson around Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland.  I wasn't sure he'd make it all the way around - but was hopeful since there'd be no turning back once we reached the halfway mark.  Well, he did it!  All 3.2 miles!  It was adorable too because people loved watching this little guy cruising along and me running behind him.  It's one of those days I'll always remember!

 Even better, we had yummy treats awaiting us at the end at the Lakeshore Farmer's Market. 

Harness skiing in Tahoe

 Heading up to Tahoe, 'bedtime' in the car

Gorgeous conditions

Riding the chairlift!

This was the trip where Hudson really learned to ski.  We were amazed.  We had seen people on the mountain with 'leashes'(harness) for teaching kids to ski, and a ski instructor told Brian about the toe clip to keep ski tips close but not crossing.  Those 2 items were just what Hudson needed to officially figure it out.  And he loved it as much as we loved to watching him.  Thanks to Brian for his patience and tenacity!  We can't wait to keep up the skills in Aspen in a few weeks!

We of course have a zillion videos, but here are just a couple: