Danieldinho

Daniel got to practice some of his soccer skills while watching his second cousin Thomas play the other day. With his small size and agility, Daniel was a formidable opponent.

Daniel: "If you get tired, I can sub in for you."

Daniel wore his Germany replica jersey in honor of his cousin's team.

Great Uncle Victor teaches Daniel some skills for inside the box.

With just a little assistance, Daniel can reach the crossbar.

Not only did Daniel get to see his cousin Thomas, he also got to play with his cousins Olivia and Jordan...the only two people at the game that could keep up with him!

Daniel with his beloved Great Uncle and Aunt, Victor and Julia.

Inspired to practice his soccer skills after the game, Daniel works out at home. Note to Daniel: We're pretty sure FIFA doesn't allow stuffed animals on the field with players:)

Foam Puzzles and Cha-Ching!

Daddy came into the living room the other day to discover that Daniel had offered to help mommy with her finances...by doing an audit of her purse. He went straight for the credit cards, but settled on the cash.

Daniel also had some fun playing with his new alphabet foam puzzle pieces.

Slurping Spaghetti

Daniel has discovered the joys of long strings of spaghetti. Here he is eating spaghetti with squash.

Halloween Fun

Daniel can't remember last Halloween, so we made sure to have fun this time around. He trick-or-treated (sort of) at great-grandma Eva's house and at the Newman Center. Then his friend Pete and great-aunt Bea came over to visit. Two days later, we re-enacted Halloween with our friends Ben, Julie and Matteo.

Before getting into his costume, Daniel wore his scary skeleton shirt.

Is there a skunk on the loose in the house?!

No, it's just Daniel.

Trick-or-Treating at the Newman Center.

Visiting Great-Grandma Eva.

Is that you in there, Matteo?

The backsides...

Uh-Oh! The lion fell down!

Our little skunk running through the house. (Please ignore the mess!)