That Fuksa Family

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Dribblin’. (Taken with Instagram at Tiffany Soccer Park)

Sharks!

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A day full of soccer. (Taken with Instagram at Tiffany Soccer Park)

Our spring Saturdays have officially been taken over by soccer. Nathan had his first soccer “game” this past Saturday and he had a lot of fun. He learned how to dribble and he only touched the ball with his hands twice, which is pretty good for him. Here is Nathan and some of his fellow Sharks dribbling around the field. They were so cute out there in their uniform shirts and tiny shin guards! Jeremy is going to take his good camera this Saturday and get some better shots.

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Success. (Taken with Instagram at Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop & Satay Bar)

Yesterday mommy had the day off so we went downtown to have lunch with daddy. We went to one of our favorite restaurants, Lulu’s, for some Thai food. Here is Nathan successfully using chopsticks for the first time. He was so proud of himself, he was able to eat just like mommy and daddy.

Nathan received a United States puzzle from Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas this year. It has been really fun to watch him learn the states that he’s visited, the states where his family lives and the different patterns of each state. We’ve put this together a couple times and he’s already learning the state names and some interesting facts about each place (like the fact that rockets launch in Florida). Nathan is really starting to enjoy learning. He’s constantly asking how to spell works or what certain things mean. I love watching his little brain at work!

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Nathan and cousin Tyler at their first 3D movie - Tintin. (Taken with Instagram at Dickinson Theaters Northglen 14)

Brandon had to have surgery this morning to remove his tonsils and adenoids, so Tyler spent the night with us last night and today his is spending the day with Jeremy and Nathan. They had lunch and then went to the movies. They all had a lot of fun together.

I went to see Brandon this morning and he’s doing pretty well. He was talking and I helped him eat orange jello and an orange slushie. Apparently orange is his favorite flavor! He is home now and resting. The next few days will probably be a little rough for him, but in the end he’s going to feel so much better. Hope you get well soon, Brandon!

Nathan loved his presents from Santa. Someone was very good this year!

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Merry Christmas from the Fuksa Family!

Nathan and daddy getting ready to sprinkle reindeer food in the yard for Santa’s helpers.

A couple weeks ago Nathan asked a few curious question about Santa. First, he stood in front of our fireplace, which has a glass cover that can’t be removed, and asked how Santa was going to get into our house if our chimney wasn’t open. Very good question, especially for a 3 year old. Jeremy explained to him that Santa has magic powers and has a way of getting into houses that don’t have chimneys, so he would definitely be able to make it in to our house. That answer satisfied him, but our curious little boy had another concern. He then asked how Santa was going to see our house. I had seen “Reindeer Food” for sale, so I told Nathan we could make some for Rudolph and his friends. In case you weren’t aware, reindeer love oatmeal. Interesting fact. So tonight, after celebrating Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa, Angela, Tyler and Brandon, we came home and made our own reindeer food. Nathan mixed oatmeal and glitter sprinkles, which adds shine and allows the reindeer to see our house. After mixing we sprinkled it in the yard and Nathan I insisted that we needed to put some on the roof, so Jeremy did his best to get some up there. Hopefully Rudolph and his friends enjoy their little snack. :)

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This used to be filled with peppermint Hershey’s Kisses. A number of foil wrappers were found by the couch. Nathan is a) busted and b) going to be rather ill later. (Taken with instagram)