Superheroes at the Door

One day a couple of weeks ago, we had a knock at the door. I opened it to find a little Spiderman and a little Bakugan, asking eagerly if Misha could come play superheroes with them. Misha's immediate response was, "I'll go get my Power Ranger costume!" and soon three superheroes could be seen dashing around the compound fighting imaginary bad guys and climbing all over the playground. They have continued their adventures on several more afternoons - and even inspired other children on the compound to don their disguises as well. I am so glad Misha has found friends within the compound. They now play at each others' houses as well as play outside together.

Three international superheroes: Misha (the American Power Ranger), Mark (the Czech Spiderman) and Omar (the Egyptian Bakugan).

Power Rangers need shoes.

Tag at the playground.

Flying on the swings.

Faster than a speeding bullet ... wait, wrong superhero.

A few other shots of the family:

Misha and Sebby love the swings.

Out at an Italian restaurant (within our little closed booth, of course, so I could shed the abaya).

Bedtime for the brothers. Sebby likes to copy Misha by bringing a book and snuggling under the covers.

Smiling on the balcony.

Daddy with his little imp.

Pool time!

Sebby snacks and watches the swimmers, even though he'd rather be in the water.

Misha swims with friends.

Time with Daddy.

Legos - the perfect group activity.

Daddy and his boys.

Looking up

Misha's always eager to play.

We got a used bike from someone on the compound, so Misha has been enjoying it. This picture is out of date though, because we have already taken off the training wheels! Within a day, he could ride and make wide turns, and now he's an expert at starting alone and pedaling at full speed anywhere he desires.

Doing a puzzle ... of our own family! Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa!

A model boat we built from a kit.