Tuesday, November 27, 2012

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving day was full of good food and good times!

We started out with a little turkey project that Grandma Gail brought with oreo's and candy.......

They turned out so cute!......

Everyone helped out in the kitchen --
 
 
 Katie and Gail working on the gravy.......
 
Rena was in-charge of mashing the potatoes.......

Jeff the Turkey -- oh, I mean, Jeff and the turkey......

A quick break for a picture.......


The girls set the table, made the place cards and picked spots at the table(a very important job around here).......

We used the panoramic option on my camera phone for the first time -- worked pretty good to get us all in -- Me, Cameron, Gail, Rena, Jim, Maleah, Jeff and Katie.......

 
It was a great day with delicious food and wonderful people to spend it with.  We, again, have so much to be thankful for this year!!

Monday, November 26, 2012

THANKSGIVING VACATION

The kids were off school all of last week and we were able to get out in the sun for some fun. 

Jeff's dad, step-mom and sister came to visit for Thanksgiving and we all had a fun time at the park one day. 

Katie, Cameron, Jeff and Rena playing some soccer........

Cameron needed some rest time after that intense soccer game......

Jim, Gail, Jeff and Rena......

Maleah being silly (still without any front teeth!).......

After the park we all went to Starbuck's for a treat (thanks for letting us use your employee discount, Katie!)  :)   ......

Rough day -- time to relax with a good book.......

Before the night was over we all enjoyed a roasted marshmallow out back......

It was a fun day!!

Saturday, November 17, 2012

SCHOOL PICS

Cameron - 4th grade - 10 years old.......


Rena - 3rd grade - 8 years old......


Maleah - 2nd grade - 7 years old......


RED VIPERS & THUNDERSTORM

Both girls had a GREAT soccer season this year with the Red Vipers and Thunderstorm!




LAST SOCCER WEEKEND

Last weekend was all about soccer.  It was "Championship weekend" and it all started at 4pm on Friday night with Maleah playing 3 games.  Unfortunately it was a cold, rainy night to be out on a soccer field.  The girls were still able to have a lot of fun and did really good. 

Maleah trying to stay warm and dry in between games.......

Nice trophy Maleah!......

ME trying to stay warm and dry during the game......(I felt like I was back in Seattle)......


Maleah's team won all 3 of their games so she got a special medal at the end of the tournament.  I wanted just a "normal" picture, but here's what I got......

 
Finally, sorta normal.......
 

Only 12 hours later we were back at the exact same spot for Rena's tournament.  She played only 2 games and they won 1 and lost 1, BUT.......big excitement -- RENA SCORED HER FIRST EVER GOAL!!!!!  It was pretty exciting.  She was all smiles and so happy!!  I have to admit, though, I think I might have been even more excited than she was.  Good job Rena...... 

After Rena's tournament we met her team over at her sponsors place to have an end-of-season party.  Rena and her friend Makyla.........

 
Rena got a trophy and a soccer ball signed from all of her teammates.  Her coach had great things to say about her and said she was the most improved on the team this season.........
 
It was a great soccer season and we are very proud of both of the girls.  They got out there and gave it their all no matter what position their coach put them at.

Way to go Maleah and Rena!!!

Wednesday, November 07, 2012

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

This year for Halloween we had a......

.......groovy girl and a devil.......

......and a scary Cameron (I'm not really sure what his costume name was)......
 
Cameron's costume included this mask -- he had a button under his robe that when he pushed it it made fake blood drip down his face......scary Cameron!........

We met up with our neighbors over at Hale and Jason's house for some pre-trick-or-treating pizza and salad.

The kids are ready to go!  In the back is Decka, Benjamin, Jacinda, Maleah, Gabby and Hale's niece.  Front row is Max, Cameron, Rena and Greyson........

Max and Cameron being goofy......

Jacinda and Cameron happy with their candy so far!......
 
Maleah, Ella (another neighbor and friend that joined our group as we were walking around) and Rena......
 
Back at home......
 
 
WOW -- That is A LOT of candy!......
 
 
Gabby and Maleah were happy at the end of the night!.....
 
Happy Halloween!

Monday, November 05, 2012

HALLOWEEN COOKIES

After carving our pumpkins it was time to make, decorate and eat some Halloween cookies!!
 
It was a YUMMY dinner!!