Trip to California

After Thanksgiving we headed down to California to see Cade's last tournament on his select baseball team, and it was his actual birthday that weekend too!

These kids are getting so grown up.  Claire made us all

sandwiches to take to the ball game

Cade played right field for a while and some at first base

And he pitched in the last game of four

Claire amuses herself

Team pep talk after the tournament. They won 2 out of 4 games

Such a cutie!!

The stars on the back of his cap are performance awards,

like if you have a good play in a game or do well at practice the coach gives

them out.  Cade's a dedicated player

Thanksgiving

 All the kids were home for Thanksgiving.  We had a great time!

Claire and Ellie enjoyed catching up

Just relaxed

Cade helped stuff the turkey

and mashed potatoes

He was a big help

The 49ers played the Seahawks.

Cade found a tucked away place under the table to watch 

Play time with the cousins

Ellie is now smiling for the camera

Grampa got a horsy ride in for Ellie only tho :o)

Lego time!

The girls

Amy entertained the kids when the ballgame went on and on

Amy's family

Brooke's family

The cousins

Then we celebrated Cade's 10th birthday,

Ya, he frosted his own cake. Ya gotta start 'em early

Nice Job!!  Wow 10!!

You can give Ellie Strawberry Shortcake dolls and furniture

but Bob and LuLu are the ones that move in!!

Grampa time

and what's a visit to Gram's house without a dinner at Tony's Pizza?  

Ellie double fisting.

Fun Times

Brooke's baby bump

7 months

Wednesdays with Ellie

November 12 & 19

Wednesdays with Ellie is very fun.  She helps me make my share of the dinner.  This week we made corn casserole.  Her mom even got her a new stool so she could help in the kitchen.  :o)

As you can see she is very helpful.

She's now smiling for the camera

She said her legs were long.  She could make a bridge.

November 3&4

           This week we made leashes for all the pets.  Bob has Goldie on her leash.

These arm warmers used to be her leg warmers. Very stylish!

Walt's Hunting Trip

 Sleep Tent

 Cook Tent

 Breezeway

 Nice setup

All Cozy and Warm

They found a bear bed

The lone spike taken.  Nice Job Cliff!

Baseball Weekend

 Another Baseball Tournament for Cade's Select Team

He pitched
3 up 3 down!

He warmed up to bat

 He hit and scored twice in the same inning

 He ran 

 

They WON!!!

               

 Great Job Cade!!

Thanks Amy for keeping us updated throughout the games