We all met up at the Pumpkin patch and had a great time together. The kids were a little scared to feed the animals, but after watching other kids do it they overcame and participated. We saw a Pumpkin eating dinosaur, pig races, and all sorts of animals and pumpkins.
These are a few of the things we did while Papa, Grandma, and JJ came to visit. We all had an awesome time and the kids where in heaven sharing time with a whole bunch more people that love them. Thanks for everything including the memories and we hope to see you soon.
Eddie had a Baseball cram session working up to his first tournament. He and his team had 2 and a half weeks to prepare to go against Travel teams that had been playing together for the whole summer. One team had played around 40 games together. The boys did really well, I was impressed how far they had come. Eddie started the 1st game off with an RBI double and had another double and single in the game.
The second game he had another double and a couple RBI’s. His second time pitching went really well as he made a diving grab and toss to the first baseman for the first out and struck out 2 more.
The 3rd game was against the tournament winners and although Eddie’s team didn’t win, they did score some runs on an amazing team that had only let up 1 run in their first 2 games.
Eddie had a blast and really took a big step in his ability. We all had fun watching that boy play. We also had to run the concession stand for the first time. The kids thought that was pretty cool.
Bittersweet as we were sending Wally away to live with Gramma and Papa. However after Wallace decided to relieve himself in the back of our new van it made it a little easier ;). Gramma and Papa rented a beautiful cabin for our stay and it couldn’t have been more relaxing. We went to the Dixie Stampede and Lalie had to get over her fear of the horses, after that the kids had an awesome time. The food was great and I remember Eddie eating all the brisket from our plates. The only thing we didn’t get pictures of is when we drove 45 minutes to Lambert’s for some down home cooking and Throwed Rolls. It was definitely worth the drive but I can still remember hearing Lalie in the bathroom from across the restaurant screaming from her UTI. We really did have a nice relaxing time and have some great memories from that trip.
We started off going to Great Grandpa Bud’s funeral and the kids got to see Grandpa Eddie’s tombstone. The kids also took an interest in the Keyboard Papa and Grandma Linda had gotten them. January was a very cold month as school was cancelled for a few days because of it. Negative 40 with wind chill was cold enough to freeze water almost instantly. The kids got to go outside in short bursts and we got to have a little in the house time with the whole family.
News Years Eve has turned into an indoor Driveway Party with a few families coming together with their children to welcome in a new year. The Bannons, Mcarthys, and Munsons try and leave the passing year with a night of fun and games.
Christmas was at Wendy & Pat’s again this year and the kids had a ball. Ellie was able to open her own presents and meet Santa Clause as well.
Becca and Audrie came by to drop off some clothes for donation and pick up some of the girls useable stuff. The kids had fun and Ellie liked playing with her cousin.
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Lalie had her first Soccer Practice and she did awesome. Thanks to Papa and Gramma, she had some super special pink and black cleats and neon pink socks with pads. She went from excited to hesitant to anticipation to apprehensive to BRAVE and then ECSTATIC!
