fall sports

We tried something new this fall.  

Gymnastics

Basketball

I think they enjoyed it but I also think they're young and didn't quite get the full fun of it all.  Not sure when we'll do it again but glad we did it.


**note to self**
gymnastics: the child needs a lot of patience waiting in line
basketball: the child will run a lot, up and down the court

Florida trip!

We celebrated Thanksgiving in Florida this year!

My mom lives in Venice, Florida right off the coast.

22 hour drive there, 22 hours back.

We had a lot of fun though!  

Our dvd player for the kids was a like a sedative.  But it worked, well.

Loved the water...

Taught Harlie how to blow a bubble.

Went to a 'jungle'.

Kept ourselves entertained with our electronics.

Saw a gator on our last day as we were driving away from my moms place.

Trip was complete, we can go home now.

Drove over this crazy bridge.

Saw a lot of this.  : )

Did some crocheting in the car.  Everyone but Ali has a hat now.. she's on the list, hopefully after Christmas.

We really had a great time with my mom.  It all went pretty smooth and no grouches.. which is amazing for us : ) !!

phone pictures

Sometimes I forget my camera so then I take picture on my phone.  

Some of these are from this summer and fall.  

Kind of random here..

 We went bowling a few times as we signed up for the free bowling.

 One of the hottest days of the year and Harlie wanted to wear this heavy winter dress, but she loves it.

Before school started we had a mini party at the mall.

 Wendell loves going to the mall - we have a routine of the play area, the carousel, then upstairs to the game room.




Took the kids to the beach a few times this summer.

Just being cute.

At the park with my mom.. visiting from Florida.

At school for the fall festival.. at the 'instrument zoo'.

yikes!

Spacing off or what?  I don't know. Hopefully I can get some blogging done soon..  but then Christmas is coming so not so sure about that.  What's another few weeks behind.  Humff.. I think blogging fell off my radar.  If I don't get back.. hope you have a Jesus and Mary Christmas :  )