Gingerbread House!

My dad was able to join Kate for the annual First Grade Gingerbread House making party.  Since his retirement he always enjoys any opportunity to go to school.  

Looking pretty sweet Kate and Papa!

Hoopin it up!

This was Kate's first year playing basketball.  I must be honest in saying that Kate definitely surprised me with her scrappiness and determination - especially on defense.  I love the fact that she's a lefty.  We enjoyed watching her play on Saturdays.  They would practice for 30 minutes and then have three-on-three games afterwards.    Her season high was 6 points in one game.  Sage was Kate's biggest fan - you can hear him on the video "Go Kate, Go Kate, Go Kate!"  

Emma is mid-season for her 2nd year in basketball,  She is blessed to have quite a height advantage over her peers.  Third grade is when they start playing full-court and I absolutely love it.  She is aggressive and loves to take it to the hoop.  Her best friend Ella is on the team and they are quite the duo.   John and Ella's dad are the coaches again.

Emma also played indoor soccer in November and December.  She will start another indoor league in January. 

Weatherwax Santa Party

Grandma and Grandpa Weatherwax hosted their annual Santa party.  Its always a great start to the holiday season! 

 Our family

 The whole family

It is tradition to take a picture of the kiddos on the couch!  Its fun to look back at the previous years and to see how much everyone has grown!

Thanksgiving 2016

Uncle Jim and Aunt Trudy along with the Kenter's traveled from New Orleans to spend Thanksgiving with us.  The girls love being together.  Caroline and Reese call us the "Ohio cousins."  The girls had mini-makeovers at Sweet and Sassy.  They love make-up, smelly stuff and glitter!

 We went to a family bingo event the night before Thanksgiving.  We had a group of 15 and we only won one game - way to go Rebecca!  

 Aunt Bec taught the kiddos L-C-R while the feast was being prepared!

 Lookin' good boys!

We traveled to my parents house for Thanksgiving dinner with my Mom's family so yes, we completely at two full meals on Thanksgiving! Gobble Gobble!

And I cannot think of a better way to conclude the holiday weekend than with a fantastic OSU victory over "THAT" team from up North!  Go Bucks!

Family Pics - Fall 2016

Hocking Hills

 We traveled to Hocking Hills with the Leone and Beatty familes for a little getaway.  What a beautiful and relaxing place to escape the hustle bustle of every day life!  We went hiking at Ash Cave and Cedar Falls.  It was a crisp cool fall day but not too cold.  

The kiddos loved the hot tub and playing Pie Face, shooting pool and "playing house."

Here are the kiddos in front of the "Twin Creeks Lodge" which was perfect for our three families.

Our family at Ash Cave.

Emma turns 9!

 Sweet Emma Jeanne turned 9 years old on November 6th.  We headed to Port Clinton the night before for the Spicer's annual Fish Fry.  The kiddos danced with a DJ and everyone sang Happy Birthday to Emma at the end of the night. 

A perfect breakfast for the birthday girl - cookie cake!!

 She chose BJ's Brewhouse for her birthday dinner with yet another cookie cake!

Emma's friends Abby, Reagan, Ella and her cousin Hailey joined us for some pizza and a movie!

Emma's favorite food - pizza

Favorite color - purple

Favorite subject - Math

Future career - Professional soccer player

Favorite song - Closer

Favorite sports team - USA

Favorite holiday - Christmas