Game 2

The girls were ready to play. 

The throw in.

Get back here.

Is it or isn't it?
Oops it didn't.

Get that ball.

Reganne's getting hurt took its toll this week.  The girls were all ball shy and the other team took advantage.  They played their hearts out and by the end of the game were back to playing how they should.  It was a little too late.

The good news was they still had fun and were worn out.

Time for dinner and it was Reganne's night to choose.  We were off to Hungry Howie's for pizza and garlic bread.

The best part of the whole day when all of us were in bed by 9:30 exhausted.  We didn't even look at the clock or complain about going to bed early.

Practice Makes Perfect....

As he reaches for the bell.

The kids love to climb this wall.  They beg each time we are there to climb.  The workers even know them on sight and let them go.  I have been trying to capture the moment the past couple of weeks but my camera and I are too slow.

The race was on and Rylee won of course, but Ryder wasn't too far behind.

This was a great activity between games.  It tired Ryder out and he slowed down slightly.

Time for Reganne's game.

Another Busy Saturday

Gone are the Saturdays that I could do whatever I want.  I know have to fit my stuff into the few minutes the kids aren't busy.  This Saturday was no different.  Rylee had play practice @ 10 and games at 3 & 5.  I cleaned really fast and took the van for service.  

We finished just in time for the games to start.  Rylee was first up.  She is playing better each week.  I wish I could convince her that she has talent, but she lacks the desire.  Theater is quickly stealing her heart.  Only two games to finish.

Guarding the smallest girl on the other team.
She is at least a head taller than her.

She had a smile on her face the game was over.  Time to climb the rock wall.

Mystery Pictures

Downloading the weeks pictures from my camera and up popped these pictures.  Who has been playing with my camera?  You only get one guess.

Writing his numbers.

The light has finally turned on.  He is sounding out words and trying to write them.

Busted!!!
A selfie of the culprit.

Let's get a closer look.
Kind of creepy if you look at it long enough.

How about this face??
One only a Mom could love.

I think my camera needs to move to a new spot.  This crazy boy is into everything and leaves a mess behind.

Will we survive????

Good Sport

A mad dash across the rec center to the front gym.  There spread across the chairs lay Reganne.  She had tissues, wipes, grandmas, and moms all helping her.  But not her Mom as soon as she saw me the tears welled up in hers but didn't fall.  Her nose hurt!!!!!

My only request was for an ice pack or something cold.  The employee found an ice pack in the first aid kit.  However, the adults had a hard time figuring out how to activate it.  Finally, it was cold and in about 5 minutes she was ready to play.  Her only request was no pictures of her with blood on her face.

Good Sport.

She rebounded really fast and got into the game.

Rylee demanded and explanation on why I deserted her.  She forgave Reganne for getting hurt. 

Let's hope next week goes better than this one.

Basketball Games Again....

I knew this was going to happen both games were scheduled at the same time and it was Dave's Saturday to work.  We have a plan each girl will get one half with me there.  Rylee spoke up first so she got the first half. She was ready to play or so she said.

The whistle blew and the game started.

There she goes get that ball.

She got right in there too bad the girls were playing over her head again.

We were 10 minutes into the game and my phone rang.  Didn't recognize the number but I decided I had better answer it.  It was Reganne's coaches mom.  Reganne had been hit with the ball and her nose was bleeding.  She wanted her Mom.

So much for a plan we were off to the other gym.

Shark Boy Finally...

Loses his tooth.  For the past two months we have watched Ryder's new teeth grow in behind his baby teeth.  We have begged, pleaded, and tackled him trying to get him to wiggle them out.  After visits with two dentists with the same advise he was still not in any hurry to say goodbye to his teeth.

Until.....

Aunt Janelle came to visit and she loves playing with those wiggly rascals.  She also shared her wisdom with Ryder and together they worked on them.

Two weeks went by and then.....

Pop goes the tooth.
Or rather Aunt Janelle pulled one way and Ryder pulled the other way.
We now had a tooth point straight out.
 Aunt Janelle quickly remedied it by pulling  it the rest of the way out.

I am not sure if he was excited, scared, or ready to cry?

The teeth pulling team.

Will it move forward?

He next request was to keep it safe for the Tooth Fairy.  We brought it home and sure enough she came to visit and left a dollar.

One down and one more to go until Shark Boy Disappears.

Trevor's Farewell

We were glad that their church started at 1:00 that gave us plenty of time to get up, checkout, and eat.  He gave a really good talk and it is amazing how fast he grew up.  He will be such a great missionary.  It was time to party and of course eat.

So many people all wishing Trevor the best.

Cookies & Brownies
Who needs soup and salad?

The Missionary & The Marine
Brothers leaving with in a day of each other for new adventures.
We sure love them.

Saying goodbye
And playing with the dogs.

It was a great visit but time to head home to get ready for the week.  It's amazing see the kids grow up,make good choices, and be successful.

Waters' Delivery Service

Is open once again.  This time however the delivery was big enough this time that we had to take separate cars.  Our neighbors were beginning to wonder what Dave had bought this time.  We had another minivan parked all week at our house.  Saturday morning we were off....

Ryder was excited to see hid Dad or the van??

The hand off of the keys.
Ryder was giving Uncle Randy a demo on how to open the door with the remote.

They look like they have missed each other.  It has only been 6 days.
Janelle did a great job with this van.

SNOW!!!!
Let's play, jump, and run around.

Time to really play.
Hotel swimming pool.

Who gave her the pool noodle?
There is trouble brewing.

Always the perfect pose.
When did she get so grown up?

After lunch with the family at Red Robin we were off to Salt Lake to the hotel for the night.  Tomorrow was going to be a busy day it is Trevor's mission farewell.  Time to visit more cousins.  First we had to get dinner and some sleep.

Basketball Continues....

The new year means another round of basketball games.  Reganne missed practice this week since we were in Disneyland but she was anxious to get back in the groove and play.

Get that ball.

I am not going to fight for it.

They were all tired but still smiling and having fun.  I can't remember the score but they pulled off the win.  This was our only game this week since Rylee missed her due to "Call Backs" for Little Women.  Who knows what will happen with that.

One More Try.....

We didn't want to leave on a sour note so let's try one more time.  Can we beat our amazing record of 4 rides yesterday??

No Crowds
Most likely too many hangovers.

Waiting for the train.
We rode Indiana Jones, Jungle Cruise, Pirates, and the Haunted Mansion
It was only 10:00

Can't miss Holiday Small World
I loved the mixture of Jingle Bells into the song.

Yes I was there and we all survived.
With smiles still on their faces.

Goodbye Holiday Disney

Time for lunch and then hit the road towards home.  We rode all we wanted to in the 3 hours we were there.

We hope everyone had as good as new year as we did.

Let's Give It Another Try...

Where are all the people?
Disneyland!!!!

Party Hats all around.

Night lights in Carsland.

Christmas Decorations

New Years Dancing @ Flo's Dinner

Pooped and it's only 11:30

Everyone was tired but I was cold and ready to go to sleep.  Who knew in 30 minutes the fireworks would go off and last for along time.  Reganne was still awake we smile and said Happy New Year and drifted off to sleep.