Thanksgiving 2023

 Thanksgiving was super low key this year. And it was wonderful! 

We went over to The Feathers for a yummy meal and even better company! 

The girls love hanging out with their cousins and I absolutely love their relationship! Lifelong friends. 

Gabriella Sue

Our sweet Gabby has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. 

We knew it was coming but that doesn't make it any easier. 

She was 12 years old and came to us as just a wee little pup. She only knew love from her family. 

She was in congestive heart failure and started to have seziures. 

We just couldn't watch it anymore. 

Run free, Gabriella Sue. 

*Side Note: My mom named her dogs but I "enhanced" their names. 

Fae Elizabeth 

Millicent "Millie" Anne 

Gabriella Sue 

It's so fun to call them but their full names!

 

Basketball Overnight!

Here we GO! 

Basketball is officially in full swing. So, if there is a long period between posts, it's because we are at the gym. 

To kick off the season, the girls traveled to Akron for an overnight visit and scrimmage against Manchester High School. 

This is such a great bonding time for them and Ava had a blast! 

It's such a great group of girls! 

They girls came home and joined the Middle School teams for  a Free Throw A Thon fundraiser. 

Ava made 61 free throws and raised $231!

Thanks to our friends and family who sponsored her! 

Let's go Lady Comets! 

 

Soccer All Star Game!

We traveled to Liberty Benton High School to watch Tristan play in the Senior All Star game. 

She did wonderful and her team won! 

I'm going to miss her next year. She's been amazing to all of soccer girls! 

 

Cinderella

Addy and I had a day date! 

She had asked if we could get tickets to see Cinderella hosted by the Oregon Community Theatre. 

Her choir teacher was The Fairy Godmother. 

It was wonderful! 

The music was great! 

Such a fun afternoon!

 

Paw Patrol - MIGHTY!

Just when I thought we had outgrew this phase, I found myself sitting in yet another Paw Patrol movie. Ha!!

Addy and I took Alice (Jojo's granddaughter) to see the new movie. 

You know what? It was absolutely wonderful. 

Addy and I both got a little teary eyed because it told the story of one of the pups when they were just a small thing. 

We had a great time and Alice loved it!

 

Happy Halloween 2023

 Halloween 2023 was a little different this year. Every year since I was a wee little baby, we have gathered at my Grandma's. Well, we had to change those plans a little because 99% of the family had the dreaded sickness. We still were able to have a great time! 

Addycakes had her first Middle School dance which was Halloween themed. 

She chose this adorable butterfly costume and went with a bunch of friends. 

One of the mom took them to McDonalds beforehand and took them to the dance. 

She had a wonderful time!

The next day was a Halloween party at church. 

Seeing the forecast for Halloween, we did a 2nd costume which would be a little cozier. She opted to wear it to the church party! Her friend, Charlee, joined her. 

To keep going with her best life, she was invited to a party with Maisie. 

My sloth and Maisie was a deer. 

Halloween was FREEZING and we even had snow!!! 

Ava also opted for a onesie costume to stay warm! 

She was Eeyore and her friend, Sydney was Piglet. 

Addy opted to stay in our neighborhood and Trick or Treat. Mylee and Charlee joined her and John's warm truck. Ha! 

I did go to Nate's house with Ava, who needed to go to Genoa so her costume matched. Haha! 

I snuggled on the porch at a safe distance. 

Ha!