Charlie’s Soccer team–Fireballs

Charlie was on the same team as last year – except his friend Drew joined the team too. The longer we are on this team the more thankful I am for our random placement onto it. We have met awesome people and had great, encouraging coaches and families to make the sport fun. Don’t get me wrong, Charlie’s team is really good – with exceptional players, but they don’t push, fight, whine, pout, get sassy when things aren’t going their way.

The boys warming up with Coach Micky.

Charlie – #2

go Charlie!

on the sidelines!

Charlie and Mitch

with Colin

Coach Chad and Coach Micky – the kids doing a tunnel for the parents.

the full team. Micky, Drew, Charlie, Colin, Tyler, Justin, Mitch, Chad.

always ends with a tackle.

We ended the game with a pizza party at our house. It was so much fun!

October 2015

To continue with the theme of our Fall – our October was a busy one. We had lots of visitors which we loved.

Charlie’s art work he brought home.

When my parents were in town we headed to Greenbluff and went to a Pumpkin Patch. I never really get pumpkin patches and this reminded me why.

Greenbluff is really cute, but a patch still looks this depressing.

Charlie and Claire.

Ellie & Claire

we ran into a Pumpkin princess when we were out and the girls were stunned!

me and C

A week or so later – Bubba arrived! The kids loved it.

the picture before I asked them to smile. Then I burped and used my trick and got some great smiles.

C, E and C

we are getting ready to trick or treat now…so more come

Nicole, Addison & Kate Visit Spokane

Nicole flew to Spokane with Addison (her oldest) and Kate (her youngest) on Friday night from Nashville. It was a WONDERFUL gift that she gave me coming all this way and it was a dream to just spend time with a dear friend (and watch our kids play!).

Charlie and Addison seeing each other on early Saturday morning.

this is the worst pic of charlie, but have to include it.

Bill hanging with Kate.

she is the best baby!

Julia came to Charlie’s soccer game to see Nicole and we then went to Rockwood Bakery to have a coffee and home.

Nicole and Julia.

Bill was kind and took the Boys to this horrible Jurassic Quest event. Was supposed to be cool, but was a money pit. Nicole and I took Kate and went to Riverfront Park and walked and then to Manito gardens and saw some beautiful flowers.

 

Then we went to Comstock and had the kids play. My car decided to break – fuel pump went out. So I almost cried. But our friends Kelley and Tyler saved the day and let me use their brand new Yukon XL for 2 days to haul everyone around.

Charlie and Addison reading in bed. It was so sweet to watch these two.

Ellie and Kate.

She was a dream.

The girls thought she was a doll.

me and Nicole before church on Sunday.

after church we drove to CDA. It was gorgeous and the kids were instantly in the water. (if you remember we were in the water on March 7th this past year as well!)

incoming plane!

Bill crashed out.

these two were in heaven.

me and claire – how big she is getting!

What a sweet picture!

born 7 days apart.

Ellie, Addison, Charlie, Claire

more doll playing.

Ellie and Addison.

Claire and Kate

Addison and Ellie doing pushups.

claire wanted a picture with her holding kate standing.

finishing up homework monday night!

playing with dolls while kate slept in the background.

saying goodbyes before bedtime Monday night.

a few last moments of lego playing before they headed off to bed.

silly picture.

LOVE! what a precious relationship these boys have. I pray it continues for years to come.

they wanted to end our trip with pictures of their creations.

Tuesday morning – at 3:30am – I drove them to the airport and said goodbye until next time. I am committed to flying to her family with Charlie where ever they end up moving in June. Nicole’s friendship is a gift from God and I am so very thankful for her filling up my cup. I needed her fellowship, chats and laughs.  We Love you Dufendachs! Can’t wait until we see you again!