Happy Halloween!

The girls had lots of fun gutting their pumpkins!

 
 
 

Lauren was Artemis, Goddess of the Hunt. We recycled this from last year, but couldn't find the Moon headpiece or the bow and arrows. Renee was a Zombie. Janie was a pirate wench zombie. They looked pretty creepy.

 


Rod and I sat home to wait for the Trick-or-Treaters. Trick was on us - no Treaters. Maybe next year we will have to put out a sign or a flyer to the homes with little kids. The houses in our neighborhood are so few and far between that the kids all go to more tracitional neighborhoods. But, they all drive past our house, so maybe we need to do something more than have the porch lights on, the pumpkins lit and 5 bags of candy waiting by the front door. We'll try harder next year!

Incredible!

 

It's so fun to remember these different looks from my girls over the years! Aren't they eincredible!

Memories!

 

 

 

 

As the girls get older, it's fun to look back at the incredible little girls they were! They are more incredible every day!

Victory!!

 

As I mentioned before, Lauren has a very young team. They finally had their first victory!! They were down by 2 going into the the bottom of the last inning. They had the tying run on third and 2 outs. Our fourth girl in the line-up was up, our power hitter, Kara. She took it to a full count before blasting a rocket between first and second. The outfielders chased it to the fence. Home Run for Kara! Victory for the team! Go Sluggers!

We had lost to this same team twice already. We had just gotten beaten by them 15 to 1 on Saturday. So, Tuesday's victory was extra exciting!

Happy Birthday Mummy!

Last weekend was Lois and Shari's birthdays!

 

 

 

It's always fun to get together with Lois, Don and the Slentz's. We all got together over at Lois and Don's. We played some cards, ate some food, opened some gifts and of course, ate some cake! Don has grown to love this crazy little game we taught him called...Euchre!!!

The girls had a blast hanging out with Janie! Now that Mike and Janie live in Oveido, we don't get to see them like we used to. Janie is attending UCF (University of Central Florida) studying Digital Media & Film and Mike is learning to fly. He is enrolled in a 2 year intensive flight training program through Delta. He just started in August, but is already qualified as a private pilot.

Mount Dora Craft Show

One of my favorite events is the Mount Dora Craft Show. Mount Dora is normally lots of fun for shopping and treats. But, when they close down 6 blocks down town for crafts and foods of all kinds...Woo Hoo! 

You never know what you're going to see. Apparently, one couple thought bringing a monkey was a great idea. Honestly, they were barely able to move through the crowds.
 

Lauren and I walked all over. We thought these framed letters were kind of cool. We thought Joel could do something like this with Konrad's name. He's good with the camera and has the artistic eye.
 

Last year we did lots of our Christmas shopping here. We found a few cool new things this year too. In February they have a jurried arts festival that shuts down the streets the same way. We took Flat Kelcey there a couple of years ago. Lauren is interested in being a photographer when she gets older. We all go to the Art show to see all of the fantastic things the artists create.

Fall 2009 Softball!

 

Lauren's team is the Sluggers! They are a young 12 and under team. We have 2 12 year-olds and 3 9 year-olds. We have 3 girls who have Never played before. So far they have lost their first 3 games, but we are so proud of them! They are really playing well. We were prepared to play older, more experienced team. Yesterday they played games at 9am and 11am. It was their first double header of the season.

 

Renee's team is High Energy! They are a group of girls from 12 to 16. With older girls come a whole new batch of issues. The good news for Renee is that this season she is not the only pitcher on the team. We have witnessed some rough practices. But, they are playing tough in the games and so far are 2 and 1! Yesterday they played games at 1pm and 3pm. (If you're doing the math, that is an entire day spent at the ballpark in a neighboring town.)

 For a day spent in the sun and heat (low 90's) I have fabulously tanned feet in the pattern of my flip flops. Renee has earned herself her first ever Game Ball! She was always passed over for a girl who had never performed well having the hit of a life time, a team that just didn't win (so never had a game ball to give out), or a coach who never recognized anyone with a game ball. I know she has deserved to be recognized for all of her heart and talent. We are so proud of her!

Both of the girls are off to an exciting season. Most Saturday's will be spent at double headers for each of them. Next Saturday they are both playing in different towns. Even though days like yesterday are long, at least we get to see their whole games.

Go Tavares!