Connor's boat race

Connor's Awana group had a regatta tonight.

They all get the same boat kit and have a few weeks to design it and turn it in for inspection.

Last week they had a practice run, and tonight they held the races!  They started on one end of the water-filled gutter and blew their boat to the other end.  

Connor didn't win his heat, but he was a good sport and had fun!

the Blur of January

first weekend = hunting!

second weekend = Pittsburgh visit to the Hoffman Train Open House:

third weekend = Connor's birthday ~ party and visiting

fourth weekend = traveling to Pittsburgh for Barton Family Reunion

it's been a bit of a crazy month!  Here's to February to give us a little rest and recharge!

Happy Birthday Connor! 1-21-17

Connor turned 6 on the 21st.  This year he learned how to ride a bike without training wheels, celebrated finishing preschool and Cubbies (and moved up to Sparks!) and started Kindergarten.  His favorite thing he did was go on a trolley ride in August.  He's had lots of fun with his cousins, sister, grandparents, and friends this year.  He's growing and learning so fast we can barely keep up! ;)  Love you Buddy!

January 2016

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christmas 2016

Davis' came for gift opening!

After the Christmas Eve service at church

Christmas morning

Hope you had a great Christmas and Happy New Year!

Santa Hats!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Merry Christmas!

We're headed to Santa's cabin in the square of Hanover on Thursday... Hopefully we'll still be excited about the visit when we get there. ;)

Thankful

Thankful for our time in Pittsburgh with family ~ lots happened... few pictures to document it. ;)

Fall-paloza 2016

Connor had the most fans attend the coldest game of the year.  10 of us lined the field to watch him play.. and he made his FIRST GOAL OF THE SEASON.  :) :) :)

the priceless look on his face after his first goal!!!!

after brunch at the Davis' we headed to the corn-maze-pumpkin-patch place.

this... just... hilarious.  yes. that's Bill, faceplanting on a blow-up horse 'game'.

Trick or treat in the park.  Batman, Bumble bee, Belle, Princess Frostine, Thomas, and Princess Brooke.

batman? or linebacker? ready for candy!!!

"Thanks for coming out" Sanders and Mawna and Pap!  We had a great time!