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Mother's Day

  

O's first year on surf team

Owen's first year of middle school surf team at Aviara

Owen  started the season off on fire with a fifth place finish in his first contest.

From there he had a tough time getting out of the first heats.  But he ended the season with a strong performance at the state championship tournament, finishing second in the first heat but unfortunately the weather forced the contest to be cancelled on the second day.  (The contest resumed the following week and Owen advanced one more round but then got bumped out.  Great job advancing 3 rounds) The team finished fourth in the state.

Finn and O Surf Session

Some amazing weather and mom and tess were out so the boys went for a surf.

The Stomach Bug

The stomach flu hit the family hard this week.  Starting with Dad on Easter afternoon and then Finn, followed by Mom and Owen.   Tess held tight and dodge the bug. 

Millie was the comfort companion (when she would finally relax)

  

Easter 2017

A little video from dying eggs to hunting them. 

First Tooth for Finn

 

Spring Sports Have Sprung

Finn is getting ready for his first year of little league and Owen had his ever  first water polo games.  Scored a goal in two of the games in the tournament.  

 

 

 

Tessa Dress Rehearsal

This year is Tessa's first year in competitive dance. It has been amazing to watch her progression throughout the year.... long hours each week but she loves it.   Here are two videos from dress rehearsal for their upcoming competition.

Tessa first aerial

Tess nailing her aerial 

Trip to Disney

Mom had the great idea a few years ago to ask the grandparents for Disney gift cards for everyone for Christmas- we did it again this past Christmas and met up with the Arboits.    Although dad didn't have the best of luck with rides - 5 rides broke down while waiting in line.  3 in a row. 

Tessa's Bowling birthday party

Birthday Bash at the Bowling Lanes in San Marcos.  Second year Tess did a joint party with Aryana 

Brian Head 2016

Our second year that we went up to Brian Head and a stop in Vegas on the way up. 

Christmas 2016

Our first Christmas back in the house after the remodel.  The kids all slept together in the same room (a tradition that started with Tess and Owen a few years back).    A bike for Owen (and an iPhone).  Tess had lots of dance stuff and Finn got the "Ultimate Garage!"

 

 

Tessa Math Excellence

Student of the month for excellence in math

 

Solo showering

Finn is going solo. I am sure there will be some additional help in the near term but after two successful solo showers without flooding the bathroom or causing havoc - Finn is now w showering on his own.  (And even doing his own hair styling). 

 

Thanksgiving Beach Days

Some fun and sun on Thanksgiving with the Neumeister's. 

Halloween 2016

Indoor Forts

grey out... time to make a fort.   Tess and Finn made the fort and then watched Phineas and Pherb inside.

Tessa 2016 Soccer

What could well be Tessa's last year of soccer (and possibly my last year of coaching soccer), ended with a good showing at the end-of-the-year tournament.   Overall, we didn't do too well but as always it was a lot of fun to coach and a special time for Dad and Tess.  It has been three years of coaching Tess - and maybe the last... unless I start coaching dance.



Here is a video from Dad's POV with the GoPro on.