Owen’s first high school water polo game

The moment before his first high school water polo goal.  

First day of high school first day of middle school

Dee Dee visit

First visit from Dee Dee since moving back into remodel.   We got a lot in!   Fourth of July, Tessa’s Dance Recital, visit from Troxels, beach guard competition and of course Scrabble!   

Valentines Card from Finn

Birthday Party #2

Party number 2 to celebrate T’s birthday - was with her school friends.  

Tessa Turns Ten

Hectic Holidays

No matter how hard we try to get in front of it... the holidays always seem so hectic.   But then you get that window.   That chance to slow down.  To enjoy what it’s about.    To watch some Christmas specials.  Some new ones that the kids will remember.  And the old ones that you remember and that bring back great memories.  A smile and some times a tear.  

Tess poem 

Finn looked up on the computer “how to draw Santa”

Cookie baking 

Finn’s first rugby match

Technically a scrimmage. 

Fall Sports for Finn

Fall sports comes to end an end for Finn.  

Football... well let’s just say Dad’s coaching didn’t end up helping the team too well.  One win season.  Friday nights were tough but thankfully Saturdays and soccer were super.  Only one loss. 

Thanksgiving 2017

First trip to Julian

First trip to Julian (after talking about it for 7 years). 

A big step forward but still not too big

Another first.... 

For the first time we let O go surf without a parent or adult there - just him and his buddy. (Cameron)   A big step forward in independence and responsibility.   And O went spear fishing with his friends (Ethan and Ty)  - solo no parents.  

And while Owen has hit another first .... he still isn’t quite too big for a lift to bed.  Although.  I suspect this might be his last...

Pumpkin Carving

Short Video of Tess and Finn Carving.  Of course we were doing this last minute- the day before Halloween.  So Owen missed out on the carving because he had waterpolo.   Kind of sad as first glimpse at when he might be to old and too busy for these things.   But I am guessing and hoping not for a few more years. 

I walk alone

Finn is already over me walking him all the way in to class 

Father Daughter Fall Fancy fourth grade

One more year of the father daughter dance.  Dad is  going to miss this.    This year Dad took home Sir Booty Shaker award 

Owens 13th Birthday Beach Bash

Finn’s First Goal

First Day of School 2017

Sunday Beach Funday

Last family beach day before start of school. 

Summer 2017 Trip Back East

Another trip back east to visit family and friends.   Started off with a visit to Niagara Falls with Grandpop Bill and Patty.  Erie fun at Waldameer with Nana.  And some boat time on the lake.

On to visit Dee Dee, the cousins for lots of fun with friends and family.   As well as a visit to historic Philadelphia with Grandpop Loughery.