Think Spring!

I know of a couple little people ready for spring to arrive!

Until next time...

Merry Christmas from our Home to Yours

We made it home from Aunt Pat's last night.  Dallas and Reba each wrote a note for Santa, placed some cookies and carrots on a plate, and filled a mug with milk and a cup with water (for the reindeer).

This is what greeted the kiddos this morning when they woke - an empty plate and cups and a letter from the Jolly Guy.

Dallas' note to Santa

For Santa, the milk and the cookies (are for you).  The carrots and the water is for your reindeer. Have a happy new year. Love, Dallas
Santa responded: Merry Christmas! Chip (the Elf that was in Dallas' classroom) says "Hi!" -Mr. C.

 Reba's note to Santa

Santa, Merry Christmas.  We have (cookies) for you. -Reba
Santa responded: Thank you! - Mr. C.

 The stockings were stuffed by the TV with care...

We let the kiddos look through their stockings before we headed to Mass.  The church always looks so lovely decorated for Christmas.

A parishioner was kind enough to offer to take a family picture for us.

When we got home, everyone changed into comfortable clothes, and Dallas and Reba agreed we could open gifts.

Santa brought new batteries for the Gators!

Daddy got the girls matching pink tractors

Another item Reba mentioned more than once that she would like was a combine, I had to twist Daddy's arm to convince him to get her one...

Dallas loved watching Doug and I open presents. I do believe he is learning to love to give.

Santa also brought Dallas and Reba wooden baseball gloves that have Cincinnati Reds on them. The gloves can hold their bat, glove and ball.

Julianne was happy carrying around her new outfit

Daddy also painted a semi truck for Reba

Dallas loves his new lowboy trailer

Until next time...

Cincinnati - Part 3

We returned to the ballpark on Wednesday, August 7, for our second game.  We were able to walk around a little more and get a few pictures before finding our seats.

A nice family picture with Johnny Bench

We had enjoyed lunch at a Frisch's Big Boy before the game, and then the kiddos were excited to see this Reds' Big Boy!

Presentation of the flag

The team during the National Anthem

Our seats were right by third base, and Dallas was super excited to see one of his favorite third baseman was playing that day - Todd Frazier

And...his favorite pitcher was starting! - Homer Bailey

Reba was just about asleep when she heard her favorite player was up to bat (Shin-Soo Choo), and all of a sudden, she was interested in the game again!

It wasn't much longer though before she did fall asleep...

Dallas did a little farming during the game...

Dallas and Daddy enjoying the game

Chapman was brought in for the save once again

Bringing the heat - 103 mph pitch!

Reds Win!!!

After the game, we decided to walk around the ballpark some more - we wanted to let the crowd and traffic filter down...

Momma and the kiddos along the Riverside

Reba spotted Joey Votto in the Fan Shop

Dallas chose to have his picture with Brandon Phillips

A few more pictures outside and around the ballpark

We stopped to taste the great Skyline Chili - Daddy went for the coneys and Skyline Fries.  They sure know how to pile on the cheese!

The kiddos' meals came with dessert (Oreos).  Little Miss just likes to lick the center and leave the cookie!

She also ended the trip much the same way she started it...

Until next time...

Cincinnati - Part 2

As I mentioned in my last post, we had wanted to go see the Cincinnati Reds in action all summer.  Not only were we going to see a game, we were going to see two games!  The Oakland A's were in town for a two game series.  After finishing up at the Aquarium, we checked in at our hotel, and everyone laid down for a nap before heading to the ballpark for the evening game.

Daddy and Dallas walking into the ballpark

Dallas kept commenting on how big it was inside

Little Miss showing off her Joey Votto bobblehead that was the giveaway that evening

Watching Mr. Red, Gapper, and Rosie dancing before the game

A few of our favorite players (Jay Bruce - 32; Zack Cozart - 2; Jack Hannahan - 9)

Reba's favorite player up to bat - Shin-Soo Choo

Joey Votto's turn

One of Dallas' favorites - Brandon Phillips

Mat Latos was the starting pitcher that night

By the second inning, Reba's bobblehead had a fatality - Joey fell off the chair and broke his head...

Momma's favorite player - Zack Cozart

The kiddos spotted Mr. Redlegs, so we had to get our picture taken!

Mr. Red and Mr. Redleg having a little fun

The Cuban Missile (Aroldis Chapman) came in to close the game and save the win!

Reds Win!

Until next time...