Mighty Hunter

Chip got his deer opening morning at about 10 a.m. He got a 3x4. This year he went with some of the Sanders family down near the Coral Pink Sand Dunes.

Connor the chef

We have had a harder time then normal getting Connor to eat anything lately. His big kick right now is eggs, but he has to cook them. He actually does a pretty good job.

Connor the Cowboy!

Connor was so excited to get a new cowboy hat! He went up to his room and got the red bandana to complete his getup. He is going to be a cowboy for Halloween, but he wears his boots everywhere anyway!

Cadance's Soccer

Cadance's team this year was the Electric Limes. They did really well winning almost all of their games. Cadance really really improved this year. She even made a goal (at this game actually). They made it to the semi-finals, but got beat out one game before the Championship. Her coach was really amazing, he even had a high school soccer player come and be the assistant coach. She learned so much and made a blast. And like with most everything else had an awesome additude. Love ya, Cadance.

(Yes here is a picture of my big pot belly, and it is getting bigger every day)

Alissa's soccer

Alissa had so much fun this year in soccer. She really improved and had some good games. She was a fearless goalie, really fun to watch. She would just pounce on the ball! They didn't keep score, but I think they won about as much as they lost. She had some exceptional players on her team and also some first timers who didn't pay much attention. So she was probably right in the middle. She was fun to watch and we are so proud of her. Yeah Alissa!!!

Alissa's Team at the team party with her coach.

Cooling off at the game.

Miscellaneous pics - Sept.

Just some fun pics of the kids goofing around.

Smoothies are a favorite at our house. But always messy!

Websters Flat - Sept. 2009

We were going to go camping with the Damrons, but couldn't make it work. So we just went for a picnic. It was great weather and the kids have fun. Paul taught Alissa and Cadance the right way to throw a baseball. Connor and Cason had fun playing in the dirt and chasing each other around. The dads took the kids on a little hike. Chip and Paul climbed up some little trees and made some "horses" for the kids. Chip fell off one and banged himself up a little. The kids built a fort. Cadance and Alissa found some branches shaped like ducks. They thought they were great, and we ended up bringing them home with us.

First Day of school - Aug. 2009

The girls on their first day of school. Cadance is in 3rd grade, and Alissa is in 1st grade. They were really excited to start school this year.

Anniversary #10 - Aug. 2009

We celebrated anniversary number 10 this year. Wow we are getting old! We rented a little cabin at Fishlake, did some hiking and attempted to fish. We left the kids with Chips mom. Thank you! Thank you, Brenda! This is the first time we have ever left Connor. It was really nice to get away for a day.

I didn't realize that my pole was almost out of line and on my first cast I lost my favorite lure (all the Dale kids will know which one the green one with yellow and black spots) and all the line on my pole. Opps!

I am sooooo glad that I got Chip. He is my best friend and a wonderful husband and father(and he is cute too). I couldn't ask for a better guy. Love ya sweetheart!!!

Swimming lessons Aug. 2009

One of our goals this summer was helping the girls learn to swim and get over their fear of the water. They both took two sessions of swimming lessons at a private pool near our house. They did so well! I am so proud of them. Both of them learned to put their faces in the water, and swim without holding their heads out of the water. Cadance did especially well. It was definitely money and time well spent. One draw back, both of them had fried hair when they were through, and Alissa's had turned green. Yuck! Oh well like I said, definitely worth it.