Wild Game

 I took Claire to a Wild game since Charlie is busy hunting.  It was fun to hang out with just Claire even though they lost.  We also went thrifting in the afternoon.  It was her #1 MEA break request.

New Spot

 I dragged the kids away from their electronics to take a hike at Isaak Walton Wetlands.  Of course they gave me grief at the beginning but had a good time once we were there.

Softball Tournament

 The 10U Lightning team got a bye for the first round, won a game and then went to the championship game.  They came up just short losing 5-3 to Red Wing.  Claire made great progress this season and emerged as one of the best catchers on the team.  She spent a lot of time behind the plate and seemed to like it for the most part.  

Each player got to pick an emoji shirt with her team number on the back.  Her coaches were awesome!  Hopefully she can play with them during summer season.

School Pictures

 Always a little awkward and questionable quality but it's a must have for the memories.

7th

5th

THIRTEEN

 We have an official teenager in the house!  It's such a bittersweet feeling that Charlie is already this old.  He wanted a friend sleepover with pizza and junk food.  We played cards and the boys played video games.  He chose to play baseball on his actual birthday.  The team won the championship for fall ball.  We ended the big day with his meal of choice- steak and mashed potatoes and gravy.  It was a great weekend celebrating the birthday boy!

Safety Patroller Claire

 Claire is in 5th grade, which means she can do Safety Patrol for school.  She chose to sign up just like her brother.

1st Day!

 7th and 5th! 

Fall Softball

 Claire is back at it with a different group of girls and coaches.  They play two games each Saturday for the next few weeks.