Blaine's a teenager!

Blaine turned 13 this year...it's official...he's a teenager! Although, I think he's been working on getting a headstart on this "teenager" thing for a while! We had the family over for dinner and presents to celebrate this monumental year. Blaine finally got the cell phone he's been wanting. And according to him, he's the last one in the class. Well, happy birthday Blaine. We're SO glad you're a teenager. ;)

Football season

Blaine played on AAA football for Ferndale this year. He was #73 and had a great year...of course! It was fun to go to his games and watch how much he has learned over the last few years. Go Mustangs!

Halloween Party

So, back in October....we had our annual Halloween party! It was a blast. This year everyone dressed up....that doesn't mean they left on their Halloween costume though (Blaine & Kyler, that's you!!) We had a great time and lots of our friends came. Our house was packed with over 50 goblins, princessess, witches, sports fans, bikers, fairytale creatures and Buzz Lightyear! The tradition continues...

Caitlyn & Grace

Jared & the McCanne boys!

Blaine & his friends havin' fun!

Biker Daddy & Buzz

The popular donut on a string!

Cinderella's mouse & Buzz Lightyear

Happy Birthday kyler

Kyler had a slumber party for his birthday this year. He had four friends (and Jared) over for a sleepover. They played football, video games, watched a movie and decorated their own cupcakes. What more could a 9 year old boy want! He made out like a bandit for his birthday, getting hundreds of dollars and a new guitar! Wow, I wish I was nine again!

Gallary Reception at CR

So, Caitlyn was very proud of her Stary Night Cake for the Humboldt County Fair. Well, imagine her surprise when she was asked to put the cake in a gallary show at College of the Redwoods! She was so excited. This week we went to the reception, which was very exciting. Keep in mind this is the same cake that we made Aug. 17th, the same cake that sat at the fair for 2 weeks, yes, it is still perfect, it is just a frosted crouton! I'm amazed at how great it still looks! Maybe we'll keep it around for a few years! Congrats Caitlyn!

Camping

We went up the Trinity Lake for Labor Day weekend. It was really fun and relaxing. We went up early Sat. morning. We spent all day Sat. and Sun. on the boats and came home on Mon. morning (so I could go to school and do work!) It was beautiful and nice to relax with friends and family. The kids always love it when we go up to the lake. It's a nice change of pace!
Really, Blaine was with us, but I only took about 12 photos and he didn't make any! Sorry B!

First day of School!

Blaine's 1st day of Jr. High..he's excited!

Ky ready for 4th Grade!

Jared is excited for 5th grade!

Really, Sis is the only one excited for school!!

Ok, so it was a few weeks ago...but I've been busy! Now that I'm a "real" teacher the blog has fallen behind. Sorry. But anyway, here are the photos of the first day of school. Everyone....well, most everyone was excited for the first day! It is always nice to start off fresh and to see all the friends you've missed over the summer! Bring it on!