San Antonio Trip day1

We had a great Thanksgiving break in San Antonio. Everyone did great with the 11 hour drive and it was well worth it. Wednesday we had all the Yutzy cousins together for the first time since Elliana was born. We tried to get that perfect cousin picture - if only cutting and pasting were easier.

Last campout of 09

We forgot our camera on our mid-October outing but thankfully found some pictures via friends. Mornings were in the 40's but the kids didn't care. They woolied up with gloves and hat and took off both mornings for outdoor fun. We had a great time and can't wait for spring. 5 campouts this year.

the "cave"

















Abby and Gracie zipping down the hill
































































 Mid-afternoon leftovers by the fire

Celebrating fun and life on Oct 31 (Halloween)

Alright, so I'll admit that every year I struggle with the holiday called Halloween. I dislike all the death and evil that is celebrated. I love good fun costumes, parties, and anything life giving on such a potentially down day.

Anyway... some pics from the season. Tina helped out at School with both of the girls parties and got to enjoy parades. Check out her handiwork: mermaid, jellyfish, octopi. We won a theme award at a party.

Visit from Tammy & Elliana

We got to celebrate Tammy and Elliana's birthday when they came back to Kansas the end of October

October Henderson Trip

We made a trip to Henderson for a Wedding Reception, Baby shower, and of course some time together.
In order: Most of the Grandkids one morning in Grand bed| Tina's female cousins| New Grandma (aunt) Mary, baby Ethan, Tina, New mommy Jenny| Tina and Cousin Sara (new Bride this summer in England)

September Lake trip

So how far behind are we on blogging? Never mind. We've got some pictures.

We were thrilled to be invited by some friends from church on a Seadoo outing in September. A little on the cold side but we had a blast.


Cool dudes ready for church the morning of the lake trip.


















These are pictures from the slow lap before I managed to almost dump all four of them off. There weren't near as many smiles after that. There were still more rides though.