Our Fabulous Family
We got “home” just before Thanksgiving to spend the winter holidays with our kids. I absolutely cannot believe that 2 months have passed in the blink of an eye! We’re getting back on the road in the morning and it is really bittersweet. We look forward to exploring the west this year, but we just hate leaving our family. We’re already looking forward to coming back to do this again next winter.
We flew to Ft. Lauderdale for a quick trip to check on our sailboat. Wanted to insure that all systems were functioning properly and that everything looked good. We were delighted to see her looking so beautiful!
s/v Aquila in Ft. Lauderdale
Another fun little side trip was made to Phoenix Arizona to attend Mike’s son Sean’s commencement ceremony from Arizona State University. He received his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice via an online program and decided to go to Phoenix for the commencement ceremony. Mike’s sister and mom live in Phoenix, so they hosted a party at their home after the ceremony.
Sean at ASU Commencement Ceremony – Masters in Criminal Justice
Mike with Sean top center of photo, surrounded by extended family
Between all the kids sports events we enjoyed as many family get-togethers as possible.
Kimberly and Lance with family at Thanksgiving
Family Gathered for Linda’s 66th Birthday!
5 precious personalities (impossible to pose)
Papa walks the kids to YoFruity (it’s a tradition)
Garrett likes to help Papa wash the RV. He also helped install our new awning covers (a big job!)
Paige (10) and Kailyn (9)
Blake holding Lucy’s BFF Ruby
Paige treats Papa to milkshakes
Mike and Kimberly’s annual father/daughter pedicure and Jamba Juice
Lunch with Lance and Kimberly at our favorite sushi restaurant. I’m going to miss my daughter!!
I absolutely LOVE attending the kids sports events. They are such great athletes!
Blake dislocated his shoulder playing soccer for the Jr. Varsity
Blake goes up for the header – He was promoted to Varsity in January
Garrett plays basketball when he’s not playing baseball
Paige at soccer
Kailyn at swim meet performing butterfly stroke
Kailyn awaits posting of race results
Brady needs to be included in the sports category (our little monkey)
Enjoyed lunch with best friend Russ
We got together with many other friends while we were here and had such a great time! We’re going to miss our family and all our friends so much!!
Bear Tracks 