Lots O' Fun & Random Happenings

Every once in a while, I end up with some pictures that don't really fit with other blog post topics - so they end up in their own post!

Colin was so happy he got Scarlet to lay on his leg

Cadence spent a while out on the new hammock on weekend afternoon - she looked adorable out there!

One of the pictures sent to Danny during a work trip

Colin was all over the ball field this fall - pitcher, first base, and catcher mainly!

The second weekend in October, one of Cadence's new teammates had us over their house before one of her fall games as an attempt for the girls and families to get to know one another better.  Her teammate lives in New Albany so it worked out really well.

Cadence got to play first base, too!

The girls pulled out a win!

Cadence and her favorite teammate, Ashlyn.

The next day (coincidentally the same week as the Color Run), we all participated in the Big Nut Strut!  Danny, Cadence, and Dad started out running together, I caught up to Colin, and Momma walked.  We had a good time! I was proud of all of us for finishing.  It had been a long time since I had run (who are we kidding? I jogged) a 5k - but I never stopped to walk!

Veronica Riley snapped videos and pictures of us as we neared the finish line - here's Cadence!

Dad, Danny, & Cadence at the start

I was so happy to be done!

Colin playing under the lights

I left work early one Friday and met Danny and the kids at DBat

What a pretty fall afternoon for some baseball!

Cadence got ready for her friend's birthday party in the car at Colin's game.  It was almost Halloween, so the friends were encouraged to dress up.  Cadence was a zombie softball player.  She did the makeup herself!

Colin received the attitude and effort medal for one of this fall ball games - he was shocked to receive it.  It was so cute.  Keeping a good attitude no matter the score has been a challenge for Colin, so it was nice for him to have this achievement.

Colin helped out the 9u travel team in their tournament one weekend (since he's young enough and they were short players).  Their team played the other Big Walnut 9u team for the first match up, which meant Colin faced his best buddy, William!  Here's Colin up to bat with William pitching.

Colin batting with William catching

Cadence and her little kid fan squad 😊 

 I bet with it being a different team, she thought the little kids would leave her alone.

Goofing around between games

 

Colin had a good time with the younger boys that day!

XC Family Color Run

We all had fun participating in the XC Family Color Run!  At the end of the season, the XC team hosted the run and we actually got to run on the course the kids use at the middle school.  It was tough (well, for me, anyway) and it makes you respect what the kids do on a weekly basis even more.  We all finished, so I consider that a win!

The XC kids were split into teams - Cadence's team wore orange...

She's so cute

Siblings wore black and parents wore white

We all had a good time!

After the race, we helped celebrate the kids with end-of-season awards, pizza, and desserts!

I love that Cadence really enjoyed her first season of XC.  She pushed herself each week and made some really good friends!

Legend Hills 2022

Around my birthday every year, we head to Legend Hills Apple Orchard.  We had beautiful weather this year.  And lots of apples were still on the trees.  Enjoy the photos from our most recent trip!

Cadence couldn't bite into the apples this year because of her braces.  She came prepared.

It was WINDY that day!

We always stop by the market for some goodies before we head home.

 

Big Walnut Homecoming Parade

At the end of September, the kids got to walk in the Big Walnut Homecoming Parade - Cadence with the middle school band, and Colin with his school.  I had to stay with Colin so I got to participate as well!

While we were all lining up, I caught Cadence warming up.

Colin and I hung out with the Rileys most of the evening!

Lots of "bros" from sports were around!

Almost Go Time!  Look at that face she's giving me! 😂

We followed the PRE float - the them was Merry & Bright!

The Lastivkas were on the parade route & caught us in action!

Unfortunately, we weren't able to finish the parade.  In the middle of the route, a 5th grader, Kenny Zedekar, was accidentally run over by a parade float.  As I write this, it is December 8th, and he's still in the hospital.  He has improved immensely and we have learned he will be going home soon, in time for Christmas, but it has been a long road.  Kenny suffered a lacerated liver, collapsed lung and several broken ribs, and several facial bone fractures.  It was so scary.  At the time, we were just hearing rumors.  We didn't know how bad it was.  We only knew the parade had stopped and several cop cars and firetrucks passed us.  It was chaotic.  Some kids were crying.  Some kids had seen what happened.  Cadence was ahead of us and Danny drove separately from work, so we were all at different locations.  Kenny could've easily been one of MY kids.  I'm not sure if Big Walnut will host another parade again.  The risk is just too severe.  We're thankful our family was safe and Kenny will be going home soon.