Tradition

Even before we had kids, Randy and I have taken a Sunday afternoon in late October or early November to go to the mountains. We go other times of the year, too, but those are random and don't count as "the trip". For this excursion, everything is kept simple and the same from year to year. We cookout -- nothing fancy; just some burgers on charcoal. We take pictures -- the obligatory poses beside the creek. And, we marvel at the fall colors -- whether good or not so much.

This year's trip was this past Sunday, and it was perfect! Yummy burgers? Check. Kids in the creek? Check. Fall color? Check. The leaves were so bright they almost hurt my eyes!

Stealing Home

I love to watch O steal home ... she's gotten so much better at it than her first attempt 18 months ago. That time? Head first. But safe! These pics were take at our last tournament of the year this past weekend in Crossville. The pitcher threw a high one, and the catcher missed it; O set out to steal home, and was successful. Our team took 2nd place; so proud of those girls! Randy figured out that we played more than 90 games with the Astros this season. Wow! Can't wait until spring practice begins ...

Got an Author on our Hands

Eager to see how this one will end ...