Papa's pitching shield

How Papa pitches now:  pitch, then

hide.  No more getting nailed with the ball.

 

Rielee's good bye party

We had a little get together tonight to celebrate both Gabe's birthday and Rielee's college send-off.

It was fun and emotional (for me).  She's the last kid in the neighborhood and we'll miss her.  I still can't get over how fast they all grew up!

Gabe's 49th birthday is tomorrow.  He'll be busy moving Rielee into her dorm.

Some pics from last week, I took Josie to check out the chickens.

And I got to watch Hattie one day for a couple of hours.

She slept the entire time so I got some serious cuddling time.

What an angelic little face.

Alan visited yesterday evening, he told us all about his latest Moh's surgery.  

 

Clark County Fair

 

We started out our visit to the fair with an elephant ear while waiting for the rides to open.

They went on lots of the rides except any that went upside down,

and won many prizes at the midway games.

Harper talked Ava into going on this ride, 

Ava regretted it, she doesn't like heights.

Macee and Craig wedding

We first celebrated with Macee and Craig at their rehearsal dinner at the Tacoma Yacht Club.  Lots of their friends and family were there.  We heard many heartfelt and funny stories and toasts about them.

Macee and Craig arriving at the venue.

The girls all looked so pretty.

We posed for pictures on the dock.

It was a beautiful ceremony. 

 Macee did a wonderful job with the decorations, most of which she made herself.

 A hug for Aunt Cathy.

Lots of fun poses at the photo booth.

And baby Hattie was a popular guest.