Basketball 2016-2017 Season

Cannon's basketball party for this year. Phil was able to help coach this year and it was so great to see him around these young men. About half the team had never played basketball before and we just following the coach from soccer, but everyone improved and they were able to compete with teams at the end of the season. I think they might have won a game at the end, but I can't remember if we won or just got close.

Office Retreat 2017

Phil took all his employees to a glass blowing place for a little retreat. They each got to make one piece (I think most ended up making candy dishes) He said it was super fun to do and was amazed at the process and how hard it was.

February events 2017

 Trip to the movies with the Newville's after swimming in Federal Way for President's Day. I headed home with Nona for her afternoon nap.

Nona loves riding on the carts even if it is the slow ride with mom.

Father/Son Weekend 2017

For their father/son weekend this year they spent hours down at the cabin watching all the Star Wars movies Cannon had never seen. They slept for a few hours and then headed out to Crystal for some snowboarding. Cannon had only ever been on his little plastic board down our hill or some sledding mountains so he was excited to really try it. He said he had a good time, but that it was hard to learn to turn. They then left the mountain to head to the theater to watch Rogue One so they were all caught up on Star Wars.

Kate's visit 2017

 Nona on Valentine's Day loving all the attention from the kids.

 Kate came to a singing conference/performance here in Seattle. We were able to go listen to her sing. They all did an amazing job. We then took her out on the town to try to make her fall in love with Seattle (we want everyone to move here). We showed her the Troll, took her to the best chocolate shop, took her for a seafood dinner and then the beautiful parts of the airport to find the hotel she was staying at. She is such a beautiful, kind, loving, fun and smart lady. We loved being able to see her even if it was only for a few hours.