Thankful...

...for sun kissed skin and knees with band-aids. 

And for this girl who adopted us 4 years ago today. Happy Gotcha Day, Princess Peanut Butter Cup!

...for polyester bell bottoms from Good Will.
And kids who are brave enough to wear them on stage for Airband and rock Stayin' Alive.
(Check out the YouTube video HERE. They won first place. We're so proud. )

...for a fall sport other than football and soccer.

And this second son; so much like his dad.

...for wigs.
And the kid with the mullet who's as tall as me.

...for hair scrunchies that match their soccer uniforms.
And this girl; my very best soccer player.


...for this Stewart Marine shirt that used to be Dave's.
And these grandparents who drop everything to come play with us.


...for waterpolo.
And this hotty who, at 41, still rocks the Speedo.

...for neighbors who take great pics of my kids.

And toothless grins. 

...for this awesome catch. (Click to make bigger.)

And a football season with no broken bones. 

...for roadside Taquerias.
And a lunch date with this Grandpa.

...for a strawberry, an Alice, an Earp, and a bling. 

And for these kids; still excited to dress up on Halloween.  

...for da Bulls and da Broncos. 

Can't we all just get along? 

...for six weeks in Mexico. 

And coronas with lime.
(We'll be home for Christmas.)

...for kid sized waves at Lancha.
And this surfer girl.


...for the sweet silence of the sea.
And this boy; he makes my heart smile.

...for the splendor of our Earth. 

And sharing it with magnificent creatures like this. 

...for sting rays whose stings hurt like a mother but don't do any permanent damage. 

And this boy who taught us that; the hard way. 

...for the Christmas picture; done for another year.

And for another year with this amazing family of mine.

Feliz Navidad,

Dave & Heather

Cole, Emerson, Eve & Soleil