Pinebrook 2017

It wasn't long after we arrived that a bit of rain began. Evan and Esther may have gotten a little wet and dirty riding bikes in the rain. 

 But the rain didn't last. Soon enough we were enjoying the pool.

And friends!

 Meghan spent a lot of time with these friends.

Derek and I relaxed a good bit this year with the children needing less attention.

 Meghan had to borrow Esther's bike to catch Derek when he took her bike for a spin.

 One night Esther and I went for a little walk to the pond. We didn't see frogs, but we caught some fireflies.

 Wednesday was a "hillbilly invasion." This is Pastor Bill in his finest.

 There had been a doughnut on that string. I took it off in one giant bite.

 Evan enjoyed this little cricket. He even took bunches and bunches of pictures of it since it didn't get away. Eventually, it was put in the grass...but unfortunately didn't overcome its injury.

 This is one of Evan's best buds at camp. We love C and his family.

 A fun ribbon...

 Before the banquet dinner.

 And all of us.

 We also had visitors on my birthday. Derek's mom and aunt came to share the day with us.

All-Star

This week Evan and Esther had their trophy ceremonies for Little League. Esther's was on Wednesday, followed by a game where ALL of the t-ball participants played in the t-ball "all-star" game. 

 Evan's trophy ceremony was Thursday evening.

 Evan had an outstanding season. He was one of four players chosen to represent his team as an all-star player. In the photo below he hit a single.

 Here he is waiting to score a run.

What does Meghan do during these games? She finds a buddy. Sometimes she talks an adult's ear off. Other times she finds a little buddy. Below she's giving our friend's baby Puffs.

 The Penn State jersey has nothing to do with what makes this family awesome...just in case you wondered.

 She makes friends wherever she goes!

And that's all for the Little League season!