Hello Collins

October here Say hi for memories sake:) My first trip to the pumpkin patch was with my dear friend Michaela of whom I have spent many a Halloween with in my 20's! The stories I should tell one day:) my favorite shop on main street looking fall-ish me and Michaela! so. many. football. games. there is no specific order to this mess of a post  documenting the build is my part time job! My first Pumpkin Festival.  Hard to believe :) I volunteered for the basketball pancake breakfast and then just walked around. It was fun! I also bought some linen pillowcases.  What is my bedding problem?  Homecoming!  Dance was Saturday night at a Marriot hotel in San Mateo.  DJ told the kids on the dancefloor that our school  was the most hype he had had.  Proof that these kids in HMB just want to GET OUT! my Halloween minions! one is in a bat costume, the other is dressed as a kitty and I love them! post JV homecoming football game with Chester pumpkin-ing with Audrey She is always up for little adv

The 3rd launch in 3 years:) From Cal Poly SLO as a freshman basketball player to Portugal as a missionary for the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints! Here she is following what is right for her once again as a transfer student to BYU.  I think we all feel this was a divine pivot for her:) Although, this incredible Dad had to work hard at wrapping himself around the idea of her going to BYU. If anyone could soften his heart, it's Lucy.  Almost crossing the state line into Utah... Almost but not really fitting her loft bed at her apartment haha She lucked out on a cozy apartment, near the side of campus she wants to be on, hit the jackpot with her current roommates (they are awesome!) and attending classes that are directing her on the path she will be most suited for :) After getting her settled we spent the last day taking in the beauty and simplicity of Utah:) She is well on her way! She has made friends, been academically challenged and even...had some dates already.  I

14! In his official JV Football photos :) They call him the swiss army knife. He can play most positions and has the highest ig on the team.  So far, he is still deeply in love with the game🏈💕 I didn't mean for this to be a tradition but each year I will sift through photos and hang them up for each birthday celebrated. It was fun to see his reaction as he looked at his littler self :) He mainly played outside, with any form of a ball, and pots and pans! haha  a brownie sundae is the request each year...easy! He requested sushi and that was easy too... Clay made him this haha Chester has blessed our lives in so many ways these past 14 years... He is affectionate. He is social. He is loyal. He is all heart. He is honest. He is trustworthy. He is comfortable being himself. He seeks for more in life and out of himself. Fourteen! I can't say I know where this kid comes from.  He is like our alter ego.  Which is so awesome.  I love how he can always bring us together :) He is one