Dancing with the stars...in the RAIN

We pile everyone in the car for Gavin's fall ball games each week.  Sometimes fun for the family, sometimes not.  This time Jason was out of town so Barb didn't have a choice but to take everyone.  We met Grandma Patti there and took our seats on the bleachers.  About 3 minutes before the game started, the rain drops started. Within 10 minutes it was a full down pour!  Most parents and kids were hiding in the dugout trying to stay dry.

Not the Hendricks!  Rain often translates to dance party in our world. Why not?  It's only rain, and God made it so it must be good, right?  Plus the mud that we all end up covered in comes off in the shower.  Needless to say, we were the last ones to leave the ballpark.

Good times.  Making memories.

Breakfast with Santa

It was a whirlwind weekend that started Saturday morning being the first ones to arrive at breakfast with Santa.  Gavin and Jason had to leave for basketball, but not before Gavin had a chance to tell Santa his wish list.  Lola was not a Santa fan at all, maybe next year.  She did love the horses on the sleigh ride though.

Happy Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful time celebrating the time for thanks together as a family.  It was even kind of nice outside so we were able to play a little bit.

Happy Birthday Gavin!!

He turned 5, and enjoyed everything about it.  We had a countdown on July 1st because he knew it was July and could hardly stand waiting for his birthday.  Every day he told us how many days until he was 5.  He's a still our sweet little boy even though he's growing up.  We had a fun day with friends and family!!

CASA Superhero 5K

We dressed up as the Incredibles.  Gavin, Liam, and even Lola were able to participate in this race.  Such a fun event for families, and all for a great cause!

CASA Super Hero Run

Halloween 2013

We barely pulled off another family themed Halloween.  (Barb was sewing up until 5:30 pm to get these done!)  However, we only have 2 family photos of the evening.  Jason was busy pulling the wagon and Barb had a Genie in a lamp to take care of so our hands were full and not thinking too much about the camera.

We had fun, and now we have too much candy in the house!  We've already starting thinking about next years costumes…and will definitely start them a lot earlier.

Gavin = Aladdin

Barb = Jasmine

Jason = Jafar

Liam = Abu (and sounded so cute when he said it)

Lola = Genie

Overland Park Arboretum

We recently visited the Overland Park Arboretum to check out some tree options for our house.  They had an awesome play area for kids and we ran ours ragged.

The same type of maple we have in our front yard, just a LOT larger :)

Tucson Trip

We were able to get away for a few days and go to one of our favorite destinations JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort.  We got a 2 room suite and had Grandma Patti and Grandma Blanche with us too.  It was a fun long weekend for everyone!

Trying to get a picture with both boys facing the camera is never easy!

 

 

4th of July Fun!! 

 

 

 

 

Visit to U of A

 

 Pool time, lots and lots of it!!