October Events

We showed the movie Dune at our house, but beforehand we played ultimate frisbee, and ate wings that Brett smoked.  Pictured: Jake, Caleb J, Griffin, Mark, Bryce, Jonathan, Caleb C, and Garrett.

Bryce and Brett went on a bike ride together for exercise.

Later, Bryce, Griffin, and Brett went to the Sconza outdoor sale.

While Joy did a Women's Retreat and walked the lake with Kara, Carrie, and Lyndi.

Some very impressive water striders.

Joy enjoying Pinecrest Lake during free time.

Qi'ra looking content.

Two cats on the couch at peace.

Sabine saying, I am now a veteran of this house.

 

Adult Baseball Game

Brett got one more date on the calendar for an adult baseball game this year. We had some new invites and enough for 11 per team.  Debuts by Jaxson, Tyler, Daniel E, Nate G, and Alisha.  This time, we had players complete a survey and let AI put together the teams with a few minor tweaks.  Even then, we got a big blowout with a final of 18-2.  Brett pitched a scoreless inning while striking out two.  Garrett played great defense and hit a couple of balls home run distance just a bit foul.  Griffin and Bryce ran the music and scorebook while Joy kept the fans happy and collected the fees to pay for the field and umpires.  Sadly, we had a major injury in the game that led to a tibial plateau fracture and multiple ligament ruptures.  Our prayers are with them on their recovery.

Gathering up before the game to go over ground rules and do introductions.

Daniel E, Dan R, Nate G, and Garrett.

Brett and Ben, fellow coaches for the Palomino league a few years back.

Champs:  Ben, Martin, Brett, Brian, Matt
Jaxson, Garrett, David W, Adam, Ray (missing Kash & Alisha).

Top: Ben, Adrian, Derik, Martin, Tyler, Dave S, Brian, Brett, Jesse, Matt, Daniel C, Nate G, Bill, Dan R, Daniel E; Bottom: Jaxson, Garrett, David W, Adam, Ray, David C, Steve B

Bryce and Griffin watch and keep things rolling.

 

Early October Events

Golf date together.

Jake bought a chocolate baguette for Griffin.

Home Group enjoying better than expected Grogu ice cream snacks:  Suzi, Andy, Gabe, Daren, Joy.

Disc golfing as a family.

Washing all four of our cars--family project led by Garrett and Bryce.

Invited Grammy and Poppy over to watch the Mandalorian and Grogu.

Garrett and Brett on the golf course together.

Sabine staring Brett down waiting for some milk?

Brett with his two MAs: Anai and Edith.

Garrett plays Talking Points with the home group:  Ira, Issac, Noah, Bryce, Nate,  and Brett on the couch.

Daren gives his Talking Points with back row Suzi, Sophy, Griffin.

Griffin in the 49ers onesie.

 

Joy on Retreat/Boys Play

Joy went away for a Soulcare retreat in Monterey at a beautiful place along Highway 1.  She was refreshed and enjoyed the time of reflection.  She got to lead an art experience and helped make one of the meals.  In the meantime, Brett and the boys went to see Avengers End Game-re-release with 5 extra minutes and then off to Sacramento to watch potentially the final AL night game in Northern CA (if there is a work stoppage in 2027).

Joy and her fellow retreater.

The retreat crew from a view out the front door!

Just across the street from the retreat center...the Pacific Ocean.

The ladies ate well.

We should've challenged ball one, should've been strike three!  Instead a three-run home run by Yordan Alvarez, the probable AL MVP.

Four boys in a row, sporting A's stuff, alas they lost 13-2, ooof.

Hope for next year, with Henry Bolte and Lawrence Butler putting together good second halves.

Getting artistic with Joy's leading.

Garrett, Ira, Bryce, and Jonathan (Brett took pic) enjoyed End Game.

Joy taking a walk around the grounds...

...and sitting on the beach.

Quite the luxury room, too.

Sunset over the Pacific.

 

September Happenings

Garrett works on making dinner with the boss kitty watching.

Working on planning the "Red Light, Green Light" lessons with the Selah and Rinnah.

Bryce enjoys the company of Sabine.

Griffin learned to change a flat tire, put your weight into it!

Dad with his boys in training.

A previous adventure with a dead battery at MJC.  Lesson learned.

Griffin trying to get his hand back from "JuJu."

Bryce in his seat accompanied by Qi'ra while he studies.

Garrett set up for success on his MJC work.

Griffin reaching out for Sabine to join him as he works.

Qi'ra basking in the sun on our roof.

Leia comes in for some love as the weather starts to change.

Hosting the ICC impact team:  Garrett, Jonathan, Josiah, Elijah, Abram, Noah, Bryce, Jake, and Griffin.

Josiah makes friends with Qi'ra.

Attending the Ice Cream Company's fundraiser--and winning a weekend at a cabin!

Brett and his medical assistant Edith celebrate teams day at work.