Back in Phoenix!

We made it back to Phoenix tonight...it's so great to be home together!! We went to see Dave and Krista and the boys tonight...unsure of what Chase's reaction would be to Jeff since he's been gone for almost 2 months. It was so precious.....he knew it was him right away and kept smiling and hugging him and saying "Platt!" Talk about warming your heart...we sure do love this family! Chase even agreed to stop playing trains for a minute to take a quick picture...

Thanksgiving!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving...with the Blasdels...as it should be!! How fun to have both families together again this year!! It's just not Thanksgiving without being with the Blasdels (oh...and french silk pie...which as usual, was inhaled!!)! Johnny and Emily...we missed you guys and wished you were there with us!!!!

Mom made a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner...and Grandma made delicious pies to top it off! This was the table before we stuffed ourselves... :-)

This was Jeff's second helping...look at how full that plate is!! As Cornel says...these American holidays are all about eating... :-)

The two youngest Blasdels gave us some great entertainment...here's Carson...

...and Kennedy...both so precious!!





Cornel and Natalie.....and soon to be a little girl.....bets have been taken on the date...but who will win??

And of course...we just had to play Taboo...it's tradition...and we all still love each other after it (and even like each other too!!)

Weekend in the Gym

The Huskies had 3 games back to back this weekend...Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Unfortunately, they only got 1 of 3 this time, but all were pretty exciting and close games...with the win being by 4 in OT!!

From right to left, the coaches are: the head coach, Bob Cavera and assistants Marc Holum, Jeff and Dirk Young.

Birthday Dinner!

Last night we had the family in town over for dinner (we missed you Johnny and Emily and Platts!!)...nice steak and twice baked potato dinner for Jeff's big day!

Jeff with his much younger wife...well...at least until December...

Delicious french silk pie was the birthday "cake" this year...which I was thrilled with...but I promise, he chose it! :-) However, we did make sure there was enough for my breakfast this morning...numm.... :-)

Natalie and G&G

Dad and me

Jeff's Birthday

We had a beautiful day in Colorado for Jeff's birthday today so this afternoon, Mom, Dad, Jeff and I went on a hike in Manitou Springs. We had a good time and had some beautiful views!

The mountain behind this is what's called "The Incline" which Jeff and Cornel have hiked a couple times...it's virtually straight up the mountain...I can't imagine!! We went on a little easier hike...although for me, it was anything but easy...man, am I out of shape!!

Beautiful views of Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs in the distance, including Garden of the Gods. Jeff loved the brook that went through Manitou...it literally went right through some people's front yards.

Halloween

I was in Phoenix for Halloween and so I went to see two of my favorite Disney characters...Piglet and Tigger! :-) I had a ball getting to spend Halloween with Dave and Krista and the boys!

Chase LOVES pumkins...so these ones being lit up with candles was almost too much to handle...doesn't get much more exciting than that in an almost 2 year old's mind! So cute! :-)