Benjamin firing that ball at dad.
Grandma Sandy with her Mariners: Ben, Gracie and Nolan
Ben and Gracie were thrilled to have their "Own" trophies..now they can leave Tay's alone
Nolan getting his trophy from Coach Mike..
Gracie sprinted to Coach Mike for her first trophy..
Great Job Mariners.. What a fun season!
Nothing like logging onto facebook and finding this...Whoa...Did my husband have some explaining to do. Silk shirts, rolleds pants, toddler rocking horses..What a great way to remember friendships that started in grade school~Jason, Dave, Dave and Jason.
Last Friday we ventured out to the zoo with Alicia and the kids..we had so much fun watching the dolphins, polar bears, lemurs, monkeys, turtles and flamingos..petting the sharks..riding the carousel..and who could forget eating lunch and feeding the ducks.
3 musketeers..
The carousel is a must...
We'll be back with our suits to play on the water playground..
Gracie..whom i thought was fearless..was yelling to get her out of the shark bldg...but, quickly relaxed and got her hand in the water to pet them...Grandma Becky surprised Grandpa Jeff with a birthday celebration at Sarkine Park..We had a funtime helping him "ring-in" his 60th year.
Papa Jeff doing what he loves for his birthday...
Taylor, Colin, Gracie, Ben, Noah and Sadie..The Mendenhall Six
This smile compliments of some delicious brownies...
Uncle Kevin and his mini me..Colin 
Jason with our smiling girls...
Hangin out on the patio...
Cousins making some stew...
Angie and Layne Mae
Some cheese and a Cup...
Colin must have realized he was on his way outta "the Burg"..
Bats, Balls, Gloves, Batting Gloves, Bags to put it all in...let's play ball!! 
Very excited for their 1st baseball game! 
Warm-up 
Ben #5, Nolan #2 and Gracie #6... 
Ben ready to get the "out" on first base. 
We can't convince her that only the catcher holds their glove like this... 
Nolan..sooo close 
Gracie..pitcher's helper (tongue out and all) Jason trying to keep Ben from playing in the dirt. 
Uncle Jason placing Nolan at shortstop...can't play Centerfield yet Nolan! 
Ben: 1st time off the tee..2nd hit off of Coach Mike. 
Lorinda and Lane who came to watch the cousins he hangs out with everyday!
The kids thought it was so "cool" to have so many fans at the game. Thanks for coming Uncle K, Aunt L and kids (from Ohio) Grandpa Tim, Grandma and Grandpa M., Lorinda and Lane....
Luckily, these two didn't blow anything up..but, to celebrate America's and Dan's Birthday..they tried really hard!!
Andrew and Heather who are expecting another Williams Boy on November 20th!
Nolan
Dan and Kelli..0ur very brave hosts for the 4th festivities and Dan's Birthday!
Will, Jonah, Luke, Nicholas and Ben
Me and Danielle...
The rain didn't stop us from having a front row seat for parade candy!
Ben, Grace, Danielle and William..So, it goes without saying that our life is pretty much ~busy~ with softball this summer. Tay just finished up Rec league and Brownsburg Vortex is essentially the All-Stars from that. Weekend Warriors we like to say b/c games are played Fri/Sat/Sun. We have Black Widows games some weekends and Vortex the others.
Gracie and Ben are also playing baseball for the Mariners...they play on Saturdays. Games start in two weeks....just those fun practices right now. Gracie is also in the "training group" at Westside Gymnastics so she does that two nights a week. This is the last step before competitive gymnastics begin. With such active kids it doesn't leave much time for the house, camping or the playset still sitting in the garage that we purchased 45 days ago.... Hopefully, soon.
Taylor plays shortstop and pitcher..
Head Coach Brian Miles with Tay and the Championship trophy.
Proud Dad/Coach after their 6th victory for the weekend..Gracie and Ben have other kids their age to play with so they have lots of fun..little dirtballs ;-)
Brownsburg Vortex beat Pendleton Pride 15-5 to take the Championship!
