Avery’s game was at the same time as Sophia’s but at a different field. Sophia, as defender, waiting for the action to come to her end of the field:Mom is about to get cracker crumbs in her hair:

Uncle Justin and Carson:

On Tuesday I needed help from Thais to draw the wings for the Avery’s Charizard costume. Avery was certain he would be able to fit into Carson’s Baby Charizard costume. Wiggle carefully …Yup, he made it:
On Thursday, there was soccer practice at a field near their school.

There were 9 Hodel siblings from Saskatchewan Canada: Anna, Regina, John, Ida, Fred, Henry, Bill, Emma, Ed.

L-R: John, Fred, Ida, Henry, Bill, Ed

L-R: Ed, Ida, John, Anna, Fred, Regina, Bill

L-R: Bill, Regina, Anna, Emma

Five of them – Ida, John, Fred, Bill, and Ed – moved to California in the 20s/30s/40s, all started egg-producing chicken ranches in Rio Linda. Today we gathered together as many Hodel family members as we could at Phyl and Dave’s house.

Courtney, Chuck, Connie

At right, Herb Posehn, 90 years old from Gig Harbor WA, the only surviving son of Ida.Dave studiously watched the tri-tips on the grill, no flames allowed!Ida’s family:Bill’s family:Ed’s family:John’s family:Thank you Phyl for additional pictures. What a great time! In the future, we talked about a big group going to PBR in Jan, and another reunion a year from now! Fingers crossed for more get-togethers.

And Carson, who loves to eat Ritz crackers.

are able to find this a comfortable position in which to read.Closely guarded by Carter.

“Grandma, can I have you iPad?” Then he’s off to his own world. He has his own tab on the home screen where he’s allowed to have 15 (free) games. If wants more, he must delete an equal number.

This event was organized by the events committee. When we got to the clubhouse, Sophia only had one shoe. We looked and looked, Thais asked a few questions to which Sophia answered, “Mom, I feel like you’re relying on me to know where my shoes are.” In unison, Thais and I said, “They’re YOUR shoes.” LOL.Avery practiced a few tricks using my legs.