Regiro Farms

Nana and Abuelo (aka Sandy and Andre) closed on 55 acres of land in Madison on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. On Friday morning we all traveled out there to check it out. It is very pretty but very overgrown. At one time it looks like it may have been farmed but has since been neglected and there is alot of scrub brush. The guys are looking forward to hunting there and have already planned out where they will put their tree stands. In the future they hope to build a house and have lots of plans for the property. They have named it Regiro Farms, which is Origer spelled backwards...incidental Andre thinks that may have been the original family name.

Moose and Oso really like the property too and had lots of fun playing fetch while we were there!

I am Thankful for...

...my wonderful husband who always puts me first, is very loving, and is a wonderful father to our kids.

...my oldest daughter Madie who has gotten me back into reading, is growing into a beautiful and thoughtful young woman and is a great help around the house.

...my middle daughter Michaela who thru her love of softball has gotten me into enjoying the sport, is thoughtful, loving and huggable.

...my youngest (he'd kill me if I said baby!) son Kelly who's dimples and smile could melt anybodies heart, is always making me laugh and is mama's little man.

...and for all of my family, friends, health, happiness and life. I have so much to be thankful for and wish the same for you and your family.

Happy Veteran's Day!

We met Nana, Grandma and Papa downtown to watch the Veteran's Day Parade. Madie was marching with the band so we all went to see her and to celebrate all of the men and women who risk their lives to defend our nation.

Rock Ranch

Jeff, Kelly, Michaela and I joined Kelly's Cub Scout pack at Rock Ranch the weekend of November 7th-9th. (Madie had to march in a game Friday night so she spent the weekend with Grandma and Papa...we missed having her with us.) We arrived after dark on Friday night and it was raining so we slept inside one of the Conestoga wagons. That was an adventure!

On Saturday we went over to the main part of the ranch for the "Family Fun Days". They had lots of things for the kids to do...corn box (yes, a box filled with dried corn...similar to a sand box...they thought it was cool!), bouncies, animal petting area, John Deere trikes (Jeff rode too!), corn cannon, family dodge ball, fishing, corn maze...it was a very full day!

That night we all snuggled into our tent...and froze! When we got up the grass was frozen. It got down into the 20's. Brrr! I woke up to chomp, chomp, chomp. I unzipped my tent door to peer outside and there were the cows eating their breakfast. Too cool. Of course I had to take some pictures of the cows.

It was a great weekend and the fall leaves were BEAUTIFUL!

Walking wih the Dinosaurs

We scored 3 free tickets to see "Walking with the Dinosaurs " at the Civic Center (Cheap seats were $29.50 a piece!!!). Although our seats were in the nose bleed section we still had an awesome time. Kelly, Madie and I went to see them together while Jeff took Michaela to her fall ball game (Yeah! They WON!!!)

The program was very educational and was very interesting. Kelly was completely enthralled ... Madie wished she was at home (teenagers!)

My favorites are the "long neckers",

Kelly's were the ones with the big heads,

and the crowed pleaser was T-Rex...he was loud and fierce.

Keel family Halloween Hot Dog Roast

It was another wonderful Keel family Halloween hot dog roast. The kids all dressed up, cooked hot dogs and roasted marshmallows and had lots of fun. The weather was beautiful and it was another successful party.

Michaela's Second Tournament

Michaela participated in her second travel team tournament this weekend. She had an awesome day of softball! Although we only won one of our three games the girls played their hearts out. Michaela got some great hits and made some wonderful catches...she played in both right and left field and second.

During our second game we were down for most of the game but started coming back and in the last inning of the game we tied it up...had the game winning run of 3rd...2 outs...and Michaela was up! She was facing a pitcher that she hadn't been able to get a hit off of (she throws hard but wild at times). I was out of my chair, rocking from side to side and biting my nails. She got 2 strikes on her and I was really getting nervous. Then she hit one out to right field and the girl had no chance to get it! She brought in the winning run!!! Way to go Michaela, we are so proud of you!!!

Happy Halloween!

TRICK OR TREAT!!

Michaela dressed up as a "Gangster" this year while Kelly dressed as "Dracula"...fangs and all! Madie had her first out of town football game and spent the evening on the bus to Panama City and at the game...too bad they lost.

We had lots of fun this year walking through a near-by neighborhood with a bunch of friends. Afterwards we ate the best Gumbo with them and then went home to get to bed...Michaela had a tournament to go to in the morning.