Dixie Diehards

We had a blast helping kids with special needs play baseball on Saturday. It was a new opportunity for many of us. Even Dylan had a blast and met a new friend in the process. It was a very hot day, but so rewarding for us all.

The First Game

The first game was with a group of older kids and adults. Many were college age or even older. They were so excited to have us out there as their buddies. It was amazing watching their excitement about playing the game and talking with us.

The Second Game

The second game was with little kids ages 6-12. Dylan had a blast with the younger ones. He loved the little girl we were buddies with. These kids had a blast playing the game, and loved having us around to play with them.

Dylan helping

Dylan was the catcher
Dylan with his new friend

Eating snacks after the game

Playing Guitar Hero at John's House

Bowling Night

Life Group Class (Sunday School)

Friday Night at Axis

We had a great time Friday night at the Axis building. We played pool, ping pong, air hockey, and the Wii during the first part of the night. Those brave (or crazy) souls who dared to play the Wii kept everyone in the room laughing. Then we finished the night off by playing Mad Gab. Now that was funny! It sounded like a bunch of people who needed some speech lessons. Michael kept us rolling with his funny accents, and Bonnie made the other team mad when she kept getting all the answers.

Friday Night at the AXIS

Philip is trying to look like he knows what he is doing. LOL!

Playing the Wii

Having fun, Jenny? Do you realize everyone is staring at you? :)

Playing Mad Gab

Playing the Wii

There's nothing funnier than watching someone make a fool of themselves as they play the Wii!

Christmas Party

The Christmas party at Sarah's house was a lot of fun. We ate good food (prepared by Sarah and Donald) and played some fun games. Also, everyone brought a gag gift to exchange. The hideous gloves that Dylan and I brought were a hit. It was so funny watching Bonnie's face as she opened that one. Dylan still refers to them as "the yuckie gloves."

Christmas Party at Sarah's

Gag Gifts

Now here's the gag gift that keeps on giving! He'll pee on you, throw up on you, and get boogers all over you. The best part is that you'll never know exactly when one is going to happen. There's a new surprise every day!

Dylan was laughing his head off as Bonnie was opening this gift. She kept saying she was scared to open it. The face she's making after seeing what was inside shows her true appreciationg for the gift.

Christmas Party

Pizza and Taco!

Smores night at Jenny's Nov. 2008

If we stir this pot of ashes long enough, maybe a smore will pop out!

Smores night at Jenny's Nov. 2008

Smores night at Jenny's Nov. 2008

Bowling

We had a great time bowling last Saturday night. Sarah got the highest score for the girls. I'm not sure who won for the guys. Philip wouldn't let me see. Apparently he wasn't the champion. LOL!

The kids enjoyed their lane too. Dylan had a blast, especially since Laken was helping him. He gave her a hug every time he bowled.

Dylan helped Michael and John get strikes when he cheered them on. However, his "good luck power" didn't work at all for the girls!

I'll post the bowling pics later--as soon as I get more batteries for my camera.

John helping Dylan Bowl

John is showing Dylan how to bowl.

Dylan Bowling

Hey! This looks like cheating. You can't run down the lane!!!!

Guys getting ready to bowl

The guys are thinking, "Why can't we bowl like the girls? They are so good! Hmmm...I know! We won't let them see our scores. Then they'll never know they beat us."

Bowling

Laken is telling Dylan to forget about what John told him. She will show him how to bowl like a real champ!