Fall Volleyball

Catherine and Anne played volleyball again at the YMCA in September and October, but this time they were on different teams.  Anne played on a 10 and under team, while Catherine moved up to a 12 and under team.

Cousins came to watch Anne's game.  They came to Catherine's on a different day.

The twins watched Catherine's game.

Catherine and her teammates.

And she serves for team Storm!

Anne, ready to bam that ball over the net.

Celebrating after a round of volleyball games.

Anne was ready to help return the serve.

Anne's team was named the Pickles.

This was supposed to be the picture where the girls looked tough.

Spring Volleyball

Catherine and Anne played volleyball at the YMCA from the end of March through the end of May.

It was their first time playing.

They loved it!

I ended up helping every practice and some of the games.  I'm line judge in this picture. 

Catherine prepared to serve.

Warming up before a game.

They progressed a lot over the course of the season.

They loved getting to know their teammates.

Most of their team after the last game.

Silly picture!

A Birthday on Thanksgiving

This past Thanksgiving also happened to be Catherine's birthday.  She was actually born on Thanksgiving as well!

Early birthday gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Klingele.

Thanks, Grandma!

The annual ripping of bread for Thanksgiving stuffing.

All of the kids enjoy this job!

We decided to celebrate Catherine's birthday the next day, but she opened one present on her birthday.

Birthday celebration morning found Catherine learning how to shoot a BB gun.

Dominic aimed at the target.

Anne's turn.

Here was Joseph.  

The target.  Joseph actually hit the bulls eye! (Anthony did not get to shoot.)

Catherine got to choose a fun activity with Daddy for her birthday.

Go-Karts!

Catherine chose a horse-themed cake. 

Happy Birthday to Catherine!

A present from Anne.  It was a horse (of course!).

A camera!

Horse trailer.

Catherine's Birthday Pictures

Took this the day before her birthday.  She loves to read.

Silly sisters!

The kids on the morning of Catherine's birthday.

Always one goofy kid!

Catherine got to open one present after breakfast.

Daddy took the day off work, and when asked where she wanted to go for her birthday, Catherine picked Chuck E. Cheese.  So we went there for lunch.

Shooting baskets.

Anthony driving sounds like a nightmare.

Boys play air hockey.

Anthony on a horse sounds slightly better.

Break for pizza.

More fun.

In the afternoon, we decorated Catherine's birthday cupcakes.  She made it easy on me this year!

She helped frost the cupcakes.

Catherine and her #10 cupcakes!

After dinner, it was time for cake!

And crazy sister time!

And more presents.

A password journal.  It will only open to her voice, which drives the boys crazy.

Catherine had a great #10 birthday!