A Picture for the Ages - Week of Sept. 29th

"The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been." ~Madeleine L'Engle

We continued to enjoy the most favorable fall weather this week.  More than once, our family commented that it was the perfect weather for the Be Benefit, Lori's Voice Walk, WMML ballgame and Senior Retreat and was such a gift for everyone involved!

The deadline for sending in Cameron's kindergarten and senior pics was fast approaching. We received our official digital prints from the family cottage photo shoot which included Cam's senior picture.  Holly Gauper was our photographer this year and as always, we were most impressed.  The Gaupers (gauperphoto.com) have been a part of this annual family gift for more than a decade!  It seems every year we comment "these are our most favorite ones yet!"

Friday evening, Ms. Amanda arrived to hang out with Cam while his parents had a date night downtown.  For the first time, they played duckpin bowling. Duckpin bowling is a variation of ten-pin bowling that uses smaller pins and a smaller, fingerhole-less ball, requiring players to roll three balls per frame instead of two. Chris and Jane agreed that they will bring their son to check it out some time.  

Saturday morning, we made our way to the final fall game for the West Michigan Miracle League.  Once again, the mild weather was a welcome benefit.

Our Cam Fans were in full force!  

Our longtime, dear friend Stephanie was there to see Cam and Brody.  She's known the boys since grade school and they both adore her immensely.

April arrived with her mom to say hi to her friend and watch the game.  April and Cam have been connected since 2015 due to Halloween wheelchair costumes.

Aunt Betsy and Uncle Jon drove from Grand Haven and brought Oma as well as their sweet dog, Blue.  Chris volunteered with the team since they were short on helpers.  We were thankful to our aunt and uncle for making the early game and for bringing Cam's grandma with them to see the last match of the season.  Medals were presented to each of the players before they left the field.  

Not only did Cameron keep his cool medal, he also kept his Oma with him.  Jane's mom rode with her grandson and family as we had planned an overnight stay. Upon exiting the West Michigan Miracle League field, we made our way to the cottage to check on things there. It was a beautiful windy afternoon.

We traveled back to Grand Rapids before dinner so we could eat at home.  It was movie time in the Weatherford abode and we found a comedy called "Playing With Fire" which was quite hilarious.

On Sunday, Cam and Oma enjoyed an outdoor stroll down the long driveway and our roadway before heading back.

When we were eating our early dinner that evening, we all mentioned what we were thankful for.  At the top of everyone's list was family, friends and good health!

Camology Quotes:

Cam frequently checks his email from his IPad at home.  He mentioned to his mom that he was viewing the school newsletter and then proceeded on an action to the no reply message.

"I accidently responded to this email. Oh well, no harm, no foul!"