Steve, Carmen, Brock & Ryan O'Neal: October 2014

Date with Brock

Brock and I went on a picnic date to the park. We had a great time together and it was nice to spend time with just the two of us...we don't get those chances often enough!

We played Checkers and then played on the playground.

Ryan Awarded Golden Gator

Ryan was awarded the Golden Gator Award for being Trustworthy. So proud of this young man!

This is what his teacher had to say about him.

The Poling's Lodge

We were invited to a friend's lodge in East Texas for the weekend. It was gorgeous and we had so much fun out in God's nature!

We brought our bow and arrows for the boys to try out.

Our friend, Tyler, showing his archery skills.

Brock on the bow.

Our friends: Travis, Melilssa, and Tyler

Ryan shooting his arrow.

They built a pond on the property with the lodge, so we got to go canoeing and played in the water. This is our friend, Jackson.

Cole & Jackson

Brock

Brock gave Ryan a helping hand.

Ryan enjoyed the canoe......

.....and getting wet! (I LOVE Marshall's laugh in the background!!!)

Brock cooling off in the water.

Ryan flipped his canoe once, so he just climbed on top and paddled like he was in the ocean!

Lots of boys having lots of fun!

Wesley rowing hard!

Rose was really good at canoeing! I was quite impressed!

Ryan & Brock gave Marshall and Jackson a ride around the pond.

The adults got to relax and enjoy each other: Melissa & Dave, Rachel & Cole, and me!

Ryan taking a break.

Tyler & Travis gave Marshall a ride.

Then we got the BB Guns out and the boys had a blast shooting!

Flag Football

Brock was a Cowboy again this year! He loves football and seems to be pretty good on defense. Ryan couldn't play this season since he hadn't gotten the "all-clear" from his doctor yet from his second knee surgery.