Christmas Tree lighting at the capital - Emmy sings a solo

 Emmy sang with the Jazz Choir at the Governor's Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Capital. She had two solos within a song and she was fabulous. A few people turned around to see who was singing once she began her solo and I saw one lady nod her head as if to indicate she was happy to hear Emmy's voice. They took pictures with the Governor and represented well.

Game Day USA baseball

We took a Thanksgiving trip to Florida so Bobby and the Schoch boys could participate in Gameday USA's baseball camp and tournament. They were the only players from ND but they represented so well. All three boys made the all-tournament team. Bobby and Boston's coach said, "Who would've thought my best two players would be from ND." Many parents came up to Robb and I and told us that they were impressed by how Bobby could hit the ball and that his fielding was effortless. He also pitched really well (no runs scored or hit). He had a double play that was exciting to see. Most importantly he was a great teammate and made many new friends. His coach said to him...."You are a BALL PLAYER!!" The boys made so many fun memories and gained confidence playing the sport they love.

Bobby's coach played in the MLB as a pitcher for 13 years! He was a really great guy and he loved his two ND baseball players.

Bobby's teammates nominated him to coach 1st base. He enjoyed his new role on the team.

Bobby pitching

Gameday USA instagram post

On the first day of the tournament, the kids rotated to all spots. Then, on day two when they played for placements in the tourney, the coach got to put the boys where he thought they should be in order to have a competitive team. Bobby started at shortstop and Boston at catcher. Bobby was lead off batter and Boston #2. Bobby had 4 hits (one was a double), 2 walks, and one strike out for the tourney.

Boston warming up Bobby for the field.

 All tournament selection awards

Florida trip - Thanksgiving 2023

We took a quick trip to the beach to watch the sunset. The kids had a great time and it was beautiful. Fort Myers is rebuilding after the hurricane.....still a lot of work to do but good to see improvements.

We enjoyed many fun dinners together!

We had an amazing dinner on Thanksgiving at the Clubhouse!!

The girls all went shopping on Black Friday. The outlet mall was NUTS!! We drove around for 20 minutes to find parking and completely got luck in being in the right place as someone pulled out while 4 cars vied for the spot. The lines outside the store just to get into the store were wild but we made the most of it and had a great time. We all bought a few things and also stopped in to visit the Koi and turtle pond.

Emmy got her Boba tea and tried to mimic the character on the top of the cup.

 

CHS Hockey star - Emmy Eckert

 

November

Emmy played her first few varsity hockey games early November. She played on the 3rd line and got so much playing time. We were excited! She did really well and is so fast out there.

The girls and I went to Shania Twain beginning of November. This was a celebration of my health since I had to go to Mayo end of October to remove a benign tumor on my parotid gland. Two weeks of recovery (no workouts and no work) later and I'm finally able to be me again. Praise the Lord!

Bobby had some Halloween fun!

Uncle Chad told us Emmy is the best shot in the entire hunting family. Good work Emmy!

We got matching family jammies for Christmas again this year....even dad wears them!