Storm & Ellie

We have had a wonderful two weeks with Storm. (even when he jumped in and out of the pond!) He is going to a new home today. His new family has one Lab and will spoil Storm! Ellie has had a great play mate and she will miss her new buddy. We will miss Storm too! Stormy we love you!!

First Day of Middle School

Zachary and Brandon are headed off for the first day of school. Zachary is now in 8th grade and Brandon is in 6th grade. This is Brandon's first year of Middle School and Zachary's last year. Can you believe next year Zachary will be going into High School! Where does the time go??

Valley Forge Colonials

Brandon had his first two games this weekend as a VF Colonial. He is wearing his friend, Jacks uniform because his didn't come in yet. So temporarily Brandon is an "Orendorff" until his new uniform arrives. So far the Colonials lost the first game and tied the second against the Phantoms. Brandon is doing a great job at defense and is building up his confidence when he is checking an opponent against the boards! I am looking forward to a wonderful season! Go Moose!

Zachary & Ellie

This is Zachary with Ellie from one year ago. We got her in September 2007. Now she is much bigger!!!! I love this picture though.

Ahren with Mommom & Poppop Ritschard

This picture was taken the night of Ahren's High School graduation. June 2007. Poppop has since passed away, so I am glad he got to see Ahren graduate. Ahren said he wished Poppop was still here to see him in the Marines. Poppop was in the Navy during WWII and I know he would be very proud of Ahren.

Ahren: Marines

Ahren signed up for the Marines. This is something he has dreamed of doing since he was in 7th grade. He is scheduled to leave for boot camp on September 23rd at Paris Island. When I have a mailing address I will let you know so you can write to him! Join me in wishing him Good Luck!

Brandon: Lacrosse and Ice Hockey

2008 Lacrosse season was Brandon's first. The game is similar to hockey, so he felt comfortable playing defense. He did well for his first year. He is very strong for 11 years old. He would hold off two or three boys at a time so they wouldn't get the ball! That's why we call him "Moose"!

The 2008-09 Ice Hockey Season has begun practice. This year Brandon has joined two teams. Valley Forge Colonials and Daniel Boone Blazers. Brandon plays defense. He is awesome to watch. Every game he gets faster, stronger and confident! I don't have his game schedule yet - only practicing right now.

We are looking forward to a great season!