the grand finale!

you didn't think we'd just get up and LEAVE the next morning, did you??

oh no!

we had a FOOTBALL GAME!

Steelers vs Cowboys :-)



go team!

mr. goetz got us all warmed up!

the kick off!


the babies guarded each other...from their drinks!




these 2 were so cute "talking trash" to each other!





pat got an interception...can you see joshua jumping up and down??







it was a tie game ;-)
everyone had a blast!

and one more snack before we hit the road!

what an amazing trip this was.
hard to even put it into words.

there were some big moments...the hikes, the overlooks, the deepening friendships...but what really sticks out is the little moments...the time to look in a child's eyes as they are telling you a story and even ask them questions...the smiles on our kids' faces...the laughter with friends late at night...the little moments were what made it such a perfect time to me.

and it was.
perfect.

we are very thankful to the Goetz family for asking us to go...and for all their expertise and energy!