Mama's Day

Hi kids,
Daddy here. Well, the Mansfield clan just celebrated Mother's day. We got up and went to church and out to the famous Knights of Columbus breakfast that we all love so much. After, we did something Mama & I have been waiting for years to do. We went to Shasta Caverns! Ohh it was awesome! We had to wait for the boat to take us across the lake to where the bus would pick us up.

Once on the boat, it was a nice, cool ride to the other side.

When we got there, we rode the bus up to the top.

Beautiful sight for sure, but let's head in the caves. It's gettin hot out here.

Our tour guide looked like he was about 13 years old and when he told us about this one type of rock formation, "Cave Bacon" Jake went, "Awwwwwww". Very funny.  We left the caves and headed back home.

Happy Mother's Day, Mama!! Love you guys,

Daddy

Soccer Steve

Hi kids,
Daddy here. So Jake just wrapped up his first soccer season. He was on the Droids, and he did a great job. he scored two goals and blocked at leat another two more. Great job Jake! I can't wait to see how you do in the next sports season.

I love you Jake,
Daddy

Just like Daddy

Hi kids,
Daddy here. So I get home from work today & I'm greeted by this:

And she sayd "Look Daddy, I have tattoo's, just like you." Yep, half-sleeves of princesses, just like daddy. Hahah. I love you Iz.

Daddy

Festivus!

Hey kids,
Daddy here. Well we went up to Seth & Jula's house for our annual Festivus celebration. We had big fun while we were there. We only had just arrived and Seth asked you guys wanted him to put up a zipline. To which you said, "HECK YES!!" Mama worried but I told her you'd be fine.

Ouch! Alex scrapped up his knees pretty good. But fear not, Jake would do it and be fine, right?

Ack, knot in the face! Well trust me, you guys shaped up and had a great weekend. We took Izzy shooting with us and even let her squeeze off a few rounds of Seth's gun. Although when she said, "I wanna shoot the big gun!" We did say no! On the way back to the house we saw a big mud puddle and told Seth to drive thru it, which of course he did. The second big puddle we saw was about 3 ft deep tho, and we got stuck for about 20 mins. No pics or video of this event exist, in case we had to deny it. I'll post again soon. I love you guys,

Daddy

No more folding!

Hi Kids,
Daddy here. Well, The Steve-man went through his first Holy Communion, and did GREAT!

Seriously, look at that boy! What a good lookin dude, I wonder where he gets that from.

Ohhh, right. haha. Anyway, You did an awesome job Jake. Mama and I are so proud of you.  You didn't even make a bad face when you drank the wine.  You knelt down next to me after and said "Daddy, not a fan of the wine." Do you remember that last kid in line who took the 3-4 big ol gulps of wine? Jake, you turned to me and said, "That's a pretty big sip!" We went to Red Lobster afterwords, and you got sad. I told you to order the lobster pizza, and what do you know? Daddy knew it, AGAIN! You loved it. Patrick & Jane (your God parents) gave you an envelope with $50 in it and you shouted "FIFTY BUCKS!?!" Very funny. Grammie and Papa & Auntie Rose gave you a cross necklace and we had a great time. You did a great job, Jakie. I love you guys

Daddy

Mama & SteveO at Red Lobster

Patrick, Jane and Jake at Red Lobster