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We didn’t send out Christmas cards this year, so instead, we present the 2023 Thiele Family Newsletter!

Flag football was a little wild this year, and I think it will be our last year, but I’m glad Kannon got the experience of two years. He played because he wanted to carry the ball, which he can’t do in tackle, and no one ever passed to him either year he played. We will concentrate on tackle.

My amazing friend, Karie, invited me on a Royal Caribbean cruise in January. Thanks to my mom for keeping the kids! Karie and I had a great time and can’t wait to do it again! We went with her brother, Robert, his partner, Austin, and many other amazing friends. It was an absolute blast.

I turned 42 on February 6th. Dad was here and took us to dinner. I got to spend it with some of my favorites.
Papa Sam came to our last game of the season which happened to be on my birthday.
Valentine’s flowers from my sweet kids (and Daddy)!
Basketball is the name of the game in January and February. This is Anaiah’s favorite season and she improved so much from the beginning to the end this year.
February began and ended with rabbits. We have showed for two years and are taking a break this year. The kids are so busy with sports and other activities that we decided not to show anything this year, but have our sights set on a lamb for Anaiah next year.

Track season is OUR season! Anaiah KILLED it this year. The girl can run… and she is extremely competitive.March and April is the heat of track season. Our girl is a natural runner… but doesn’t actually like running. She does it anyway, though, because winning makes most things fun even if you don’t necessarily like it.

We drove to Missouri to visit our cousins, Hannah, Tyler, and Jensen, for Spring Break 2023. We had a smooth trip and loved our time with family. We have been traveling long distances since the kids were tiny so they are great travelers and don’t get on each other’s nerves as long as our earbuds are charged.

The spring is just as busy as the fall with track and baseball going on at the same time. Kannon’s baseball season is from February to May and Anaiah’s track season is from February to April so we are MOVING during these months.

Photo credit to Tommy Linn of TeePee Photography
If you’ve been around for any time at all, you know Kannon’s dance moves are just as much a part of any sporting event as the actual game…
We made the trip to China Spring for Easter. The kids had a great time with cousins at Papaw and Dooda’s after hunting eggs at Aunt Lindsay and Uncle Blake’s house.

We wrapped up baseball and tennis in May. It was filled with finishing out the school year and both kids getting numerous awards for their athletic and academic efforts.

In May, Kannon decided to be a band kid! The band director told him he had perfect tuba lips, and we know flattery gets us everywhere with him… so tuba it is!
Another Cousin Camp, this time in Marble Falls, for the kiddos! This may be our last one, as the kids are getting older and have busy schedules, even in the summers these days.
We spent most Sundays at Splashway during summer months with some of our favorites.
We had a scare and spent the better part of a Sunday evening in the ER in late June. Thankfully, nothing was broken and we left with just some ice and a sling.
We took Anaiah’s pictures right before her 13th birthday. Much love and thanks to Leann G Photography and Destiny Saenz (Insta @_beautybydes_) for an amazing session! This dynamic duo cannot be outdone!

After pics, we were off to Rosemary Beach for Anaiah’s birthday week. We stopped for the night in New Orleans to explore the WWII Museum and partake in some amazing food. The video below accurately depicts each child’s enthusiasm level while touring the museum. Kannon was so excited when we walked through the doors that he literally cried, which made me cry. It was the sweetest. Anaiah only survived because the white sands and Rosemary Beach shopping were less than two days away…

We ordered Anaiah’s custom cactus cake from Cava and Cakes 30A. We HIGHLY recommend them if you are ever in the 30A area and need a bakery. It was amazing!       

Our GG’s 50th birthday surprise party was in Big Spring a few days after our Florida trip. We were able to make it and wouldn’t trade the time we spent there for the world… It was much needed and we will see Charlie and Gina more in the New Year.

August

Kannon started his band career at the beginning of 6th grade. We have an amazing band program here in Yoakum and are very excited to watch him and his tuba become best friends!

Volleyball is underway for Anaiah. This is her second year and these ladies are in it to win it.

Anaiah and Rebecka after their tournament ^

Football season officially starts, and that’s where we spend all of our time.

Thankful for amazing educators that put up with my son’s charisma… I received this video from one of our favorites… She is a true saint!! Please keep all his teachers – past, present, and future – in your prayers!!

Kannon turned 12!! I can’t believe this kid is almost a teenager.

Cross country and football take over our fall. We had a wonderful cheering squad at the district meet including Dooda, Aunt Lucea’n, and Kannon.

We enjoyed the eclipse in our backyard with the help of a welding helmet.
I went to Georgetown for my dear friend’s divorce party, and we were all more than ready to celebrate! Whiskey Cakes was the perfect location for the festivities, and Kristin couldn’t have done a better job planning the party.

Rae Rae rescued me on Halloween by taking Kannon trick-or-treating and Anaiah and I attended our church’s Trunk-or-Treat event. Check out the gorgeous poster Anaiah created.

Papa Sam was able to come to a game, and we always love when he’s here. Kannon gets bored of just having Anaiah and I in the stands cheering for him.

Brian, Kannon, Johnny, and Anaiah on their way to tennis camp the day after Thanksgiving

Our first hot pot experience! It was delicious and we all had a great time trying all of the new foods and sauces.

Kannon’s annual Thanksgiving weekend swim overlooking Lake Madeline

Mom came to Yoakum to attend Anaiah’s basketball game and our town’s annual Christmas on Grand.

A week later, Dooda, Papaw, and Bailey came for Kannon’s first band concert. The kids all did an amazing job!

Kannon is in the back, but check out his tuba pump at the end. He wanted to make sure I knew where he was. I love this kid!

Overstreet Restaurant in Cuero, TX. We highly recommend!
We spent Christmas Day at home with Dad. Santa definitely spoiled the kids and they had a wonderful day!
We took a New Year’s trip to Fredericksburg and Kerrville to visit Dad. We saw amazing fireworks and got some exploring and shopping in.
Papa Sam and Kannon at the National Museum of the Pacific War
Luckenbach, TX with Waylon, Wille and the boys…

The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden