Something on the Water

D-man’s only ask for this trip was for something on the water. Today we fulfilled that ask with a trip on the ferry to Vashon Island.  The ferry ride was definitely a highlight for the kids. We ate lunch, skipped rocks, did a quick hike, and headed back. A fun afternoon to wrap up our trip. 

A windy ride 




The Olympics 

Skipping rocks 

Headed back to Seattle 

Go Cougs

Apprently, Marshall and I want to make sure that our kids are going to character-building football games this season. The good news is that the seats were under an overhang so the painful game was at least less miserable. That is the life of being Coug I have learned. 

Overhang thankfully 


View from the stadium

View of Ranier 

 View from my walk today 

Seattle Tourists

After a lazy morning, we took the bus down to the Seattle Center and played tourist. We hit the science center, the playground, but failed at the Soace Needle. We met my cousin and her family and enjoyed a unique Seattle experience. We wrapped up the evening out with pizza, video games, and ice cream. A really nice day. 

Skyline from the bus 

Bus ride! 



Cool word clouds at the museum 

Don’t spread germs! 

Space needle from below 

Christmas decorations at the Armory 

Video games 

Skee ball! 

Thankful

Much to be thankful for as we spend time with the Peavy family this weekend.

Thankful for health so we can play ultimate frisbee. 

Thankful for love 

Thankful for playtime with cousins 

Thankful... well I just had to include this picture 

Thankful for a family that cooks 

Thankful for our boys 

Bad Moms

I wasn’t able to make the movie, but did make the happy hour before heading out to Seattle. Lots to be thankful for. 

Day 16

It’s day 16 away from home for me this month, but I finally get to take the entire family with me. We arrived around 11 last night and walked to the hotel. Marshall headed off early this morning to watch Michelle in action at her work and the boys and I hung at the hotel with Claire and Claudia. The kids enjoyed the pool, we had breakfast and then headed to the museum of flight. Marshall, Michelle AND Matthew met us there! It is an amazing museum  and D-man especially was soaking it all in. We wrapped with dinner at the LeBeavy’s. A great start to the Thanksgiving vacation. 

Amazing to tour a Dreamliner, Air Force One and the Concord. 

From Apollo 12 

Games! 

So This Happened Today.....

Before 

After 

And then playing blackjack with his friends 

The Good and the Bad

Well, the car has now died twice in the driveway so we jump started it again today to take it to get the battery replaced. They couldn’t fix it there so we had to drop it off at the mechanic shop. After picking up Marshall, I said we should go out for a beer. We hit 12 Degrees in downtown Louisville for a flight of Belgian beers and then headed home to make dinner. 

Because we won’t be back from Seattle until the Monday after Thanksgiving, I had mentioned that we could start on the Christmas decorations. I was thinking it wouldn’t happen, but our eldest had other plans. The tree is up and the extension cords are all ready for outside lights. It warmed my heart that both boys helped put up the new tree. Great way to wrap up the weekend. 

Impromptu happy hour (in my workout clothes and all) 

The fancy new tree can switch between white and colored lights 

Be Confident

D-man didn’t have the best games yesterday and was frustrated. He was playing tentatively and this resulted in errors. This morning we chatted briefly about his games today, the power of positive thinking and attitude. He said he needs to “be confident.”  He definitely played with more confidence and his team had two victories and won the championship. It was fun watching him play today.  You have many reasons to be confident son. 

Weekend Activities

It’s nice to be home on a weekend again. Lazy morning, errands and then sporting events. We watched T-man’s first futsol game. It is quick, fun, and the boys had a great time. We then grabbed pizza, I watched the Huskers lose and then we watched D-man’s team win two basketball games tonight. Back at basketball tomorrow. 

I’ve read this before, but always a good reminder. 

The Home Front

Marshall has been keeping things going on the home front with all my travels. A few activities during my absence. 

T-man worked so hard to earn this reward! 

Fun time in the photo booth at true fall festival 

Sewing class project for D-man 

Mean game of Pac-man at Tilt 

NYC Baby

Well it was a quick trip, but I did get to take in a few sights today. It was a good to meet with my team in person and I’m excited to have some clear focus for 2018. 

Office view 

Delicious drink 

Grand Central 

Inside Grand Central 

In the lobby of the Chrysler Building 

Purple today