Loyalty

We had to wait until the evening game to cheer a team to victory. And it has been nine years since a victory for the Cougs in the Apple Cup so it made it that much sweeter. 

D-man reminded me “you will be watching these games alone next year” so so sad, but thankful for these moments 

Love the boys getting all their Coug gear on 

Life is Good

We purchased Life cereal for our visitors and T-man stated that “Life is good” this morning. Of course, I couldn’t agree more - life certainly is good and having time with the Peavy family confirms this. We had a wonderful week with our out of town visitors. As usual, we are too much food. We busied ourselves a with time outside, cooking, nerf battles, puzzles, watching football and the Oculus. 

Marshall’s cousin and her wife came up on Tuesday from Colorado Springs for dinner. Jim and I worked on Monday and Tuesday, D-man worked over the weekend and others busied themselves with this and that. Thanksgiving Day was a day of lots of kitchen activity after the turkey trot with a delicious turkey dinner. We enjoyed Lucky Pie Pizza, Sweet Cow and a trip to Gravity Brewing. The weather agreed with us for the week. Life is good. 

Sunday hike 

Chatting with Kristin and Angie 

Dinner with Kristin and Angie 

Making brownies

Uncle Matt in action 

Jim and Gramma in on the action 

Chatting with Riina 

Fixing the bike 

Relaxing 

Ready for turkey dinner 

The Peavy 4 

The next generation

The gorgeous and delicious turkey (which had nothing to do with me!). Thankful for a husband that cooks (amazing food) 

Oculus entertainment 

Michelle riding and shooting

Trotting’ Turkeys

Louisville served up a sunny and crisp morning for the Turkey Trot benefitting the local food pantry. We had a running group, a walking group and a couple lone wolves (D-man ran alone at 21 min and Marshall made his journey). 

They served up water, cocoa, coffee and beer at the finish line. We enjoyed all made it under an hour and the LeBeavys commented how nice it was to see a bit more of Louisville. 

Everyone except T-man was happy to be out and about and even he had a nice time and ran across the finish line with his cousin. 

Gobble gobble 

Headed to the race 

A really strong turn out 

Photo bombers after the race 

Sweeps

I had an old boss who would refer to a good week of work happenings as “sweeps week.” One could consider this a sweeps week for D-man. 

From the regional DECA conference, D-man texted us that he got a 96% on his CU Math test (a 60% average) and also  that he made it to the  state DECA competition. 

I also just learned that he got into Oregon State. Sweeps week indeed (even with being cut from the basketball team). 

Birthday Boy in Beaver Creek

It is nice to be able to be up in the mountains for mud season again this year to celebrate Marshall’s birthday. Before the kids were so busy with sports and activities, we used to take advantage of the deals offered this time of year.  I’m glad we could do that again (the boys couldn’t believe how empty it was). I love the lack of crowds, the good deals and the ability to stay at some really nice places for a cheaper price. 

Unlike last year, there is not any snow at the base of the mountain and it was pretty warm. On Saturday, I enjoyed a couple different stints on the couches in the village soaking in the rays which was lovely. Marshall and I got massages (on discount) and the boys joined us at the Aqua Sanitas for hot tubbing, sauna and the rain shower experience. Marshall and I then enjoyed the spa amenities as well. 

In the afternoon, we found a place to chill out, have some snacks, play cards and watch football. Marshall and I took a walk around the village and we ordered pizza for dinner. 

We wrapped up Saturday watching the Cougs, having some cake and opening presents. 

Sunday brought a walk around the village some food and home at a decent time to finish up the weekend. Happy birthday babe. 

Aqua Sanitas enjoyed with the boys 

Happy hour and snacks in front of the TV we found with no one around 

Night stroll around the village 

Pretty lights 

Some time in the game room 

A Dad and his boys

Happy birthday! 

Love 

Sunday morning hot tub 

Um -  no snow at the base 

Our resort right on the slopes. 

Da boys 

A wonderful get away 

Just cuz 

Long Weekend in the Beav

We had planned a trip to Beaver Creek awhile ago to celebrate Marshal’s birthday. Marshall and I took Friday off and we were just going to wait until boys finished school to head up. Well….. with Veteran’s Day on Thursday and not enough subs to fill in for the schools on Friday, the boys had a four-day weekend. 

On Friday, we took it easy in the morning and headed out around noon after D-man finished basketball. We grabbed Cheeba Hut (a family fav) sandwiches in Silverthorne and dealt with some construction traffic before arriving around 3:00 in Beaver Creek. 

The boys and I headed to the hot tub and Marshall took a quick nap. We then headed to the Northside Kitchen to meet the Smiley family for a birthday dinner. We didn’t think the Smileys would be here, so it was a nice surprise to spend a lovely evening with them catching up. What a great day kicking off the long weekend. 

Kicking off the long weekend with a goose from the Wrights (what a thoughtful gift - bwah hahahaha 

A view of the village from our room 

Exploring the village with T-man 

Pretty sunset from the hot tub 

Hot tub time! 

The gorgeous and delicious cake that Ella made for Marshall’s birthday 

Happy birthday babe 

Such a nice night out