Watch DOGS

Marshall and T-man went to a an event for Watch DOGS (Dads of good students) which works to get more male presence in schools. They had pizza and did a scavenger hunt. LOVE these pictures of my guys. 

Weekend Wrap Up

It is amazing to have some time back in our weekends. I feel like I actually have time to do some stuff around the house and also have some down time as well. The rainy, cold weather might have helped too - I wasnt going anywhere so more basement sorting and fall decorating to be done!

Friday night started off with a flag football victory and dinner out at the local bar and grill (two failed attempts in downtown Louisville ended us at Mudrocks so T-man could play some pool). D-man hung at a friend's house all night. After a relaxing morning, Saturday saw two goals for T-man and volunteer hours for D-man at the local band competition. After being completely soaked, D-man warmed up and headed to his basketball double header in Lakewood. Marshall and I watched the Buffs get destroyed after we had cheered our other teams to victory. 

The house was quiet until almost 10:00 on Sunday which meant I finished my book listening to jazz music and drinking coffee. I worked more on the basement organization and T-man accompanied me on my errands (which meant a stop at Sweet Cow). It was a nice day date. D-man went to the mall with a friend - a first! We also had lots of baritone playing. And now, another week is upon us. Goodbye weekend. 

Friday night lights - pick six for T-man


Sweet Cow

Diving into his book from the library. 

Ladies League

While my recent scores have not shown it (I've blown up on a couple holes each round), I'm definitely improving my game. Until the last two holes, I was having a pretty good round. It was a gorgeous night to be out golfing 🏌 

So glad I convinced Alana to join! 

Ready for the tombstone round - I made it into the clubhouse under my handicap (and I had a 10 on one hole)! 

Willard Evening

I had a fun night tonight catching up with Nebraska women and eating a Nebraska themed potluck. I rode down with Alyssa to Parker (took awhile to get down there thanks to Broncos traffic). When I went to put my scotcheroos in the back seat of the car, we had the same casserole dishes. Definitely Nebraska. And definitely nice to catch up with old friends. 

Casseroles, meatballs, scotcheroos and deviled eggs (and wine of course!) 

The Willards and me 

Sporty T-man

T-man is off to a great fall sport season. He had a hat trick in soccer last weekend and an amazing interception in flag football last night. He had several attempts on goal today, but didn't score. So proud of how hard he is working! 

He also had field day at school this week and dressed up to support his mama today(although we dmneeded more than that). 

Ready for field day 

 He got dressed to support the Huskers! 

Mustangs Win!

A nice first victory for the 8th grade football team on Wednesday afternoon. In the 5th quarter (extra time after the game to get more kids playing time), D-man was quarterback and had two nice passes. He was also called out in the weekly school newsletter for his play. 

Shaking hands 



Faint double rainbow at the game 

D-man as quarterback 

3 for 3

This was our 3rd couple's scramble and we placed in this one as well! I'm that much closer to a new driver with all our winnings - woohoo! Marshall's college friend came up with his fiancé and we shot a 31 which was good for 2nd place. After dinner, we went into downtown for drink at Por. Was a really fun night and nice to show them a bit of our life  here in Louisville. 

Teeing off with oven mitts. We parred the hole thanks to my drive! 

Molly broke the rental club on her tee off - not sure how! 

Uncle Mike

Yesterday we celebrated the life of my Uncle Mike. I drove up from Indianapolis on Friday night and we had a nice time on Friday night with the family.  It was a beautiful fall-like day on Crooked Lake in Northern Michigan Saturday.  We laughed, we cried, and we toasted a very kind man. One story that was consistent throughout the day is what a sincerely nice man Uncle Mike was. Even at the end of his life where he was very sick, he said he was not suffering - the people of Syria are suffering. What an amazing perspective from an amazing man. 

Lake Michigan view from Petoskey 

Crooked Lake 

Firepit 

Gorgeous sunset 

A celebration 

Boys of Fall

Sports season kicked off rhis weekend with  two football games. D-man's middle school football had their debut and T-man had his Friday nights light experience.  Sad to not be there, but know the PV boys are holding down the fort just fine without me. Hello fall.   

Dropped pass 

#6 ready for kick off 

Winner!!

Flag football! 



At the high school football game! 

Beaver Creek Oktoberfest

A really nice day of true vacation. We enjoyed breakfast here and just relaxing (I read an entire magazine!). The boys played hours of pool and ping pong. Marshall and I went on a hike. After a casual hike, we met friends in Beaver Creek for games, food, music, and catching up. We hung out in the village after Oktoberfest was over and enjoyed take out pizza and just being with friends we hadn't seen in some time. The boys finally warmed up to the girls just as we were leaving - of course. 

Enjoying our hike 

Nice view 

Mini golf at Beaver Creek 

Bocce ball with the Knauf girls 

Oktoberfest pretzels! 

John and Marshall

Enjoying drinks and music 

 The annoying blow horn 

Lunch at the Pool

A bunch of ladies got together at the pool again this Friday for lunch. This time we celebrated Alana's birthday. A break from work, no kids around, and time with friends to kick off the long weekend - I feel extremely lucky. 

Deciding not to leave meant that we also got to watch CU beat CSU. A good way to kick off the weekend. 

Labor Day Kick off

Apparently, the Vail Valley is where we like to spend the Labor Day weekend. This marks our 5th Labor Day weekend up here. Each time has been different and wonderful in its own way. This year is no different. We're staying at the Smiley's, but they are not here. We're super bummed they aren't here, but what a great VRBO (for the small price of feeding Spike the lizard and watering the flowers). 

Unfortunately, traffic was terrible getting out of Denver, but we stopped at the "Good Gas Station" and then we biked the Gore Creek trail through Vail. Such a beautiful place. 

Lionshead 

Gore Creek 

Husking corn in prep for the Nebraska game 

Happy hour on the Smiley deck 

View from casa de Smiley