Saturday, August 31, 2024

Football

Scrimmage in his practice jersey

Ready for school- the players wear their jerseys on game days

 First catch for #20!

Friday, August 30, 2024

First Days

 Claire had her first day of 6th grade on Monday, Charlie had his first day of 8th grade on Tuesday and I started my 17th year of teaching on Wednesday.  Busy and chaotic but things are going well for everyone!



Bus stop photo!  They love it.

Sunday, August 18, 2024

8th Grade Football

 Charlie decided to try football this year and he's playing for Mayo.  He'll be a receiver and a safety.  

We got our gear and are ready to cheer for #20!  

Sunday, August 11, 2024

MN Selects Games

 Claire was nominated by her softball coach for MN Selects. The best players in the state come for some fun and games.  Proud of our softball girl!!






NOLA/Pensacola 2024

 Day 1- NOLA Po'Boys, French Quarter, Cafe du Monde (Charlie had to have beignets daily), Rampart Treehouse, Gabriel Peyroux house







Day 2- Hop On/Hop Off Bus, shopping, Cafe de Monde, swimming, French Market Restaurant










Day 3- Street car, Canal Street, Bourbon Street, Cafe du Monde, Lil Dizzy's, swimming, Love Wins, Preservation Hall at the Toulouse Theatre, Bourbon Street at night
















Day 4- Honey Island Swamp Tour, Walk Ons Sports Bistreaux, swimming, Coterie's Restaurant and Oyster Bar (tried blackened alligator, which was recommended by Captain Steve)









Day 5- Fishing Charter, drove to Pensacola (4 state road trip!)





Day 6- Beach day!  This was interrupted by some jellyfish looking things called Atlantic Sea Nettles and their larvae- at least no rain! We went to Crabs for dinner.











Day 7- Drove back to NOLA, Hotel Monteleone, back to French Market Restaurant for crawfish and shrimp boils, shopping, more Cafe du Monde beignets, swimming on the hotel rooftop











Day 8- The Court of Two Sisters for brunch, shops, more Cafe du Monde beignets, French Market, Carousel Bar, waiting for our delayed flight home