Monday I got in for tennis clinic (although not with who I was playing with the next day) then listened to the rest of Rose Code while repainting the bottom trim in the house. Elizabeth did a marvelous job hosting book club, lots of conversations happening at the same time. Tuesday Maureen and I beat Palencia in enough time for me to make it to Voss' Thanksgiving lunch at school. I picked up Abby early from school for an ortho consult. She's getting braces in January and has until then to stop sucking her thumb. That night was a Friends of party for the middle school. We went out for pizza after across the street with a fun crew. Wednesday I went to HIIT class then had lunch with Steph. Marly went to her friend's play. Phil went with Ellie to her swim banquet. She got a Varsity letter. Voss had trombone. Abby had dance then youth group at CFA. Thursday Ellie drove herself to school. I had a PTSA meeting there (they always last so long) then snuck out for a MOPS meeting (after picking up a check from the book fair, yay!$$$$) then later back to pick up Ellie from school. I made a pot of chili and cornbread, perfect for the blustery weather we had at the end of the week. Friday we had a middle school PTSA meeting for breakfast then I did some hostess gift shopping, adoration, a run then visited my cousin who just had open heart surgery. Ellie and Marly babysat at the beach for a wedding on both Friday and Saturday night. Phil and I met up with the Hogans and Strassers and took JoHo's boat to the Oyster Roast. It's an awesome event benefiting the Riverkeeper. It was a COLD night, especially on the boat but we had a great time. Saturday morning we had a family breakfast and told the kids about their surprise Christmas gift (and my Birthday gift!) and then took down the Thanksgiving decorations and started decorating for Christmas! This is the earliest ever! I drove the angels to Nutcracker then Phil met me and swapped kids so I took the pages and sprites and the angels came home. SQ and I walked. That night Phil and I had dinner at the Napoleons, delicious sausage soup by the firepit. This morning we all served at mass then did CCD. We went to the Nixon's to celebrate Mark's Birthday with more oysters. Abby and Marly are at youth group. It just occurred to me that Voss' science project is due so we scrambled to the soccer field by sunset to do the ball curvature experiment. What a scamble! Here are the pics of the week.

Phil had a work trip in Orlando so I single mommed it for a few days and it was great. I got two great nights of sleep with no snoring, the kids and I were a well oiled machine. I drove carpool, Ellie drove herself to school then we zipped over to middle school. I did a barre class on Tuesday and a HIIT class on Wednesday and Friday. I volunteered at high school for kindness day. It was a great way to spend the afternoon. The school claims an ubuntu philosophy: "I am, because you are." Community being a major building block of society. How fitting. That night I went to a Friends of fundraiser for the elementary school. It was perfectly timed between dance, youth group and Ellie's babysitting gig. Thursday I volunteered all morning screening kids hearing for the health screening at middle school. Yay, I can hear (and see)! Phil came back after a great work trip, presenting his market to the others. Voss had a soccer party and we missed his last game but he played great, as usual. I hosted a soup swap with my farms pals. I spent all afternoon making a taco soup. Perfect timing as the weather finally got cooler! We stayed up too late catching up and sipping soup. I had a Nutcracker board meeting on Friday...getting closer! Then Phil and I left for the weekend to present talks at an Engaged Encounter weekend. Perfect timing. We were fighting on the way to Marywood and holding hands on the way back. We had a great group of 17 couples preparing for a sacramental marriage. Our dream team laughed so much and told great stories. The weather was perfect and one of our friends from church had a son get married there over the weekend, too. Love was in the air! We did a family soccer match that afternoon and won then cleaned up for a dinner at TCC. It was a nice family dinner catching up from the weekend. Marly had a babysitting gig. Ellie went to a Bridgerton themed 16th Birthday party. Abby and Marly had book club and of course Voss' last match. Here are the pics of the week.

Losing sucks. I was number 8 on the waitlist for clinic so I went to Joe's HIIT class and got my butt kicked instead. Quick WD run then Anna and I had a practice match with Julie and Lilia to practice for the member guest. We were up 4-0 then they warmed up and beat us 6-4 and then 6-3. Cub scouts and dance, oh my. I was so hopeful on Tuesday. We were calling it "nauseously optimistic". I went to a barre class, rocked my vote, drove around to look for people to drive to the polls then went to the local Democratic party office to do some phone banking. I had to do something productive. The day just got worse. I couldn't get the TV to work, Phil and the kids were annoying me. It just wasn't looking good. Way too much red. Everything I voted for lost except the school board remaining bipartisan (and just barely...why is that even on the ballot?!) I stayed up too late and woke up hoping it was all a nightmare. It is not. There will not be a first woman president because she was beat by a white, old man who has 34 felony counts, 1 conviction, 2 cases pending and 6 bankruptcies. But let's see America get great when he deports all the farm workers and taxes all international goods. So yeah, Wednesday was rough. The cherry on top was when I went to visit my pal, Carl and found out I have hip displasia. At least the pain I've been experiencing is legit. Now I just need to find a good time to have hip surgery. Steph and I split a bottle over a carby lunch in a dark booth to commiserate. Deep breaths. I got to hang with all my suburban, white, Republican tennis friends to kick off the member guest that evening. Sipping rose while watching the Bryan Brothers. Early bedtime for me. Thursday we had MomCo. A chiropractor tried to do some spiritual aligning. You know I was rolling my eyes. But we played some fun ice-breakers since we have many new moms and that is always fun. Anna and I played our first official match against Kim and Beth. We got 3 games in the first set and maybe one in the second. I thought we played well but couldn't find a way through. That loss turned into late night drinks and ahi tuna at Lillians. I loved catching up with Anna but Friday morning was rough. We played twice on Friday. The first one was close 4-6 and 4-6 and then the last one that night was even closer. We won the first set 6-4 then lost the second 3-6 and then lost the tie-breaker 7-10. So all this and then losing football teams and it was just crummy. I did enjoy playing with my ole pal, Anna and watching tennis and enjoying all the food and drinks. My sister was Phil's date for the Angels for Allison event on Friday night. That meant I could go to bed early after getting a beating all day...and my hip with no cartilage left. Saturday morning I took Ellie to dance then I went back to watch some tennis, have shrimp and grits, a bloody and a massage (losers brunch, they called it). Phil and I went to cheer Voss on his soccer match. Lots of players were out so he had to play the whole game and got an awesome penalty kick. Sad I didn't catch it on video. After getting uber and friends to help, the girls all made it to Nutcracker. Phil and I got there in time to pick Marly up and chaperone her Ranch Cotillion. Ear plugs were warranted. Boots were cute but I paid the price. Sunday morning, Ellie and I were last minute stand ins for lectoring. I picked her up from a sleepover and we made it just in time. Phil and I had a breakfast date at TCC, kids had so many donuts (thank you, Dolly!) I was suckered into a Town Center run. Marly WON a color bar party at Kendra Scott and got a free necklace. I broke out in a rash after trying on a sample at Sephora. Ellie ubered home from the movie theater. The rest of us went out for Mexican with the Strassers. Monday was Veterans Day. Kind of an odd day for us with no family veterans to honor (in town). I went to tennis clinic. Ellie babysat. Voss was grounded from technology for the weekend. Abby and Marly cleaned out their closets. Abby went to a Veterans Day party with her friend on base. The older girls and I went thrifting then they had dance. Voss played with friends in the forest then had Cub Scouts. Here are the pics from the week.

Spooky fun all week long. I listened to Frankenstein and finished reading The Housemaid in the middle of the night. I drove carpool this week. Voss and I were a bit late for flag raising on Monday. Then I went to clinic and then WD, my usual Monday routine. I picked up Ellie from swim and took Voss to cub scouts and picked up the girls from dance. So. Much. Candy. I was hoping they would have done the Thriller dance in class but it was just random costume night. I didn't get into the Tuesday match so it worked out that there was a SAC meeting. I took Spot on a run and made an appointment for my hip. I had a Nutcracker marketing lunch and went to my first Dream Party. So special! Phil took the middles to the middle school homecoming game. I had a peaceful evening with just Voss at soccer and Ellie at dance. Ellie spent the night out on a school night because she got to skip school on Wednesday to swim butterfly and a 500 free at the district swim meet. Phil skipped out of work to cheer her on. Early release day for the others. I took Voss to get two cavities filled. Oh the drama! Trombone, walking and dance. I'm already picking up candy wrappers everywhere. Kerri and I dressed as tennis fairies on Halloween, wearing the girls barbie dance tutus from the last recital. I volunteered for the book fair and got Voss some fresh books. That inspired me to clear out some of the stuff they've been reading. Halloween was different this year. The kids all had friends to attend to so Phil and I were left just hanging out. It was both sad and nice. No family costume. No stopping at my parent's house or even going down our street. We dropped Ellie to get ready with friends for a party. Marly at a friend's, Abby at a friend's and then we walked with Voss and one of his friend's parents for most of the time. We did see Abby a few times but not Marly at all. It was fun to visit friends and have our hands free. A new era. We picked up all the kids from all the friends' houses and came home for the candy trade. I watched Frankenstein, the old classic one which is significantly worse than the book. I let the kids sleep in a bit to go to 8:30 All Saints Day mass and then go late to school. Our carpool neighbor, Bentley came with us, too. I took some friends out for a boat day. The weather was perfect. Maybe a bit hot but then I'd just pick up the pace. I did get into trouble with Phil for not answering my phone when one of the busses didn't show, leaving some kids stranded. It all worked itself out and Ellie came to the rescue along with one of our fave history teachers. I took Ellie to a Diwali party and then met my sister for a Kamala party. It was so nice to see friends at the party that I didn't realize were liberal. Saturday morning we took it easy. Voss had a soccer game and we all came to cheer him on. The girls and I left a bit early for Nutcracker. Dolly, SQ and I walked and talked. The angels hitched a ride home with the cherubs due to babysitting gigs. FL GA is a hot weekend to babysit! Marly also had a gig that night. We took the littles to Lillians to watch the Gators loose (FSU wasn't even on TV so there's that). We fell back an hour and were still late to mass. Talking about being thankful in CCD class then bfast at TCC. Phil took Voss to a make up soccer game and Marly to Confirmation class. Ellie had a dance class. I dipped out with my friend, Meredith to see the school music teacher in a local musical, Lizzie. Wow! She was amazing! We met back up for family soccer. Ahi sushi bowls for dinner and early bedtime for all! Here are the pics of the week.

Whew! What a fun week! I didn't have to drive carpool so I got lots of coffee on the porch time. Early morning was the only time I felt fall, it's back to summer the rest of the day, humidity included. I went to clinic then spent the rest of the day reading our book club book, The Woman in Black. It was perfectly spooky for Halloween. I dressed in black and headed out to Cimmeron for the meeting. Tuesday, started off wonky because I skipped out on two PTA things to play tennis. I told a friend to go to the wrong place to pick up coffee, Phil spilled coffee all over Ellie and I missed my exit. But, Maureen and I beat the Jax Golf ladies and it felt great. I met Phil for lunch. We spent some time with our favorite ortho and then the usual dance and soccer routine. Wednesday I skipped out on another PTA coffee and got to sub up to play on B at FYC. This one was not as easy as a win but I'm thankful Diane and I made it happen. I met Steph and Jess for lunch. It was nice to catch up and talk about healthy choices. Not that I did any of them as the week progressed. An afternoon of trombone, dance and celebrating Spot's 6th Birthday! Phil and I dashed out for a midweek dinner with a work friend of his who was passing through town. A normal delish dinner at Oceana turned into waltzing San Marco like we did in our 20s. We ended up in a speakeasy downtown in the middle of the night. Oh my. I'm grateful Ellie drove us to school on Thursday because I had to volunteer all morning for a round table discussion on AI. Luckily, my aid was only in nametags and serving pizza. That was about all I was capable of doing. Concessions shopping at Walmart. Soccer, dance and Phil picked up from swim and then I had a MOPS clothing swap. I only stayed for a bit and then went to bed early. Friday, Kerri and I subbed up to B and played in St. Augustine. So grateful she drove us in the electric car! We had another win, which felt really great with amazing drop shots from her and lobs from me. I loaded up and headed to middle school to sling concessions for the homecoming dance. We had a great group of volunteers and it all went by so fast. Of course I was late (according to Phil) getting out of there to dash to Gourmet on the Green. TCC really did it up this year with perfect weather, delicious food and all the wine. JoHo took us for a nightcap on the river which turned into night swimming in the St. Johns. Saturday was rough but we headed out to watch Voss kill it on the soccer field. I did the last two shifts of Nutcracker including a Parlor donuts walk with Suzanne and Dolly. We stayed in that night and got pizza and watched No One Will Save You for spooky family movie night. Yes, it was scary. No nightmares so far. We went to mass then CCD then the younger two went to a jumping Birthday party. Ellie went to a pumpkin painting party. Phil and I gave a talk to parents having their children receive First Communion about living faith with family. We did more of a round table discussion. Then, we went on a Sushi Bear date. Now playing whack a mole trying to get kids in bed with costume drama and the scramble on homework was saved by the school platform being offline. Here are the pics of the week.

Monday was Indigenous Peoples day but around here people are still talking about Columbus and I even heard of a golf tournament in his honor. Gross. My fab friend, Jenny took Voss to a corn maze with some guy pals. I went to tennis clinic and then Ellie had a city champs swim meet. I sat in the corner and read my book until it was time to watch her swim twice. We ended up all at CFA for a late dinner. Calling in favors to help Voss get to cub scouts and Marly get to dance. Hottie did some wolfing out. Marly had her weekly early morning for campaigners. Kerri and I took three sets to beat Huguenot but we finally pulled it out! I met Mr. French at my mom's to take a few things over to her. Still getting her situated over there. Voss had soccer, girls had dance. Just cruising through the week with all the things. I finished another Kristin Hannah book, Magic Hour. The Blue Angels were in town this week. I had a treat on Thursday after MOPS, sitting on the balcony with Spot watching the manatees and the blues on a gorgeous fall day. We celebrated Brittney's Birthday at Lillians on Thursday night. We had a Nutcracker board meeting, I learned about the storage room and how to sift through to find costumes. I worked a booth for Voss' class on Friday afternoon. It's odd only having one child's booth to work after running all over the place. We still had to dash from there to get Abby and her pal to the last ballroom dance class on time. Then back to the fall fest for more fun (Marly helped work booths for people who didn't show up). We ended up going back out to Don Eduardo's with the Hogans then to listen to a band at Lillians. Not too late this time. Saturday came early. The girls and I headed out for the Dreams Come True Trunk or Treat. Nutcracker had a trunk. I dropped them then came back in time for Voss' soccer game. They didn't pull out a win, but he played great with an awesome goal. I sifted through air show traffic to bring 7 dancers (none of mine) to Nutcracker. Suzanne and I got in a good walk and talk. I was home in time to take Ellie to homecoming. Voss had a paint ball Birthday sleepover. The middles hung with the neighbors. Phil and I ended up having a date night with the other hoco parents. We met the Strassers after at Casbah. Sunday we picked up all the kids from different places plus one extra and were just a few minutes late to mass. CCD then watching the Jags finally win! Phil took a crew to the church carnival. I took Marly shopping for her pumpkin painting party. I'm not even sure how this happened. I think Marly asked me and I said "maybe" and then she ended up with a party. She has really turned a corner this quarter. I'm not sure what it was. But she ended up with all A's, is the new editor and chief of the yearbook and I got a complimentary email from her math teacher. So a party is in order. She had friends over to paint pumpkins, go on a sunset boat ride and eat way too much candy. She is a happy girl. Here are the pics of the week.

Another week. Another hurricane. This week went nothing how I thought it was going to go originally. Monday and Tuesday were pretty normal but then they canceled school for the rest of the week. We did a fun dinner out at TCC on Tuesday night with the Freemans, Strassers and the Nixons had evacuees in town so we were all there together. I finally got the yard at my mom's house cleaned up and ready for the next storm. The stress of watching an approaching hurricane is no joke. So many wobbles. I was crushed to hear that the long awaited 7th annual book summit was canceled. I threw an adult temper tantrum and was crabby all day. I had been using the idea of the weekend as the dangled carrot to get through the last two weeks! Whack a mole with kids and school work approaching the end of the first quarter and more bills for my mom, oh my! Phil evacuated to a hotel on Wednesday with Abby and pal, Sammy. He was upgraded to a suite. I held firm, saying evacuating with the whole family and two animals to one hotel room was more stressful than watching the water come up in the dark. I made a salmon dinner was Caesar salad from scratch, listening to music and had a delightful evening with the other kids who preferred to sleep in their own beds. We were lucky in this storm and never lost power and had no damage. I did have to put in ear plugs with the wind, though. The girls still all had dance through all of this. We even got two more pairs of pointe shoes from the ballet bus. Phil and I got COVID boosters and flu shots, which knocked him out for a day or so. We watched the water come up really nice at high tide (scary, but manageable). I had a Nutcracker breakfast meeting and got Marly to help me clean up my mom's yard (again, but not nearly as bad) and then I snuck out for a girls weekend. Not nearly the summit as it was supposed to be (and I was even going to get to go for an extra night this time) but still a small get away with 5 friends to talk books and relax in SSI. I went to sleep early each night, reading in my own bed. We went for walks, ate great food, tasty drinks and talked books. We watched a Haunting in Venice and just relaxed. It was a nice balm for the last week. I was home in time for Voss' soccer game on Sunday, mass and to take Ellie to youth group. I finished listening to Golden Girl. We had a late dinner with the Strassers and acted like we were 25 walzing down Park & King. Here are the pics of the week.

Sometimes I'm in awe of all the things that happen in a day. It's overwhelming and daunting when I think about it. I have to compartmentalize. It's the only way. I drove middle school carpool this week. One day I took Ellie to school, too. Voss was mad that I made him ride his bike all week. I got to sub in for a B team match on Monday and play with my pal, Emily. It was nice to make up for our loss last time with a win on B. Ellie ubered to her Great Decisions meeting then dance. Voss had cub scouts to prep for the camp out THIS WEEKEND. I became the communications coordinator because I am clearly very bored. Bridgette is our hero for driving the YoungLife early morning coffee carpool on Tuesday for Marly and pals and then to school! Maureen and I dominated on line 1 at Epping; another in and out. An afternoon zoom Nutcracker marketing call (I got to use my ole PR lingo!) and another zoom for Voss with his pal, Ashley. The Giddons saved me again taking Voss to soccer so I could go see Ellie's swim meet. Those 500s are so long! I am tired standing up to watch. I'm impressed by her. All the girls in dance. Well, Abby at a play date. The guys and I hit up the Loop for school spirit night but I was zonked by the time the food came. I got an amazing massage by my fav doula, Sherry. She's in a new place much closer. Seriously, the BEST massage therapist. I listened to The Water Keeper while picking up another pile in my parent's yard then fluffing my flower beds with moss. Walking with Tracy and Laurie during dance, making summit plans and also taking Voss to trombone lessons. Thursday was my first Godson and nephew's 18th Birthday! I walked out crying babies at MOPS and caught snippets of Mae's parenting solutions talk. All 4 kids had a dentist appointment: getting them all there by 4pm was a sight to see with bus delays and random drop off points. More flossing is in our future, along with a few cavity fillings. Soccer practice and dance class, oh my. Friday I went for a run then a Nutcracker board meeting then Phil and I had a date at the Furyk & Friends Golf tournament. We were able to catch the very end. Then met hopefully our future school board rep, Hank Rogers then ballroom dance for Abby and an after party dinner with the parents. We had an extra kid for the weekend. I'm happy Charlotte and Ellie hitched a ride home from the football game so we all ended up at the same place. Marly cleaned up babysitting this weekend: Friday night, Saturday morning and evening and then again on Sunday! Also a bit of dog sitting, too. Voss had a soccer game and pictures on Saturday morning. He played great! I love cheering him on doing his favorite thing. Then Phil went north taking him a day late to the cub scout camp out (oh to hear him talking about taking the Lexus on the mud road out there!) and then I took the next round of Nutcrackers (the angels got a ride out earlier). Then I took Ellie and Charlotte to a Birthday party (on the other side of town) and then back in time to pick up the Nutcrackers. We celebrated Joey's 40th Birthday (still thinking about that BBQ sauce...and the ridiculous conversations). Phil was mad I was done and not in for a nightcap but good thing because Sunday morning came early. Back to Arlington to pick up the sleepover gals then 8:30 mass. Phil came in a solid 15min late with the rest of the crew. I quizzed my CCD kids on the 10 Commandments with a prize basket for incentive. Lillians was my hub on Sunday. I came back and forth to see the Jags win with wings and libations while doing pointe shoe fittings and another dance class and comfirmation class for Marly. Thank you to the village! LaNap with the Bentons to cap off the weekend. Here are the pics of the week.

I'm not sure where I've been the last two weeks; it's like a hurricane blew through here. Oh wait. And we didn't even get it this time. But still, we had wind and high water. My parent's house had a huge tree down and left another two in a precarious position that $2200 in cash and many full days of yard clean up is still working on. Could have been worse though, as I'm seeing all over social media and the news. Still need to fix the fridge on fire but one thing at a time, you know. It's amazing how it can all feel so overwhelming. That usually means I need to just plug my phone in and walk upstairs and go to bed. Okay so what else? My plan is to keep Voss as busy as possible so less time on a screen. Soccer has been great. Major scorer on his team, practice twice a week and lots more out in the rain or in the morning before school or after he's taken a shower before bed (ugh). He's playing the trombone, which I often think someone is having stomach issues before I realize, oh no, that's him practicing. And then cub scouts, too. Major award goes to me for getting the date wrong and sending my dad's friend, Wally on a camp out with Voss an hour away a week early. Follow me for more parent fails. Abby has almost all A's and a great group of girlfriends. When I log into the DCPS app, I am thankful Abby's grades pop up first because it makes me so happy to see how well she's doing. She has ballroom dancing on Friday nights and we finally went out for sushi, which she's been begging for. I've spotted Marly working on homework at the dining room table with Ellie. I don't want to jinx it, though. Keeping me on my toes as always. Bridgette is the saintly neighbor again who takes her to Young Life coffee and then to school each week. Just wow. She's killing it with babysitting, too. We had our mother daughter shopping day last weekend at the Town Center. My personal hell; her dream. She even got a hoco dress! Abby and Ellie had Birthday parties. Voss was road tripping (instead of camping) Phil was on a mens tennis weekend. Ellie is juggling all the things with swim team, Great Decisions club (love this), school and dance. And what am I doing? I don't even know. Reading, listening, getting involved in unnecessary political Facebook conversations. Middle school PTSA ALWAYS has me working on something. I should be doing more with the high school PTA. Forever member of the C team, although about to max out AGAIN on B team subbing. Oh and Nutcracker VP board member, oh my. Here are the pics of the last two weeks (mainly taken from the kids while I'm driving).

Another rainy week and the water is looming over the bulkhead. It's bringing cooler weather, though so I cannot complain. My brother sent us a fruity treat to bring some sunshine in all this rain. After flag raising and tennis clinic, I went to my summit friend, Kim's house for lunch and to plan our session for the book summit. A fortune teller is coming this year so we tried to plan the spinning summaries with that theme in mind. Ellie still has swim in the rain; she racked up on the ubering this week. Teen uber has really saved me, I don't know how I would have done all this back and forth. Kids would definitely be left places and I would be more crabby than I already am. I took Voss to his second Cub Scouts meeting. Phil was ready to throw in the towel; I registered him and added the events to the calendar. It's just what he needs, I think. Barre class on Tuesdays is a good one (more rolling of the ball on my glute after class). I binged The Perfect Couple on Netflix, did afternoon dance driving back and forth and stayed up late watching the debate with my special debate snacks. I'm going to die early from the stress of getting involved in useless Facebook debates. I'm such a junkie for that stuff. My neighbor gave us a restaurant gift card they we took advantage of this week. We had a family steak dinner in honor of my dad. I went to the Silver Cow for live poetry reading on Wednesday night. I hadn't been since COVID. I'm so happy to know it's back up and running. Yay, Jacksonville! Phil went to Ocala for another branch opening on Thursday so I got to single mom it. Lots of whack a mole getting these people in line. One of those heavy metal weeks where I turn up my 90s rage music as I drive from thing to thing to chill myself out. Amazing how it works like that. Kerri and I played a match in Atlantic Beach and won and it felt great. I listened to The Teacher and got a puzzle started. Perfect to do with all the rain. Voss did get in a soccer practice one day, but not the other and another rained out game. Ellie and Marly made company, Abby did not. She says she didn't really want to anyway. Friday, Jamie hosted a Birthday party for our pal, Steph. Such a fun afternoon with a great group for lunch and cake. Southern Steer did the most amazing fundraiser for the middle school with a week meal pack. I picked it up on Friday along with a special meal for my friend, Jess. We met the Hogans and Freemans at a new Mexican restaurant for dinner. We were called home because apparently some kids tried to break into our house right after Ellie got home from the high school football game. Our neighbors got it on camera. Super creepy and freaked Ellie out. Pretty ballsy to try to bash in the front door with all the lights on and Spot going crazy. We had a relaxing Saturday morning then I hit the scene with an afternoon of Nutcracker rehearsals. All three girls at the same location pretty much back to back. I need to figure out a tailgate. That night we went with friends to a fundraiser for the First Tee. So much fun for a great cause with fun friends. Of course we couldn't just stop there. We had to continue to Mellow, dropped some friends and picked up some new ones and then kept going to Monty's where the bartender cut us off. Yep, that good. Sunday, we made it to 8:30 mass then CCD class then Phil and I went on a date to watch the Jags (not to the game). I had another round of whack a mole making sure all the kids were on task. Becoming a weekend tradition of delicious wings and watching the Jags loose. We had a sloshy game of soccer then I went to a Young Life parent meeting. Here are the pics of the week.