Moments 11 22 :: Week 04

Cole had his senior photos taken in September. 

We were lucky enough to have the same person who did Hudson's take Cole's too. He typically doesn't do Senior Photos.

We love them!

One split lip. Two sore bodies. They had a blast at the Bavarian Turkey Bowl.

Thanksgiving 2022. Love having everyone home. 

Christie hosted in our parents house. They are still in Florida, but they have the best house for entertaining. 

We all pitched in, and it turned out delicious.

The gang. Minus Maia who had to leave to go to her boyfriends. This year was my sister, her kids, her boyfriend and his three kids, my cousin, wife and their three kids and us. Full house. So fun. 

Favorite photo from the evening. Luis took this and it's priceless.

Annual Leftover Day. Unfortunately, I barely slept and woke up feeling absolutely terrible. Was sad to miss, that's for sure. Stupid sicknesses going around. 

I was there in spirit though. Fortunately, after a couple naps, I rallied and walked the dogs. Hoping I feel better tomorrow. We have a big weekend planned, after all. 

Moments 11 22 :: Week 03

Last weekend, Brian and Cole were in Texas for soccer games, but I got to travel to UW Madison to watch Hudson swim with the SLU Club Swim team.

His 50 Breaststroke in 29:95 qualified him for a spot at Nationals. It wasn't anything he was expecting this year. So exciting. 

This was the first time in almost three years that I got to watch him swim. I forgot how much I love it. 

Testing out a new lipstick set - Beautycounter holiday is going on. Had my annual open house, but was so behind and so busy I didn't even take a picture. 

In other news this week, my friend Stephanie and I rescued a goose. There had been an injured goose walking around by the gym. I called the Humane Society Wildlife Rescue on Monday, but couldn't wait because I had an appointment. Tuesday I was prepared, and waited for over an hour before they called me back. Except, when I did talk with them, I was told I had to contain it before they would send a volunteer out. I decided I was going to have to let this go and move on. But later in the day, I asked my friend if she had ever rescued a goose and I sent the photo I had taken of it. She hadn't but said we had to do something and met me. She was so prepared. After a bit of chaos, we finally got the goose under a box. It was so scared. Next, we had to get it in the crate Stephanie had brought. Fortunately, I had a sheet, and she had another blanket and we got it to work. So yes, this photo is a goose in a crate under a blanket on the way to the Humane Society. I'm pretty sure they are going to have to euthanize it, but at least it won't suffer. It was quite a fighter, but it must have gotten hit by a car. It's wing was broken, it walked fine but stumbled running, and it's beak may have been broken too. It was so sad, and I just couldn't not do anything.

CrossFit Good Land team dinner. I keep things organized, but this crew keeps us strong and active. I love getting to work with such a great group of people. 

Moments 11 22 :: Week 02

It was a super windy, cold day, but great chance to catch a couple college soccer games. First up, North Central College. They won, and will be playing again this weekend.

Next, Loyola. They also won, and have made to the finals vs. Saint Louis University. I wish so badly we could be at that game. 

Starting lineup against Cincinnati FC. Unfortunately, they got creamed. 

Did you know that Van is a big hugger? He's always trying to wrap his paw around us, and we caught him doing it to Gretel.

The time changed on Sunday, and I'm having a hard time shifting my schedule to fit in my dog walks early enough for sunlight. A few days, it's only reached dusk though, and it's so pretty. 

This week had full moons and temperatures in the 70s. It was amazing. We are back to below freezing weather again, and I have a feeling that is going to stick around for awhile. 

Evening walks with the dogs. 

First time voter!

Another book I finished. I've picked some good ones this year. 

Such a pretty girl. 

Moments 11 22 :: Week 01

Didn't take too many photos this week, but here's one of my cute dogs. His paws, those eyes, and his speckles are too much. 

Just a pretty view on my walk with the dogs this week. It's been warm, golden and absolutely stunning. Perfect fall days.