Mid terms already at Marian!

Paul and Eva are getting ready for midterms this week. Paul's teaching a new class, and Eva is finishing up with her degree. Time just seems to go so fast. Elle had a relaxing day Sunday (pictured on the couch,) after a very busy Friday and Saturday. We all walked about 1 1/2 hours on the Peebles trail, then Elle had a Cardinal Singer practice up until the Packer game. Jake visited later and this morning heads back to Madison. I'm tackling laundry today, and cleaning the basement...not my favorite activity. But I'm heading now to the gym for a quick work out, and later watching Aliyah play volleyball. Also going to buy some full spectrum lights for the house. We used them last year, and they really helped everyone get through the dark winter days:)

Ellie and Jake

Some pics from tonight...more to come.

Thanks once again to the Clementis:)

Fondy Homecoming!

Parade at 5
Game at 7
Marching Cardinals at halftime
Seniors honored (with their parents:)
See you there!

OMG adorable!

Stole this from Facebook...SO cute. My little monkey with a banana:)

Fun with the choir!

Between learning all the new music, the Cardinal Singers took some time out to have fun during their Green Lake overnight. Elle's still in bed resting up for yet another competition this afternoon. Then she can relax a little with a regular school week. We are super happy for the Brewers and the Badgers after some great games, and looking forward again today to the Brewers and of course the Packer game. So much excitement in local sports this fall! After all the masses, we plan a long hike and then home to BBQ and enjoy the games. I'm thankful for a day off tomorrow from training, and a chance to finish up some house projects. Have a great day all!

cedar waxwing

We lost a limb on the autumn olive tree due to all the wind. Today we were cleaning up and saw this cedar waxwing. I actually got to within about 3 feet of him. Pretty bird:) We accomplished a lot today...cleaned the garage and the exercise room in the basement. Now we're assembling a new hutch for Eddie to winter in. Elle is still in Green Lake at a choir function, and later today she goes to a band competition. Another band competition is schedule for tomorrow, and then marching band will be over for the year, with the exception of homecoming next week. I'm going to watch the Brewer game while at the gym, and then later tonight, it's Badger fever:P What a great weekend to live in Wisconsin!