Field Sports

Sam is throwing shot and discus on the Edison track team this year. Not sure if it's a 7th letter he's looking for or just more time with Lexi, who is also on the track team.

Sam and Griff

Nicole, Sam and Lexi visiting Drake to learn more about how college works and see a football game. Seeing Griff is just icing on the cake.

Senior

Dylan's friend Rory took some nice pictures of him on a trip to see the cherry blossoms on the tidal basin. He will be a college student soon.

Easter Walk

Good weather to stretch our legs.

In His Element

Sam likes being in the end zone with his buddies. He scored the first touchdown on Thursday night and was quite happy to finally be in his happy place.

Morning Blossoms

Early morning run in the cherry blossoms. Nicole's hip and ankle are back in running shape just in time for some spring runs.

Senior Night

It was a wintery senior night for Edison football but Sam had a nice 40 yard touchdown catch and the Eagles won 54 to 9. Probably the coldest game of his football career and it was April 1st which seems odd. One more game next week then on to college ball.

Basket heads

Sam and Lexi sporting some Easter outfits.

Zeke

We are taking care of Zeke again this week. He stays at his house since he is one energetic hound.

Easter Tree

Great spring day for a walk. This week marks a year of walking the many different routes around our house. I don't think I ventured more than a mile from home on rare walks pre pandemic. I've probably averaged two or three walks a week, walking 3-6 miles per walk since last March. I've seen a whole year of decoration changes up close during this time. It's a benefit of working from home and limiting travel. It's a nice opportunity to catch up with Nicole and the boys or just listening to music by myself. I think I will keep these walks as we move to a more pre-pandemic lifestyle.

Pandemic Homecoming King

Sam became the much delayed homecoming royalty during yesterday's "official" homecoming game. No line up or halftime parades and only a hundred kids but he did win the vote. I think he would have preferred a touchdown in a disappointing loss to Marshall.

Pandemic Homecoming

Homecoming in March. Crazy times but they are getting it in.

Old Glory Form

Dylan working out with his academy team is a great way to start each week. Hopefully his club team will publish a schedule soon so he can get some games in as well. He should have some great rugby this spring and summer between to two squads if we can get that vaccine in as many arms as possible.

Tough Game

Sam did have a very nice catch for a 50 yard gain and another catch but the Eagles were overpowered by the Wolves. It was more about Eagle mistakes but Justice played well. 3 more left for this abbreviated, spring season then on to college ball.

Nicole is calling the plays

Nicole and I went to football practice for a while today to get some pictures of seniors and coaches for the senior program on senior night. Game against Justice tomorrow. Sam is back from his ankle injury and ready to go.

Seniors

This group was undefeated as freshman but have struggled of late. I'm sure they will look back fondly in the years to come.

Twenty Years

Celebrated 20 years of marriage yesterday. I think we were snowmobiling in Tahoe on this day in 2001. It has all flown by so quickly. Here's to 20 more.

Back on the Gridiron

Not a great final score last night but Sam started on both offense and defensive along with punting duty, which happened too often. He had a catch for around 10 yards and two sacks, one of them pictured below. The Eagle offense was anemic at best and I was suspect of the play calling but overall the team showed promise. Next game, Saturday.

Winter Walk

A chilly but sunny walk in the neighborhood, but 29 degrees feels pretty good compared to the -22 in Minnesota last weekend.

Old Glory Training

Monday's are Old Glory Academy training days at the St. James. Counting down the days until outdoor workouts.