At Leah (Lenin’s sister) and Jeff’s. Jeff made a perfect prime rib roast via sous vide, smoking and searing, in that order.

Rita (Lenin’s mother) and Lino:

All the cousins. Leo, Jeffery, Lauren, Carson, Sophia, Brooklyn, Cameron, Cameron, Avery, Christian:

Sophia, me, Lauren, Brooklyn, Cameron, Cameron, Thais, Holly, Leah, Rita:

at St Ignatius. I went to the 9:30 dress rehearsal, much less crowded than the evening performance. Carson/2nd grade with 8th grade buddies:

The Christmas story:

Avery/6th grade with 1st grade buddies:

The Parochial Athletic League held a basketball tournament at St Ignatius on Saturday. #10 is the player to watch.

Three points!

Carson was so excited when we got home after school. New basketball shoes.

After the first picture, I asked if he had any other good poses.

The cousins: Leo and Jeffery (back row), Brookyn, Carson, Avery, Sophia, Lauren:

The plum palette of outfits. Thais, Lauren, me, Rita:

The plum/beige palette. Gina, Rita, Leah, Thais:

Supervising the football game. Gary and Charlie, Lino, Jeff:

Hans, master turkey fryer:

As the desserts came out, it was also time for …

bingo! Uncle Jeff was in charge. There were many great prizes to win. This is a family favorite.

I hope your Thanksgiving was also filled with family and happiness.

In soccer, a hat trick is scoring three goals. And that’s just what Carson did today.

His fan club: Auntie Leah, Lauren, Avery, Mom:

St Ignatius got out early today in preparation for the Veteran’s Day holiday tomorrow. After lunch and a bout of online gaming with friends, it was time to play outside.

Carson and I rode around the block:

Carson played soccer in the morning.

At noon at Woodcreek High School, Avery played football for the Jesuit Marauders.

I picked up Carson and Avery after school. Carson gave me his Halloween candy bag and asked me to sort it. Chocolate to the left, everything else in a pile to the right. Meanwhile he played something online with his friend Hudson. We communicated with hand signals. I got a thumbs up for eating one Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. He clearly communicated, “Do not take ANY Almond Joys.”

Meanwhile, Avery quietly did his homework, his stash to his right. Almond Joys also off limits.

Carson played flag football this fall. Today was the championship game.

His team won! The boys were really excited to receive championship rings instead of the usual trophy.