Carson at Christian Brothers scoring a touchdown.

Carson thought I would enjoy reading the book his 3rd grade class just finished. Excellent recommendation.

Sunday evening, we got together to celebrate Avery’s 13th birthday.

Leo is a freshman at Jesuit, Lauren is a freshman at University of Nevada Reno, Brooklyn is in 2nd grade at St Francis of Assisi.

While I consider myself to be a pretty good cook, it took me a few times to prepare the perfect bowl of ramen instant noodles for Carson. A perfect bowl means you must pour off ALL of the broth and add 3 ice cubes:

Carson at Christian Brothers.

Avery at Jesuit.

A home game at Christian Brothers.

While Thais and Lenin took care of away games for Sophia and Avery – both volleyball – I helped get Carson to his soccer game.

Mass at 10 am.

Afterwards, we visited classrooms. Avery, 7th grade. This class works at tables, students have a cubby to keep their books and supplies.

Carson, 3rd grade.

I was able to check out the boys early and we went to lunch at their chosen restaurant: Chick-fil-A. A couple of their friends came with us, Grayson and Hudson.

I marvel at the positions Carson and Avery find comfortable for extended game playing. Carson is actually playing online with two friends, Hudson and Zane.

Christian Brothers at Inderkum High School – a 10-minute drive from my house.

Friday evening, Avery played flag football at Jesuit:

After the game, Avery (7th grade) got ready to go to his first school dance.

Saturday morning, Carson had a soccer game at St Ignatius.

Sunday afternoon, Carson played flag football at Christian Brothers.

To celebrate two September birthdays (Justin and me), Thais and Lenin arranged for a new experience – Rail Explorers in Amador County, near Ione.

Cars hold four people or two. Everyone pedals, the right rear person pedals the electric assist and controls the brake.

There was a short break after 4 miles while all the cars were turned around.

What a great experience to do together as a family.

Christian Brothers v St Francis at Cosumnes River College: girls’ volleyball. Crowd support and enthusiasm is about 1000% improved from when I was in high school. There were no girls’ sports in 1966. This is St Francis’ student cheering section, about 1/4 of the seating on their side, always standing, loud in-unison chants, funny exchanges with CB’s student cheering section at the other end.

The moment the CB varsity team won their third game: