Un-Sunday

It was a non-sunny Sunday but that worked out for the best. The rain held off so hubby could get some mowing done – under the close supervision of Sylvester.

And I could get my final senior portrait session taken care off. I have a few small ones of just some sports, but for the most part, this was it – after several delays.

So I got to spend the afternoon with this cutie. Yup, it's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it! Craig is the sweetest kid and we had fun. I can't believe when I actually have a hard time getting these boys NOT to smile. But when they manage a serious look, it's a pretty decent photo.

Flex some muscle and ... yeah, you get the picture! Now I just cross my fingers – like every other time – that momma is happy. That's the person who cares the most (usually).

Got home in time to watch most of the Viking game. In a rare schedule they played later so they were on TV here since the Pack played at noon. The Brewers were on some network that we don't get so Jim had to listen to it on his computer. Two out of three teams won today so I'm happy.

My fantasy team needs a Monday night miracle, but they aren't worth talking about right now. Focus on the positive and have a good week.

Point and Shoot Saturday

My camera and I had a busy day today. And somehow, even though the clouds were hanging pretty low, the rain held off. Didn't mean it was warm. But it was dry.

Started out at the Ridges golf course nearby. Today was the Lincoln High School cross country invitational so Assumption was running in that. I guess it's the closest thing to a "home" meet since we aren't big enough to host any.

Varsity boys ran at 10:30 a.m. followed by varsity girls at 11 a.m. Didn't necessarily have a favorite picture. It was just so nice to have clouds that it was ideal for us photographer types!

And the action was pretty good, too. Our boys team took 10th out of 20-some teams but among the smaller schools, we finished ahead of one of our conference rivals. That will hopefully mean we can repeat that this coming week at the conference championship meet. Always something to work toward.

We didn't have a full girls team today but the 4 we had beat their previous race times. These girls work so hard to improve each race. Love that about them!

I also saw one of our friends we've worked with in previous publishing jobs. His son was running for Stevens Point JV so I stuck around and got picture of him, too.

The funny thing is, I once ran a 5K with A.J. and he kicked my butt. And he was only in grade school. I know that doesn't take much, but I think he'll be pretty good. His dad has always been a runner. Just can't believe his oldest boy is in high school. Where does the time go?

Speaking of baby boys. Got to do one of my senior portrait shoots after the cross country meet, too. Since Cale was running for our team, I did have to give him time to shower and clean up first! Thankfully, the rain still held off but it was windy and chilly. I gave him props for being willing to have some pictures in short sleeves!

He was a great sport, though. As all my photo subjects have been. My friends have some pretty cool kids!

Tonight was our at-home night. Both hubby and I home at the same time. Wow. Have been alternating between watching baseball and the Badgers. Just a good night to recover from a busy day in our recliners.

As tomorrow will be a point and shoot Sunday... but not quite as busy a schedule! Praying Mother Nature will cooperate just one more time.

Taking a Rain Check

Sort of had to take a rain check on my plans today. And it worked out for the best.

Initially I had planned to take the afternoon off to get a senior portrait session done – since Assumption didn't have school today AND this was rescheduled from a rainy day. Well guess what? We had another rainy day!

I took the afternoon off anyway!

It was perfect weather to stay in my home office and take care of a bunch of photos I needed to edit and upload for the high school and middle school yearbooks. Got caught up. Yay. Then I could have gone with hubby up to Owen-Withee for the Royals football game. Uhm... rainy and 40-some degrees. I just had to pass.

So my rain date with the cat (sort of) consisted of reading in my recliner and then popcorn and Netflix for supper. Was going to watch the original Star is Born movie on there but I couldn't locate it. So I watched episode 1 of the first season of The Crown. Why yes, I am years behind on that.

And everything on Netflix.

I just don't choose a night off to do that. But I told Jim when he left for the game that I was not going to sit in front of the computer all night! My body can't handle that. Thankfully our seldom-used blu-ray players connects to Netflix. All this convenience I never take advantage of!

I should cash in rain checks more often.

'Tis the Season... Post Season

Since hubby's Reds and my Twins are no where near the post season, we are being supportive of our multitude of friends who are Brewers fans. I can say that now that the Cubs are out of it and I won't offend my father-in-law or a small segment of friends!

So we felt the angst tonight in game one of the National League playoffs. I'm not even a fan but I feel like that game lasted all day.

It was starting when I left work. It was going on at the middle school soccer game I shot for yearbook. It was still going at the JV volleyball match at the high school. And yes, still going for an hour after I got home.

Wow.

Thank goodness it was an afternoon game!

Keep breathing, Brewer fans. One down. Your team has talent and can go far. I'm happy for you!

You won't find us supporting any other team in the playoffs – especially those darn dream-crushing Yankees!

Wicked Wednesday

Since I was chained to my desk all day, I didn't realize that outside the mercury rose to 80 degrees and the humidity something like 500%. Until I walked out into the parking garage after work.

When it's October and scary Halloween stuff everywhere, no one likes to see their windows all fogged up and not know what's inside. Of course, it doesn't help I have the shark head laying in the back seat. I can freak myself out!

But it was terribly muggy. And sirens – real ones, not just the national emergency test ones – were going off. Storms were a comin'. And possibly twisters, too. But not during my drive home.

Can I say it now? My commute is prettier than YOURS.

Country Trunk U (aka the county line) is always a gorgeous drive in the fall. I know it will get prettier but I think it's going to rain the next 4 days so I thought I should snap a picture today! Plus, the winds are so wicked, the storm system is moving through the area at 55 mph.

I know. Crazy.

We just had sirens go off again and it rained hard. Ten minutes before that it was lightning but we could still see stars so where were those rain clouds?

I'm telling ya. Tis the season for some wicked stuff! Drive carefully. And lock your doors!

Baby shark... doo doo dooo doooo doo do...

Emotions Run Deep for a Tuesday

What a day. I love that my husband texted me the news that the Twins have fired Paul Molitor as their coach/manager so I could hear it from him first.

Still, sad news for those of us who have loved the handsome Hall of Famer quite a long while! And any fan who appreciated and respected him – especially after he was named AL Manager of the Year last year. Yes. A fact.

Just goes to show you how upper management can make stupid decisions sometimes.

But not always. Mine gave me great news this week. I get to travel to Seattle for work in less than 2 weeks! And, to fill a little of my time, I get to visit my friend Kristin (fellow newshound in the early '90s) who lives out there. Beyond excited!

After work today, I had a movie date with my friend Cindy. We had both read the book Unbroken and seen the first movie about it and the life of Louis Zamporini. Tonight we saw the second movie about it called Unbroken: Path to Redemption. The first movie was more about the action at war and suffering as a POW. This one was far more emotional as he coped with his demons after coming home. Very good. Very moving. Good stuff!

I stopped at Assumption afterwards and took photos of senior volleyball night. As usual, I may or may not have snapped a few hundred pictures. Ha. But I am not going through them tonight. I have a church bulletin column tonight and sleep to be had.

Hopefully an even-keeled Wednesday is also on the horizon!

Mock-Tober

I woke up thinking it was finally Pumpkin Spice Season. And I could say it. And I could drink it and eat it. And I could declare my love. And I wouldn't be mocked.

But I was...

By Jolly Ol' St. Chipmunk... what?

I got nothin'. I mean. One, Halloween is a full month away yet. And two, who wants to pay $69 for an inflatable rodent elf? I don't know. I got nothin'.

While I was getting my pumpkin spice yogurt and other necessities, Wal-Mart was just assaulting me with fa-la-la.

Think I should tell them it's spelled F-A-L-L?