November 2021

Here is the rest of November (not including our week in Kauai):

In early November, Maggie and a neighbor were playing outside and spotted this owl in our neighbor's yard. I had time to grab my camera and zoom lens to get a few pictures. The owl flew from the roof to a tree, and then across the street and to the backyard of another house.  Maggie and her friend had quite the eagle eyes to spot the owl!

It's a rare day when all 8 girls in my running group are available to run together!

Maggie made her First Reconciliation in November. I didn't take a single picture at the service, but was able to get a picture at Oberweis afterwards.

Maggie and Charlie participated in a chess tournament for children in younger grades.

We hosted Jim's family for brunch on Thanksgiving morning.

After brunch, we made a short stop at Aunt Sue and Uncle Matt's before going to my parents' house for dinner.  Rachel was kind enough to share her coat with Maggie.

Maggie and Meara wore the matching dresses Nana made for them.

I braided Ryan's hair.

The chilly temps didn't keep Maggie from playing outside (in my coat).

The next night, we went to Paul and Margaret's.

As with many family gatherings, music was played.

You can watch the video of (almost) everyone singing along to a crowd favorite:

We usually host a large family gathering with my mom's side of the family. Due to Covid, we didn't have it last year. This past November we decided to have it outside. It was a nice day and felt so, so good to see everyone.

These cuties wore their Super Thankful shirts.  

A quick picture with the Wisconsin cousins before they left.