Kicks for Cancer

On Friday, Mila went to a Halloween party. Then Saturday was busy with Kicks for Cancer. We spent the afternoon setting up for the event and Elan was taking pictures of the games. Then on Sunday we went to see Bat Boy at the Umbrella.

Back to pink!

 Elan decided to go back to pink hair and I think it turned out really well.

Fall apple picking

 This weekend Mila and I volunteered at the Boston Food Bank, which is a really rewarding experience. Also, we also took advantage of the nice weather and went apple picking.

Minuteman Homecoming

Mila's soccer team played a game this week and decided to wear their Kicks for Cancer uniforms. Then, this weekend, Mila's scout troop went to Western MA to climb at Ramblewild. Elan also had Homecoming this weekend and got dressed up in his nicest shorts and t-shirt.

Canceled weekend

 A storm hit this weekend and canceled the big weekend events for Kicks for Cancer. Elan is doing a documentary of Kicks for his Eagle project, so the cancelations was a bummer but the organization is going to reschedule the games so he can still work on his project. Grandma and Papa J came out for the vent as well, so we got to spend some of the rainy weekend inside.

CCHS Homecoming

 This weekend was CCHS homecoming. Mila got dressed up with some friends and had a great time. Elan as been busy with school and enjoying playing soccer.

SwimRun World Championships

 On Monday we raced the SwimRun world championship race. It was a really rough day with cold water, slippery rocks and lots of waves. We then were able to spend a few days in Vienna after the race. 

First week of school

 School started this week! Elan is in 11th and Mila is in 9th grade. So far, the first few days went well. On Thursday, Mat and I flew to Sweden to race in the SwimRun world championship race, which is on Monday.

Last week of summer vacation

Next week is the start of school, so we didn't do much this week besides getting ready for the new school year.

Golfing with Grandparents

 We haven't been very busy so Elan and Mila got to spend the day with Grandma and Papa D.

Volunteer work

 Mila and I volunteered at Open Table this weekend sorting donations. Then we went to get Mila's hair cut and she had the stylist blow her hair straight. She was very happy with the look.

Final swim meet

This week was the end of the Sharks season. There was an end of season banquet and then championship race. 

Elan's film camp

 We went to Burlington VT to get Elan from SOCAPA. We watched their film festival where Elan stared in a few films and directed others. Then it was back home for a lazy weekend with Mila doing some prep work for High School soccer tryouts.

Mila's Birthday

To start off the weekend, Mila and I did some work for the Concord Land Trust. We spent a few hours digging up invasive plants. For Mila's birthday we spent the morning going on a shipping spree and then off to Dave and Busters for videogames with Grandma and Papa D.