Saturday, September 19, 2026

Early September Adventures

 Labor Day Weekend was the home opener of the Wildcats’ football season


We played Vilseck and had a little reunion with the Nichols family
Emma traveled to Washington for Tatum's wedding
The proud father of the bride and Emma at the reception
As luck would have it, the wedding was just a few miles away from Bunny's house, so Emma got to spend the rest of the weekend with her. 
Always on the lookout for Camden when there are AFROTC photos posted 
(he's holding the yellow flag)


Tina passed through Naples for one day, so a group of us got together for aperitivo and got to hear all about her retirement adventures so far.

Friday Night Supper Club at Xenia

Cole and Camden went to the Iowa/Iowa State game.  Camden got to experience his first Hawkeye win in person under the lights at Kinnick Stadium.
The marketing interns had a late night setting up around the stadium before the Beavers' first home football game
Emma, Shelby, and Malina had some post game fun!


Life Lately: August 2026 Edition

August was an absolute blur! We flew back to Italy on the 1st and Chris started football two-a-days that week.
We enjoyed a Friday evening dinner down the street at our favorite burger place and caught up with Camden on FaceTime
While we were chatting, Emma messaged us that she passed her driving test and is officially a licensed driver! 
The Zias hanging out with Frankie & Gabri in the pool
Emma had her first volleyball game of the season
Camden went to West Des Moines to celebrate Grandpa's birthday 
Soaking up the last weekend of summer break 
My first day of school picture with Maria
Will and Camden moved back into their dorm for sophomore year
First day of year #2 at ISU
After working with the volleyball athletes all summer, Camden has been in the front row cheering them on.

We joined a fun group of friends for an adventure boating around Capri

Emma was the ball girl at the exciting Oregon State/Washington men's soccer game
Night on the town in Corvallis