Thanksgiving 2024

When we count our blessings, one special friend is at the top of the list: Bunny💓

 Emma hopped on a plane from Eugene to Seattle Wednesday morning and spent Thanksgiving weekend in Pousblo with Bunny. 

We had a bonus day off school on Wednesday! 

The Zs, Bridget, Mel, and I headed to Orte to get our fun Thanksgiving break started.

The gals explored the town and found a fabulous little enoteca for a glass of wine.

Cooking some soup for dinner Wednesday night

Our villa was literally built into the aqueduct - it was incredible! 

Thursday morning Bridget baked pies...

Then while the turkey was cooking, we played games

Back in Naples, Camden & Chris worked the MWR/USO Single Sailor Thanksgiving Event

By 4:00 they were in Orte and Camden went right to work in the kitchen! 

What a kitchen to prepare our feast in! 

Thanksgiving sunset

One blessed family of friends! 

Life Lately: November 2024 Edition

As we head into Thanksgiving Break we have so much to be thankful for! Here are a few highlights of November...

The Hawkeyes and the Beavers met head-to-head in a dual wresting meet in Corvallis. Emma's allegiance was split so she opted to wear all black. 

 

Chris had the honor of joining Camden on a special NJROTC field trip

In honor of Veterans Day, cadets from Naples MHS NJROTC visited the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. It is the final resting place of 7,845 American military war dead. The majority of these individuals died in the liberation of Sicily (July 10 to August 17, 1943), in the landings in the Salerno Area (September 9, 1943), the heavy fighting in the landings at Anzio Beach and expansion of the beachhead (January 22, 1944 to May 1944), and in air and naval support in the regions.

Cadet Commanding Officer c/LCDR Camden K. and Cadet Senior Enlisted Advisor c/SCPO Magnus A. laid a wreath at the statue of “Brothers-in-Arms” on behalf of the unit. This was a moving, somber, and educational trip for our young men and women.

A wonderful Sunday lunch with Mel, Sherri, and  Amy 

(Ron, Jim, Chris, and Camden joined us, too!)

The Booster Club ladies helped Lisa celebrate her 50th birthday

Olive picking with the Oropallos! 

Kelly joined the crazy NES crew for the day

Armed Forces Entertainment brought a trio of hilarious comedians to NSA Naples. Chris had a blast hosting them!

Emma's last home football game of the season was the PAC-12 Championship game.  The Beavs won in an exciting last second field goal!

Herky is still living his best life💗

Champions x4

Camden played his final football game as a Naples Wildcat and it was the perfect way to end his high school career!

Sideline chat with Coach Dad

Kickoff

Magnus and Camden getting ready for the extra point

QB in action

Mikey and Camden have been teammates all 4 years

Camden got to end the game just where he had hoped - on the field 💖

Taking it all in...

Proudest Dad and Coach in the universe!

Coach Taunton has been such an important part of Camden's football career

Captains receiving their championship plaque 

Mikey, Camden, Mr. Beane, Leishieh, and Matt

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS 

🏆🏆🏆🏆

A mom hug I will always remember

Proud Parents!

The Loudest and Proudest have been here all along!

Me, Sherri, Camden, Ron, and Melissa

Coach Taunton and Camden

Coach Davis and Camden

Big B

When everyone had left, Camden went to the logo to reflect on his past 4 years making memories on this field 💚