Fall Pep Assembly, Charlotte's SC Swim Season, More Football Goth Babe and Foster the People Show

We have settled into our fall rhythm. Charlotte is a junior on the swim team and a few more girls have joined this year and it’s making for a fun season. Edison continues to excel at football with a game every Friday. In his third game, against Marysville-Getchell, Edison played so well: he had a big sack, recovered two fumbles and even ran one in for a touch down! I never thought I’d see him score! It was rad! Shorecrest celebrated all their fall sports at the Fall Pep Assembly which was a great community builder. Charlotte and I went to the WAMU Theater for a Goth Babe and Foster the People show which was really cool. 

Seahawks NFL Opener versus the Patriots and Camping at Fort Casey

 Our big splurge this fall was getting tickets for the NFL season opener & Super Bowl re-match between the Seahawks and the Patriots. We were a family divided with myself and Reed in Seattle jerseys and Edison and Charlotte in Patriots gear. The Seattle Quarterback, Sam Darnold, got hurt early and the Patriots took an early lead. But the Seahawks battled back in the second half and ended up with the win in stunning fashion. The stadium was packed and the crowd was electric - standing and maximum volume required for all defensive plays. It was definitely exciting to attend! 

We towed the camper with the truck for the first time when the boys and I took it to Fort Casey for a little getaway. We had some trouble with the rear differential, but Edison did an incredible job troubleshooting the problem and we were able to get a few things patched up to limp home the next day. So we missed the time at the Fort, but it was still fun to be out by the water.

SEPTEMBER: Reed’s Birthday, School Starts, Edison is Playing Football, Our New Truck, Swim Across Lake Washington

 It is the time of year to re-launch back into school and welcome our new students at the Fall Kick-Off and Activity Fair. That went well and I always enjoy seeing Charlotte perform with the Flag Team.

Edison started senior year with a tradition called “Senior Sunrise.” He and his buddies watched the sun come up over Log Boom Park and also hopped into Lake Washington before going to school. 

The first day of school was also Reed’s 13th Birthday! We celebrated with a fantastic dinner at Applebees and discussed all the things about their new classes and the new school year. 

Edison started playing football for the high school team this year and is really enjoying the camaraderie with his teammates. He plays just about the whole game on the offensive and defensive line and only comes out for kick returns. His team won their first game on the road and it is fun to cheer them on. 

We had a surprise when Eben said he would no longer allow Edison to use a vehicle. So I ended up buying a truck to tow the camper and Edison is using it this year with an option to buy in the future. He picked it out and it is enormous and loud and bright red and is such a great fit for Edison.

Another year and another swim across the lake - I was the first adult to finish this year :-)