Moose, Travel, TV

 

Given all the travel we have done so far this year, we are very grateful for how smooth it has been overall.  Lily's club volleyball has kept us on the move the most with trips to Seattle, Kansas City, Louisville, Las Vegas and this weekend in Spokane. It's always a treat to watch her in action on the court and see her work through the challenges of being a competitive athlete.  She's getting to the level and age where what's going on between her two ears is becoming more and more of a differentiator.  

Paul's club baseball season kicked off with a family trip down to Phoenix.  7 games across 4 days in the hottest recorded Phoenix temps ever in March (106).  Paul played a lot of third base and had some solid hits.  I'm so impressed by the boys playing through such tough conditions.  The camaraderie amongst the team is fun to watch.  Aside from baseball we had some nice pool time, visited old town Scottsdale re-living our Biegansky family trip from a few years ago, and Nate and Paul spent a day up in Sedona mountain biking with Portland friends.

A big highlight for me was taking Oma and Paul to Indian Wells to watch tennis.  Seeing Paul watch professional tennis in person for the first time was SO MUCH FUN.  He was blown away. We all had a blast cheering on the underdogs and watching the big stars strike the ball so cleanly and watch their mesmerizing footwork up close.  We had a blast.

Of our two cats, Moose is by far the most needy and loving.  His purr, cuddles, and desire to play fetch with us and a hairband bring us a lot of joy and calm.  Moxie is more chill, hanging out in the window bed and always looking for a lap to sit on.  

We have loved watching The Pitt, Shrinking, 30 Rock, Company Retreat, and even Love is Blind Germany Season 2.  Sitting in front of the TV under a blanket with cats sleeping on our laps while we all watch a show is simple bliss.

I started a new role at my company focusing more on employee and intern experience and less on actual recruiting.  We are very much still in a transitional phase post acquisition so time will tell.  I'm grateful to be employed.  Nate continues to be super busy in meetings what feels like all day every day.  I wish he could have a bit more of a reprieve between what is asked of him at work and all he does for his family.  I know it takes a toll at times.  Hopefully Michigan doing well in March Madness and some more summer travel yet to be planned will help.  

Here are a few more moments from 2026 thus far.

I showed Lily where Nate and I babymooned when she was in my belly over 16 years ago.

                                        

Watching Tennis with 2 cats on my lap and Paul next to me - happy place

Elise snapped this hilarious selfie with Moose 

Palm Springs for Indian Wells Tennis action with Oma and Paul.  Paul's first time

4 days of tennis action and fun in the sun.

Vegas weekend with Lily for her volleyball tournament.  

Phoenix. Eating In-and-Out.  Elise's first time.

Sunset hike with family in Phoenix, Papago Park

Family shot after Paul's last game. Girls were troopers too, watching so much baseball in the heat.

Nate and Paul had an epic mountain bike ride in Sedona with Portland friends

Oma and Opa all dressed up for a night out of dinner and dancing with friends.  We are looking forward to celebrating Easter with them next week.  Lots of traditions.  Solleier!