Weekend Fun & Cargill Shower

Friday Night Clint, Maci and I ventured out to the craziest place, but best place to walk and people watch in the winter, in Minneapolis - Mall of America!!  It was nice for Clint and I to have dinner out together, even if it was in a crowded food court and with Maci sleeping in a stroller next to us =)  Little Maci did an awesome job and slept almost the whole trip, until the end when we were in Marshall's and she was DONE!  We had to feed her the 9p bottle in the car before heading home but again great to start getting out!

Saturday was another typical Mondell Saturday where we ran a ton of errands and tried to get everything done that we never get to through the week.  Maci is really adjusting to our go go go weekend schedule.  She sleeps in the car and when awake, seems to like to stare around at the people she is passing while in the stroller.

Sunday we did mass again and this time Maci was wide awake for the first part of the service but was a silent little lamb.  There was a 6 year old boy behind her that kept smiling and entertaining her.  It reminded me of what I use to do with babies when I was a kid in church.  I even heard him say "mom she is cute!" just like I use to say to my mom about all the babies!  Plus that kid has good taste, she sure is cute!

Monday was another mommy and me class and this time we were on time!  Maci was more awake for this one and like last week, it was a great time out of the house!  The moms and babes outside of class meeting this week is on Friday and we are mall walking for some exercise at the Southdale Mall.  Watch out for 9 mommas and 9 strollers!!  HAHA

Yesterday was a super fun day!  We had my rescheduled Cargill shower at work.  The shower had been scheduled for one week after Maci came and since she decided to arrive a little early at 38 weeks, she now got to be the guest of honor outside my belly :-)  Plus, with Clint working at the same company, daddy was also able to join the lunch shower fun!  We received so many nice gifts, the team was so GENEROUS!!  Maci got lots of nice clothes, baby gear and TOYS - we hadn't bought any toys so it was nice to see we have some stuff for when she hits the 3 month / 6 month mark!  Here are just a few pictures from the day!!

 Maci & Mommy in the Conference Room

Maci driving her new Bike/Car!!

The rest of this week is just as busy!  Today we are having our one lazy day but I am trying to get a lot done around the house, somewhat difficult with a poor napper ;-)  Tomorrow, Maci and I are going to a mommy and baby massage class where I will learn how to give Maci baby massages to help put her to bed.  Friday we have our mall walking with the mommy class girls.  Oh and this weekend is Patty's Day, a huge one for mommy with her Irish heritage!!  Wait for pictures, Maci has a great outfit!

Until then, Lots of Love!

C, K & M