Kentucky Derby & Mom is Off Again!

It was nice for the Mondell family to have a week together again!  The weather was gorgeous almost all week which led to lots of outdoor eating, grilling, walking etc.  Clint had a busy week at work with the global country security managers all in town for some global meetings.  This meant he had a team happy hour one night and dinner another, even when we are all in town we aren't all around :)  I too had a happy hour this week as one of my colleagues is moving to another part of Cargill.  You couldn't have asked for a better week of outdoor fun!  Maci even got to practice a fire drill and the Toddler room was the first one out for the drill - Yay Toddlers!!

Fire Drill Line Up!

Friday - Clint and I took the day off since we can roll 5 days over at the end of our Fiscal Year (May 31) and we had about 4 additional vacation days remaining.  Plus, it was nice to have a day to the two of us since we are in the midst of so much travel.  After taking Maci to school, we grabbed some bagels, I took a nap :) while he ran (practicing for his upcoming 5k) and then we had lunch, ran to the mall and had 1 hour massages at the Marsh.  We wrapped up our busy afternoon with the weekly grocery run and he got a haircut before we picked up Miss M a little after 5p - what an Awesome Day!  After picking up Maci, we ordered our usual pizza dinner, put her to bed and caught up on the Wonder Years!

Saturday - We started the day with the usual gym class and then bagels with friends.  Afterward we went shopping for dress pants for Clint. . .I kept Maci busy by finding Minnie/Mickey clothes at each of the two stores we went to.  Clint got his 2 new pairs of pants and Maci landed lamb slippers and a Minnie bathing suit plus Minnie summer outfit - it pays to be patient with mommy ;-)  While Maci napped I got some things in order for my upcoming trip and around 130p converted from my typical Saturday yoga pants into our Kentucky Derby bests.  The Cecil's (Kelly/Pete) had us over for a super fun Derby Party.  Kelly pulled out all the stops with the Kentucky Derby logo balloons, cups, napkins etc.  Unfortunately our horse didn't win but a good time was had by all - especially in the 80 degree sunny day.  We left the party around 7p to relieve our sitter from a full afternoon with our Maci girl and the Cassem's/Zehr's came over for a few more drinks and corn hole.  Everyone left around 8p and I was exhausted.  I went to bed while Clint joined the neighborhood guys for the big boxing match.  I think Clint is regretting the fight a bit today seeing as he was up quite late and I leave to the airport in about 2 hours - have fun with Maci all day today Daddy!! :)

Sunday - I finished my packing and I am wrapping up the last few things.  This week I am off to Thailand.  While I am excited to see a new country, I am not looking forward to the weather.  On my Birthday (Thursday) it is supposed to be 99 degrees.  Oh and if you think that is bad, last night I looked at the weather with Clint.  It was 6a their time and while it was 80 something it already felt like 102 - UMmmmm HOT!  We are now off to breakfast as a family before I depart for the airport.  Please say prayers for a safe and quick trip!  I am excited to return on Friday for belated Birthday and Mother's day celebrations with my family!

Have a great week!
Lots of Love,
C, K & M