Mondells in Minneapolis: Amazing Weather and Easter Weekend!!

Dying Eggs Last Sunday Night!

Monday -

I worked from home and said bye to my family before heading to DC around dinner time

Tuesday -

Happy Birthday to Aunt Marilyn!
1st day of offsite meetings for me in DC
At night, we had a team event for heavy apps/drinks and games at a place called the players club. I guess Chip (one of our VPs) is some shark at pop a shot (basketball game). Well I like to shoot so I said I would play him. This drew quite a crowd b/c again I guess he is some legend. Well I win game 1 - yay me! He is in shock, quickly says best 2 out of 3. Ok sure, I lose game 2 - no sweat but he is feeling good, I must have gotten lucky. Game 3, now even my competitive streak is coming-out. I couldn't miss. I ended up winning and he swore he won until he looked down and saw my score. The place went nuts - he has NEVER lost! We took pictures in the photo booth to commemorate. Some guys were emailing them to other executives. We had my Chief People Officer on the phone at one point :) My glory day!!!

Cute Tuesday Morning Pic

The Funny Pics of Winner and Loser!

Final Score!!!

Wednesday -

Not sure how this group does this - I only stayed until 12a and I was dying!!! Others helped close the place down. Lots of us were making runs to the bagel shop across the street to carb up and drink coffee - all the coffee. Day 2 was a little slower for all involved.
After meetings, I headed to the DC office and met my teammate Lindsay (LL) for dinner.
On the home front, Connor had gymnastics and Maci was so glad to see her former teacher - Coach Ethan.

Looking Cool in DC with LL!

Thursday -

I spent the day at the DC office and was supposed to meet a high school buddy PJ for dinner - he lives in the area now as he is coaching Navy Football
However, around lunch I got an alert that bad weather was coming in Friday morning and I could reschedule my flight for free - say no more! I ended up getting on a 7p flight Thurs night and missed all the junk storms coming into DC
Connor enjoyed Soccer Shots at school and continues to be yet another soccer protege :)

Connor's Lunch Table

Friday -

So nice to have slept in my own bed!!!
I was going to work from home but not that I am here for the whole day, I hauled into the office which was a good call - nice to see everyone and enjoy the gorgeous sun rolling in the downtown windows!!!
Clint got "kicked out" of work around 3p b/c it was such a nice day so he headed home to start draining the hot tub while I finished my day at the office.
It was a BEAUTIFUL day so after dinner we walked to the "Big" playground behind our house and enjoyed one of what will be many evenings at the park. Maci was excited to see a few friends from kindergarten at the park as well :)

Saturday -

Busy but fun day!! It was in the high 70s!!!
We started the day with coffee on the deck - thanks to Clint pulling out all the patio furniture on Friday! YAS!!!
We had dance and learned all about the ins and outs of Maci's upcoming recital.
Afterward, we met up with the mommy and me friends for Brunch at Pub 819
We then came home for some naps, outdoor fun and household to dos. Clint ran a ton of errands while I kept an eye on the hot tub filling up with clean water.
Around 5p we started to get ready for monthly date night WHOOP WHOOP!
We went out with our neighbors the Harty's - we had a yummy dinner + cocktails at Maynard's on Lake Minnetonka - So Nice!!
We came home to relieve sitters around 10p, completed our Easter duties and then met back up with the Harty's in their back yard for one final brew and fire - WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!

Connor's Basket and Steelers Tackling Dummy!!

Maci's Basket - Good Hiding Spot!

Sunday -

Happy Easter!!!!
We had a fun morning of eggs, baskets and fancy attire!
Our kids played with the neighbors for a bit before we had to get ready to head out.
We had an awesome brunch the 4 of us at Jake's in Plymouth
We got home around 1p and have been outside enjoying the sun and high 60s since then!
Maci is running around with the neighbor girls as we speak and Connor/Clint are practicing hitting off the baseball tee.
I am loving all the fresh air while I sit outside finishing the blog for the week!
We are hoping to still get a walk in and maybe try out our kites before calling it a day.
Tonight I have to get some work done and prep for the week while our kids need baths and early bed times :)

Posing!