Cold Temps Finally Arrived, Hoop Dreams and 'Phins Playoff Hopes Crushed!

Weekdays:

• Monday - 1st full week back to school and work of '24!  Monday was a normal day and Maci had her training and game face in the evening.  I went and worked from the complex for a part of it and caught up with Violet's mom Kim.  On the way home, Maci told me she didnt like this game face trainer as much b/c he was intense.  HA they are growing up from the sweet coaches!
• Tuesday - Work has been pretty busy to start '24 for me but that is typical for January and Q1.  I worked at my home desk after getting back from the office and took a break for a monthly video chat with my gal pal Christie!
• Wednesday - I had my first session with my new mentor/coach at work and she is great!  In the evening, Connor had basketball practice at 7p with Clint.  Maci had soccer practice but not until 8p.  Things are still pretty busy so instead of walking the turf, I worked from the lobby.
• Thursday - Maci had another training session at 630p so I took her and worked from there again while chatting with Kim :)

Maci made this for me and she continues to blow us away!

We also got an email Thank You from her teacher sent to Maci, Clint and Me

Look at this excerpt 💓 We couldn't describe her better ourselves!!

Maci, I've really enjoyed having you in class this year. Our class wouldn't be the same without you. Your eagerness to learn and bubbly personality matched with kindness are the two things that stand out most to me. Two amazing skills to have and ones that will set you up for success throughout life. I hope you never lose that love of learning and I appreciate the work ethic you put into that love of learning. You want to make sure you understand it and won't rest until it makes sense to you. You're not afraid to ask questions and advocate for yourself and that will pay off big time as you continue to get older. Can't wait to see where your future leads you. Go out and make the world a better place just by being yourself.  (Mr. Moody)

Friday :

• Started the day with a bagel run with Clint.
• I listened to our Q4 earnings release call on the drive home then dove right into meetings
• It was a super productive but crazy busy Friday 
• I had a great connection with a friend's wife, Karen about a potential board seat for me with a non-profit focused on those with disabilities getting into the workforce - very cool!
• I wrapped some necessary work, ate pizza with the fam and then we were off to the high school for the Wayzata boys basketball game.
• It was youth night so Connor got in free with his jersey and after the game the players gave autographs.  The Wayzata team is the defending state champs and crushed Buffalo by about 30.  Connor loved the dunk by the center and some of the guarding by #2.  Connor told multiple players they were his fav player during the signing :)

Saw our buddy Anders

This kid was in awe!

Saturday :

• Boys got their hair cut at 920a
• I ran Maci to gymnastics at 10a
• We all picked up Maci at 1130a and dropped her back at home alone while we went on to Connor's 12p b-ball game.
• Connor had an awesome game, per usual - he is so fun to watch!  Lots of break away layups, his signature move :)
• Maci got picked up by the Kuhn's for her 1p soccer practice as we would have been late to get her there.
• She got dropped back off at 2p, so nice of them.  While she was gone, Clint and I emptied out the mud room/laundry room in prep for our CA closet install on Wed - YAY!
• We got lots done around the house while having the Browns game on - wahoo a loss!
• Connor got picked up a little before 5p for a coding party through the school with some buddies.
• Maci's pal from soccer, Charley got dropped off to spend the night.
• Clint sadly watched his 'Phins hopes and dreams fall apart.
• I decided to be more productive and cleaned out all of our master bathroom drawers which was so satisfying and now it is not driving me crazy!
• I ran back out in the cold at 8p to pick up Connor from the coding party and bring our neighbor Oliver home - they were our carpool pals.
• After the sad end to the game, Clint and I crashed - busy day!

Sunday :

• We ordered donuts to start the day.
• Maci and Charley ate and before we knew it, they were off with Clint to soccer practice at 10a.
• Meanwhile, I pulled myself together and quickly got Connor and his gift in the car for a birthday party for his buddy Colton.  I hauled his buddy in the neighborhood Anders along with Connor.  They got all settled at Sky Zone and I was off.
• Clint picked Maci up at the end of practice while I got all the laundry finalized, groceries ordered etc. They got home and my crazy cleaning decided to take on the kitchen pantry.  This also made me feel so happy and it is in a much better state!
• Lots of errands around the house, kids sledding and Clint watching sports - love a good quiet winter Sunday.
• We are now getting ready for the Timberwolves game with Connor's team.  They get to go on the court and play a game about an hour before tip off.  We are bringing his Towns jersey in case they run into the players and have an opportunity for autographs.  We will be sure to update this post with all the awesome pics.  So exciting!

Barely any snow but they are making it work

We hope you are enjoying the launch of 2024!

Lots of Love,

C, K, M & C