Mondells in Minneapolis: End of Work / School for 2025 and Off to Miami for Connor's 10th Birthday!!!

Weekdays:

Monday - I wrapped up some performance review calibrations at work and Clint got the golden tee reboot reinstalled - such a happy boy!
Tuesday - Connor had a field trip. I started my work day at 7a, everyone is trying to squeeze in the last minutes of work this year. I had a team dinner with my pharmacy colleagues. Connor and Clint went to basketball while I was there and my car pool took M to her soccer secret Santa/pizza party followed by soccer practice. After dinner, I headed to the high school to work from the lot and then take the girls home.

MVP of Practice

Wednesday - It was my 7th year Rally/Optum work anniversary. I participated in a meeting with the pharmacy leadership before being in a townhall session. I got some more work done and then had a holiday cocktail with my coworker Jillian. Connor and Clint had a scrimmage vs the 4-1 team - Clint said Connor played well but the 1st team beat our 2nd team. Maci had practice but it was again later at night.
Thursday - Last day in the office for 2025 and I drove home early thanks to warning of icy roads. I got work done in the afternoon and then ran Connor to his 5p haircut. He then had basketball practice later in the night and Maci had soccer. I picked the girls up and ran them home from practice.

Friday:

Last day of work and school for the year!!!!
I had a very busy morning of work but then was able to get things in order come the afternoon.
That night, Connor and Clint ran up to Brower to get some baseball in before he ran Maci out to her FC Pitz training.
I was able to get laundry done and relax a bit. We called it an early night and decided to get up and pack in the morning.

Saturday:

Up and at 'em packing for Miami at 7a. The kids joined us in packing around 8a and we were out the door by 930a.
We got to the airport and ate in the Delta lounge before taking our wonderfully smooth flight down to Miami at 1245p.
We got our car, drove to the hotel and checked in as quick as possible before heading to look for food. We landed at a local bar and had some awesome fish tacos. We then did a little shopping before calling it a night.

Airport Fun

Lounge Fun

Almost 10 - last night as 9

Sunday:

HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY CONNOR!!!
We got up and at 'em, had some breakfast, swung by a Walgreens to get markers and poster board and then were off to the Dolphin's stadium.
We made our sign, walked around and then got in as soon as gates opened at 11a.
It was HOT but our seats were awesome!!!
Lots of nods and pictures of our Bengals players warming up in front of us.
The game started and it was a good back and forth battle until the 3rd quarter and the Bengals turned it on!!!! Connor's fav was a "head tap" moment by Chase on 2 Dolphins defenders.
We stayed until the bitter end, hoping to get some Joey B nods but he is all biz.
We headed back to the hotel in time for Clint/Connor to hit up the beach while Maci and I did a little shopping. We then met back up at the Sushi bar in our hotel for Connor's big and yummy birthday dinner!!! The chef went all out for us and Connor learned he likes mocktails as well as all types of fish.

Rocking Joe Burrow's High School Jersey